Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone had some basic information on Bank bond/guarantee.
Our situation is: we're refinancing our current PPR, using the equity to pay off other debts, and…

Why not create YOUR very own spreadsheet. List EVERYTHING.! And I mean everything down to the types of doorhandles, quantity, brand and model numbers etc...
This is what YOU want in…

...When did the occupation of 'Furniture Removalist' become a trade? Is there a Certificate IV course available?...

I don't think this should affect the size of the window, I think he may have meant the size of the brickwork in the panels between the windows/doors may vary…

...for vehicle traffic an absolute must to have concrete...for other light traffic areas compacting a good quality base is perfect, just make sure you compact it properly. I've even dry-mixed…

...ours will be about the same as sha's...but my problem is I don't like being too close to neighbours...don't get me wrong, we love people but we also like our…

I'd lean towards a common problem that occurs in the bricklaying industry. For whatever reason, when bricks are laid on some lintels, depending on their span one tradie will prop…

Sorry to hear about this one...
you say the builder has acknowledged the mistake, but didnt say if they were offering any compensation at all.
Also, how bad is the mistake?…

Hi all....just let me say, if anyone has been charged more than $500 for a 25-30sq house, then yes you may be getting touched up a little...also, if anyone is…

Yep I agree with JustinH...understanding that they should charge more per sq/mtr for a small fiddly job instead of a full facade, even a $90 p/sqm rate is still only…

Hi all, just a quick one. Could anyone tell me if the lenders will finance for a vacant block the same as a house (ie: 80% finance).

g'day,
I'm in Victoria so I can only really speak of some regulations we have here.
I guess the whole idea of trades becoming registered building practitioners (RBP) is to…

thanks for joining in here mate....my quotes received so far seems indicative of most of the trades around here...I was in the building industry but got out last year, but…

Just the bloke I'm looking for...we're hoping to build later in the year, and I'd like to get a basic idea on what's best or required.
We have 5 data…

sounds like you've got a good builder there...could we see some pics of this fence when it's done.!!

...what is it you do to earn a living? I'm just curious here, I'm now out of the industry but a tradie who always tries to do the right thing…

...not really the correct way to go, I laid bricks for 20+yrs and never finished for windows like this. Believe me, no matter how plumb & straight the brickwork is,…

...howdy, what are the 'security' type screws you talked about, for the winders on awnings?

...what about "losing" Mcon's cheque in the post when they make a claim for payment...
'...I posted that last week, you should have got it by now......(next week) look I don't…

...while I can't comment on the blueboard as I've never installed it, used it or lived with it, the kids certainly won't be able to do any damage to the…

I'm tired of trades trying to rip me (and I used to be one!!) our new place is about the same as yours, maybe 1 small bdrm bigger plus 450mm…

Yep, your experience is probably not the first of it's type...that's the sign you need, spot on...

you might want to check out www.buildingcommission.com.au
I think you'll find that they are definately required in Victoria...especially around Melbourne...there are alot of things that aren't policed…

...no besser blocks on video as yet, but yes the theory is all the same as laying bricks. There are a few points regarding blocks that have been explained in…

Why not have a go at it yourself. The only thing I suggest is to get a builder or engineer to check that the existing wall will be sufficient, and…

My apologies, I should have said 'if working for an owner builder' they must be registered...if working for a builder they are covered by the builders warranty insurance...thanks for pointing…

I'm certainly no expert, but have you set it up the same configuration as his friends have set up? Same or similar router, internet providers, model numbers etc??
Usually these…

Has anyone mentioned anything about recycled water????
I know I wouldnt' have a problem with it, although some people are a bit precious over the subject. I've been told (correct me…

check your contract...(you do have one with the concretor don't you?)
I know in Vic, any work over $12K the contractor MUST be a registered builder...(over $5K needs a contract, over$12K…

click on
www.buildingcommission.com.au
...you should find all you need, even after getting the info from them, go to the site anyway and double check against the register,…