davemc replied to the topic Building 2 Houses with Photos in the forum General Property 16 years, 6 months ago
April 18 was day 220 and I finally moved in see photos athttp://www.flickr.com/photos/davemcwe have a veranda going up at the back for both houses, one has been rented. The veranda is costing 15KDave
davemc replied to the topic Building 2 Houses with Photos in the forum General Property 16 years, 7 months ago
Hi KYNo nothing done for crossover driveway yet, we have a builder friend looking into that and paving and all the other things needed, looking around at the moment for a fully completed house as my next investment, but we'll see.Another good place for curtains is vinnies (St Vicent de Paul) we have stacks of them from there most brand new.Dave
davemc replied to the topic Building 2 Houses with Photos in the forum General Property 16 years, 7 months ago
Day 216The Practicle Completion Date is April 10 (Day 222) where we get a walkthrough of the houses by the project manager, then around a week later should get the keys. This is also the insurance start date one for my own and landlords insurance for the other. I'll post photos of the walkthrough next week should anyone be interested. The bill for…[Read more]
davemc replied to the topic Building 2 Houses with Photos in the forum General Property 16 years, 9 months ago
davemc replied to the topic Building 2 Houses with Photos in the forum MaaJa wrote:
Happy greetings 16 years, 9 months agoMaaJa wrote:
Happy greetings Davewe are new to this and have enjoyed and learnt from your postings. As my partner and I are beginning a similar development I was wondering what the difference is between building a project home and organising a builder, plans etc myself. JanHi,The project home people do almost everything, I dont go the sel…[Read more]
davemc replied to the topic Building 2 Houses with Photos in the forum Day 156 the doors are all on 16 years, 9 months ago
Day 156 the doors are all on and it gets locked up, photo's thru the windows I guess.see latest at http://www.flickr.com/photos/davemc/Dave
davemc replied to the topic Building 2 Houses with Photos in the forum General Property 16 years, 10 months ago
millions wrote:
Thanks for sharing your experiences guys! Did you attend any seminars or purchase anything to prepare you for your development?What is the first thing you need to do after you've purchased your site? – ( I have a duplex and triplex site already) Speak to council town planner, hire your own town planner, hire a good sur…[Read more]davemc replied to the topic Building 2 Houses with Photos in the forum General Property 16 years, 10 months ago
Larsont wrote:
Hi Linda'snipIt seems that Dave, maybe I'm wrong here, went with a builder from day 1, this sheds some light on my costs blow outs. But they are different deals, and my inclusions attempted to do something for the environment, my values cost money it seems. Good luck Looking forward to the photos Dave.TerryI went with a project…[Read more]
davemc replied to the topic Building 2 Houses with Photos in the forum General Property 16 years, 10 months ago
bindin46 wrote:
Hi DaveThis is great stuff forgive me for asking but in W A we dont have torrens titles what is it ?SteveI thought it was more prevelant these days, but quoting from Wkipedia:Torrens title is a system of land title where a register of land holdings maintained by the state guarantees indefeasible title to those included in th…[Read more]
davemc replied to the topic Building 2 Houses with Photos in the forum General Property 16 years, 10 months ago
Thanks Terry,amazing how all the 'little' things add up.We are up to Day 112 and all the gyprock and insullation and cabling is in so things are moving along, some more pics at the weekend.DAve
davemc replied to the topic Building 2 Houses with Photos in the forum General Property 16 years, 11 months ago
elkam wrote:
Hello DaveJust wondered if you have used special glass for the windows between the houses.Nice brickwork.ElkaNo special glass, it's tinted, if we had a fence up that would block out the other house, we have no plans for a central fence yet.davedavemc replied to the topic Building 2 Houses with Photos in the forum General Property 16 years, 11 months ago
davemc wrote:
Day 93 and the brickies are doing their thing… should be done by christmas.http://www.flickr.com/photos/davemc/DaveDay 110 and the brickies are finished, they did a really good job.Jan 7th the gyprock comes in and work recommences. Hope everyone has a good christmas.Dave
davemc replied to the topic Building 2 Houses with Photos in the forum JL wrote:
Nice Dave,I’m yet 16 years, 11 months agoJL wrote:
Nice Dave,I'm yet to have the courage to do this. Maybe a year or two.Well done, they look good.JodieThanks, the brickwork is almost done, I'll do some more pics this weekend.DAve
davemc replied to the topic Chelsea 1 West Ham 0 in the forum General Property 16 years, 11 months ago
Go Curbs and the Hammers at least they sound like they have something to do with property.Dave (Hammers forever)
davemc replied to the topic Building 2 Houses with Photos in the forum General Property 16 years, 11 months ago
Day 93 and the brickies are doing their thing… should be done by christmas.http://www.flickr.com/photos/davemc/Dave
davemc replied to the topic Building 2 Houses with Photos in the forum General Property 17 years ago
World Changer wrote:
Great work man!Are they giving you a fixed price on the dwellings?It would be interesting to see the figures if possible .They came in at about $111K and $116K, that was fixed for 12 months then we had to pony up another $4k after the 12 months, it all depends what you put in as extras.Dave
davemc replied to the topic Building 2 Houses with Photos in the forum General Property 17 years ago
Hi Again,Some new bills are arriving, conduit for phone and cable TV – $180/unit, underground electrical around $300 per and so it goes.I take the pictures with a 10mpix DSLR camera, in Lightroom it is easy to make inspections ot the whole house by zooming around.Dave
davemc replied to the topic Building 2 Houses with Photos in the forum General Property 17 years ago
elkam wrote:
Hello DaveNice roof line but now I'm a bit lost. The slabs are separate but the roof lines are abutting. What is the space in between for? CheersElkaYes the gutters just touch in the middle, however the land is torrens title and I wanted them completely separate, on the right will be a garage with a wall and the left house has…[Read more]
davemc replied to the topic Building 2 Houses with Photos in the forum General Property 17 years ago
Hi and it's Day 79 both roofs are nearly all up, should be done by Mondayhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/davemc/DAve
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