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Hi All, I'm on the look out for a quantity surveyor/estimator to price up some jobs and prepare trade budgets. My preference is for someone who freelances/works on his/her own in the Sydney area. If anyone knows anyone please drop me a PM. Thanks in advance!

After 9 months of continuous speculation, I finally have an answer! It's a girl... Baby Gabriella Elisabeth was born on 4th April after a relatively easy pregnancy and very quick labour (1 hour and 45 minutes!!!!!). She was born healthy, with 10 fingers, 10 toes, a head of black hair and...

I can't recall if this has been discussed before, but I'll put it out there anyway.... With all the recent talk about home ownership affordability (in which I dispute a problem exists, but that's a different topic) a thought crossed my mind today while daydreaming. Would I be able to buy a...

Following on from this thread, http://www.somersoft.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35037 , I'm curious to know if you, as a professional landlord, would join an Association that was established solely for the benefit of residential landlords? Let's assume that the Association would be a national...

Hi everyone, I am hoping someone can help me... I am looking for a computer whiz (in sydney) who can set everything up for me and provide consultancy when required. I need to set up a server that allows for email sharing, file sharing, application sharing and goodness knows what else...

Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone can assist me here.. I am about to engage a Buyer's Agent to assist me with the negotiation and purchase of a few properties for my next project. I don't want the agent broadcasting to the world what they are doing on our behalf, particularly to other...

Hi Everyone, can anyone point me to websites that advertise properties for rent (especially private rentals) i already know realestate.com.au, domain.com.au, homehound.com.au and justlisted.com.au and I don't need the websites of the major realestate networks... thanks in advance.

I heard this on the radio last night, and wondered if any one can figure it out. I don't know the answer, and I haven't tried to figure it out yet.... 3 guys order pizza, and the total cost is $30 the delivery guy delivers the pizza and takes a $10 note from each of the guys. On the...

Hi everyone, for those with interests in Wollongong, the Draft Illawarra Regional Strategy was released last week, and yesterday the Wollongong City Centre Strategy was released yesterday. Below is the link to the WCC Strategy, which will also eventually lead you to the DIRS...

Hi to all the accountants, I receive regular newsletters from a particular law firm, and I read this in the most recent one.... Any thoughts on this one?

Hi everyone, my younger sister recently asked for some help on a TAFE assignment. She had to follow a development from start to finish so, i've laid out the rough timeline of what was involved in our lastest project for those that are interested...

Hi Everyone, The Property Council of Australia is about to officially launch its Illawarra Chapter. The launch will be held in Wollongong on 28th June, 2006. I've attached a flyer of the event should anyone be interested. Kind regards Joanna (Committee Member of the Property...

Does anyone know of any shopping centres (like a Westfields, but I'm sure they don't do this) that have their tenancies/shops strate'd and have onsold those lots to investors? If such a thing does not exist, can anyone bring up some pros/cons of this type of investment. Would you invest...

Hi, I found this site this morning that some of you may find useful. http://www.bangitup.com It's aim is to help find builders and tradespeople fast. I haven't used the service so I can't verify it.

Hi Everyone, As a member of the Property Council I receive invitations to seminars and the like, and I thought some of you on the forum may be interested in this one. I've attached the brochure. It appears that the course may be more suitable to those who are into development, but you...

[Edit from GeoffW. This thread is for bookings only, for the SIG Meeting March 28th - Dale Gatherum-Goss. When - Tuesday March 28th 7pm - for a 730pm start. Where : Where: Roxbury Hotel, 172 St Johns Road, Glebe. http://www.roxbury.com.au/ Location: Upper Meeting Room (our usual...

Hi everyone, I realise this is a long shot but.... I'm looking for a house to rent in Sydney (specifically Brighton Le Sands, Monterey, Ramsgate, Sans Souci or Dolls Point). It should have the following: 3 bedrooms child safe rear yard garage for at least 1 car and undercover at...

Hello everyone, I realise that off the plan purchases are not for everyone, but I thought I would inform the forum members of our latest project. We have finally released Platinum on Crown to the market, and wanted to extend an opportunity to all forum members to peruse this off the plan...

Hi, I've come across this course which may be of interest to some. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/nsw/events/flyers/PropertyFund.pdf

This isn't strictly property related. It's come to the point where I can't bring my son to work with me any more as I'm not getting any work done any more. I've had to place him in childcare 3 days a week. My line of thinking is that I should be able to claim it honestly as it is...