hello Ezn,I don't know of a website as such but the best way to get a price is to speak directly to a Registered Builder and have him give you a price. Where abouts are you looking to build???Cheers luke

Hello,I recommend you contact a mob called Tradies that work. They are a data base set up in Canberra for tradesmaen that have been recommended as good honest trades, they cover just about any trade you can think of.  There web address is http://www.tradiesthatwork.com.au. They are all tried and tested trades.Hope this has been of help.Luke

Hey Aaron,Just make sure when you go to council that you get everything they tell you in writing!!!!!I have built a small unit in Cranbourne was 107m2, it is a good little earner for the client I built for, 2 bedrooms bathroom laundry and one main living area.CheersLuke

Well done mate, Just remember "From little things big things grow"I look forward to watching the growth.Luke

Hey Jase and Flic,Just thinking…To render whole house you are looking at about $38m2 with colour in the mix, this is the best form of render as it doesn't need to be painted and holds its colour. What are the rest of the houses facades like??? maybe just rendering the front with a 2 tone affect and a feature pergola or structure to break up the…[Read more]

It all depends on the end result you are trying to a get…Average cost is between $20-40m2, those prices are in Melbourne.Cheers

Hello Jase and Flic,Yes i live near the area, bout 15mins towards Cranbourne. Need a builder drop me an email.Cheers

Hey Jase and Flic,Keep up the good work!!I wish you every success, Noble park aint a bad area to start.Luke

Hello Ozboy,I have used both materials for cabinetry work. Vinyl wrap is cheaper and yes can be made to look like two pac as for bubbling i have only come across it a few times and it was because of poor manufacturing. Two pac looks brilliant but if you scratch or damage it, it is going to cost.If you are looking to use in an IP then i would use…[Read more]

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Agree with u blogs…like i said not all tradies are like what you have had.  You must just have bad luck my friend.  When you need a dirty old plumber next time…..shoot me an email (& 1 of those free slabs of crownies). 

As Well as a Registered Builder if ya need one!!!!Cheers

Hello Property Passion,I am a Builder in Vic, I recommend you go to either the HIA or MBA and do their certificate IV in Building and construction management as outlined by peter. This course will take you 1 yr part time. That certificate is the most simplified and quickest way to get the academic requirements required by the building commission…[Read more]

Take the profit mate and invest to make more… If you keep the car how long do you beleive it will take to get from the $80K up to $150K??? With buying another property how soon will you make up that $70K in equity???Sell the car buy another property, sorry to sound harsh:(Luke

Hey,Could be quite cost effective in doing the improvements such as new carpet, paint and air con as you will be able to bargain on the fact there are 4 units involved. As Marc said do some real research on the rents!!Luke 

Hello,The company i used to work for is in the middle of constructing 6 units and about 3 yrs ago they also built 8 units up in Lakes. Steady growth from what I can see and some developments starting to unfold.It is a very good stop over point for people travelling the coast run into melbourne from syd or Canberra.Luke

Aaron,I have been thinking about the builder side of things, you need to have a look around and look for other builders who are doing unit work. They should be used to the council requirements that come with building multiple dwellings. As for not being ripped off that is any ones guess. Talk to a few different builders see who you feel…[Read more]

Hey Gnelson,Not to sound rude, But  at the end of the day it is just a house, i would go for it especially if the price is right, clean it up a little and make some money off it!!!

Hey Aaron,I go in face to face with the council and ask to speak to town planningCheers

Hey Aaron,There are a few things you can start by doing, such as talking to the local council in the area you are looking at buying the block, ask the town planning dept about any restrictions they have, what the minium size parcel of land they require is, services, building requirements etc… Make sure you get in writing all the information an…[Read more]

Hey MTM,I have seen it used in sth east melbourne on new display homes by henley homes, from a distance looks incredible, up close looks great aswell, just a matter of getting your mind around the fact that it is fake!!.I would be interested to see how it handles excessive traffic, like children or animals. My father is a landscaper in the ACT,…[Read more]

Hey Ram,I am a reigistered builder, I also know another registered builder who would also be interested in looking at your ideas!!!Luke