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We are in QLD and concerns about land tax after our next purchase...so thinking ahead wanting suggestions in other areas that fulfil the following criteria: Would prefer a house, no significant socio-economic issues, close to transport, not in a flood/fire area, no over supply issues just...

Hi Just wondering if any one can recommend a RPEQ civil engineer for Stormwater Design and construction for a straight forward 1 into 2 subdivision in Brisbane. Thanks

So things are moving along well with our subdivision...just waiting for electricity to be disconnected so the house can be demolished. My concern is whether I should arrange the rest my self or use the services of a project manager...any suggestion on how easy/hard it is to DIY. The quote...

So I have been wanting to share but was waiting for it to go unconditional and that happened yesterday. Property is 809sqm with a 20 meter frontage, it is already on 2 lots but the split is across the block and so we will have to obtain a reconfiguration of the boundaries. The first hick...

Hi Can anyone recommend a good plumber and concretor in Brisbane...property is in Morningside.

Hi Can some one confirm for me whether a widow block in Brisbane that one divided from corner to corner requires payment of council contribution fee's when reconfiguring the boundary. I was under the impression you didn't as it was already on 2 lots. Signing a contract tonight and I...

Hi I have a 809 sq block with a 20 metre frontage on it...its in a Demolotion Control Precent, the current house was built in the 1970's so no issues here. My only concern in that under the new draft city plan its Character residential zone code..... its odd that only a few houses on the...

Saw this on RE.com.au There must be something really wrong with this block http://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-qld-morningside-114812919 726 Wynnum Road Morningside Qld 4170 $448,000 This is a shrewd investment for the savvy developer with all the planning and...

I've found a few houses that I really like that are not on the market and have been owned by the same owner for 20+ years. We are thinking of writing to them to basically say that we are interested in buying in their street etc. Has anyone got any sample letter that they have used or other...

Hi So its been a few years since I was last on here after building 6 houses in 2 years...we are ready to go and build again. We have found a block we like and the price is right, however it has been a block that has been split and the old septic tank is on the left hand side of the block...

Hi Having sold 3 of the 4 of our properties recently we are looking at building again. However this time we are going to be purchasing under a company name which has yet to be registered. What sort of LVR would we be looking at. Is there anything else that will effect an application...

Hi Guys I have 5 hours at Perth Airport on Friday night...other than an expensive taxi ride to the Casino i was thinking of using the internet. I won't have my laptop, i know they have internet at the airport but i can't find out if its ones where I can sit down or the ones where you have...

I recently was approved for a land and construction loan with Westpac, land settled in March got the bank the contract to finalise construction funds. Spoke to the personal banker to confirm everything was ok with finance still before paying further deposit to builder, told all is ok, just...

Not wanting to feel cruel obviously there is a large loss of property and life. Millions of dollars are being raised for the victims. My question is where is this money going to, sad to say not everyone has insurance. Maybe insurance needs to be mandatory like CTP, paid through rates etc. I...

So what does everyone thing. I have had a great day 1 % rate costs and since i'm a worker, Recieve FTB Part B and have 3 school aged children who get Part A FTB I have done alright.

Had an interesting chat with the ATO this morning about my HECS repayment, I commented that i still have to pay the same repayments as a single person on the same incoem despite the fact I am a single parent with 3 children. I got told well thats a life style choice... I said excuse me...

Hi guys. Was signing my loan documents yesterday with Westpac 4.99% fixed for 3 years and having a chat with my contact from Westpac. He said to expect a decrease in the 3 & 5 year fixed rates shortly, he said that the drops won't be as good at the 4.99% for 3 years. So those looking...

Got this email today...just seems not quiet right:

First-home buyers to the rescue in Qld January 10, 2009, 11:10 am Related Articles Crisis, what crisis? The world economy may be giving our political leaders sleepless nights, but it hasn't dimmed the optimism of first-home buyers in Queensland. In December 3,356 first-home owner...

Every so often in Australia the Government announces a policy that means a part of the community receives a benefit...most likely a large financial benefit. The most recent being Kevin Rudd’s stimulus package, however this is not the first, Howard did his $600 a child party trick a few years...