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    How to tell if eaves are asbestos?

    hi Nek, I'm licensed to remove said carcinogen amongst other things. I would remove offending eave panel. Wearing p2 mask and full disposable...
    Post by: Gingin, 22nd May, 2018 in forum: Renovation & Home Improvement
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    Using a builders licence?

    Can't do OB for duplexes in NSW any more..
    Post by: Gingin, 22nd May, 2018 in forum: Development
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    Best Way To Sort Out My GF's Debt!!

    Good on you for trying to resolve. My only advice would be to offer financial choices/pathways for her to choose. Secondly keep your finances...
    Post by: Gingin, 14th Jan, 2018 in forum: Loans & Mortgage Brokers
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    Poking or Taming the debt monkey

    Been on holidays !!! Soz , should of said I had bought property in 2010, 2011 and 2012 in Sydney 10 k from city. We were lucky during these...
    Post by: Gingin, 12th Jan, 2018 in forum: Investment Strategy
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    Poking or Taming the debt monkey

    true... to a certain extent The reason we flicked that one was it suited us .Wife was on maternity leave that year. We paid no cgt. Also the unit...
    Post by: Gingin, 29th Dec, 2017 in forum: Investment Strategy
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    Asset mix - property or shares

    Alternately the price of the house doubles 500k return on 50 k in. Shares double no leverage 50k return on 50k. Need to be balanced in asset...
    Post by: Gingin, 7th Dec, 2017 in forum: Investment Strategy
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    Australian Homes the Smallest in 2 Decades

    @sash , isnt the perception that 120m2 would be small for a new build. Interesting concept. I imagine 3.1.1 ? Do they rent and sell well?
    Post by: Gingin, 27th Nov, 2017 in forum: Property Market Economics
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    Additional monthly/quarterly costs of a GF

    I had trouble with finding tenants before and during build also. Even in a tight market. No one wanted the interruption or risks to kids. 3 months...
    Post by: Gingin, 6th Nov, 2017 in forum: Granny Flats
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    Granny flat owner build - need help

    13k for slab. 9k for conventional frames. Did one a year ago. If you have no building experience, use a pro. It'll be cheaper, better and quicker.
    Post by: Gingin, 11th Sep, 2017 in forum: Granny Flats
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    Surveyor Needed

    @bmc is a champion. Engage him.u won't have any issues
    Post by: Gingin, 30th May, 2017 in forum: Development
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    Granny flat section 94 fee

    Botany council used to be 20k. S94 cont for a 60m2. In June they changed it to 12k . Such a joke.
    Post by: Gingin, 26th May, 2017 in forum: Granny Flats
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    What's the deal with asbestos?

    Further to what @Scott No Mates said. U need a asbestos clearance certificate prior to doing any work. If u go DA it will be a CC requirement. If...
    Post by: Gingin, 26th May, 2017 in forum: Renovation & Home Improvement
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    First Time Owner Builder Granny Flat Sydney

    Hi @stevenn , It is most important to get the 80 / 20 rule right. Meaning the stratergy must be right . No amount of good project mgt in the 20...
    Post by: Gingin, 26th May, 2017 in forum: Granny Flats
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    Noisy upstairs neighbour (flooring) - NSW Strata Application Process

    @lamecrocs . I booked the fair trading mediation at services nsw. The meeting forum is you, the other party and a trained fair trading mediator....
    Post by: Gingin, 15th May, 2017 in forum: Property Management
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    Noisy upstairs neighbour (flooring) - NSW Strata Application Process

    Hi @Ted Varrick. Great insight, it's been a few years since I went through this. Your insight into it is flawless. I take it you are in strata?...
    Post by: Gingin, 14th May, 2017 in forum: Property Management