PropertyInvesting.com | bren the builder | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/bren-the-builder/activity/ Activity feed for bren the builder. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:05:18 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 67c585c8e2d1c63583ff886531a18ab4 bren the builder replied to the topic way to move forward in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396029-way-to-move-forward/#post-4602927 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:02:54 +0000 thanks richard

]]> 424febeda236625b16b25f448f5d8193 bren the builder replied to the topic way to move forward in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396029-way-to-move-forward/#post-4602925 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:45:41 +0000 thanks richard, we have the loan thru rams for this house, I'm hoping to get back my reno costs approx $25k, I'm  a builder and the house is in central Bendigo, Victoria. That said if I could get a bit more out I would, I think the re-val would be around the $230-240k mark and we owe $140K any more advice would be great.Cheers bren

]]> 08c864dbac948784f6d3e40f5c0f1b50 bren the builder replied to the topic To REGISTERED builders pls.......... in the forum Hi misty1, we've had the https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392027-to-registered-builders-pls/#post-4581188 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:25:00 +0000 Hi misty1, we've had the same problem but after a bit of checking its only in the banks eyes that you are an owner builder, you still do a contract, specs etc, take out warranty insurance for the project, so once you sell it -go again theres no 'owner builder' limit. Only warranty insurance limits. Good luckCheers

]]> e7a550a53c5c9bdb24e9b1fadd325c6f bren the builder replied to the topic James Hardie Cladding Anyone ?? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392067-james-hardie-cladding-anyone/#post-4581432 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:13:36 +0000 Stupid thing! I'm better with a nail gun than the computer.

]]> cd6d8d2e7fa34dbdf1f434f8f476fa01 bren the builder replied to the topic James Hardie Cladding Anyone ?? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392067-james-hardie-cladding-anyone/#post-4581431 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:12:27 +0000 Hi lukes,  if you're trying to keep the cost down stick to the hardi-plank its easy to put on and cheaper than primeline. You may be able to go straight over the flat sheets, just remove  any  timber strips on the joins and around windows and doors and just  put the new boards on. Just put the 1st board on using a level and away you go, have fun…

]]> 40c5b42659740945ec06ed082d31f50f bren the builder replied to the topic James Hardie Cladding Anyone ?? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392067-james-hardie-cladding-anyone/#post-4581430 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:12:01 +0000 Hi lukes,  if you're trying to keep the cost down stick to the hardi-plank its easy to put on and cheaper than primeline. You may be able to go straight over the flat sheets, just remove  any  timber strips on the joins and around windows and doors and just  put the new boards on. Just put the 1st board on using a level and away you go, have fun…

]]> 84cfcb45e996f70e9ec538061c0b942d bren the builder replied to the topic My first sub-division! in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391910-my-first-sub-division/#post-4580470 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:00:15 +0000 Well done noobie, hopefully the first one is the hardest, (getting started I mean) hope it all goes well. Now the fun part starts dealing with the council for permits, quotes etc. We used pull-up nappies on our youngsters, they don't stop the problem but hide it pretty well, especially in at council give em a try. Cheers

]]> 7715219f879445309e522799bddb7efa bren the builder replied to the topic uneven concrete floor in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390022-uneven-concrete-floor/#post-4569773 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 23:16:32 +0000 Hi elka, there is a self-levelling product you can buy to put on uneven floors, it just mixes up like mortar and you pour it out and it will find its own level, try a small spot first and see where it settles. It sets extremely hard and can then be tiled over, the product I've used is call hardit there may be other names for it, see how you go.Cheers

]]> bd544a738568901eba40530facb23af1 bren the builder replied to the topic Driveway estimate?? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389237-driveway-estimate/#post-4565982 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 13:04:42 +0000 Hi Misty1, it depends on where you are, I'm in Central Vic and it would be about $55m2 but in Melbourne would be higher again.  Also if you want a colored finish or patterned finish the price would go up again. Hope that's of some help.Cheers

]]> fc4e3be77055d9dee16c773847d12e31 bren the builder replied to the topic Is an accepted offer binding? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388622-is-an-accepted-offer-binding/#post-4563164 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:50:41 +0000 Our understanding is that an accepted offer is legally binding although there may be a cooling off period that applies. However you can make an offer subject to your satisfaction with a building inspection and pest inspection with the inspector/s of your choice and if necessary finance approval with the lender of your choice. Regards

bren

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