atm, im still discusisng purchase price with agent…he's asking far tooo much for the block…considering the house condition, I believe the agent doesn't realise the re-zoning specs…il keep tryingthanks for everyones help on this matterCheersAlfista

thanks alot for all your comments you have all been most helpful

sorry jane im in wollongong NSW, agreed recomendations are grest, but i didnt relly go from recomendations i called all the tradies, spoke to them asked quote per metere, i ended up with 4 on the job quotes, spoke to them and essentially analysed them to see how true to there word they were or whether they were shonky guys looking for a quick easy…[Read more]

scott the LEP stipulates FSR of 0.75:1 i am heading to a council meeting next week in regards to density and height restrictions. I believe if they are 3-4br units they will sell for $380-400K. its located in wollongong.jazz77.thanks for your advice and discussionKind RegardsDavid

karenday i just had mine done $17p m2 in 2pak its harder wearing. use semi gloss instead of highgloss(highgloss wil look tanished quicker)all quotes i got were between (17-24) and some well overpriced at 35pm2 depends where u live and the competition for jobs..best of luckalfista

i had my floors done recently it cost $17 p m2 using 2pak enamel( this is harder wearing ) (its a fantastic job) also the top coat sould be semi gloss not full gloss, full gloss looks nice but tenants will inevitably scratch and wear the surface causing the sheen to be lost giving you a dull look.it will depend where you are..but my quotes were…[Read more]

They are very good points, Thankyou Although i am still cautious that the fibro home would be in an area, and attract tennants that are undesirable, and could quite possibly trash all  my hard work?, the areas are notorious for domestic disputes and drug use-supply…whereas the brick home, in the nicer area, should attract a nicer couple or f…[Read more]

Hey TM,I am much the same age.. 20, and loooking to purchase a few investments properties atm….from what i have discovered it is not all that easy to just sub-divide and develop…you have to be careful of the particular land zonings for the area….and also what sort of local council is in power, for example; a more developmental council will…[Read more]