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What are the negatives to having Washing Machine taps under the sink? I had originally specified "separate tap sets for Washing Machine" with the thought of it being located above the washing machine, which I thought is what's normally done. My builder put these all under the tub (piggy...

I am planning to re-do the driveway and build a new concrete path. Does anyone have anyone to recommend? Site is in Bankstown area. Thanks

I was looking for a garage builder and come across this contract with this interesting clause: "Once site access is granted for concrete trucks, the Purchaser bears all responsibility for any damage caused by the vehicles or excavation equipment. If access is not granted the Purchaser agrees to...

Is it possible to get NBN to both granny flat and front house without sharing internet service (i.e. separate service accounts)? How is it done? I can't find any definite answers from googling. Hope there is someone here who is in this situation can give me some guidance. Thanks

I had signed a construction project for a granny flat and like to know where I stand with these: I am at a stage of choosing inclusions and add non-standard inclusions. I am wondering if the builder can suddenly introduce a $250 admin fee not disclosed for choosing non-standard inclusions...

Wonder what's the going price for a pitched tiled brick garage 8mL x 3.6mW x 2.4mH? Out of 2 quotes, cheapest I got given is 48k single brick/pier, 53k double brick. Price including approval submission. It includes a small bathroom. Is the price reasonable? Since double brick is only about 10%...

Just wondering, when the copper network do get switched off after NBN is installed, is there a second use on the phone line that is already within the house? Does the NBN uses existing internal phone wiring? Thanks

Is there any home insurance that offers unoccupied cover more than 60 days for a few months? My current landlord cover won't cover unoccupied 60+ days. Thanks

Does standalone garage near boundary need a fire rated wall? I can't seem to find a clear answer for class 10 building in the BCA. The proposed garage is single layer brick with piers at 200 setback to side boundary. Also, the following DCP(Bankstown council) says: Setbacks to the side and...

Is it worth, and does it add value by adding a bathroom & a sink to a standalone garage?

Is it worth, and does it add value by extending by adding 3 bed + 1 bath on a second storey on an old timber frame house, estimate 50 years old?

I am thinking of adding a level to my existing single storey home. The concern I had though is I have an expensive kitchen below the area I want to add a level and the floor is fully laid with travertine tiles. If they take the roof away to get the second level up, is there any feasible means...

Looking to see if there are any recommendation for handyman/trades to help me assemble a garden shed in inner west Sydney? Thanks

Hi, Wondering those of you who has GF, did you find it difficult renting the front house while GF planning/construction was in progress? Mine still in planning phase, but feedbacks I got are worries about GF being built. It is advertised about $10 below market, with further discount...

Wondering if anyone has ANZ mortgage experience can give me some confirmation/feedback. It seems ANZ mortgages are more flexible than NAB. I just like to check if these advices from them are true (seems too good to be true because NAB require full paperwork) before refinancing to them: 1. To...

I plan to lease the front house while a granny flat construction is under way at the rear. I wonder what are the typical special conditions needed for it. I know unrestricted site and service access would be required, but I don't know any finer details. Also, should I market it at reduced...

Hi, I am wondering if I am liable to land tax if we "move" to our parents house to be in a local area of a school we like, but nominate an "unoccupied" house as PPOR? Thanks

Follow on from here, my sacked ex-PM still has not remitted bond payments back to me and ignored my requests to do so. Fair trading advised bond was released to them on 23/12. I currently lodged fair trading complaint at the moment, but I may need to take them to tribunal to get it back. So, I...

I am wondering how I should set interest repayment on my construction LOC. It is the first time I use one so should I 1. Add to LOC, however I saw post earlier about how you can not claim interest on interest, or 2. Debit from another transaction account, however I am not sure if interest...

Is there any drawback on cross security (a loan secured by 2 properties) to secure 100% loan on new purchase, or is it better to have 2 loans (20%/80%) with 1 security each?