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Im interested in any sites outside of this one that detail renovation/remodeling projects to give inspiration and ideas? Preferably with both costs and photos.

Im struggling to get my head around this fundamental. Lets say I neutrally gear a property, the yield is just paying the interest. If I start to pay extra repayments from my own salary, this reduces the interest payable. The more interest I reduce the less the yield is paying interest and...

I often have these spats of wanting to get ahead and be in a position to have the residual income to enjoy life without strings attached (and maybe own a porsche ;-p) I am not a person who needs riches, rather I would enjoy them and think they could facilitate things I would like to do...

Are there any tax incentives for buying an investment property as a business entity when contracting? If someone could give me a basic guide to what are the best stratgegies I would appreciate that. My current boss was saying most people he knows on high rates put all their money into an...

I have narrowed my searches down to 3 designers, one of which is an architect. What should I have prepared, what needs to be completed before approaching them?

As most are aware I am looking at doing a major structural extension to a property. It is my belief that there is a $100k profit to be made in doing so. (based on rough due diligence) However most sites and people I speak to reckon they are not profitable. I presume this is on a normal...

Has anyone invested there? Im not sure why it does not appear to be keeping up with the sunny coast, any opinions? I quite like the look of Sandstone Point.

What is the best way to go about this if you dont have the cash to fund 100% up front? I am thinking of projects in the $50-$100k bracket Equity is not an option, do any lenders fund on estimated gain from alterations?

This thread is in relation to adding value vs legal considerations, hence the forum channel used. What are the legal considerations when adding to a house, or buying a house, without gaining or having council approval? And how do these considerations add up in comparison to adding value...

This is topic is generic. Just want to know what people think. I am planning to exit the IT industry and take up drafting (its the only profession I can see myself happy in). I have over the years been interested in residential renovating (started from being a builders labourer), I am...

These are my plans so far. Create space in roof line (depending on cost). Build wrap around deck. Render outside completely. Goal, I am looking to turn a late 60,s B&T into a modern executive type house. The view is good so any ideas around that would be excellent. Im looking for...

My vendor wants to extend date of settlement on the property by another month (total 100 days, current 70 days) because they are unable to find a new home. I am finding this very annoying. Do I morally agree to it because they have not found a home yet (only after 10 days)? Do I have to...

I know this is a little abstract, but its devaluing a property. I am wondering if anyone knows of how to remove pet smells )urine) from timber? Its a timber deck and was a puppy pen for quite some time (puppy missed the paper often). Now when the sun gets on the timber (painted) it is...

Hello all as some know, Im converting a PPOR into a rental. I will be seeing an accountant next week. In the meantime, does anyone know of any benefits I should be aware of, any tips, or suggestions. Not just about tax, but finance, stamp duty etc. My mate told me Im entitled to 50%...

Ok so now its clear you dont have to have conveyancing done until after unconditional.

Is there a company that delivers a product where you can pay an annual fee (or similar) and recieve unlimited reports? (web format)

Just ripped off an architrave, and above the gyprock line there is another sheeting, it is a brownish colour (funny shade of brown, slightly green), it is stringy, looks like mulched wet paper. Could this be asbestos, if so what should I do? Someone told me they use to used mulched carboard...

I want to have a building and pest done on a property that is under contract (Qld), I also want to have an archtect fault and design report done on the property. How many visits am I legally allowed on the property?

where should house plans be obtained from when purchasing a property? (presuming they are still in existence)

Seeing as this is another renovation type to lifting the roof I will create a new thread for future searches. Has anyone done this? I think there is a company called roof space converters (on the atticladders site) that does this kind of work, but not sure if they are in Brisbane?