Hi Ladybird,I have a 2 bed flat which is rented out, it is significantly less in value than yours will be though! We bought a good matching set of sun-block curtains for a bargain off ebay to install in the bedrooms, loungeroom and dining room. We chose them due to the flat having large windows and heating up a lot during the day, and also for…[Read more]

Thanks to everyone for your input.I think I have decided to chase the walls at this stage. Although I don't see any problem with laying a cable down a wall to where I want a switch / power point and leaving it at that (not connecting anything) I can see that a sparkie may like to do it their own particular way.lostnomad, I do understand where you…[Read more]

Hi kalgoo,Thanks for your reply! I will definitely speak to our sparkie first, we do have a good relationship with him.Would it be suitable to use only 2.5 mm2 cable for all lights, switches and power points? Also, what size cabling would be suitable for a 15 amp outlet? I will double check this with our sparkie first, just wondering on your…[Read more]

I see,So basically, to 'flip' a house in Victoria, with renovating requiring work on the structure of the house (extensions, roofing, bricklaying, re-stumping), it is not possible to carry these out if not licensed. I could only do things such as plastering, painting, maybe some non-load bearing wall moving, and tiling. UNLESS the total of all my…[Read more]

Hi,There is another post in one of the other forums about CGT and PPOR. In Victoria, there is no minimum amount of time specified to consider a dwelling as your PPOR. It is based on a number of things (which can be found on the ATO website) such as where mail is sent, if your belongings are there, if you connect gas, water elec, phone.And on top…[Read more]

Hi Terry and Skuz,I was looking at just this not long ago. If it was so simple: you buy a place, send your mail there, put on the gas, electricity, water and phone, move a couple of things in (say a bed and chest), renovate the place, then sell it within a couple of years. Claim it was your principal residence for a few months and not have to pay…[Read more]

Hi Scott,Thanks for your reply.I was always under the impression that building a roof or even resurfacing a roof was something required to be carried out by a licensed tradie.  So thats news to me! And good news too!Do you know what is involved in obtaining an OB licence? It sounds like something I should definately do. Thanks again,Bexs