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MsJade, room 3 I think was actually being used as a 3rd BR by the tenants, though its original use when the extension was made was as a dining room I expect since there is no interior door, just an opening. So I think its a decision whether to knock the strucural wall down (separating room 3 and...

By the way, if anyone is interested, I've taken a few photos of exterior and interior of house and added them to an album on my Facebook which I think is public...link is: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150205603799824.331777.681174823 Damn, looking at the photos, just realised...

AngelMoo, yes the bathroom needs a bit of tiling, a new toilet, some shower doors (replacing curtain), and a decent mirror. Unfortunately the roomsize is not big enough to accomdate a separate shower and bath, so combo bath and shower will have to do. MsJade, good spot, yes the 'interior...

UncleKnackers, thanks I'll see wjat the structural engineer saids then will give Techni a call. PS: Love the reno videos :) Renoteam, yeah I've lived in the area all my life so have a pretty good understanding of the house valuations. My thoughts are that with all the apprtments and flats...

Not much space for extra rooms unless I extend further at the back - big back yard for Elwood, one of the key reasons I bought it as I didnt think the price I paid was adequately reflected by the land value! Regarding the plans, yeah I'll have to have a chat with my bro-on-law about that. He...

Hi Rumpled I haven't had that checked yet, but I am assuming the worst given that its brick and therefore probably requires underpinning. To be honest, that doesn't really bother me (in terms of other renos - it bothers me of course due to cost) because it has to be done whether I like it or...

Hi I have invested in a couple properties over last decade or so, but generally have had no need to make renovations to a property until now so am inexperienced in this area. In around 2001 I bought a 2BR, single front, brick, semi detached house (with a dodgy extension) in Elwood (for...