PropertyInvesting.com | spoonicus | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/spoonicus/activity/ Activity feed for spoonicus. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:23:30 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 bb774c5f7e00ba110e41d9856384a80f spoonicus replied to the topic Concrete patch and paint or resurface? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409441-concrete-patch-and-paint-or-resurface/#post-4691403 Wed, 04 Sep 2013 11:05:48 +0000 To be honest I don't know a lot about  it. When I was in Masters today I had a quick look and it seemed expensive, plus being a carpenter I could build a low profile deck that would look much better.

I don't want to increase the height at all but really like the suggestion as it isn't something that would have crossed my mind.

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]]> 011d8d392a9c43ceee44489d7e8ead85 spoonicus replied to the topic Concrete patch and paint or resurface? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409441-concrete-patch-and-paint-or-resurface/#post-4691401 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 10:37:21 +0000 Thanks for the responses, patch and paint here I come

]]> 278d3eb9871f322c61b0b7d9a66baeeb spoonicus replied to the topic Concrete patch and paint or resurface? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409441-concrete-patch-and-paint-or-resurface/#post-4691396 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 10:07:26 +0000 Thanks Jamie. 

I figure the rent wont increase but I always have problems with what will make a property's value go up/ or by how much. I understand the biggie's are kitchen and bathroom. I will  get some prices and go from there.

]]> ed838732e14823f67ea463ca0bc528ea spoonicus replied to the topic Townhouse Developers in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405247-townhouse-developers-2/#post-4659265 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 04:53:39 +0000 Hi Emma, Victoria is too large an area, its much easier for people to answer your questions if you are more specific. I currently work for a builder/ developer, and have worked for a different one in the past but neither of them do work outside a certain area. If you mention where you have bought/ where you intend to buy, and what services you…[Read more]

]]> c97bf91c9150916a5ee79a58b262c64e spoonicus replied to the topic Major reconfiguration in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405024-major-reconfiguration/#post-4657859 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:24:26 +0000 You are looking to renovate the two most expensive rooms, but 150K does seem fairly steep. How many quotes did you get?

]]> 33eb7500a2e4771662f3b2ab7acb444e spoonicus replied to the topic Granny Flat in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403481-granny-flat-3/#post-4646805 Fri, 06 May 2011 09:19:36 +0000 Hey Diceman99, what suburb and state are you in?
Ps I loved the diceman book, and used to play the game occasionally

]]> ff3c0ce452f8a698544a65e72b0e4326 spoonicus replied to the topic Subdivision Cost in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402455-subdivision-cost-2/#post-4639637 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:15:52 +0000 Hey Dwolfe, I have a great fence guy that we have used a few times. I think he is based in Sommerville and I’m not sure how far into the city he goes but if you want I will send you his number

]]> 199efca7056642747fc8609eea98d55a spoonicus replied to the topic Tiles or laminate planks? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402044-tiles-or-laminate-planks/#post-4637242 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 23:29:29 +0000 We have used the bamboo flooring on a number of shop fit outs that I have been involved in and while it is hard wearing it darkens quite substantially in the sun, so you will end up with light patches where the furniture sits.
Personally I would go for the tiles

]]> 22eb7bc8deee6eb9e922e698bac44214 spoonicus replied to the topic Renovation of a townhouse in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401764-renovation-of-a-townhouse/#post-4635468 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 07:07:55 +0000 To my way of thinking it really depends on the value of the place being renovated. Personally I wouldn’t put laminate in any mid range or higher properties, and would always use tiles in kitchen and bathroom areas. Apart from that it really depends on what sort of look you are trying to achieve.

]]> fe59a44798b5cf981424a93ba49abc7c spoonicus replied to the topic FINALLY ..... in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401726-finally/#post-4635290 Sat, 06 Nov 2010 23:32:57 +0000 Congrats, and good luck on going unconditional on the unit

]]> d08476ad3e6b7ee3f25dc9c8db5de78b spoonicus replied to the topic Quick reno - Idea of costs? in the forum Most people seem to budget https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401779-quick-reno-idea-of-costs/#post-4635549 Sat, 06 Nov 2010 22:58:53 +0000 Most people seem to budget between 5% and 10% of the purchase price on these types of renovations. If you are looking at much more or less your fixtures may be to cheap/expensive for the property that you are renovating

]]> 3a9df7964a5310d4a2b4417e7327fd81 spoonicus replied to the topic Melbourne newbies in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399667-melbourne-newbies/#post-4623010 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:07:46 +0000 Hi Beba, I have just bought in Seaford and would be happy to have someone local(ish) to share info with. Where are you based? Also can someone tell me where the casual investor meeting night is held?
thanks

]]> 174642803b0beab68da0d693e3f99296 spoonicus replied to the topic Building a new house in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400977-building-a-new-house-2/#post-4630566 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:54:36 +0000 I would be asking to see some of their work and ask to speak to past clients. I would want to know expected build duration and start date. You could ask if the builder has any ideas that could improve the job or cut unnecessary costs. You will need to find out exactly what is included and if anything isn’t included. You also need to realise that…[Read more]

]]> b1b5c92046b4f9d3b8bf0ea7d085e707 spoonicus replied to the topic Building a new house in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400977-building-a-new-house-2/#post-4630564 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 07:20:32 +0000 Hi chiller, I work for a mid sized construction company and I would be happy to pass on my bosses email address. He probably wouldn’t be able to start until early next year but by the sounds of it you still need to finalise your plans.

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