Loganlea & beenleigh have had major road and infrastructure projects and have had some mad results.

There are some surrounding close areas which will mean you have to adjust your strategy.

Loganlea is on south side of rail tracks with old houses at one stage were half price of…[Read more]

Holiday rentals are doing well, price value to buy has dropped in some great locations by 40%, like beach and water.

Water side can fetch 1500 – 3000 per week rent in summer and easter.

views, water, close to beach is still the best option.

I will try to get a local…[Read more]

1 – may not work – tell em he’s dream’in.
2 – Want lots to show up
3 – wantt a trade off for working during family time.

In business we take risks, family time included to grasp the reward.

Some years are better than others.

Mmmm, like a CYCLE!

YES for a certain trade quality brand.

Eastwing – I got the hammer in 1992 ($80) and I still have it. It will never die and I believe I am one of the few who have not had their Eastwing hammer stolen.

Today, I use Bunnings to…[Read more]

MMmmmm…… maybe you could consider living in a 3rd world country where your facination with cheap labour and feeling good by whether you exploit or you get exploited gives you a sense of well being.

I love people who whinge about a plumber getting poo and…[Read more]

If you care about better tradesman, please fill out the stuff on my blog.Survey

1 – How often do you call a Plumber / Gasfitter?

2 – Would you prefer to have a single phone number or website for all Plumbers / Gasfitters in your local area?

3 – What is important for you?

fair price
urgency
quality work
answers…[Read more]

You should then learn all the loan product info.

You then need to go over the loan documents to understand why and what banks need. (get 5 copies of loan doc and practice)

Understand a few things – banks like 2- 3 years stability in PLACE OF RESIDENCE -…[Read more]

oneplumber wrote:
L.A. Aussie – would you stay on the back foot if you were passionate about your profession?

Maybe not, but my profession doesn't have an image or public perception problem, and if/when I was made aware that there are a few areas that needed improvement I would accept that criticism and look to making…[Read more]

And, you guys confirm our views, because everytime someone brings up a tradie critisism on this forum, one or more of you guys gets on the front foot an attacks. You can’t handle it at all; get all petulent and aggressive.

I never see you guys get on here and say “gee; thanks for that criticism, I’ll use that information to…[Read more]

Doctors dislike Chiro’s
Investors dislike unprofessional tradies
Criminals dislike cops
Bosses dislike ambitious young workers
bla, bla, bla, bla

Try not to compare a collective politically motivated add about the industry with the great community service…[Read more]

oneplumber wrote:
The media reckon Doctors kill more people then Electricians.

Good point. Maybe if we gave Doctors beer when they treated us, they might do better too.

VERY FUNNY!