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We have a platinum Amex but still take out insurance cover whilst we are traveling. My other half recently went to the US, his cover cost him just under $90. He unfortunately got food poisoning and it was that bad that his friends took him to hospital. The bill for a couple of hours there, an IV...

I know of a number of people who have successfully won at VCAT. I would look into representation specializing in that area for advice in the first instance and take it from there. The objections about changing the community to built up etc sounds as if it's from a neighbour or someone...

Yes that is right, they not only source their materials cheap but most concerning is that they source their labour cheap. Pay peanuts, get monkeys as they say. My cousin built with a project builder and my partner was disgusted with the workmanship. They looked into getting my partner to...

It's almost like how long is a piece of string. Your from Melbourne so I'm assuming you are planning on doing this in Melbourne. What suburbs are you looking at doing this exactly? Personally I would stay away from new estates as, let's just say for example you buy a house and land package in...

I think he is in s bit of a pickle. The whole intention of OB is that it is intended to be lived in by the OB. The fact that he is doing work with the intention to flip means that they have buckleys chance of getting OB. OB is not intended to be used as a way of doing works in lieu of having a...

I suppose it's all about finding a builder to build what you want for the price that you want. If you are building just one house, you can look at project builders who are generally more affordable when it comes to cost. I would suggest you research the houses in the area in terms of...

Oh and forgot to add, this is why you don't do battle-axes unless you own it all.

First instance, discuss as to how to work it out. Does the neighbor own the house? If they are renting, who is the owner? If the developer, I would be negotiating a reduced rent for full cooperation, otherwise 60 day notice or discussions with PM to a ascertain if earlier is possible...

I am of the understanding that the major project builders will build in metro areas however, I'm also of the understanding that, in established areas they charge a surcharge for building there. My in-laws live near there, and I have noticed heaps of development in the Blackburn/ Nunawading...

Hello all. I have recently had some tenants vacate the rental property. We went in to do some minor touch up/maintenance as we do with our properties every couple of years in between tenants. When we had been recently, we had noticed that the shower screen was cracked. We had...

Interesting way to put it. One thing that I will say is please do not get into the construction and building game as a "builder" unless you know how it all works. I can say that my other half who is a chippy by trade and still works as a chippy as well as a "builder", he will not do work...

I'm also confused. How many versions of the plans were submitted to the council for approval? Are you claiming that the council approved plans were the ones built to? You mention that you are on owner builder, as such did you build to the council approved plans? If so, I don't understand how she...

We have always used water based, costs a bit more but much better in that regard. My OH has just layed down floorboards at my parents' house and got his contacts to coat with water based. My parents were rather pleased as there was no smell at all.

Congratulations on having a pathway as to where you want to be. I have a heap of food for thought for you as, my other half is a chippy by trade and also builds houses. - what sort of work do you and your boss do? Domestic, commercial? Is it estate work for majors or is it for...

Yes you would need a building license to coordinate the works. As I mentioned in another thread about renos, unless you engage a registered building practitioner you are liable for the warranty. So if you were to sell your PPOR and let's just hypothetically say that the standard of the paint...

In terms of the works undertaken, if it is worth over 12k and you flip, you need HOW for the works to be guaranteed for 6 years I think. So if something goes wrong, you will need to rectify the works. Alternatively if you have engaged a registered builder and have entered a contract that is...

The rules have also changed commencing July regarding builders license. If you fail any component, you will have to wait 6 months and start the whole process again. I'm so glad with the changes, will be difficult for the cowboys that heavily rely on their trades, particularly the carpenter...

There are certain pockets in Blackburn which are sold for a premium. I know of Francis st, as a friend bought a PPOR there and spent about a mill buying the place and renovating it about 2 years ago. I also think those large properties around Blackburn lake go for about a mill also.

The only way that someone is going to give you an exact price is based on house plans and subsequent engineers on those plans. Even then, factors such as rock can vary those prices, and if explosives are required the price can increase more. It is also important to note that project builders...

I second the above. You would also need to factor the pool even when removed for engineering in terms of footings eg ascertaining if screw piles would be required etc.