They may be saying that you need piles because of what is called “the angle of repose”.If you have a pipe in the easement that is say 3 metres deep,the angle of repose is a 45 degree line taken from the bottom of the pipe towards your footing,and the footing needs to be below that line.So your footing would need to be founded at least 3 metres…[Read more]

Anita,do you mean experience with piling?

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Company share can be difficult to finance,but there are gains to be made if you can convince all of the other owners to strata title the property.

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There isn’t much that can’t be painted these days,and it all boils down to the first coat you put on.Ring Dulux on 132525 and they will tell you what you need.I wouldn’t be surprised if they say just to use an exterior acrylic,as these paints are suitable to paint PVC pipes.

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“The other thing to consider is that you have to thin the paint down to spray and what you have done is thin the paint out, the layer of paint you just layed on is thinner than if it was rolled”

Why do you want to thin it down???????????What sort of airless spray unit are you talking about? I assume it must be one of those handheld units they…[Read more]

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If it is a brick veneer house then you will find that there will not be any stumps around the perimeter of the house.The 50mm gap you mentioned between the wall and the floor…is it on the outside wall of the house? If so, then it isn’t a stump problem,Around the perimeter you will find a bearer which sits on top of brick piers,which…[Read more]

Mentee,is this a brick veneer house you are talking about,or a solid brick house?

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Whilst there are benefits in claiming depreciation,you also need to factor in that depreciation is deferring paying tax.When you sell you will have a reduced cost base and if you have made a profit,you will pay more CGT.Of course you may only be paying CGT on half the profit,but bear it in mind in your calculations.

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Cyclist,what area is the land in? Is it in a sought after area ?

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You will be able to claim it all back,but I suspect that you would need to be registered for GST before you purchase.

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For a good finish on your walls and ceilings,have someone come behind you and back roll with a roller to even out the paint.Thi sis especially important if you are inexperienced with a spray gun.You should have plenty of time to back roll yourself,but it is easier if you have a partner in crime.

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I got a private ruling a few years back and I think it was all said and done in around 6 weeks.

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Be very aware of copyright laws if you intend to just “copy” what has already been done around you,

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what is the inspector saying is wrong with it?

Beth,how is this any different to the monthly meetings/seminars you already hol at the St Kilda town hall?

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what DVD are you referring to?

I don’t understand the purpose of the arrangement if they are going to sell regardless of what happens in 12 months time.Are they hoping thatt the value will rise in the next year??

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What you are proposing is possible in Victoria.As long as you provide the right amount of natural light,and the required number of room changes per hour for ventilation,then it is ok.I have a semi detached edwardian house that has numerous rooms without an external wall.Skylights take care of both the light and ventilation factrors,as I have used…[Read more]

I’m no accountant,but if you haven’t soldit,you haven’t made a loss !

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I have no idea what a section c21 is,but did they just not ask the council?

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