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    Rockhampton, QLD Which Suburb

    I read this article too, I thought it was interesting they said that rents in Rocky had dropped slightly. A real estate agent I had spoken to recently when I got a rent appraisal completed for my property in Rocky told me that the rental market is softening. They also gave me a story that the...
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    Ways to deter certain "types" of Tenants

    Generally they can't, but if they are local to the area it is fairly obvious where these properties are located (in my local area anyway).
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    Builder recommendations - Rockhampton

    Hi everyone For those that have completed renovations in Rockhampton, could you recommend a builder/company for the following jobs: - stairs - bathroom Thanks in advance for your assistance.
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    piglets in backyard ?

    I actually laughed out loud when I read this. What a great story.
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    Who pays - LL or Tennat

    Good question tmnt. I thin it depends what type of window. Lovers over time can crack in the middle with no assistance especially if the house is moving. A broken window I say would be tenant responsibility. If they said someone broke into the property I would say they still had to pay for it...
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    Emerald property market - hype or might?

    Here is another article RE: Echelon pulling out of purchase of land blocks - http://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/news/echelon-out-of-emerald-1000-lot-buy/2115642/
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    Stair replacement - ball park figure?

    Hi everyone I am chasing a ball park figure to replace the front stairs on an old miners cottage. The handrails, stringers and 11 stairs need to be replaced. The stairs are currently all wooden materials, but I am tossing up investing in steel stringers but wooden handrails and stairs to...
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    Whirly bird brand?

    Thanks for your feedback devank. The whirly birds were already installed in the property and the ball bearings or something have worn out so they were making a god awful squealing noise. After talking to the spouse we have also decided to go with option one. I have no idea if the whirly...
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    Whirly bird brand?

    Hi everyone I need two whirly birds replaced on my high set property. I have received two quotes: Quote 1: quoted $400 (including workman hours) to replace the two whirly birds. Quote 2: The second guy suggested I go out and purchase the whirly birds I want as they vary significantly...
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    Restump, renovate or get out?

    Thank you for your honest feedback, it is appreciated. This is the first time I have ever looked at doing something like this which is why I thought I would come here and seek some advice from people who have done it before :) I would never build in the verandah as it is one of the things...
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    Restump, renovate or get out?

    The house is on timber posts with concrete around the bottom. The concrete is starting to deteriorate though. My 6ft partner can walk around under the house but needs to duck the supporting beams. There is a concrete slab under the house but it is lower than the surrounding areas which means...
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    Restump, renovate or get out?

    Hi everyone I am new to the forums and am seeking some advice. Approximately two years ago we purchased a residence for $230 000 that we have been using as our primary home. It was basically the best we could afford at the time. It is a three bedroom home. Location: CON: - Across...
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