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Hi All, Looking for advice/guidance on getting things moving for a potential subdivision in Melbourne South Eastern suburbs. For some background info, I have discussed the feasibility of funding the project with my broker. All looks good but hoping to keep the whole process under $350k.. Given...

Hi All, I am currently in the process of renovating my PPOR which is probably considered 2 bedroom + study.. My plans are to create a versatile room which can be closed off and considered a bedroom or opened up to create extra space/open feel. At the moment I have squared off the opening (pic...

Hi All, After some urgent advice on shower screens.. Currently renovating my PPOR which will possibly in future become IP. I have been quoted $1200 for 2 x semi-frameless shower screens and also have a glazier mate who is pushing me towards frameless and has quoted me $1800 for both...

Wondering if anyone has given these shower heads a shot? I realize they are a chinese knock off but seem to have to AUS standard WELS rating so would assume they will be ok.. Unsure if it's worth the risk. The alternative is to spend around $500-600 on a similar but branded shower head of...

Hi All, Have just had my new flat pack kitchen delivered for a current renovation and have had a realization that my kitchen is HUGE and larger than I had expected.. When I say huge, I am meaning in relation to the home size (smallish 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom 80's built brick veneer). I am...

I'm sure it has been previously discussed but I'm interested to hear peoples thoughts on the current Glen Waverley market.. Just under 12 months ago the below property sold for $1,160,000...

Hi All, For those interested I thought I'd share some images and details of my first attempt at renovating. Feel free to shoot me some constructive criticism wherever necessary! :D Bought the house initially as an IP but is currently considered my PPOR so I was able to claim the FHO stamp duty...

Does anyone have any advice on products for protecting freshly polished floor boards while renovating? I was looking into Coreflute but feel it may scratch if moved around.. Looking to cover approx 30-40sqm. After floors are polished I will still be cutting/fitting skirting boards, painting...

After advice on polishing pine boards for my current PPOR which will eventually become a rental. Have ripped all carpets up, radiata pine is in reasonable condition for a home built in 1980. I'm trying to steer clear of the yellow/orange look in which the pine generally comes out over time...

Have recently purchased a home which was built in 81'. Eave panels are all asbestos and fascia boards are cedar. Due to the previous owner not maintaining property there are 2 corners where the gutters have been leaking which has rotted out the corner fascia panels. I have tried to silicone the...

Interested to hear peoples thoughts on using acrylic sheets instead of tiling in bathrooms. Currently in the middle of renovating and nearly at tile stage but was interested to hear if anyone had used this system? Feel free to add to the below list of pro's and con's. Pros: - Less chance of...

Received a letter in the mail yesterday with a land tax bill from SRO of $793 for the period of 1/1/15 - 31/12/15. I am unsure why I am being stung the land tax charge as to my understanding a PPOR is exempt from any land tax. If anyone can enlighten me as to why I?m being charged it would...

Hi All, Currently renovating one of my properties which was previously inhabited by what looked to have been animals (aka tenants) who left it in a pretty bad way. Decided to rip the bathrooms apart and start fresh. Have just finished laying 6mm tile underlay sheeting onto yellow tongue...

Hi all, looking for some advice on loan structuring. Will try explain as best I can; IP:1 - Purchase price 2011 - $370k - Current loan at $304k (80% LVR) - Previous bank val came back at $380k in Jan 2014. - Current market value - $440-$450k based on comparable sales and discussion...

Currently renovating my PPOR which will then be turned into rental within the next 2 years. After some advice/thoughts on opening up a previously arched opening. Opening leads from the lounge to the dining/kitchen area. I have already removed the arch which opens the place up significantly...

If I purchase a property that is currently leased privately with tenants on month-month agreement (contract expired), is a new condition report required upon title being transferred? I would have thought a condition report was only required when moving into the property and moving out...

Looking to purchase a bunch of new architraves/skirting for a current reno. Does anyone have a supplier or contact in Melbourne area where I can grab some for a reasonable price? After a fairly stock standard/modern profile and ideally pre-primed. Cheers

In the process of renovating. Trying to work out if I should go a freestanding or inset bath.. I'm unsure if the space available is a little too small and may look cramped? Distance between the 900x900 shower and wall will be approx 1800mm therefor planning on dropping a 1500mm freestanding...

Probably hard to confirm via images but can anyone tell if this is asbestos? Pulling a bathroom apart and all tiled walls are lined with this sheeting. may have already ripped half of the sheeting off already.. :eek: House was built in 1981, brick veneer.

Hi All, I have just had tenants move out from one of my rentals and they have left behind some unwanted mould.. Tenants have lived in the property for around 12 years and have left the property in very poor condition. I purchased the property in April 14' to renovate and in future subdivide...