The house I was interested in has had an offer of $600,000. This price is amazing to me. A small brick two bedroom place.I think we have been priced out of the Melb market and will just have to buy in Qld it seems
We have bought a property that can either be subdivided or can be developed as dual occupancy.The original house is on the left side so the block can be split right down the middle.On the right hand side a new house could be built.What are the advantages of splitting a block compared to just re developing the block as dual occupancy. I assume dual…[Read more]
HelloIts funny how things happen.We had to delay our trip to Melb and just went around loking for a place we could buy for ourselves in QldWe needed a house with access around the back and at least a 4 car garage.We then found a house with what we needed yesterday and have put a contract on it.This will be in another thread I'll start as it has…[Read more]
Hi Vita22 and othersI think its good to look at a property interstate as it makes you do more research. We probably wouldnt have bought the $50 report if we werent looking in Melbourne.My husband went to Footscray Tech and cant believe the changes to Maribyrnong. All he remembers is the industry that was there and the quarry etcAlso are loo…[Read more]
We payed $50 for the Terry Ryder Hot spots report and well worth it.We have added Maribyrnong to our list so far we will look atPreston Footscray Maribyrnong Brunswick (even though is now expensive) Frankston and a few moreReno Queen
We have booked our flight to Melb for end of January.Have found that we can buy a unit within our budget in a few areas. I have since found out a relative owns an agency in Melbourne so that will be a big help for us .How does Preston, Coburg, Clifton Hill Heidleberg etc compare with each other?I am from Heidelberg originally and like all are…[Read more]
Hello JacMWe think also Fairfield and PrestonYes we agree Werribee is a good choiceWe are from Melb originally but it would have changed a lot in the last 21 years we have been in Qld
Hi BoshyI agree. To go to the computer you had to go through a doorway and around just to get to it.Now as the photo shows its all in one room.To think there was a loungeroom with a window and door in it and now the wall, window and door are all goneThis is the window we removed and made into a doorway. This extended the main bedroomIt is a…[Read more]
Hi CrashyIt just shows how important a paint job is. We are building a two car garage (which is not included of course in the $10,000 reno of the house) in the same colours as the house.Because the house is built in the lower rhs of the block there is plenty of room for the garage. One day we could also extend the house but that would be in m…[Read more]
Hi PsychiatristThanks for commentsCottage exterior painting is just about finished. We are very happy with the way it looksHere's before and after pics. A paint job certainly makes a differenceCottage before:Cottage now: We removed window hoods and cladding
Hi Annie and CrashyRe Stainless steel splashbacksIkea have them and they come in a certain size. They are very easy to put up and you can add as many as you like as they go on a rail along the wall. They also have glass splashbacks so its just a matter of sliding the splashbacks along the rail.
Timber slats. I think they look nice painted white. These hide the louvres which can be replaced one day. . We also removed the metal window hoodWe still have to remove some more of the cladding to reveal chamferboards underneath.The house will be painted soon
Hello CrashyI'm so surprised IKEA allowed it to be transferable. I wish I could have a card like that I would just shop every day at IKEAThat was a good purchase of yours
Bathroom makeoverI originally was going to replace the shower screen for a newer modern one. I then decided that I would just replace the vanity and taps and get an electrician to install a fan/light/heater combo in the ceiling. The shower screen will be ok for a few more yearsOLD VANITYNEW VANITY
Hello CrashyI'm curious why did these people have a IKEA voucher for $10,000? Did they win it ?I would be so worried paying the money for a voucher from Ebay in case IKEA didn't accept it.IKEA are very funny sometimes like that with returns purchases etc