Myself would search out what is the demand in the area and consider providing a DA , this often creates attention for investors who want to move money fast.

Deadalus the weather should have been lovely.Did you see the development on the left side as entering the town?Tthe new Lake Vermont mine is just kicking off now , well the construction by Thiess.The new substation should be live by now as when I left the test guys were arrivingAs stated there are two more mines starting up in the next 1-2yrs but…[Read more]

This is a common problem, often surveyors do peg boundaries in the wrong position but now with new high tech gear there are less errors.I would not bother with it  unless you want to pay for costs to remove and replace , plus upset your neighbour.

Thanks Brian, people need to be aware of asbestos.My dad was only 53 and suddenly died from it before he even had a chance to retire from working.It can just sit dormant in your body for many years then just when you are ready to sit back and enjoy life it's all over!

Daedalus we spent an extra week in Dysart doing just that for other contractors as they heard we were in the area, my men were starting think we would never get out ..lolYou might get accomodation at the motel  on Thursdays and Fridays , the Jolly collier was booked out and camp fully booked  way after xmas even with the extra 200 rooms.

All these tasks sound simple but they are not.Pulling carpet was torn , skirting removal damaged existing walls and peeled paint. This required new carpets, full patch up of plaster,sanding and repaint.Just fixing tiles was a hassle as tiles could not be matched and required large areas replaced.You need to take into account the labour to remove…[Read more]

Paul I've moved two houses years ago , could not tell you current moving costs now.From my experience there was more damage then I expected , doors not closing,  new wall cracks, problems with roof leaking, damaged plumbing, uneven flooring in a major way even though the stumps were level.We had to remove all skirtings , pack out floor , replace…[Read more]

AAQ  whats the deal in QLD with dead line of replacing the roof of commercial and housing ?Or does it just apply to certain areas?The following products manufactured before 1980 could contain asbestos and all precautions should be taken.In simple terms don't mess around with asbestos. It's not worth the risk life is to short! Flat or corrugated…[Read more]

Hi Mark , as stated by Daedalus local builders are expensive and so are just some of the basic materials.We just finished in Dysart and for example we carted/trucked our concrete mix / pre mix  over 3hrs away and it worked out cheaper then buying concrete from the local batch plant.The biggest problem in such areas is the accomodation and as…[Read more]

I have done this a number of times.Some times it a major plus but then there are times people are interested in the land but the DA is not what they want.It can be tricky at times and you really need to do your research and virtually know what is in the pipeline by others.Not much point in spending 50k to find some one else is doing the exact same…[Read more]

You will need to provide all services before they will accept a subdivisionHow to get approval on subdivision?

I did know the deadline for QLD but a few years has passed now.If I remember correctly it was 3yrs for commercial buildings and some thing like 10yrs for housing.I'm fairly sure the commercial time has passed as I do remember many shops last year having their roof replaced.Maybe this only applies to certain councils , I cannot seem to find any…[Read more]

" explosives plant looks like its back on the agenda " I was told it's a no go and never get off the ground, but with the joining of shires maybe some thing has changed?I just noticed this bit of info posted Bowen Basin – New and Potential Developments Scroll down to a user called Russ

My dad just died from Asbestos so please be very careful.Asbestos in the home can kill! I've owned property with asbestos roofing and found it difficult to re-sell .I'm unsure what state you are in but I'm fairly sure they have set a time period for all asbestos roofing is to be removed in QLDI know commercial property has a far earlier date and…[Read more]

Harry I have a friend who could help you out with some updated info of the area sales if needed?I'd send you a pm but I cannot see any option on site to do so,  visit the link site below and drop me a PM , same user name.

Harry what has you considering Moranbah?We just completed a few contracts for Qbuild there and did find accomodation very hard to obtain but we only wanted a few nights.

Daedalus. have you considered Proserpine?The word has it that the Shale oil is a done deal and is going to generate huge demand in the area.I cannot go into detail but extra land has just been purchased for the venture and quotes have been called and not just to refresh the mining lease.EPA are still collecting data.Apart from that  much of the A…[Read more]

Info quoted from the below linksHow to get approval on subdivision?You will need to check with local council as to the zoning of the property. Speak to the council town planner as too the requirements in your area for subdivision as every council is different.If you feel a subdivision is possible you will need to lodge an application for…[Read more]

Showing to much interest will only push the agent to auction it.Agent will inform client of interest and they will take their chances , with the fall back to sell after auction to people like yourself.Id be telling agent you are interested in two properties and have until the end of week to decide for some BS reason and put a offer to them.Or e…[Read more]

Dysart is listed in this months API in their top 100 growth suburbs and APM is predicting spectacular growth of 46.5% growth over the next 12 months providing the resource sector keeps powering ahead.