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I'm constructing some units and intend to hold them and rent them out. I note that my builder has a 'maintenance period' like most builders, where issues like cracking plaster etc can be fixed. Has anyone undergone this process before, and how did they manage it if they had tenants in their...

Has anyone applied for a power dome themselves? If so, what did you put in the 'contractor' details. Did you put your builders details?

Can anyone recommend a registered valuer in Perth? I would like one for tax purposes.

Im going to be starting a new build soon, and it's my first one! Can anyone recommend me a private building inspector as I don't really know what I am looking at (within reason) when it comes to building.

(PERTH) Can anyone recommend me a supplier/installer than can supply panel lift doors to be fitted to brand new homes? I need 4 doors/motors (2 doubles and 2 singles) with remote control. Im hoping that they will be cheaper than what the builder charges.

Has anyone used Chessington Homes for construction in Perth? I can't seem to find much of a digital footprint for them, so am a little concerned.

I have a DA and the council has made it a condition that the rear right of way that I will be using for access to all 3 units will be the paved. Their specific words were adequately paved, drained and kerbed right of way constructed to the council's specifications. I will need to construct...

For those that have complete developments through a small size builder - Did you get an itemised quote? Ideally there are things I would like to get done by myself or a preferred contractor, such as the following: Fencing Landscaping Paving Insulation Flooring Painting Is it normal...

Hypothetically, I build a 4 unit development that adds about 200k equity when completed. Is it better to refinance the units at the end of the build with a new updated valuation and pull the newly created equity out to fund other investments. Or is it better to run a line of credit out of...

I see Kalamunda council is rezoning some land near the Edin burgh Rd Shopping centre in Forrestfield into R25/R60. Anyone familiar with the conditions required to develop land to R60? I wouldn't have thought it was a good area to develop apartments for, since it is basically in the hills.

Hopefully my plans will be approved one day, so I am planning on trying to save costs where I can. I know there are several things that are cheaper to install without going through the builder. Can anyone suggest some that i have missed? Interior Paint Air conditioning (split systems in...

Im looking for a house/villa to buy (with a family member) in Perth to renovate and sell since I have so much freeeee time as the council is taking their sweet time to approve my development. These are the things I am looking for: *Under 500k *Close to train station/regular bus *Can be a bomb...

This sold yesterday, anyone from Somersoft buy this development block? http://www.realestate.com.au/property-residential+land-wa-bassendean-200897883 Anyone know how much it went for?

Do most people in Perth just use normal pine for roofing combined with a termite spray? Or is treated pine a much better bet? Im not sure of the cost difference yet. This would be for units.

My neighbour is doing some work on their house which is covered by a DA that is no longer valid (it's exp ired). I have never seen the plans and when I asked council what they were building, they told me that they shouldn't be building anything as the DA isn't valid. Should I be letting this...

Im looking to get a soil test for my block and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations in Perth? What kind of cost should I be looking at? Thanks!

My demo guy has "finished" demolishing the house and left the water pipe connected to the meter for anyone to go and turn on if they choose to. Is that normal?

I grabbed a quick RPData report and it shows the following: Land Use Primary Residential Land Use Secondary Combined Res/comm/indl What does the secondary land use mean? It says it is Combined Res/comm/indl - does that mean you can run a business from it?

I have a property which I have some equity in. I want to build some units on this property however the existing home loan doesnt have an offset facility, only redraw. What happens when I redraw funds from the home loan to pay the deposit on the construction loan? Will I lose tax deductibility...

If I have a three unit development and want to sell two off soon after they are finished, do I need to pay GST on the two units? If yes, then what if I rent them out for 6 months, then can I sell them without paying GST? I'm not interested in what 'can' be done, but what the right thing...