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My husband and I are a classic example of what goes wrong when you don't know what you are doing. However knowing our mistakes - not holding/selling to soon/combined with losses made during the GFC and ill health have resulted in us trying to rebuild again. We are both 50 (with a ten yr old...

Hi, I am rennovating a 1958 beach shack as a holiday let and I am seeking a kitchen of the same era. If anyone is in the process of rennovating/updating or demolishing and you think you have a kitchen that may suit please send me an email/photo. Can collect within 200km of ballarat. As long...

Hi, Just wondering if anyone local can give me their opinion on Hindmarsh Island. (Looking at purchasing/building a holiday home). Land prices seem to have dropped significantly; homes there are selling at less than replacement cost (good if you're buying). Apart from the fact that its a...

Hi All, Just seeking an opinion on the Adelaide market. My husband & I put our home on the market last October at $530k (previous bank valuation 2 yrs prior $500) We were interstate and the price was determined by the agent. The property was professionally furnished and on the agents advice...

The galvanised pipe from the main water meter has burst somewhere between the meter and the entry point at the rear of our house (approx 14 metres). A plumber has quoted $1500 to repair. Coincidentally, we are having a trench dug for electrical work, and have asked them to dig the trench for...

Hi All, We have recently purchased a home in Ballarat which requires a total external makeover. Normally I am a fairly stable, level headed and decisive person but the challenge or correctly guessing what colours will suit the outside is doing my head in. (Not to mention my wallet as is...

Hi all, Due to the fact that my husband and I are relocating to Victoria at the end of the year with no jobs, we are looking at alternative ways to fund ourselves into a home and are wondering if anyone has had experience with Private Mortgages, or can recommend a lender/broker who specialises...

Hi, We are selling our SMSF property. If we have written appraisals and valuations on the property to show we are not trying to fiddle the books, can we as individuals purchase it for a fair market price?

Hi All, Just wondering of anyone has had any experience with asbestos removal? Trying to guage the costs involved in having an asbestos single garage removed? Thanks in advance

Hi All, I am looking to make an offer on a property in regional Victoria (major town) The property has been on the market 3+ months, with price reduced 15% at the beginning of May. Asking price now $185-$195K. The max I can afford is $180k when factoring in costs. Ideally $175k would leave...

Having readied myself to move to Ballarat at the end of the year for hubbies work, I now find we can chose either Ballarat or Geelong. I am reasonably familiar with Ballarat but know nothing about Geelong. Any comments re living in Geelong, and primary schooling there would be appreciated...

Hi all, We are transferring to Ballarat next year for work, and I was wondering if there are any locals who can give me their opinion of the best catholic/private/government primary schools? I know many Ballarat private schools have excellent reputations, but I dont know personally anyone who...

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has removed wallpaper from a gyprock/plasterboard surface. I have removed from solid plaster walls but am not sure if my vigorous spray and scape methods will badly damage a gyprock surface. Any hints would be appreciated:)

Hi, Just wondering if any Ballarat locals can recommend a reasonably priced tradesman who can assist with red brick paving as I need to update the look of a front garden. Not too difficult-just a path and borders.Many thanks:o

Hi, Having has a bad run with my current property managers, I am wondering if anyone has any recommendations for Ballarat?

Hi, Just wondering if anyone can give insight as to why Clifton Springs prices havent increased given the ''seascape'' and proximity to Geelong. There seems to be minimal new development there, and even the new homes are under $400k with bay views/or beach at the end of the street.

Just seeking an opinion on Ballarat for investment. Good rail link to Melb. Agents are clearly targeting the city folk to relocate and commute. New station opened in July to cope with the volume of people commuting to Melb. mixed shopping precinct, and apparently low rental vacancy rates...

Hi, We are relocating to Tasmania, and will be renting our home in Glenelg (South Australia). Although I am a property manager myself I dont know how well the opositon work, and am wondering if there are any S.A. people who have first hand experience and can recommend a good property manager...

Hi all, Relatively new to the forum and seeking advice. My husband and I (+ a four yr old), in the midst of a so called recession, are looking at quitting our jobs in SA and moving to Burnie Tasmania. Why?? My mid life crisis? and I'm bored, and I want an adventure. We own 4 properties, with...