
hi, newbie after some advice any help would be great!!
definately do all electrical work whilst you are building.....

Is the price negotiable with volume builders?
everything is negotiable....
we got $10k off the price, on the condition we signed then and there, well known melbourne builder too

2400 Ceilings
2400 ceilings = no way, atleast go for 2550. walk into a house with 2700, and then 2400, i have a friend who has 2400, he has a fan in…

Moving a 3mtr, 7 year old tree???
Hi gang
Need some help...
I am wanting to dig up and move a 7 year old, 3 mtr, conifer tree... can this be done??? if so how would i go about…

what to use to oil the deck
wait atleast 6 weeks before oiling the deck.... and also hose down the timber once a week
use only high grade oil's, such as cabots, i wouldnt use anything else to…

Can share your thoughts about my refinance predicament?
Loan sharks.. dont trust them
Your mortgage broker will talk down any finance company where he doesnt get a big commission or trails.. do your own research for rates etc... time…

when will it be too late to start my lawn
fellow green thumbers,
i am planning to have some top soil delievered and try and grow some grass (either using seeds or spray on), when would it be too late in…

anyone build in baysview rise?
all very uneducated jealous responses so far....
if you cant afford it just say so, dont try and bring it down these other uneducated reasons...
i've been in my house 5 months…

How to guide for decking on concrete.
if you find one let me know...........
thanks!

Mitsubishi HC 4000 projector - Any thoughts?
you can get the best projector in the world, but if you dont have to right room for it, it will be $$$ dollars down the drain.... lighting, sound proof…

Projector Virgin here, Epson tw3500 or 4500?
i would pop into your local 'big picture people' store
they have theartre rooms set up, say about 6 different ones, all varying in cost, size, etc etc...
We ignored the price…

Fencing issue
your neighbour is an idiot
it is clear that land owners have to pay for the fencing, we had a similar situation where the land next to us was changing hands…

Builder next door using our water???
thanks for the replies....
yes we have had handover and have well and truly moved in, like everyone said if they had of asked i probably wouldnt have battered an eye…

Builder next door using our water???
Hi all
Quick question.
We have just recently finished building, and our next door neighbour has just recently started building. I arrived home last night to notice that the kind folks next…

Fencing contractor - Anyone? (Bayswater - Melbourne's east)
oppps...my bad..

Making an offer before auction advice
Do your own research, and work out what you think the property is worth. If in doubt get some advice off someone who would know.
Put your best offer to the…

Fencing contractor - Anyone? (Bayswater - Melbourne's east)
Hi
Can anyone reccomend a fencing contractor to Bayswater area? (East Melbourne)
Looking for immediate start.
Thanks

Splashback colour........PLEASE HELP
i say clear...... so you will get the gentle green ting!
very nice against the browns and whites....
dont go to bold you'll end up pulling it down again in 5 years…

Dog-friendly ground cover
grass no other option
dont be lazy and get a lawn mower

Building and selling Capital Gains
i dont really understand the question...
but if you live in the house for six months, and that is your primary residence for six months then you will not pay CGT
CGT…

The next step
depends on the bank, some banks don't care how long you have been in a job etc....
ie.. commonwealth bank
but if everything has been done i would just leave it as…

Feature wall colour
i say go for darker neutral colours.... grab a paint catelodge and skip straight to the neutrals colours..
not sure about the orange....

Urgent - need advice re: painter
dulux and solver go hand in hand.... although solver is builders choice because of $$$$
i would definately ask him

Stainless Silver metallic glass splashback
sorry to burst your bubble, but we looked at that and discounted it, because we think it will date big time............

Eaves- to have or not to have?
eaves all the way
one of the first things we upgraded
!!!

Structural Engineer
Yes Melbourne. Outer Eastern Suburbs.
And i cant for the life on me remember who we went through, and i think i would have trouble finding it.
Sorry.

Structural Engineer
Hi
We had to get an engineer to design our retaining wall.
It cost us $550.
The wall is about 15 mtrs long and 1.4 mtrs high.

What after PCI - no trust
What were the problems with the house? Major ones?
You really need to plan around your builder, they want your money more then you want a nice house.. Use that to…

What after PCI - no trust
Simple. Dont settle and dont pay them until you are happy.