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Nigel Kibel wrote:
There are signs that the property markets are improving again in Victoria. I believe that 2013 will be a good year for investment and 2014 will be even better

I hope you are right!!! Although i am waiting for Freckle………

Dwolfe are you saying I’m an exceptional tradie?

A bit of Johnny walker does me wonders when I’m feeling low

Freckle wrote:
Sold an aircraft engine to a guy over that way who builds horse stables. 2 years work ahead of him. Go figure.

How did you come to own an aircraft engine??

It's really strange. If i ask 20 tradies what their work schedule is like, 10 will say flat out and the other 10 will say it's really dead.

It’s the opposite for me. I live 15 mins From you and I’m Flat out with cabinet making to the point I can’t take any more work for the next 2 months. I agree with you in that job losses exceeds new jobs.

oc1 wrote:
Hi Joe

With a project like this I would focus on finding someone that is competent to arrange your designs and follow through with your Town Planning application before you differentiate between an architect and draftsman. Both can do the job.

Cheers
Oscar

Oscar, this is exactly what i want! And also to tell me if it is feasible…[Read more]

LBH wrote:
Hi Jmsrachel,
BMT Tax Depreciation have a page on their website with estimates for construction costs….
http://www.bmtqs.com.au/construction-cost-table
Cheers,
Lauren

Hi Lauren,

Had a look at the website and found it very useful. Thanks for sharing.

RPI wrote:
For double storey stuff most of the figures I see are in the $1400-$1500 m2 range, at 20% extra for poured slab construction on the upper levels.

Hi Darryl, thanks for that. Would that price drop for a single storey?

oc1 wrote:
Another big factor in determining your costs will be your drainage design and stormwater requirements. These are dictated by the water authority and council. A good engineer will help you.

For the driveway (coloured) allow $65 per metre and a couple of grand for a new crossover if you need one.

Dont' forget to add landscaping,…[Read more]

JacM wrote:
Hi Joe

The figure Richard quoted is per square metre – not per square.  

Hi Jacqui

I've actually converted Richard's square meter rate to squares. I hope i've done it right.

Thanks Richard, so based on your calculations roughly around $125k to build a 12 sq unit. Obviously extra for driveways, etc. That’s pretty good to me.

Terryw wrote:
I will be running seminars on soon on North Korean property. After the war the value of prices will sky rocket.

I also plan to introduce fashion into the country.

Finance, law, tax and a fashion designer as well. That's a lot for one guy!

I’m pretty sure some policies don’t cover suicide.

Bnd, have you considered owner builder?

Hi bnd, which suburb in Melbourne?

Melton council was voted one of the worse last week. They have no heart.

The suburb is an extension of Melton south. I’m there every week and it is more suited for first home buyers wanting cheap homes. There is so much land around they will be forever opening new estates. A mate lives theres, his place been on the market for a year now can’t sell.

For now melton is in the middle of no where. Give it 20 years and it…[Read more]

Settlement in 4 to 5 years? May as well put your money in the toaster and burn It. There will be no improvement within 5 years.