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    Eco sandwich panel wall systems

    What do people thinking of this style of wall system. Some suppliers mention not having the need for as many trades so it reduces costs. It looks like you done need an exterior paneling, interior plaster, wall studs and wall insulation. How does these products stack up costs wise when you...
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    Budget renovation ideas

    Hi guys/girls, I'm about to start a Queenslander renovation in Qld and was wondering what tips/advise people have to reduce costs. I'm predominantly thinking materials etc, but open to any advise. Thank you
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    Property tax accountant brisbane - recommendations?

    I'm looking for a new accountant for a tax return in brisbane. It's for two people with one investment. Can anyone recommend someone? Thank you
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    Ipswich devolpment

    I've been trawling through pdonline for ipswich trying to see if a site I have there would allow development. The current zoning is residential low density sub area two. The only thing I can see is dual occupancy if over 800m2. Does anyone know if this is developable?
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    Surveyor help - determine height

    Help reading Surveyor report Hi , I've just had a survey done on one of my properties. Part of the survey was finding the natural ground level to determine if I can raise any higher than I am now. The email came through late today, and haven't had the chance to talk to the surveyor about...
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    Cladding

    I have a queensland cottage style home that is being renovated and was wondering what other options are out there to re clad the house. Other materials, different concepts or even materials borrowed from commercial buildings?
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    Reno - Survey advice needed

    Reno - Surveyor advice needed I live on a small inner city block and am about to embark on a structural reno. The plan is to raise it and extended a few meters towards the boundary line to accommodate a garage of some sorts while also building in under. The surveyor has sent me a list of...
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    Structural renovation Advice

    Ok, so I'm about to under take a structural Reno. It's my first structural Reno and I'm not sure on the process or what order to do it in. - I know what I WANT to build, but not sure what would pass council or what things cost. - if I organise fianc?, get plans drawn... Then take it to a...
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    Dalby- still worth a look?

    I know things are coming off the boil at bit in dalby at present. BUT given the chance to by a 5x2 (with pool) mostly renovated on a 1012sqm block in town for 250k -290k would it be worth exploring further?
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    Is there ANY good PM's in Ipswich?

    Can anyone recommend a good property manager in Ipswich? In 6years of it being a rental, the rent role has changed hands 5 times. The current managers are by far the worst which has resulted in a bad outcome for the property and tenants. I'm at the end of my tether with fighting with the PM, so...
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    Bullnose verandah ideas?

    Does anyone have any pictures on a renovated property with a built in bullnose verandah? Can they look good/stylish on a well done Reno?
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    Can anyone recommend a surveyor in Brisbane?

    I'm looking for a surveyor to tell me what the natural ground level is at a property I own. I will also need them to tell me exactly if/how high I can raise. A bonus would be if they have planners that work from the same office can also advise how close I can build to the boundary line...
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    House stump supplier

    Can anyone recommend a good place to pick up steel house stumps at a good price in the SE Qld area?
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    Retaining walls

    I need some brick retaining walls built. Can anyone recommend anyone in Brisbane? What sort of m2 cost would I expect to pay?
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    Downpipe question

    I need to re route a section of rainwater down pipes. The pipes are plastic and circular and see to have a diameter of 93mm. Bunting only have 90mm and 100mm... Anyone know where I can get fittings to suit the current size?
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    Height restrictions Brisbane

    Does anyone know what the legal height is that you can raise to in Brisbane? I'm hearing 8.5m up to 9.4m. Where is this measured to? The gutters? The top gable on the roof? What if your on a sloping site where from the left hand side of the house varies a lot from the right? ... Is it measured...
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    Cost to re-level house (formerly know as the "Costco re levell house" thread)

    Sorry, Its meant to say " cost to re level " house... Not sure why I can't edit the title.. Anyway, What's the going rate in Brisbane to re levels 3 bed house?
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    Floor sand recommendation..

    Can anyone recommend a floor sander/polisher in Brisbane that is well priced? I've had a couple of quotes but would prefer a referral if possible. What is a reasonable price to pay to get 3 bed/lounge and hallway done?
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    Inner city house turned commercial... Anyone with experience?

    Has anyone here ever built in/or converted an under house area of an inner city house to be commercial studio/suite? I'm in this position where I'm looking at ideas on having the commercial site on ground level and a 3x1 (maybe 3x2) upstairs.
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    House settles soon..need advice

    I have a deceased estate settling soon, I am the purchaser. The benneficaries are from what I can tell, money hungry pigs who don't support the poor old mother in law who has loved in the property for 60 years. The challenge I have is the elderly lady has only had two weeks notice to move...
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