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    Cost of bathroom reno

    Hi all, Just beginning to dip my toe in the water with my first reno of an IP. However, not being a handyman, I need to find other people to do all the work for me! I'm currently sourcing quotes to replace the bathroom (which currently looks like this) however my budget is only $8k and I'm...
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    Tax Deductibility

    Hi everyone, Long time reader with a first time post here! Hope someone can help. I am one of those who is in a fortunate, but unfortunate position in that I had paid off my PPOR (let's call it property 1) and now rent it out while my new PPOR (property 2) has a mortgage. Both properties are...
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    Renovations now require a 6 Star Rating

    So the 6 Star rating is now in effect for all renovations. Has anyone found any decent information about it. Any thoughts on how it will effect renovation budgets? Holly
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    Renovation Video's?

    Love seeing the before & after photos in this forum, but is there anywhere central that people can upload videos to? other than just posting links to a YouTube video :)
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    2-bedroom unit in sutherland

    i have just bought my first property, a 2-bedroom unit in sutherland, sydney. Its a red brick house built early 1980's and is 83sq metres plus carspace. I dont move into this place for 7 weeks yet, currently in settlement but i am just trying to get some ideas. It has new carpet...
  6. R

    Stud Wall cost

    Just wondering if anyone would have an approximate cost of having someone build a stud wall with plasterboard lining. Dimensions are 2400mm high and a total of 11 metres long. Also given this is a relatively small job, would you recommend a handyman? By the way, the property is in Brisbane...
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    IP with Unapproved Renovation

    Hi, just came across an IP in WA which is about $60-80k below market value. Found out that the previous owner has converted original garage into additional bedroom & added a 3rd toilet to this room. All these works have not been approved by the shire though they are aware of it (agent said so)...
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    Keep the house or demolish and subdivide?

    Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and this is my first post so be nice :). Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I'm just seeking some advice regarding what I should do with a house we currently own in Adelaide. This will be quite a bit of information so I hope that is ok. The...
  9. R

    property books for sale

    hi, i have some books for sale - all are in excellent condition $10 each plus postage (or pick up from Adelaide cbd in my lunch break) * Rich Dad Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosaki * Cashflow Quadrant - Robert Kiyosaki * Anita Bell - your money starting out and starting over * sam vannutini -...
  10. Completed redevelopment pics

    Completed redevelopment pics

    A complete redesign of the lounge and entrance
  11. Completed redevelopment pics

    Completed redevelopment pics

    Carefully designed staircase
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    Raising a Queenslander

    Hi Folks, I live in a Queenslander that has the bottom level enclosed. But the bottom level is not at legal height. Both the top and bottom level have its own bathroom and kitchen. So basically, I have a self-contained top and bottom unit in this house. I am considering raising the house...
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    Cgt Help??

    Hi Guys. I am about to start my second renovation... i have all intention of selling this project on completion. (8 weeks) I was going to start a company and buy the property though that.. My impression was that instead of paying CGT on the Profit, i would just pay the 30% company tax...
  14. brendio

    Queenslander relocation and residential subdivision

    Finally after much consideration and number crunching, my family (mum and brother and sisters) has finally decided on how to develop a property we inherited from the grandparents. The property is 9105 sqm with a large, lovely old (although in need of a little TLC) highset Queenslander (four...
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    Just Starting out – Advice is greatly appreciated

    Hi all, I am amazed by this forum and everyone’s attitude in helping each other out. I have been surfing and reading for a while and I hope someone out there could please help me out in confirming my strategy and plan. Just a quick background about who I am, so this post will make sense to...
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    Laundry renovation ideas appreciated

    Our PPOR was built in 1984, which probably tells you a good deal about the laundry. The rest of the house over the years has been renovated (kitchen, bathrooms, paint, flooring etc), but the poor old laundry is still original condition. Beige square floor tiles (in perfect unchipped...
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    Best home building/renovation shops in Brisbane

    Hi folks, I know there have been plenty of posts before about where to buy specific items, appliances etc. But wouldn't it be great to have a central list of everyone's favourite shops for everything from kitchens and appliances to timber, tiles and taps? Well, I think it would be...
  18. Alex P Keaton

    Buy 1 bed & Renovate or Unrenovated 2 bed

    Hi guys, I am curious what you guys would do! If you were starting out and financially could afford to buy either a 1 bedroom unit and renovate it or buy a 2 bedroom unit without renovating (because of the lack of extra cash to renovate it) What would you choose? Options a. 1 bedroom...
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    Balancing full-time job with a reno?

    Hi all, I've always been intrigued by how other forumites have managed a successful renovation within time and budget particularly if they also have a full-time day job as well. I'm exploring the idea of renovating a 2 bedroom apartment to add value in the shortest possible amount of time...
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    Reno$ Loans - 88% LVR no LMI

    Hi Guys - C&N Finance have just released a 88% no LIM Reno$ - does anyone else have something similiar at the moment?
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