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I have just sent him an email terminating his contract and requesting the deposit back. Although there is zero chance of that, I am reporting to consumer affairs and…

Hey guys,
It appears as though I have been sucked in. What appeared to be a legitimate referral is now a nightmare.
The tradie (concretor) could talk the talk and say…

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Having recently had plans approved for a 2 br, town house (Braybrook), I am just wondering whether anyone here can provide recommendations on a builder. I am not going…

hi there guys,
I am in the process of renovating a recently purchased house and looking to rent it out to a friend. Im wanting to know what is necessary…

I am in Victoria

Yes I know, I am asking what it would take to become registered on a limited level to be able to conduct that kind of work. Given my experience I…

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Given that as an owner builder you are limited too building only 1 house every 3 years, I am currently in a position where there may be an…

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I am looking to at my options on building on a parcel I have located in the Hillcroft Estate in South Morang, Victoria.
My original idea was to sell this…

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Just wondering whether anyone has any experience with Chesterton Real Estate in the Northern Suburbs, They mentioned that they do not have any advertising fees, their sales pitch seemed to…

Sorry for not being clear enough. I built in Victoria... and was owner builder....

Hey guys,
Today I received my first home owners grant however 7k less then what I was expecting. (25k instead of 32k).
The concretor commenced work on the slab on the 29/09/09…

yeh thats right, you cant apply for it until the building surveyor has given consent and you have received your certificate of occupancy.... once you submit your FHOG application... it…

thanks for your feedback guys... the slab was started a week before october so i should be right... i agree dave... westpac normally dish out the grant immediately to…

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I am building a small 2 bedroom home in Melbourne...
I am looking to qualify for the 32k grant going owner builder and am 30% through completion of the slab…

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I have had finance approved and am just about to sign a contract with Burbank homes for a single storey house valued at 190k.. but am also…

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i am set to build my first investment property (2 bed room unit) in the suburb of Epping, Victoria. Just wondering whether any one can give me some tips…

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i am exploring investment opportunities with 2 other friends, looking at buying a large block of land featuring a plan permit for 3 units or townhouses (splitting 1…

thanks for the feedback guys, it was extremely helpful. the idea is to use my first home owners grant on this and eventually rent it out after the 6 month…

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I am currently living with my parents in a 650 square meter property based in Melbourne... i am looking at the option of sub dividing 220 square meters of…

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I purchased land a few years back however have not even thought about plans or construction as of yet... just wondering whether this would make me eligible for the…