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Thanks guys. Sorry about the slow reply. I'm not sure why they were filled? pests maybe? I did use a combination of a stanley knife, small chisel and managed to get most of it out of each weep hole.. but with some weep holes I can see foam behind the bricks but probably not much I can do...

Hi all, I was hoping to get some advice on a weep hole issue at my PPOR. The house is on a concrete slab - brick veneer about 20 years old and generally in good condition. Long story short some of the weep holes were filled with expanding foam. I have done my best to remove this but in...

Wow. Just got his quote back. VERY reasonable @ $4800 to paint a complete 4 bedroom house! Can't thank you enough for the contact. We probably won't paint until May so I shouldn't get in your way :-)

Thanks both of you! I've got Joe coming around Friday afternoon to give me a quote and found a nice chap off Gumtree who did a quote this morning. Didn't think to look there. First quote was $6500 to paint the whole thing inside including doors, trim but not the roof. 12 days work for 2 guys...

Hi all, I'm looking to get the inside of our house painted and would appreciate any recommendations of painters in Sydney, specifically in servicing around Hornsby? No need to suggest DYI, my wife and I just don't have the time.. We tried but getting nowhere fast. Haha. Not sure if it matters...

Interesting thanks. I just did some searches on Granosite and it definitely looks like that but I'll scrape off a sample to be sure. I'm hoping it can be removed with the right chemical. Sanding it off would be a killer. Not sure why someone would put it inside as you say!

Hi team, Well I've just settled on our new PPOR. When going through it again yesterday I noticed some of the internal walls seem to be sprayed Gyprock. It feels and sounds like gyprock when I tap it (ie not concrete). But it looks terrible I can't repaint with it there. It looks similar to a...

Bumpy Gyprock

Bumpy Gyprock

I haven't been on SS much lately, but couldn't help re-reading this thread to check on any updates that have come through. When drawing down on the Margin loan for your living expenses, aren't you mixing up your deductable and non-deductable debt?

Hi Keith, As always thanks for keeping us updated with your plans and how you strategy has held up during the GFC. Enjoy traveling around Australia with your family! Regards, Grimey

That pretty much sums me up as well - My salary here is similar to Aus and it has just been a base to travel. I have enjoyed my time alot and have seen heaps of Europe, more than many would in a life time. My IPs are still ticking away nicely at home. It's a cool country but couldn't stay here...

I have read those two books and they are both quite good (one was quite expensive though from memory). I also bought the DVDs from smartpropertydevelopment.com -> site seems a bit crappy but the content and presentation was good.

Does anyone know in Hornsby if you can strata a duplex rather than subdivide, allowing duplex builds < 1000sqm? I've seen this mentioned in other threads but not sure if it's an option at Hornsby Council. I've gone through their DCP/LEP and can't find information on it. Thanks, Grimey

Thanks for the reply. I thought that was an option you would likely use for a larger development, where the DA could be difficult to attain and the vender is aware their block is a development site. I was more looking to get some time to do a proper feasibility (by town planner or architect)...

Hi team, This is somewhat related to http://www.somersoft.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56057 I'm looking at purchasing a small development site in the near future. I was wondering whether it is possible to submit an offer subject a satisfactory feasibility study to be performed by a...

Hi team, This is related to http://www.somersoft.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56057 I'm currently looking at land in the Hornsby LGA and some of the blocks appear to be suitable for a duplex but have a large slope towards the road (maybe 20-30 degrees). Does anyone have experience building...

Hi team, I'm starting to look for Duplex land anywhere in the Hornsby Shire LGA and just want to make sure I'm understanding the LEP/DCP correctly regarding subdivision of the Duplex/MUH on completion. It is my understanding that you can build multi-unit housing in Residential A (where...

Cars are travel. Both very expensive unfortunately but can't get enough of either! I have never indulged the car hobby though :( one day.. Good to see so many passionate about their hobbies.

Hi team, Not sure if I'm posting this in the correct forum - if not sorry! I'm looking for recommendations for a new property manager for 2 properties in Caboolture. My current one is useless and looking to change in the near future. I will do my own DD but some suggestions would be...