Recent content by MrChomp

I use metho after sanding, it is supposed to pull the oil out of the boards- gives a better finish. I've found you only need to sand after the first coat, the rest should be fine. The difference in look between 3 and 4 coats makes it worth it. The ones I have done have stood the test of time...

My floors I do with intergrain ultra floor in gloss. I do 4 coats, the third coat is ok and the 4th is WOW! Lightly sanding in between.

Hey TMNT did you wash the boards with metho before coating, I found that can give you some roughness after the first cost if you don't.

Yep, I would factor in your wages at $100 per hour for all the time you spent arranging the deal. They are not asking for receipts so don't know how your breaking down 'Reno costs'

Hi Bez, In theory what you paid for the Reno shouldn't affect the valuation. The valuation should be the current market price. Having said that the valuer so have seen are tough to push when they have access to the price you paid for the house. The way that has worked for us is to really...

Hey, about 2009 we sold out house to a guy that didn't show up for settlement after delaying settlement four times, no notice, nothing. We sold the house for 12 grand less as it was a falling market and he overpaid originally. Our solicitor said let it go, and we thought we are sick of people...

Definitely looks interesting. I didn't particularly mean you were over analysing, just some people I know who have been 'thinking' about buying but can't take the jump. Hopefully your program will help them get the confidence to jump.

Part of me thinks you are way over thinking it, part of me thinks if it helps the super analyser to enter then all the best! Just don't wait another decade.

Hey Nick, I've just started my 4th renno if you're in Brisbane and want to drop in and have a chat. Can give you some ideas about what we do, might help to get you started- might be able to drop by you're investment and at least give you some ideas. Just pm me. Chomp

Hey, I think that is good they are staying. Now you can spread this work out. I would do the fire alarm ASAP. Get a plumber to quote on the leaks and get them fixed ASAP. You can them take the time to get multiple quotes on the other items, and fix them over time as to not annoy your...

Hey, I usually do most of the work myself so not real good with prices, but I would imagine that for 5k you should be able to get the oven door fixed, the plumbing fixed, resheet / tile the bathroom and replace the smoke alarm, (and paint internally) which would tick the main issues off the list.

Having worked in Inala for 15 years I can tell you that it is mostly stigma. This was mostly caused by the 'Inala court house' which heard crimes from all over the south side. However everytime a case was mentioned so was 'Inala'. "A man appeared in Inala Magistrates Court today over the...

It obviously will never be as good financially as if you do some yourself. I don't touch electrical or plumbing but have taught myself most things over the years. I reckon if you want to learn you can quite easily especially things like painting, fencing and landscaping. If I wanted to learn...

I believe it doesn't matter how much money your friends have its about their attitude. I don't care if friends have money or not, if they are negative 'poor me' type people I can't hang around them long. Negative people bring you down so quickly.

Hi, If you can't get negotiations done in time you can ask for an extension to the 14 days b&p due to needing more time to work out costs etc. this would need to be done through your solicitor. If your negotiating for a discount I would do it through the real estate not your solicitor...