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    $600 to supply and install one external door!

    Last door I fitted took hours. Used the old door for a template for hinge and lock locations and size (had to be trimmed about 20mm in height and 10 in width). Easy-peasy I thought. When I fitted it, found that the frame was warped, so then spent quite a bit of time to make that fit...
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    "Party" ceilings

    If you have any load bearing walls - you will find it difficult. http://www.gyprock.com.au/Documents/GYPROCK-513-Party_Wall-201205.pdf from P16 on shows installation for party walls. You will see that both compartments have to be separate. Some will apply for a ceiling.
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    Firewall Questions

    It depends.... You will need to see what the regulations are in your area. For instance, a couple of years ago someone I know was strata titling Queenslanders converted to flats and selling them off. In his area that was OK, but not in mine (also in Queensland). No firewalls at all. If...
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    Insurance for a block of flats

    I have made a few more inquiries, Wesfarmers indicated they may be able to cover (subject to), but the premium would be more than $3000. I spoke to the branch manager and he advised me to stick with the NRMA policy, even though it doesn't include landlord insurance which their policy would...
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    Insurance for a block of flats

    We have a block of five flats in Brisbane, they are not strata titled. Last year our insurance increased by $400 as a result of NRMA tacking on flood coverage. The building is on top of a hill, so this is not required at all but flood coverage has become non opt-out for their building...
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