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Hi, I was thinking in a subdivision project, how do you value empty land? There seem to be plenty of tools available to value house+land, and comparative sales are easy to find. But how do you value a newly created block? Mostly I am thinking about properties in the more inner city...

What is the definition of unrelated people? Is a couple (2), please another two (2) students, four (4) people? Does the couple count as a single person?

There are some. But they usually require a lot of work, to bring them up to a rentalable standard. Think the old Qld Worker Cottages, which haven't had any maintenance done for 10-20 years.

If they really want to stop second hand houses from going up in price. All they have to do is remove the tax free status on the PPOR. This is something like 70% of the market, and would have a big effect on the people who are actually bidding up prices. Removing NG won't actually raise the...

Brisbane LMR 2&3 Storey Question Hi, Under the new Brisbane City Plan, there is a new LMR category called 2 or 3 storey. Can anyone explain when you are allowed a 3 storey building (11.5m) under this category? I had a read of the plan a few months ago, and this particular question I...

Sounds like a good idea. Sure beats the $400/yr service fee for natural gas (piped). Might have to look into that one.

Hi, I have no idea. These are just some thoughts. - Trusts don't pay tax, the beneficiaries pay the tax. - I think this must have something to do with the way the unit are redeemed. So an example. 100,000 units (50k each Mum and Dad). Property worth $100k Property now worth $350k...

I think this would be the best thing to do. The idea is that you want to be able to see if termites have gotten into the house. So anywhere a stump, pier, post, stairs etc. touches the house you want a solid piece of metal (or concrete) in the way. Something that does not have any holes for the...

I agree, bait systems don't work. Dad is a termite/pest controller. One problem with baits is they provide no protection to the house. There is no guarantee that the termites will find the baits before the house. And if you have more then one termite colony near by, then one colony might find...

I think that map is pretty accurate. From the area I know (inner - southside) All those areas marked medium went under in the 2011 floods. Although some of the creeks flood at different times (not 2011).

It is also here: http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/planning-building/planning-guidelines-and-tools/brisbanes-new-city-plan/draft-new-city-plan-mapping/index.htm Which is an interactive map, and has boundaries for some of the surrounding councils.

Hi, I recently had this done on an old workers cottage. Cost was about $2500 from a builder. Probably about the same size you are talking about. Steel stringers, wood for everything else. Did need painting afterwards though. The companies which do house raising and/or restumping often...

If you search for the article title in Google, the first link is the full article. I think it is an average article.

I would think the Units would have to pay more then the house. As the Unit building would be common property, while the house building would probably be the owners responsibility. All that would depend on what is on the title though. Curious to hear what the opinions are. That is a...

But they accept the card if I swap and use a pin, just not the contactless payment. Even though the equipment for contactless is right there.

In Brisbane, the parking meters accept cards now. :) I am also one of those people who hate having to use cash. And will use card on everything possible. I do dislike the merchants who refuse to do pay pass. We have a few nearby who disable the pay pass. No idea why, except perhaps they...

I don't think they look too bad. At least I would throw it in with the other options. (See first photo) In Brisbane you can also buy brand new houses which are delivered. These look like the old Queenslander houses on stumps. (See highset photo). Don't know if this is available in Sydney...

What about container homes? ie houses built out of shipping containers. They usually put a couple together for bigger houses. And they are delivered pre-fitted. They seem to be quite cheap. You still need to have services connected, so that does add a little to the cost. And you can add...

FIIG is a bond broker that also does term deposits. https://www.fiig.com.au/our-services/term-deposits So they are a broker who can find the best rates for you. They have a separate website for term deposits: http://www.termdeposit.com/ Ash.

Would be interested to hear if this is possible in other States.