PropertyInvesting.com | Jase and Flic | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/jase-and-flic/activity/ Activity feed for Jase and Flic. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:49:37 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 fac05b514d0c85d46daef7c507eba481 Jase and Flic changed their profile picture https://www.propertyinvesting.com/activity/p/302040/ Tue, 09 Dec 2014 11:59:51 +0000 6971a0560c893a010490fc3d94958f08 Jase and Flic replied to the topic Shortfalls? - How to have 10 properties and fund them all. in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394250-shortfalls-how-to-have-10-properties-and-fund-them-all/#post-4593002 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:32:03 +0000 Hi wealthyivdIf you want to go down the buy-and-hold, negative geared path, then I don't really have any answers for you, apart from get a job that pays about $100k more than your current one.But if you haven't read Steve McKnights 0-260 properties book yet, then I suggest you go and get it, because he explains quite a bit about the difficulties…[Read more]

]]> 81ed42aacaec311ff7e014deded958f9 Jase and Flic replied to the topic GST Charged on reno's in the forum If your accountant is unsure https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393005-gst-charged-on-renos/#post-4586092 Tue, 20 May 2008 10:49:58 +0000 If your accountant is unsure of this (ie if they don't handle a lot property developer clients) then do some accountant hunting and grab yourself a more specialized one.

]]> f9d8193050289cdef6cf61ad18207f86 Jase and Flic replied to the topic What are the rough costs to develop a small set of units? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392432-what-are-the-rough-costs-to-develop-a-small-set-of-units/#post-4583322 Tue, 20 May 2008 10:43:20 +0000 HiOne thing I will add is that after you have got a confident estimate of all costs (don't forget GST), and a very confident estimate of the end sale price (remeber to take off selling fees), take a moment to work out what is your profit on total costs as a %.To do this, subtract total costs from net income to get a gross profit. Divide gross…[Read more]

]]> 62bd281f6e0d402b9fdbf5d6b763ce73 Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/15/#post-4568729 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:28:55 +0000 Good news. The settlement went through as planned on Monday 25th.What a relief – at last.Now on to bigger and better.

]]> 544c66c84263b24630a0ca7a09ceb46e Jase and Flic replied to the topic Renovation adding value to your property in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392369-renovation-adding-value-to-your-property/#post-4583044 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 09:44:05 +0000 Hi billyI can also vouch for the quality of "renovation toolbox". It also comes with DVD's on how to crunch numbers, case studies etc.Good value. It helped me be able to confidently estimate my first reno, with little previous experience. If you are interested you can read about my reno here: https://www.propertyinvesting.com/forums/property-invest…[Read more]

]]> d0e59ff3188c503fe9b33670730aca8a Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/15/#post-4568728 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 02:42:34 +0000 Hi JaffaThe reno is supposed to settle tomorrow – 25th Feb. The buyer says everything is in place at their end, and my solicitor says everything is in place from my end. They have done the final inspection too, so this time I can't see any problems, but you never know until the money comes through.I will put up a post tomorrow (if I remember) to…[Read more]

]]> e60446499f3df522f2bcc7222805b860 Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Hi all. Sorry to take so https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/14/#post-4568722 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:59:36 +0000 Hi all. Sorry to take so long to answer the question "what are we up to now?".A bit of a saga to tell you…. I will give you the short version.It all started with that lovely 30 day, cash, unconditional offer we were so glad to receive back in Sep '07. The purchaser did not actually pay any deposit when signing the contract, saying that he would…[Read more]

]]> c1cb2991908a5144dbcde4daa89fc07c Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/14/#post-4568718 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 07:56:55 +0000 Beeuda full. And quick too. I like it. I like it a lot.

]]> d3405520517c3b504b6277d7c9df0ce4 Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/14/#post-4568716 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:02:25 +0000

]]> 4844935be8ecc302715880dfbd68cd8e Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/14/#post-4568715 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 07:56:59 +0000 Lots happening. Tell you more on the weekend.

]]> 9d7adaace45bb8b0ba71bcd19ec49262 Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/14/#post-4568708 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 21:39:39 +0000 Thanks AndyGood stuff.Good luck with the ceiling.Jase

]]> 931db9e5c1e8220ef38939184ae691d2 Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Hi corhig - Pabs Rental https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/14/#post-4568706 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:32:55 +0000 Hi corhig – Pabs Rental: 1800 201 020Hi chpropdevThose are some absolutely ripper ideas. You have got my head churning all over the place. Thanks a million (maybe 2!!)Re: using percentagesI agree with this too a point. Before doing this deal we worked out all the % returns, did the 3 tests in Steve's book etc. I will keep doing this with all…[Read more]

]]> 477841fda343a23ba65d42b1b85aef9e Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/14/#post-4568705 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 12:50:45 +0000 HiThanks everyone for the encouragement. Much appreciated.Sorry for taking a while to reply – been flat out crunching more deals.Crashy, thank you for your input, and for asking me the hard but important questions. I have been considering your comments for the last couple of days, and here is what I've come up with:

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]]> c63b1fef9d80f4c55ffc9ee847a3a1ec Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum HiFoundation: No, haven't https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/13/#post-4568696 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 09:36:39 +0000 HiFoundation: No, haven't worked out tax yet. Meeting with Accountant next week to sort it all out.Crashy: 1. No, would not have proceeded on a 5k expected profit. The 15k that we expected was a minimum expectation, and also we were very keen to get started. We thought that being our first deal if we came out with any profit at all it would be a…[Read more]

]]> 1804aeac81bcd86fa37d4cc1c6d785cd Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/13/#post-4568693 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:46:33 +0000 Hi millionsAt the time of buying most homes were about 260-280k for the average ones. The one we bought was probly worth about 250k, so I think we got it about 8k under value. Now the cheapest ones are about 275k, and the average ones290-300k. So about 20k growth.I think our final product would have been worth about 320-330k in the original…[Read more]

]]> 81e3b7d5c4f95d71bdd0916825019cfb Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/13/#post-4568692 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 10:54:08 +0000 Hi allOk, time for the low down on all the numbers.Here they are, as accurate as I can get them for now. The selling and holding costs might vary slightly depending how it pans out at settlement.Item                             Budget                         ActualPurchase Price              $242,000                     $242,000Acquisition Cost    …[Read more]

]]> ba1acfe0db558dfa0020147906f1ee65 Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/13/#post-4568689 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:19:52 +0000 Cool off period is over. No more backing out. Onward to profit we go.

]]> afd5673fcea70e0efb26a65cc1373d17 Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum I just put some more photo's https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/13/#post-4568688 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:25:47 +0000 I just put some more photo's up on the flickr site. Some bathroom shots, and a couple of the house on open day, with driveway painted and carport complete. Sorry it took me so long.

]]> f4268bc275d19fdfabede73dac0ab7a6 Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Thanks crashy.It looks like https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/13/#post-4568687 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:07:40 +0000 Thanks crashy.It looks like everything will be fine. I think half the problem was a bit of family feuding on the part of the buyer. A brother and 2 sisters buying the house for their parents. Once the agent worked out who was really in charge, it helped to make things smoother.So this time tomorrow we should be out of the woods, and ready for a…[Read more]

]]> c23fd63378bdba68c9b9dd404adf5eef Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/13/#post-4568685 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:56:59 +0000 HiWhat a day.The "unconditional" offer suddenly got a heap of conditions added to it.The buyer went back to have another look at the house and started to pick little problems like the windows need lubricating, and the wardrobes could use some paint on the inside.They are using the threat of the 3 day cool off period to get these things added to…[Read more]

]]> 5f821607fbc305ae63f83f3fb8988493 Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/12/#post-4568678 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 09:46:32 +0000 Hi everyoneI'm back.Ready for the news?Altogether we had the following offers:330k, 60 day settlement, subject to building and pest338k, 60days, subject to finance(both rejected on advice of agent)342k, 60days, building and pest (accepted so agent could give 24hrs notice to all buyers),345k, 60days building & pest348k, 30 days, u…[Read more]

]]> 3d04c2dc30d7e1edfc25fabef98edd24 Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Hi allJust thought i would https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/12/#post-4568676 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:25:51 +0000 Hi allJust thought i would post as Jase has taken our 3 boys camping for last 2 nights (hell be back today). Just thought i'd let everyone know that we regrected the first 2 offers made but last night received 2 more, 1 of which we accepted. What does this mean?! All buyers have until 4pm today to put their best offer forward. Cant tell you…[Read more]

]]> 935bd22859364c98484faf5b29b23ac9 Jase and Flic replied to the topic Been a while in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390835-been-a-while/#post-4574314 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 21:19:53 +0000 Dazzling too. Grossrealization. And Jaffasoft hardly ever anymore.

]]> b08f33b988858a14436a00ff28655292 Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/12/#post-4568674 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 11:09:24 +0000 Sat 22 Sep-got the house all cleaned up, tables set, music on, fresh bread on bench, lights on. Looking great.-agent came, we left and went to look for next one.-17 groups through the 11am open, and one person wanted to make an offer in the evening.-another open at 6pm an agent rang me at 7:30 to say she was still at our house and had taken 2…[Read more]

]]> 17158bed215a61893d918a4a1991b6bb Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Thanks donElka, I will https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/12/#post-4568672 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 21:16:54 +0000 Thanks donElka, I will definitely get bathroom photos, probly today. We originally were going to basically leave it alone, but decided it needed a lift so it didn't drag the rest of the house down.So we:-re-tiled floor-tile paint all wall tiles (white)-added splashback tiles to vanity-changed vanity handles-all new taps, toilet and mirror-timber…[Read more]

]]> e4f0115dbe359f9be691658393774809 Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/12/#post-4568669 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:18:58 +0000 Fri 21 Sep-Bathroom fitted off-more mulch-cleaning-remove rubbish-remove tools and paint tins etc-heaps of little defects-a couple of last minute purchasesTomorrow is just a bit more cleaning, turn on lights, arrange some furniture. Then go look at some more houses. Fun!Agent says she had heaps of enquiries, and due to popular demand has decided…[Read more]

]]> 7b9772a7867e346e63f68373d1353fff Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Thur 20 Sep-pressure cleaned https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/12/#post-4568666 Thu, 20 Sep 2007 12:30:28 +0000 Thur 20 Sep-pressure cleaned and painted driveway, footpath, and porch-hung bistro blinds to deck-finished most of touch ups-plumbers came and finished carport roof and fitted off all taps etc-went to Bunnings, Target, Reject shop, Coles and a couple of others looking for little bits of furnishings.One more big day tomorrow, and it will all be…[Read more]

]]> 9427b6a771687567d2147c4b1c32eafd Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Wed 19 Sep-met with agent to https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/11/#post-4568662 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:40:04 +0000 Wed 19 Sep-met with agent to give ok to the photos and choose the ones for ads and signboard. Also gave her S32's and keys.-made a bit more fence at the side of the carport-planted a few more plants-started cleaning the driveway-went shopping for bistro blinds-had a meeting with business partnerHi ElkaThe old roof sheets were fibre glass, the new…[Read more]

]]> 4a46cb42e84007439168de7e7e2571a2 Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/11/#post-4568657 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:08:01 +0000 Tue 18 SepHi Diana!! Thanks. Great to hear from you. Hope you are recovering ok from the weekend. I am still pooped.Today I:-took my sister to help me and took a few vases, table cloths etc from home-picked up more vases etc from business partners' house-went to the reno and cleaned up a few places that needed it-raced up to the nearest shopping…[Read more]

]]> 2c45e15ee2c360275e808f3835a8ef87 Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Mon 17 Sep-got the bathroom https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/11/#post-4568655 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:48:41 +0000 Mon 17 Sep-got the bathroom tiles all grouted, border and floor tiles. Ready for a fit off now.-finished the 2nd coat on deck-cleaned shower base and bath.I should add that over the weekend all my helpers got heaps done, including: paint deck, spread lilydale toppings in carport and on footpath around back, laid floor tiles, set up some plants,…[Read more]

]]> a20f535cf84d8cbe36ad9a39a7ab7fbe Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/11/#post-4568654 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:04:27 +0000 I just put some photos up of the furniture, bar on deck etc.http://www.flickr.com/photos/9273576@N06/?saved=1Hi MarkWe are doing the driveway ourselves next week.If you email me I will send you the number of the roof restorer. He was great.Just send me a private message through my profile page and I will write back next week.ThanksJason

]]> 59a12b53a460dbff2221934a06d550a0 Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/11/#post-4568653 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:53:26 +0000 Thanks gatecrasher, oh, I mean oneplumber.Fri 14 Sep-deck sanded and repairs complete, ready for painting-built a bar on the deck and a sort of plant holder feature thingy on one of the walls-splashback tiles and border tiles laid in bathroom-went sick with a diamond blade and grinder on the bathroom floor. Tiles all scored, ready to lay on…[Read more]

]]> 503dd26c689b4eb1c48d3ae63961dea5 Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Thurs 13 SepMe and 2 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/11/#post-4568650 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:32:20 +0000 Thurs 13 SepMe and 2 helpers:-demolished the gate where the carport is-painted the brick wall where the carport is-did a big clean up and took a trailer load to tip-took a load of timber and paint left-overs home-did some repairs to the deck and started sanding it-oiled some mirbau ready to make a bar on the deck-hire furniture arrived and…[Read more]

]]> b2e14120e7dc069d6ccb5fff4db94ae1 Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Wed 12 Sep-built 2 sets of https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/11/#post-4568647 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:12:40 +0000 Wed 12 Sep-built 2 sets of stairs (at last)-cut and painted quad to go over the floating floor edge around kitchen cupboards etc.-rest of the lazerlight over deck got installed-2nd coat of tile paint in bathroom-eaves painted-REA came for a visitNb. I had helpers, so I didn't do all the above myself.

]]> 387fb221469833ffaf2e594469ea7dca Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Tue 11 Sep-nailed rest of https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/11/#post-4568646 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:12:06 +0000 Tue 11 Sep-nailed rest of skirting around floating floor-started making some new stairs onto the deck-went shopping for more stuffHelpers:-painted first top coat on bathroom wall tiles-filled all gaps around skirting just nailed on-started cleaning some windowsAlso had someone come and cut timber venetians to size and fit most of them for me.REA's…[Read more]

]]> b3ea37ac7f579467175f0609327ab4ec Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/11/#post-4568645 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:25:56 +0000 Mon 10 Sep-took off most of the taps-prepared and primed all wall tiles in bathroom-replaced cupboard door handles-replaced some of the skirting boards around the floating floor-2nd coat to the wall heaterThanks for the tips on floor tiling. I will see how I go.

]]> d7c1f56099b6936c657124c148a8cc18 Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/10/#post-4568643 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 11:03:50 +0000 I guess we'll find out soon.

]]> 208e86d4e26b5a67478a4a5bdcef87bb Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/10/#post-4568641 Sat, 08 Sep 2007 11:11:07 +0000 Sat 8 Sep-Plumber came and put roof on carport-also fitted off oven-started putting new lazerlight sheets on verandah-installed all new door furniture-painted a feature wall 2 coats-intsallled a couple of timber venetian blinds-installled light fittings in bedrooms and laundry-mowed lawns-painted wall heater

]]> 4da1b63f75da02c5004d6fe63dc737b9 Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/10/#post-4568640 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:39:43 +0000 Fri 7 Sep-took some rubbish to the tip-carpets installed-helpers put 1st coat of paint on carport-roofing for carport and deck delivered-bought tile paint, suede effects paint, floor tiles and border tiles for bathroom, light fittings for bedrooms-took some photos. Have a look!Question for anyone who knows:Can I lay the floor tiles (ceramic) over…[Read more]

]]> 10324d0e7721c93038c53923c6d6b627 Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/10/#post-4568639 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 10:20:51 +0000 Thur 6 Sep-did a big cleanup-laid the floating floor, but have not replace the skirtings yet-cleaned bedrooms ready for carpet layers tomorrow.I will get some photos tomorrow.

]]> db74a67d27acc91e6de78f96c677a95c Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/10/#post-4568638 Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:34:39 +0000 Wed 5 Sep-final coat on front door-hung security door-hung door from deck to carport-installed rangehood-handle on back doorHelpers finished final coat on all trim, and finished some cutting in on walls that was a bit thin.Also made several phone calls eg. furniture hire company, ordered lazerlight etcAlso had meeting with REA and listed the…[Read more]

]]> 329d785266e6de1b75b5c2e62dd9ed84 Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Tue 4 SepNothing done to the https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/10/#post-4568635 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:46:25 +0000 Tue 4 SepNothing done to the house today. Working somewhere else.But I did:-make a timeline to finish house in 3 weeks and be ready for an Open House on Sat 22 Sep-catch up on some paperworkSome stats from last week:$ spent =2411Hours = 77 for the week, Total hours = 530

]]> 22191014403aca59cc98f86335d1db7a Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Mon 3 Sep-finished carport https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/10/#post-4568634 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 12:01:32 +0000 Mon 3 Sep-finished carport frame. Now needs paint, and roof.-some more 2nd coat on inside doors and trim-picked up floating floor-booked carpet for Friday-measured up carport roof with plumber.Hi bsguptaThanks for encouragement.

]]> a64002b6615b5c6e450035f338aee57a Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/10/#post-4568632 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 09:29:55 +0000 Sat 1 Sep-Me and 2 helpers got most of the carport frame up. Still needs some collar ties, and roof battens, and heaps more brackets nailed on. Then of course paint it all, get the roof on, get the final building inspection, and think about a roller door.-Another helper did some 2nd coats on some outside window frames, as well as some inside…[Read more]

]]> f41736754356214df28a2199f6971418 Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/10/#post-4568631 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 20:44:01 +0000 hi elkamremoved front railing aug 18th as it was too hard to get it to look good.

]]> 718142fb22326c8e0cc3e4024c3b3b9b Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/10/#post-4568629 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:52:00 +0000 Fri 31 Aug-rolled 2nd coat on all interior walls (still have to cut in on some spots)-did a bit of patching and gapfilling where it still needed it-went shopping and bought all the taps, toilet, mirror, rangehood and freestanding oven.My total budget for all of the above was $1900. I spent a total of $1595, so saved $305 off the budget. The taps I…[Read more]

]]> dda1e537db601132d30eb29a0e1083cb Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/10/#post-4568628 Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:34:46 +0000 Thur 30 Aug-put first coat on all inside walls. Took about 9 hrs by myself using the Paint Crew to roll. Most of the time was cutting in, as usual.-helpers finished gutters, started fascias, continued outside windows-had a return visit from one of the agents who looked earlier. They were quite excited at the progress, and optimistic of a good result.

]]> 6b54e5160e34cc5d9fc5b7016ceccc46 Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/10/#post-4568627 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:28:00 +0000 Wed 29 AugWorking elsewhere today, so not much progress.I did call someone about a quote to re-surface the tiles in the bathroom. I might just do tile paint myself though, we'll see.Hi ChrisI got all door hardware from Knobs & Brass in Hallam. They have a huge range. I checked some Bunnings prices afterward though, and Bunnings was probly just as…[Read more]

]]> 93886f64510d0217964f2da5eaec7df4 Jase and Flic replied to the topic Our first reno project in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389796-our-first-reno-project/page/10/#post-4568625 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 10:47:04 +0000 Tue 28 Aug-bought all the door furniture (about $740 total) – inside handles, hinges, door stops, cupboard handles, entry sets-got front door hung and handle on, plus 2nd coat of clear gloss-also builders bog old latch holes so new ones look nice.Crashy, I am using water based gloss enamel. Same as Aquanamel I guess.Except the front door which is…[Read more]

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