PropertyInvesting.com | leahwat | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/leahwat/activity/ Activity feed for leahwat. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:09:42 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 16bebc0c5684e464d3ca6e93bee87ea3 leahwat replied to the topic I am looking for recycled hardwood in the forum Hi Simon, The big red shed https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391140-i-am-looking-for-recycled-hardwood/#post-4575806 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:36:13 +0000 Hi Simon,The big red shed at Darra Brisbane is worth a look, but I dont know where you are.Web – http://www.thebigredshed.com.auregards LW.

]]> 968f66b1daba708c3c14f0e316dced12 leahwat replied to the topic Interior paint colour in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389700-interior-paint-colour/#post-4567994 Wed, 23 May 2007 02:55:22 +0000 Dulux Bone white (off master palate) as I believe there are 2 so you need to say Off master palate.We copied this from a very large  tasteful unit block in Brissy Riverfront. (in laws owned one). The interior of the whole block was painted in this colour and it is a nice off white.Doesnt have any pinks or yellows or blues or greens.It matches in…[Read more]

]]> 57cd1020fd73acb5ffbb77d7019bb90b leahwat replied to the topic How to find a reliable tradie in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389674-how-to-find-a-reliable-tradie/#post-4567872 Wed, 23 May 2007 02:45:54 +0000 be nice, show him where the toilet is and offer him a cold drink at least once an hour, offer to clean up any mess.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I'm sorry but I cant help myself responding to this.MY 5 year old can get himself a drink of water!!!!It is my strong opinion that a good tradesman cleans up after the job is done and he has either been paid or…[Read more]

]]> c0646d5f56c1332238927d998d4e2446 leahwat replied to the topic Is it worth restumping before selling? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389087-is-it-worth-restumping-before-selling/#post-4565168 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:46:50 +0000 Hi Neville,What is the value of the house?Is it high set or low set?Are the current stumps into a slab?If not, and you only need a few stumps replaced in one corner say, you may be surprised that it doesn't cost as much as you thought.Is rest of house in good condition? Who will be buying your property, a family who don't want to do any work , or…[Read more]

]]> fbed62d637b59082be1690629d5fbca8 leahwat replied to the topic Structural cracking house valuation in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388832-structural-cracking-house-valuation/#post-4564017 Tue, 13 Mar 2007 11:50:58 +0000 Hi Tom,

I suggest have a look at this website or other underpinning businesses.
http://www.mehrtensunderpinning.com.au

is this similar.?I have never used them so am not recommending them, just more for the photos on website of cracking.
You may need underpinning.?
Regars
LW

]]> b377b5aef2a12481ae88921ad7aa9578 leahwat replied to the topic Asbestos Roof in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388629-asbestos-roof-2/#post-4563185 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 10:01:11 +0000 Hi

It is 10sqm in QLD

LW

]]> ed5475ff335f66803b59980fe52fc898 leahwat replied to the topic 1 in 100 year flood in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388624-1-in-100-year-flood/#post-4563173 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 06:09:38 +0000 Hi Gina,

Are you talking about brissie?

Our last ppor was below the 1 in 100 flood level.I agree with Marc it
does put some people off when selling.

I dont know about elsewhere but here if you are below the level you can not build any bedrooms, kitchens rumpus rooms etc below the level , even though the original house may be.

You are however…[Read more]

]]> 9eab4fa21b60bb2e7b2d592d82b05ab6 leahwat replied to the topic Suppliers in Brisbane in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388334-suppliers-in-brisbane/#post-4561648 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 09:09:13 +0000 Kaude,

If you can put together Ikea furniture you can do anything.

Floor polisher Don Crawford Queensland Classic Flooring 3219 2477

I will talk to hubby about the rest and send you a personal message.

Be careful with fencing contractor too.our 1st house we paid some huge mob a fortune and they subbied out the work.It fell down within 2…[Read more]

]]> 794609ea79a7323401a53bcac59c2b42 leahwat replied to the topic has anyone relocated a QLDer in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388356-has-anyone-relocated-a-qlder/#post-4561765 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 08:54:51 +0000 Hi Frank and Amanda,

Thank you so much for all that info.This is a great site and I think its fantastic that people like myself can learn from your experiences.

Gee amanda 4 littlies,crutches, huge reno,+ a job,well done it looksgreat in the pictures, love the detail.

Thanks heaps
LW.

]]> bec86f22f10245b30e9e78338d3adf5e leahwat replied to the topic Suppliers in Brisbane in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388334-suppliers-in-brisbane/#post-4561645 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 01:59:20 +0000 Hi Kuade,

We found Cam Brown auctions (advert in paper every sat) really good for toilets, kitchens ,vanities etc.

for floors I used an older guy who has been doing it for years and he does the job himself and doesnt just send in a few young guns to do it.I can get his number ,from my wonderful filing system in just a few short years,no ! just…[Read more]

]]> 546c88a18f06d37f28e9f7471c32c7a1 leahwat replied to the topic Would you use vinyl wrap doors in rentals? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388177-would-you-use-vinyl-wrap-doors-in-rentals/#post-4561063 Sat, 03 Feb 2007 02:05:32 +0000 Hi,

I put vinyl wrap doors in last house and within 6 months the overhead cupboards -above the toaster and jug- were , well the vinyle shrank.

Luckily we had a great cabinetmaker who came back a year after he did the job, to make sure we were happy.He had the doors replaced.

Unfortunately it happened again.

No way would I put them in a rental…[Read more]

]]> 41ffd01c46994f138e41aa809c592698 leahwat replied to the topic How to Determine Rent on a property in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388297-how-to-determine-rent-on-a-property/#post-4561518 Sat, 03 Feb 2007 01:10:35 +0000 Hi RG

Q.1 iff you want a 10% return say you buy a house for $200,000 the rent needs to be $400 a week.if house is $100 K then the rent needs to be $200 per week. Double it .

Q.2 If you are looking in areas where all the houses have asbestos then when the time comes to sell the purchasers will expect it so it’s not really an issue.

Asbestos is…[Read more]

]]> 4ddb68e9846e2edfcb60a8130ed4b8ee leahwat replied to the topic Investment group in Brisbane? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387059-investment-group-in-brisbane/#post-4555877 Fri, 02 Feb 2007 05:54:06 +0000 Hi,
I’m a newey.In Brisbane , also looking for like minded people to talk to.

Have been to my accountant yesterday to start the ball rolling and am in a very enthusiastic state of mind.

Of course have no-one around me who shares my enthusiasm.

Leah
P.S. not that great with computers so I hope this doesnt just float around in space.oh well here…[Read more]

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