Thanks Sonya, google is helpful but haven't found anything yet!For the salon fitout, I've chosen aero-stringer Bluestone from Rock n' Stone for the wet area that match with some exposed bluestone blocks in the wall, and bamboo floorboards in the salon to add some visual warmth to the room! Can't wait to see the final result – in perspective dra…[Read more]

JMF, at no point in this Post did I state that I was 'experienced with Recession'? I am 25, far too young obviously to have experienced a Recession first hand… again, that's why I made this Post in the first place (for advise)!Crashy, fyi (and your comments are seriously going no where, as per my previous Comment)… I was a member of Pr…[Read more]

It's doomsday and probably the last time I make a Post – this site used to be a way to communicate with fellow Investors to get the best advise – it just seems that some people like to make it a personal-issue on one anothers intelligence – let's all complain and go to hell : ) Yep, I have gone with a Variable Interest following constructive…[Read more]

Just an update – we have chosen a Variable Interest Rate now, however the CBA, smart kids, haven't reduced the Rate as much as I was hoping, following the Reserve Banks decisions over the last two weeks! And if Interest starts to hike up in the future, I've been advised it will only be a $300 fee to secure a Fixed Interest

Hey CarpeI haven't read any books on multi-developments before but also interested in finding out – if anyone can suggest! I guess by the time you have read a couple of books and have Surveying, Engineering + Architectural Drawings your plans could sit in Council a while waiting for DA – by which time, the market may have started heading ^ward…[Read more]

Hey FedBuilder and Builder's gf in the house…. Structural walls (on the interior) are generally a solid wall ie. brick or blockIf all walls in your home are brick, agreed you should contact an Engineer so they can determine whether it's structural! Good luck! Beth Ashtonand her bf

Hey Nepash I guess if you want to make slight increase to the Rental Price of your Investment, you would do a few minor works on the property…I've worked in Property Management and noticed that generally the Kitchen and Bathroom are the decision makers or breakers… When women are concerned, these are the two main areas in a house most…[Read more]

Ps, Richard you might be able to help with long-term investment options ie. Fixed or Variable Interest??

Thanks for your Comments guys!Aphex, totally agree with inner subs + bayside areas to invest – there are some gorgeous (heritage) apartment buildings in Elizabeth Bay, although most are small studios they are marketed at incredibly affordable prices! And the concept of purchasing property with rarity is great – Art Deco and Edwardian property is…[Read more]

1. I have a residual income from a Business in food + bev (consumables) My Client in Property Construction, should his work diminish from the economic crisis approaching, provides me an opportunity for the time being. I am however, prepared for a kick in the pants if it occurs. At no time did I refer to or imply that my 'job' was "super s…[Read more]

Thanks for your "honest" opinion Crashy and congratulations on being the lesser ratio I was expectingFirstly, in no way was I manipulating anyone – I don't particularly require a tick of approval for my strategy (we're all in control of our own destiny) purely some information for my partner (which was mentioned in the Post). I did propose the q…[Read more]

Daniko, I work in Property Construction + Developement and most of the Comments above are fair…Think of the ramifications faulty structural works (including plumbing, electrical) carried out by an unregistered builder could have on the next occupant of your property. It might cost you a little less to have engineering and a qualified builder on…[Read more]