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  1. Vanillascent

    Polished Porcelain Tiles

    I was debating the same issue with my current property. After speaking to my tiler, he suggested I go for the matt finish because if it gets a chip in it, they can use an epoxy to fix it and you can barely tell if it's a neutral colour. If it's gloss he said you would always see any attempt to...
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    My first reno

    The white is antique white USA and the dark is exposed elements (designer range). They work great together :)
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    My first reno

    Hi everyone, I thought I would share some photos of my first reno in Boondall QLD. Nowhere near as drastic as some I have seen on the forum, but something that I am quite proud of as a complete newbie. It was a relatively cheap reno ($9,100 approx) - figures below for those interested...
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    Recommend me a Brisbane Building/Pest Inspector

    I can second this - great guys. Down to earth and great to deal with. Give you practical solutions for any issues and happy to discuss the issues with you as they go around the property. Also get a free pest treatment included in the price. Which reminds me, I need to get them out to do mine :)
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    PPOR Election

    I only had a vague run down but the parents own large amounts of land in QLD and have to pay significant land tax. I think the gist was that the accountant doesn't think there would be any benefit for them to own the new property (not purchased) in their personal names or in a trust.
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    PPOR Election

    Hi everyone, I was just wondering what to do in my current circumstance. I bought my first house in August and plan to rent it out once I have lived in it for a full year. The plan was originally to rent a property owned by my parents and houseshare with a few friends (ignore the fact that...
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    Steep increase in Brisbane land valuations

    Agreed, my Boondall property went from 195k to 215k = ~10%.
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    Brisbane Council Rate Account & Services Establishment Fee

    I am a first home owner - bought my first place August 15th 2014. Submitted the fee exemption form based on my first home owner status the day I settled (15th August)... Still waiting for it to be applied. What's the point? First home owners (particularly single income ones like me) are more in...
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    Cat/human pi$$ carpets

    I just bought a house with human urine throughout carpet (previous owner incontinent). The carpets had been professionally shampooed and yet you were hit with an overwhelming smell just as you enter the house. I've been pulling up the carpets and most of it is through the underlay. Do I guess it...
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    Help a girl out

    Thanks for reposting the picture :) haha yes the paint job is horrific. Currently in the process of repainting over fluro lime green and fluro blue walls throughout the entire 3 bedroom house. Thanks for your help guys!
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    Help a girl out

    Will have to post later. Out and about and apparently can't delete posts from a mobile. :/
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    Help a girl out

    Sorry it might be that I'm posting from my phone.
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    Help a girl out

    Hi everyone, Can someone help a girl out and tell me what this is? I have asked a few people and no one can tell me (friends not pros). To me it looks like a vacuum maid fitting except it's the only one in the house and there are no other related units. I thought maybe it might be a gas...
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    what interest rate are you paying at the moment?

    I just financed through Adelaide Bank for 3 years on 4.89% for a 340k loan.
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    Question for the lawyers!

    I would say in this case, the owner. Unless it was your failure to take due care and you ought to have known that there was a risk and it would have been reasonable for you to have taken some form of precautions. In which case, you would be contributorily negligent. I am going off my 1st year...
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    Pest/building inspector north Brisbane?

    I had Twinspectors carry out my inspection on the northside today. Prompt, down to earth and thorough. Great guys. Really useful feedback about what needs to be done, costs etc. report came through very quickly and fairly reasonable pricing. One of the lower quotes I received.
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    Anyone Buying in Brisbane..

    I just bought a 3 bedder in Boondall for 380k off market. Absolute steal at that price.
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    Bank of Adelaide - Interest Only Fixed Offset

    Thanks for the feedback. Good to know! I like being able to see the difference. It's the nerd in me haha.
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    Bank of Adelaide - Interest Only Fixed Offset

    I am not going for the product just on fixed IO offset alone. I have compared it to others and I think it is a pretty good product from my analysis even with pricy monthly fees - still out do a lot of others who charge annual fees. But open to other's thoughts. That's why I am here :)
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