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11 years11 yearsmatt_will_fix_itmatt_will_fix_it posted:
Help! Selling house.. Agent will only open homes by appointm

I disagree. We had 1 agent only and did open homes.

11 years11 yearsmatt_will_fix_itmatt_will_fix_it posted:
Help! Selling house.. Agent will only open homes by appointm

Sorry if this post seems harsh, but you need to be firmer with your agent.
A listing with no inspection times to me indicates the place is probably under contract.
Why…

11 years11 yearsmatt_will_fix_itmatt_will_fix_it posted:
First Home Buyer

It's not illegal. In the agreement between vendor and agent the vendor can state they only want offers over x amount presented to them.

11 years11 yearsmatt_will_fix_itmatt_will_fix_it posted:
Building ... When to sell?

Also I forgot to say ... With the lease back option that may work if buyer is an investor.
However if they are buying a place to live in it will…

11 years11 yearsmatt_will_fix_itmatt_will_fix_it posted:
Building ... When to sell?

We are going through something similar. We sold our current house and am renting for a year while the build is happening. Reasons are:
- we know what our build budget…

11 years11 yearsmatt_will_fix_itmatt_will_fix_it posted:
Custom Design floor plan thread post them here!!

With the garage there are two single doors. Why not make it one double door?

11 years11 yearsmatt_will_fix_itmatt_will_fix_it posted:
Asset Protection Permit

I would insist that the builder be responsible for damage... After all they caused it not you . See this article
http://www.anewhouse.com.au/?p=4640

11 years11 yearsmatt_will_fix_itmatt_will_fix_it posted:
Drainage Variation due to Builder Oversight?

It's too late to be worrying about it. It's in the past.

11 years11 yearsmatt_will_fix_itmatt_will_fix_it posted:
Exiting House and Land package due to failed finance.

I think it's fair they keep the $2000 as they have done work for you.
You say it wasn't your fault that the finance fell through. But I'm guessing it…

11 years11 yearsmatt_will_fix_itmatt_will_fix_it posted:
Soil Classification

Great info. Thanks.

11 years11 yearsmatt_will_fix_itmatt_will_fix_it posted:
Soil Classification

What is clay soil usually classed as?

11 years11 yearsmatt_will_fix_itmatt_will_fix_it posted:
Custom loft with Format in SA- Moved in and happy :-)

I've got a question... are they putting any insulation in the walls?

11 years11 yearsmatt_will_fix_itmatt_will_fix_it posted:
buy cheap house or rent while looking for dream home?

I would rent...
Why pay stamp duty, estate agent commission (when you sell), plus conveyancing and other fees, when you can just rent.
Also if you purchase, your equity is held up…

11 years11 yearsmatt_will_fix_itmatt_will_fix_it posted:
HELP! Selling house - low offer made, might have to accept

What did you end up doing?

11 years11 yearsmatt_will_fix_itmatt_will_fix_it posted:
would you buy this block of land?

Looking at it in Google Maps, https://www.google.com.au/maps/preview# ... 643!4f13.1
it seems the natural water flow is to the west of Featherpark Way and they have accounted for…

11 years11 yearsmatt_will_fix_itmatt_will_fix_it posted:
When to cut down trees?

Thanks for the insight... I have actually got a quote to remove the trees and grind the stumps down - lucky I haven't gone ahead with the work yet.
How…

11 years11 yearsmatt_will_fix_itmatt_will_fix_it posted:
When to cut down trees?

We have a block of land which has an old house which we are planning to demolish which also has a few trees on the site. Some of the trees…

11 years11 yearsmatt_will_fix_itmatt_will_fix_it posted:
Building works next door encroaching onto our land

Maybe... but if its on the boundary, who is responsible for it? The side that altered the natural ground level, or as its part of the fence, its shared equally…

11 years11 yearsmatt_will_fix_itmatt_will_fix_it posted:
Building works next door encroaching onto our land

I've been reading this thread with interest.
Here are some of my thoughts on some ways forward
- Get a quote from a landscaper as to how much it would cost to…

11 years11 yearsmatt_will_fix_itmatt_will_fix_it posted:
Private building inspector

We are looking to build in SA as well... who did you end up using?

12 years12 yearsmatt_will_fix_itmatt_will_fix_it posted:
Retrofitting sarking in metal roof

Hi, thanks for the replies. Our air-con really struggles on hot days, so was thinking reducing the roof temp would help it along. Will take a look at the foil…

12 years12 yearsmatt_will_fix_itmatt_will_fix_it posted:
Retrofitting sarking in metal roof

Now that its winter time, our roof is a good temperature to do work in. The problem is in the summer it gets very very hot (eg on a 40…

12 years12 yearsmatt_will_fix_itmatt_will_fix_it posted:
Decreasing roof temp to assist a/c

This doesn't make much difference... I have a north facing roof with solar panels and the radiant heat still comes through on a summers day.

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