Ideas for sloping driveway material?
Hi,
Just wondering if anyone has any ideas for permeable/semi-permeable options for sloping driveways? We would like to have a permeable driveway and we're considering gravel but as the driveway slopes…
Approximate cost for garage and bedroom extension?
Thanks greenify and wood bang for your input, 1500 per square metre sounds ok but I will take a look at the cost calculator too and see if I can…
Section 27 confusion
Thanks travelbug - yes I was surprised and it feels a bit weird seeing things about other people's affairs, but the document appears to be part of the Section 27…
Section 27 confusion
Thanks bpratt, yes that is what I was wondering too.
I have just phoned our solicitor to ask about it and they are going to lodge an objection to releasing the…
Section 27 confusion
Thanks bluesuede, yes I will be speaking we our solicitor and will be guided by his advice but I am just trying to find out more. The current vendors mortgage…
Section 27 confusion
Hi,
We are buying a established property in Victoria and have just received a Section 27 statement from our vendors requesting early release of the deposit. We haven't bought property in…
Solar panel feed-in tariffs, transfer to new owners?
OK thanks guys - I gather it is different in Vic compared to Qld or other states - just to confuse matters!!
I have found some info that said that…
Solar panel feed-in tariffs, transfer to new owners?
Hi,
We are in victoria and the house we are in the process of buying (fingers crossed for mortgage!) has solar panels and I believe is receiving the higher 60c or…
Approximate cost for garage and bedroom extension?
Thanks paulmac, yes we will be getting quotes but I have had difficulty getting builders to quote or even reply to my enquiries when asking about building a whole house…
How to check land size - help!
Thanks ugbug, tried the link - it was really helpful, I didn't realise you could overlay aerial photos
It looks like the patch of land…
How to check land size - help!
Thanks guys, yes we do have a copy of the title documents showing the plan, and have also got some other copies from the council showing our block too. The…
How to check land size - help!
Hi all,
We have recently had an offer accepted on a property, and my husband has just queried with me where the land actually ends compared to what is shown on…
Island bench 4.8 m long - will there be any issues?
We have an island that is around a similar size to what you are proposing, as HeathWilD says if it has cupboards/units underneath I think they should support the weight…
Painted vs coloured render?
Hi Travelbug,
thanks, that's good to know - glad you liked your shiny new painted render! I've not had a rendered house before and so good…
Approximate cost for garage and bedroom extension?
Anyone?
I've tried googling and looking through the forums and on the archicentre cost guide, and have found figures ranging from $900/m2 up to $2500-3000/m2 which is quite a range....…
Approximate cost for garage and bedroom extension?
Hi,
We are looking at a house that currently has a carport at the front of the property. There are plans drawn up for converting the carport into a double garage…
Buying first home in Aus
Hi leni, Yes I might check up on the schools, it seems like a good area and I've heard mention of local schools but not sure how good they are.…
Buying first home in Aus
Thanks bashworth, I'm hoping it is just the nature strip.
The 5m is shown on the title plan, and says 'road' which doesn't seem to make any sense as the road…
Buying first home in Aus
Sorry just another question I thought of - is there a way of finding out about good schools in the area? We don't have kids yet and don't really know…
Buying first home in Aus
Well we told the agent what our offer was (quite a bit below the asking price but what we think the property is actually worth) and he took it to…
Painted vs coloured render?
Thanks guys, I'll try to take a look if we go and see the house again - unfortunately it's not ours (yet) and so not sure I can chip any…
Buying first home in Aus
Thanks SaveH2O, I agree - in fact there are new houses being built just behind the house we like, doesn't really bother us as the orientation of the house…
Buying first home in Aus
Thanks Leni, I'll take a look
I did think about getting a buyers advocate but they seem to be pretty pricey, i think if…
Buying first home in Aus
Thanks Saint Mike - I have enjoyed reading through the forum and have found quite a bit of useful information which is great, I'll keep looking so I can learn…
Painted vs coloured render?
Hi and Happy New Year!
I'm new to this forum and just wondering if anyone could advise if there is an easy way to determine what the render is in…
Buying first home in Aus
We are looking at purchasing our first home since moving to melbourne from the uk, and have seen a house we like that is for sale by negotiation.
We have…