PropertyInvesting.com | Ol Painting | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/ol-painting/activity/ Activity feed for Ol Painting. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:46:08 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 177f4cb8b60c2d162a19d1b37364d719 Ol Painting replied to the topic insurance broker for commercial property? in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408611-insurance-broker-for-commercial-property/#post-4685513 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:23:43 +0000 We used this lady for a rather complex property and business insurance (manufacturing & printing). Would highly recommend her. She even bargained down the price after getting the best deal.

   Erika Heletij | Aon Risk Services Australia Ltd
   Client Manager
   130 George Street Parramatta NSW 2124
    t: +61286234046 | f: +61292537747 | m:…[Read more]

]]> a923420d15e61275c44ee03b17660309 Ol Painting replied to the topic Mortgage Watchdog - Has anyone tried it? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392665-mortgage-watchdog-has-anyone-tried-it/#post-4584439 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:36:18 +0000 Anyone had used Mortgage Watchdog? I'm working on it now. I'm confused us to where the mistake is made in my favor and where in bank's favor. If discrepancy is shown with a minus upfront (eg. -100.00) – does it mean i was overcharged or undercharged? And also, if I look up for "Discrepancies Only in Your Favor" – is it a total refund I can…[Read more]

]]> 275254bb876c93c453593af345dab285 Ol Painting replied to the topic How to find good tradies in Sydney in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403811-how-to-find-good-tradies-in-sydney/#post-4649016 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 06:19:32 +0000 Guess you already asked your family and friends before posting here. If they do not know anyone – this is how I’m, getting traders when I’m new to the town my renos & developments are interstate) Works like a charm each time: Call the RE office from where property was bought/rented. (You do not even need to talk to the agent. A receptionist wil…[Read more]

]]> 583fd4eb13ca5518ded495442ce8d73f Ol Painting replied to the topic Do property managers / agencies receive kick backs? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400138-do-property-managers-agencies-receive-kick-backs/#post-4625494 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:24:15 +0000 ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!I’m going lots of work for Real Estate agents for years as a trader – no one ever asked me about anything! They just source a trader that will do the work quickly and well, so it causes as little hassles for them. That’s all.   I’d imagine RE would prefer property to be well maintained, as their fees will increase and maintena…[Read more]

]]> 6b99244e7e6ec808d677399c80bc1742 Ol Painting replied to the topic [moved] Property Development in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371344-moved-property-development/#post-4455016 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:07:11 +0000 I’m currently building 2 executive homes and doing one subdivision 1-into2 lots. Did 2 major renos and 1 development last year…  I’ll aim to do a larger scale development next – up to 10 apartments. But have to finish my villas first!

]]> 8d2868a73c41a2a6ac51429baabc98e3 Ol Painting replied to the topic Renovating from a distance in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400226-renovating-from-a-distance/#post-4625994 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:01:53 +0000 Sense of humour helps.Also try to look at a big picture and don’t loose hart over every problem. I have a goal of doing 30 projects in the next 10 years. So when you got problems with your project and things are going wrong, late, or not going at all. Just breath in and remind yourself that this is just 1 of 30 projects – you can’t allow yours…[Read more]

]]> 1545028505624ce69b923a36aa2f10ae Ol Painting replied to the topic Renovating from a distance in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400226-renovating-from-a-distance/#post-4625992 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:52:01 +0000 I do interstate renovations and developments. Most of them in busy remote mining towns. I do not have any project managers – Their cost makes development unfeasible.  It’ really not as hard as it sounds! (and I’m just a normal girl with a common sence and can-do attitude) Don’t be scared off that easily. In fact treat all negative comments…[Read more]

]]> b226af94aea208a57d3693c18c147657 Ol Painting replied to the topic Window Furnishings for new property to rent out in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400410-window-furnishings-for-new-property-to-rent-out/#post-4627262 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:54:00 +0000 Aluminium venetians are the best!Who cares if they damage it – you have bond.  Never had mine damaged. But they would be easy and cheap to replace.I always order them online.Cheppa Blinds seem to always be the best deal – http://www.cheapa-blinds.com.au I measure and install them myself – and I'm a girl with no special training. It's easy. 3 bedroom h…[Read more]

]]> af7805abfdee3bb1d0ad59e1c6e63995 Ol Painting replied to the topic Buy, "Rejuvenate" and Sell in Sydney in the forum I was not able to find a https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399898-buy-rejuvenate-and-sell-in-sydney/#post-4624290 Wed, 19 May 2010 04:28:00 +0000 I was not able to find a feasible project in Sydney for a long time. Very rare you hear someone going well in Sydney with property (and it is always questionable). There seen to be some margin in upped market projects – but it is very uneven market and I can not justify risk. You estimate your return at +/-200K.  I’m mainly doing interstate proje…[Read more]

]]> b26c794c8f1429444d84602913893b7f Ol Painting replied to the topic Purchasing Off The Plan in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399577-purchasing-off-the-plan-2/#post-4622466 Wed, 19 May 2010 04:17:19 +0000 What else do you expect to hear on this seminar? They will not tell you the exact town or developer to talk to. They can not tell you what the market will do in a future – no one knows this.It sounds like you understand the principle.Go take some actions!

]]> 5f3be8da5bd0eba9938047f9ea023703 Ol Painting replied to the topic Renting home to recieve tax benefits in the forum I chose to move our of my https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399914-renting-home-to-recieve-tax-benefits/#post-4624423 Wed, 19 May 2010 04:11:51 +0000 I chose to move our of my property, rent it our, and go on rent mysef. The area I like to live has a small rental return. As an investor I refer to my which gearing properties – they are usually one bedroom or working class properties. It comes to the choice: Buy a house for al least 1.5mln in my area, have undeductible mortgage for a very long…[Read more]

]]> e1df0fcffe66c7178641d8bac0497ac5 Ol Painting replied to the topic Construction vs brand new built home. in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399520-construction-vs-brand-new-built-home/#post-4622135 Wed, 19 May 2010 03:56:40 +0000 Thumbs up for project homes! I’ve done few development and always used project homes. They ended up more feasible and easier process. My developments are all interstate – I obviously can not afford going here to oversee every small thing.  Plans are usually very practical, market driven and you can always change façade (some project builde…[Read more]

]]> c903babd0e99a817113796ce694e772a Ol Painting replied to the topic Building courtyard houses in South Australia in the forum The cost of subdivision https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399885-building-courtyard-houses-in-south-australia/#post-4624240 Wed, 19 May 2010 03:27:17 +0000 The cost of subdivision depend on few factors and be quite different depending on type of your subdicision (eg. free title, community title, common water meter, etc) The best way is to set us an initial meeting with a local town planer. It will cost you about $100-150.  Give them addresses of your prospective buys – they will tell you what you…[Read more]

]]> 5ae6508152ae8be316cec6b58c964d38 Ol Painting replied to the topic Timber flooring questions. in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399033-timber-flooring-questions/#post-4618795 Wed, 19 May 2010 02:57:22 +0000 If it’s rental – put carpet (or vynal)! The simple reason is: It is a tenant’s responsibility to maintain carpet and leave clean when they move. So most of tenant care note to put stains. If they don’t – you are holding their bond (same applies to vinyl and they look gorgeous these days!)Scratches on a timber floor (and they are inevitable)…[Read more]

]]> d97b9bfdba6aeda8b10cbff6d58f92c2 Ol Painting replied to the topic Appliance Trend worth knowing about. Add huge value with little expense. in the forum Actually it's a good point. https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399930-appliance-trend-worth-knowing-about-add-huge-value-with-little-expense/#post-4624491 Wed, 19 May 2010 02:50:21 +0000 Actually it's a good point.  Most definitely will use it!

]]> 8dd016c9f262a2cafa3ec7eec99da55d Ol Painting replied to the topic Investing in dodgy areas in the forum sonyasal wrote:I have a https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399780-investing-in-dodgy-areas/page/2/#post-4623585 Wed, 19 May 2010 02:45:23 +0000 sonyasal wrote:
I have a great property manager and have had no hassles at all. Sonya

Who is your manager, Sonya? I’m with the First National, but not very happy with them. They are trying very hard to screen the tenants, inspect property and get me the best rent and are always on touch. But they keep insisting on what appear to be way too h…[Read more]

]]> 9e37d4aef24158881e0ea6ffa8efcd45 Ol Painting replied to the topic budgeting - which system? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399870-budgeting-which-system/#post-4624172 Wed, 19 May 2010 02:34:25 +0000 Always keeping a record how much you can spend on groceries or going out is depressing! Takes all fun away!Try to record for a week (honestly) all of your expenses. Sounds silly. But you will be surprised every single time you do it! It will show you where your money are waisted, so you know where to discipline yourself.If you straggle with…[Read more]

]]> 474042f6d5ec012fc6e04307eba58025 Ol Painting replied to the topic Investing in dodgy areas in the forum Bando St.Where are you? https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399780-investing-in-dodgy-areas/page/2/#post-4623582 Mon, 17 May 2010 10:18:17 +0000 Bando St.Where are you?

]]> 255f2812805dcf8f0ae3ac0f31eb0df9 Ol Painting replied to the topic budgeting - which system? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399870-budgeting-which-system/#post-4624164 Mon, 17 May 2010 10:16:36 +0000 My system is:  Walk through the house room-by-room and write down every single thing, no matter how small that you like to do in each room, same for the exterior & garden.Group expenses per trade or type (eg. all electrical, painting, total number of door handles to replace. You must end up with the list of thing to do for each trade and a list…[Read more]

]]> 75ec67e3d9f7d09667cc67664732e324 Ol Painting replied to the topic Investing in dodgy areas in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399780-investing-in-dodgy-areas/page/2/#post-4623580 Mon, 17 May 2010 07:54:02 +0000 I bought 2 years ago a completely trashed ex-housing property in housing areas with bad reputation in Gunnedah, small rural town in Upper Hunter Valley in NSW. I'm overall happy with the purchase. The house looked like from “tenants from hell” stories on news. Everything that can be was smashed – walls, windows, bathroom, kitchen. Plus graffiti…[Read more]

]]> 01a564c361a76f92999c78f526abaac9 Ol Painting replied to the topic renting and never having a PPOR?? in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396644-renting-and-never-having-a-ppor/#post-4606090 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:14:34 +0000 Good point Terryw!

]]> b70654a0e4d1a05f9db64d7b18513cd1 Ol Painting replied to the topic Has anybody bought a house for removal? in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394820-has-anybody-bought-a-house-for-removal/#post-4596039 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:02:53 +0000 I’m starting 2 relocation projects right now – in SA an WA (fingers cross!)  I got a quote to relocate 4/2 house for 350km in SA for around 20K. Same distance for 3/1 house was 15K. Both quotes I got just few weeks ago.  Haven’t got prices for WA yet. Wish me a good luck!

]]> 981ac008fbf0fb737af83dea724a48d2 Ol Painting replied to the topic renting and never having a PPOR?? in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396644-renting-and-never-having-a-ppor/#post-4606088 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 08:47:27 +0000 I’m renting and have 7 IP. It’s works well for me .   The area I live in has liked 3% return, but it’s a very good place to live! I’m do not like the idea of having well over 500,000 in non-deductable loan if I buy in my area. The dent in my cash flow will mean I’ll have to cut on my development projects.   The places I’m buying are at least 7% r…[Read more]

]]> bf2c5feabc91f46cc5874dc25aa06ec4 Ol Painting replied to the topic Help needed in South Australia PORT PIRIE in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396534-help-needed-in-south-australia-port-pirie/#post-4605540 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:09:40 +0000 My Port Pirie contacts are:Kain Malycha from KM Renovationd kain.malycha@bigpond.com 0418 842 525 (quite good builder he did inspeciotn for me 2 years ago)Also try:Micks Builders and Renovators 08 86330866   0417832700Samant Building  08 86322081 Michael Oehms  0408807836 08 86331324The way that works for me what buying/renovating out of state…[Read more]

]]> 0981f50ece3cddc32fe4415262e1cb12 Ol Painting replied to the topic Metal fencing for front - what's the best bang for your buck? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396553-metal-fencing-for-front-whats-the-best-bang-for-your-buck/#post-4605642 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:32:02 +0000 Definitely pool fencing. Loop only will the cheapest way, loop & spear – about 15% extra.  Charcoal or navy colours work the best for me.

]]> 815f394519560f89da5256c5eeba1fc3 Ol Painting replied to the topic Wallpaper removal + Bunnings kitchens in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396299-wallpaper-removal-bunnings-kitchens/#post-4604333 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:26:34 +0000 As for the Flatpax… I’m a big fan of it! Used it on most of my reno projects in last 3 years. All of my properties are rentals and there were no damage to any of my kitchens done yet.   The biggest worry with Flatpax always is ordering process! I never had much luck with Bunnings staff – half an order was always lost, misplaced, forgotten, etc.…[Read more]

]]> 64f10f16f9fde79fff8211a38ab0626b Ol Painting replied to the topic Wallpaper removal + Bunnings kitchens in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396299-wallpaper-removal-bunnings-kitchens/#post-4604332 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:24:09 +0000 Don’t listen to this – steamer will remove as many layers of paper as you need. I don’t find Paper Tiger useful at all. But it comes with a steamer when you hire it anyway (about $40 a day for a set). You'll probably  need it for half a day only.   If your wallpaper has a vinyl top coat – just tear it off before steaming. It comes off  easily and i…[Read more]

]]> 1901facd739cc9e5d632e159031a5a26 Ol Painting replied to the topic Ideas for ways to improve front view of house in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394276-ideas-for-ways-to-improve-front-view-of-house/#post-4593121 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 02:56:25 +0000 It would most certainly benefit from repainting (at least paint shades, gutters & stairs, if you can – windows)Don't forget about landscape. Grass around the building look untidy (at least in my opinion). The general impression from the house changes a lot if you can cut the grass on the perimeter of a house, put garden edge, few plants and…[Read more]

]]> b608255585251be84ba17ebcbb3f264d Ol Painting replied to the topic Bathroom Renovation - where to start? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394286-bathroom-renovation-where-to-start/#post-4593202 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 02:47:49 +0000 Ask you friends for referal;Real Estate who is currently managing your proeproty will be able to give you few contacts and advice on what to do.Call few tile shops in your area for advise and contacts.(…by the way – ask them about any discontinued products you can get cheap…)And then tiler will ussualy recoment you plumber, etc. and it works…[Read more]

]]> cd4d775d223f706fd62dcb1db98c7f7b Ol Painting replied to the topic Cheap venetians in Sydney in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393722-cheap-venetians-in-sydney/#post-4590239 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:17:03 +0000 LeanneMcLeod wrote:
Hi LesiaThe cheapest I have found was a power seller on e-bay called 'Cheapa-blinds'.  They cut to size, etc.

Thanks Leanne,I checked it, and Freedom worked out to be like $300 chipper then 'Cheapa-blinds'. Who would think so?! My reno getting to the stage when I have to order blinds – so I just order Freedom custom mad…

]]> de2ffa3623d55556f590197185e83701 Ol Painting replied to the topic Are we better off tax wise in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394061-are-we-better-off-tax-wise/#post-4592073 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:17:41 +0000 I think if you don’t buy another PPR (but you can have IP) – you can have a 6 years exemption from CGT if you move on rent. You can negative gear your property while you are on rent and as long as you move back by the end of 6 year period there might not be any CGT. At least this the situation I’m having – I lived in property for 3 years, rented i…[Read more]

]]> cb0e53bbec1cb5ff0379c8c15255a163 Ol Painting replied to the topic How to start in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394072-how-to-start-3/#post-4592130 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:11:45 +0000 I leave in the North Shore, but not buying proprieties there. I’m renting in Lane Cove.I buy chip properties throughout Australia in stable areas with good return and growing population and employment.  I’m getting  good capital gain too.  I really would recommend you to do the same. While you are on low income – you don’t have a large mortgage,…[Read more]

]]> 9100e6e090bce2abc395156c34385148 Ol Painting replied to the topic is this a trick? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394045-is-this-a-trick/#post-4592029 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:02:16 +0000 Really – take a time to save money for the deposit!!! If you can’t save money now – how you think you will keep yourself organized with repayments? 

]]> 91322c1dc9adab306c63a4bc2fdfb6ee Ol Painting replied to the topic Sydney Home Renovators Auctions in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394081-sydney-home-renovators-auctions/#post-4592179 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:56:57 +0000 Try Lawsons Auctions in Wetheril Park (just google them – their contacts will pop up) 

]]> 1b76a34f003e90e01dce605e4283f3d5 Ol Painting replied to the topic Investment Advice needed in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394082-investment-advice-needed/#post-4592181 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:53:53 +0000 Looking (and trying) for years quite a few financial advisers and coaches I learned few things: 1.     No one is going to care about your money the way you do; 2.     No one really knows what is going to happen with the market.; 3.     Financial advisors work at their job (or business) for a living. If they knew how to make money in property they…[Read more]

]]> 791c512b7e7307287f0fd2e3d717c455 Ol Painting replied to the topic Help! How can I force my builder to put undercoat when painting a new built home?!! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394060-help-how-can-i-force-my-builder-to-put-undercoat-when-painting-a-new-built-home/#post-4592070 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:21:05 +0000 By the way… Did anyone had a new house painted without undercoat?How does it perform?

]]> 18ad016742ea0321c2ee9c27d51055a1 Ol Painting replied to the topic Help! How can I force my builder to put undercoat when painting a new built home?!! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394060-help-how-can-i-force-my-builder-to-put-undercoat-when-painting-a-new-built-home/#post-4592069 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:17:53 +0000 Yep, I'm a painter… But I have quite a large business in Sydney. It’s not feasible for me to go to SA for a week to do paining myself (but it’s a good problem)  So I really need to get someone to do painting for me in SA. I guess I’ll press the builders to give me a price for updating for undercoat  & etch primer on first coat of paint.  Wish me a…[Read more]

]]> 32aac87e7d0d04d1559e304b1304b6d1 Ol Painting replied to the topic Help! How can I force my builder to put undercoat when painting a new built home?!! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394060-help-how-can-i-force-my-builder-to-put-undercoat-when-painting-a-new-built-home/#post-4592066 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:41:03 +0000 IP Freely wrote:
First coat is most likely a coloured sealer. Second coat is the finish coat. If you want 3 coats, it is an extra. Go to your painting supply specialist/hardware house and check out their recommendations.

I though so too!!! But no, they are not going to use undercoat at all!!!    Checking material data sheets was the first t…[Read more]

]]> 6a6c7f086f50e88d7c0f09f58063477b Ol Painting replied to the topic Flatpax Kitchen in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393256-flatpax-kitchen/#post-4587634 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:37:13 +0000 Just take your benchtop with all mesurements to the postframer. They do it all for you.

]]> d9dba5f32bbd135cee8c38cada1f0813 Ol Painting replied to the topic Where can I buy flat pack kitchen ? (like ikea but better) in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393627-where-can-i-buy-flat-pack-kitchen-like-ikea-but-better/#post-4589707 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:35:23 +0000 FLATPAX kitchens from Bunnings are cheapest are found so far and look really good. They also have now modern colours, timber look and murble benchtops. So you can easily create designer lookThe only comments – I really don't like their laminated bench tops. So I’m getting bench tops only from IKEA – thick square edge benches.Also kitchens come w…[Read more]

]]> 51c3ca91aa024429cae998c6298aceb8 Ol Painting replied to the topic Depreciation Schedule in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391888-depreciation-schedule-12/#post-4580372 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:30:49 +0000 I always used http://www.depreciator.com.au/ and I'm very happy with them.They do work all around Australia – they do trips to different part of a country few times a year. I personally prefer someone to see my property when doing a schedule

]]> 710d13b4fe74c47a281237896c86d768 Ol Painting replied to the topic how much did you spend renovating your bathroom? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391754-how-much-did-you-spend-renovating-your-bathroom/#post-4579159 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:16:04 +0000 If your reno is in or near the major city – 5K budget should be very reasonably, if you don’t go too fancy. I would still get profs to do most of work.   Keep your design very simple and clean – this way even simple white tile design with a trim looks more sophisticated. Moving plumbing around does add cost.  You can easily remove old tiles.…[Read more]

]]> c0692ccda5b6b36b67ee77458dce008e Ol Painting 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-4568726 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:59:45 +0000 If you want to render your house you might want to check a render paint from Dulux.   I haven’t use it yet, but from materials in their show room it looks very promising. It some kind of texture paint designed to give a smooth rendered-looking finish in 2 coats. It might be much chipper then ret someone to render the house.  You can check it in…[Read more]

]]> 73ee922967306731256cae817f1058be Ol Painting replied to the topic Laminate flooring in the forum Make sure that you got https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392267-laminate-flooring/#post-4582523 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:23:24 +0000 Make sure that you got permission from your body corporate to put floor boards. They might require you to put additional acoustic mats.

]]> e546b2ec25284cae29429b3bc5b1c87c Ol Painting replied to the topic how much did you spend renovating your bathroom? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391754-how-much-did-you-spend-renovating-your-bathroom/#post-4579156 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:43:00 +0000 I just finished complete bathroom re-wamp. It did cost me 12K plus GST. But this is in remote mining town with labour shortage and building boom, so the price is quite inflated.  We had to re-do everything completely – strip all walls, ceilings, remove floor, even change stamp under the bathroom. We put in completely new plumbing and electrical wo…[Read more]

]]> 037f166f70237bc90e9a4115d48891b6 Ol Painting replied to the topic Hep with rough estimate for floorboards + paint in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392291-hep-with-rough-estimate-for-floorboards-paint/#post-4582662 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:24:22 +0000 If you want to do it yourself – allow a bit more for materials. I would say 1K will be safe (you will most likely get it chipper, but better to be safe, as something will most certainly go wrong in other place)If you want to use professional painting cost in your negotiation – the general guide is: Walls and ceilings – allow $300 plus GST per room…[Read more]

]]> e85706559cbd390bacfe06c268cb32f3 Ol Painting replied to the topic How to RENO in another state. in the forum I'm trying to do regional https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390605-how-to-reno-in-another-state/#post-4572943 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:13:28 +0000 I'm trying to do regional interstate reno at the moment too. If you dealing with a country – it’s a sharp contrast with Sydney in communication standards!  One thing I can tell you – forget about email! Fax is the best you can hope for. You will be lucky to get mobile connection occasionally. But your phone conversation wouldn’t have much of a va…[Read more]

]]> 0b75c761da7aa59e254576f1869d5ea9 Ol Painting replied to the topic Painting vermiculite ceiling in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391247-painting-vermiculite-ceiling/#post-4576325 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 07:47:29 +0000 I actually stoped using spray for vermiculate ceilings. You need to put 5-6 coats of paint and there still all this little gaps in the structure that look dark on fresh paint. It also takes a lo-o-o-ot of paint. The amount of additional weight from the new paint that goes on those old ceilings could be really disturbing.  I found that the gentle…[Read more]

]]> c2dda113db0893677793c1fc7b11e20f Ol Painting replied to the topic Margaret Lomas / Destiny Solutions in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390139-margaret-lomas-destiny-solutions/#post-4570378 Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:04:13 +0000 If it helps to form an opinion…  I have been at one of seminars were Margaret was a co-speaker a couple of years ago.. She seems to be a very-very nice person and a really great speaker. I rushed immediately to bay few more of her books!  But her business has changed over years – she use to have CF+ property listings, juts like a real estate agent…[Read more]

]]> 1fe3a675abab0347b091489c59ee7fb8 Ol Painting replied to the topic Setting up Property Trust Fund in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389330-setting-up-property-trust-fund/#post-4566459 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 03:40:52 +0000 Hi,Does anyone know the good accountant in Sydney?Someone why would be conficent with CF+, development and trusts…Thanks

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