There are a LOT of areas you need to be aware of, however they are not overly difficult to install-providing they have been custom built. If you are retro fitting a second hand kitchen, and need to modify it, you may wish to aproach an installer.New kitchens come on either a plinth or feet. If you are pretty handy, the plinth system is heaps…[Read more]

You may be in a development control precinct, which would/could prohibit certain types of extensions.A quick check through your local council, will soon let you know, or alternatively, get in touch with a building designer, they can do a quick check for you. Adding bedrooms and ensuites/bathrooms, will def increase your equity. We have just…[Read more]

There isnt too much difference, unless you extend the wall adjacent to the second unit. Then you have to use a different building method/system. If you are extending away from the other duplex, then you should have no issues, providing you are not encroaching on any boundris etchope this helpsgood luck

You can use White knight tle paint on the tiles. This looks ok, but not suitable for the basin.The biggest issue you may have with an old bathroom is the waterproofing. You can pretty it up all you like on the outside, but if the waterproofing is not up to scratch, then you may find you have to re-do all the work down the track. So spend as little…[Read more]

The abovementioned post covers pretty much everything.The only add would be, if this is your first time tiling, do not use the mesh backed mosaics, as they ae inherently harder to lay than a solid tile.Good luck with the project, i'm sure your mum will be stoked

As mentioned you do make your profit when you buy. Cosmetic changes in the right area will attract an equity increase, however it can be very difficult to get a 2:1 equity yeild. When we do reno's there are two areas we look at, equity increase and rental yeild.For increase rent and quicker leases, we look at cosmetic changes- Paint,…[Read more]

Let me know what you need done, happy to provide free quotes.If you don't have plans or permits sorted, we can help with these as wellcheers

The interlocking deck sounds similar to a floating floor system.You can purchase paving paint from most paint shops. These are textured finish, and i believe for the price would give you the best bang for your buck. Try your Dulux trade centre.The whole project could come up trumpsgood luck

get in touch, and i will put you onto one of my guys

Carlin,Solid timber does need to be installed on battens. In concrete slab situations, we rip strips of 17mm ply at about 70mm wide and lay these down onto the slab (Remember it needs a moisture barrier like black plastic) The battens are then fixed to the concrete at 300mm centres. You then lay the solid or bamboo floor ontop as per normal if you…[Read more]

Paul,one of the cheapest is "recon". This is essentially crushed up reconstituted concrete hence the name. We use it on our sites.It comes in the form of gravel and can be spread, howeve after a bit of rain and compaction, it gets really hard, like baked soil.Often used for stabilising ground prior to paving or bituman as well. This is by far the…[Read more]

As mentioned the only way to achieve smooth surface is to gyprock, which involves removal of all skirts and cornice then installing gyprock befre replacing cornice and skirts. Fairly costly and unlikely to get you better rent return. The wall you mentioned definately sounds like it is bagged. If you want to knock off the high points, try using a…[Read more]

Hey Boshy,As Propertunity has just mentioned, the black pol fencing is the way to go.We have just recently done exactly this for a client, and it looks fantastic. We topped the fencing with hardwood to tie it into the carportvisit our site for pics to see how it looks. This however will not keep the rabbits out (Think great wall of China) as the…[Read more]

Would def need permits.Way to many vriables which can have massive impact on costs-What is the roof -Tile, super six, coro?, What pitch? Trusses or rafters? Height from ground? Weight from natural ground? Cost could go from $40 for a two man tent pitched to your roof (Don't know about council permits here) through to $100,000I know this doesnt…[Read more]

Ball park figure could go $6000 to $10000, too many variables so budget here give or take a few thouSorry best i can do

I'm with Darren,Not difficult to replace yourself, but is phisically hard work. Saves on gym though.I believe that this is an issue that could keep you up at night, so how well do you want to sleep for the next 5 years?Read up on it and you can do 2 or 3 every Sat for a few weeks, should only take 3 or so hours each time. Easy days

Stay away from the cheap imports. Most of the gearwhich comes out of china is almost impossile to put together.I can normally lay 200 sqm with a labourer if it is Fomica or Quick Step. These are fantastic brands, great quality and a dream to install. The chinese stuff takes me about 2 days to lay 100sqm, and that is going flat stick, so i won't…[Read more]

Bunnings Kitchens-Large chains such as these are able to produce cheap kitchens and maintain profit margin, by having all of the board manufactured and cut in China. Great for the budget, however, unfortunately you get what you pay for. The board they use is very inferior to the board your local cabinet maker would use. If you so much as spill a…[Read more]

We tend to rip up 70mm wide sheets of 17mm PLY. Lay black plastic down on your slab and fix these ply battens down at 450 -600 mm centres and fix every 400mm with a ramset gun. (Can use a drill and plugs if you have a loooooooot of time on your hands)Now lay the boards as per normal. Boards up to 85mm can be secret nailed. ANything wider "Should"…[Read more]

The white Knight range for tiles will do well.A lot of investors go this option, and it looks GREAT in photosDon't know how it stacks up close up but many swear by it.