Here is Michael Yardney latest 2cents worth. Watch "Have our property markets bottomed?"

Hi Yes I do build from scratch but I honestly cannot recommend any builders that are not to busy.Distance is the problem , unless there are multi dwellings you will most likely have trouble getting some one out there at a reasonable cost.I'm currently tied up with other big projects and developers, sorry to be of little help.As for council town…[Read more]

Marian Haulage have come a long way since their big starter contract when we built North Goonyella mine some 17yrs ago, they had a pile of broken down old trucks hired out at some crazy rate.When I was out at Vermont, Marian Haulage had about 30 large dumpers parked up as they lost the contract for the road into Vermont mine. Thiess ended up…[Read more]

Tony hit the nail on the head , I was going about it  the polite way ..lolYou can save but the stress will often out way the saving as an OB.Material going missing is major problem , followed by materials being damaged from weather.Imagine the truss hold downs being stolen as well as a mass of battens delaying the roof framing.Followed by the…[Read more]

I've hired a number of containers and you can pick them up for around $100 per month on my own land, of course short term is slightly more expensive.The containers I used were high cubes 20ft with double doors at both ends, from Royal Wolf.They are much better having double doors and that extra height as you can access from either end and very…[Read more]

After re-reading the question , yes it is possible to save some dollars via Owner Builder.It is possible to save but you need to consider what your time is worth in seeking materials and sifting through endless quotes and quality of workmanship. Sure you might find a cheaper tradie but will the tradesman work be up to your standards. Once again…[Read more]

Yes as stated if you do not have real skills in the industry I would not bother with Owner Builder.I can tell you if I'm called up by an owner builder to fix some thing ,I either tell them I'm to busy or the quoted price scares them away. Repairing or completing a project started wrong in the first place can be major blow out when quoting and I…[Read more]

You could try Andrew at http://www.propertynow.com.au , he can get you listed on domain and a number of other sites for a good price.I have used Andrews service a number of times and had good results.A very friendly guy who is happy to help.Another new site is Realty Tube , http://www.realtytube.com.au .A developer I do some work for and couple of other…[Read more]

BuilderBob,I would like to clarify an earlier point you made, your 'lazy' comment re: the Elders girls. Just to confirm with you that Elders have been in Moranbah for many years and are opening an office in the next week, they don't need to drive out there like other agents. Elders are only 1 of 3 agents actually based in Moranbah so I defend t…[Read more]

I hope you made it to the USA before the Aussie dollar just dropped out to a 5 year low.. ouch I was burnt with this problem.

Matt BHP have taken over the New Saraji project and a contract has already been secured to export up to 10 million tonnes per year through the Abbot Point terminal, near Bowen.Activity is strong in Bowen, even the so-called Iron Boomerang rail link, Shane Condon, is trying to sell his grand plan for a rail line from the Pilbara, in north-west…[Read more]

Yes there has been lots of hyping Bowen lately on the TV,  mainly around and by the new Whitsunday Shores area.Personally myself that area for me is to far out of Bowen , and I cannot see the sense to live/invest in that area.Sure there is a go golf course going in but hhhmmm that talk has been going for a long time.Most of the activity is on the…[Read more]

mackers That is a very kind offer and after losing a family member to asbestos cancer as well as good friend it is really important people take care when around asbestos.

No and if you try to fit something stronger you are in breach of the anti fortification legislation. The law doesn't allow you to install a door that can prevent or impede police access to the premises.Wow , thanks for the tip , I could be in trouble then..lol  I guess they will have to use the back door instead.

Thats correct  but it needs an upgrade and is unable to cater for larger planes.Years back I commuted back and forth but flights were limited due to only a small amount of planes servicing the area.With so much activity in the area I'm sure it would be far more viable for airlines to service the area.

Donny is fine , I'd be disappointed to find it was him , he has sold a number of houses for me in Mackay over the years.I cannot say the same about a number of female staff from Elders.I honestly feel it's simply agents talking Moranbah up, and of course there are now triple the amount of agents around compared to a few years ago.It seems every…[Read more]

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melhart wrote:
Hey guys,I've actually been eyeing off Moranbah for awhile now. We used to live in Mackay so we had a good idea of what went on out there (company's leasing houses for miners) and the higher rate of rent charged.I've found this thread very interesting – thankyou to all who have contributed. And it has fired up this Moranbah IP…[Read more]

ben_113 wrote:
Towns west of the coast in Nth Qld in the Bowen basin are probably at there peak almost.Most of the miners that live there don't pay the rent, there company does.Towns such as Mackay, Rockhampton & Gladstone are where most miners family's live.Nth Qld has only a small amount of fly in fly out workers as there is a large labour…[Read more]

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