im not in debt for my car, just thinking it would free up some money for 6 months as i now have another car i can usei am leaning to wards not doing this now, keeping my current car and spending a little on it to get it in better conditionthen purchasing my next property asapthanks

i love reading these liststhanks for the link

i like the last one in the first postmaybe try the sandstone with a lighter colour roof?

gday mateyou would definately need permits for this, possibly a planning permit aswell as building permitas others have said, would depend on materials and size of the upstairs your planning, will you use an architect or building designer?i would think you'd be up for $70,000 minimumin terms of growth, i believe it would add value to your house, i…[Read more]

close to transport would be around a 10 minute walk in my opinion

yes, from what i understand a fiance cannot claim the FHOG if the other person already hasyou might have to do some research and if thats the case, id wait until next year

id go with the building designer (although i may be a little bias)the building will better suit the block and will be approved for youif the construction price going with this option worries you, you can get a Quantity Surveyor (QS) to do a quick costs estimate for you for a small fee

0 to 130 properties in 3.5 years by Steve McKnighthow to build a property portfolio in your spare time by Michael Yardneythere is a thread with a big list of books in the 'Community – Heads Up' section

i believe the federal one halves at the end of september, then is no longer available in 2010each states grant differscontract must be signed before the cut off date to be eligible

Building Designer & Draftsman are the same thing, the new name in Building Designer, however a lot of people still refer to us as Draftsmenit depends on the company of course, but most companies would have consultants they consistantly use. so both Architects and Building Designers are able to get these services done for you. you do not need to…[Read more]

it depends if you want the architect to do the admin for the project (go to regular site visits and deal with the builder on your behalf)if you want the architect to do admin. then they generally charge around 7%-10% of the contsruction price, (probably 7% at the moment given the state of the economy)that price should include the following;-…[Read more]

anyone have any new book reviews?i am just starting out and want to acquire as much knowledge as possiblehave read quite a number of the books listed, just wondering if anyone can recommend any newer books?

Thanks for the quick issue of my report request Mikemuch appreicated

Thanks for the report Richard, much appreicated

email sent, await the reportthanks a lot mate

thanks guys

thanks mate appreciate it

i drive a 97 model v8 ford fairlane ghiaone day soon hoping to upgrade to a ford bf xr8