Posts by Mozzie • Home Renovation & Building Forum

House cost to land value ratio - avoid overcapitalising House cost to land value ratio - avoid overcapitalising

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$150 per m2 per skin + you pay for the both sides render (and paint) on top of it…

d@n

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alexp79

Aug 22, 2023 1:24 am

strannik

11 July 2022

Home Building Blogs Home Building Blogs

QLD

overcapitalising usually means don't build things like pool, fireplace etc, unless…

MJ1975

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strannik

Jul 11, 2022 5:04 pm

TrickyRickyDoo

17 May 2022

Porter Davis homes Porter Davis homes

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mattwalker

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TrickyRickyDoo

May 17, 2022 5:34 pm

Waldorf_Grange_Build

12 April 2022

Concrete Slab vs Timber sub floor?Concrete Slab vs Timber sub floor?

VIC

1 ... 860, 861, 862

I would expect it to be painted at least.

Stewie

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Waldorf_Grange_Build

Apr 12, 2022 7:10 am

Kossy

7 May 2021

Our Kitome Glenbrook - Garage Roof On Our Kitome Glenbrook - Garage Roof On

TAS

1, 2

Any thoughts on steel pre fab sub floors? I'm building in SE Melbourne and like…

vetro

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Kossy

May 07, 2021 2:10 pm

jchar159

15 July 2020

Owner Builder Forum

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Hi Peter Just checking in on how your Kitome is fairing 10 years on. Any idea about…

PeterH

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jchar159

Jul 15, 2020 10:34 pm

David Moffett

19 November 2018

Anyone got a Vergola - a couple of questions Anyone got a Vergola - a couple of questions

Outdoor Living

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Hi If you want a real Vergola and not an inferior copy (see all the reasons listed…

bozzabonnici

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David Moffett

Nov 19, 2018 5:22 pm

estate

19 September 2018

Are bedroom sizes important?Are bedroom sizes important?

PORTER DAVIS. Share your experience Good or Bad!PORTER DAVIS. Share your experience Good or Bad!

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To pick up from an old thread. I think kitchen size and good size family living…

joles

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estate

Sep 19, 2018 9:17 pm

crofty

18 June 2018

Steel frames or Timber frames Steel frames or Timber frames

VIC

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terrible quick to take your money.. ' aftercare' IS A LOAD OF RUBBISH. any complaints…

tstr1a

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crofty

Jun 18, 2018 8:29 pm

Patrick

4 March 2018

Pest Control Pest Control

NSW

Hello I am trying to research more stuff about steel frames. Does anyone actually…

JamesAndStacey

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Patrick

Mar 04, 2018 9:30 pm

kisakib

1 March 2018

What exterior paint is this?What exterior paint is this?

we are in Goulburn. I wish we had him around ☹️ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk…

GTI

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kisakib

Mar 01, 2018 2:29 pm

flossy17

2 April 2016

Interior Decorating Lounge

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Def looks like colorbond dune to me viewtopic.php?f=31t=82619

Loulabelle

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flossy17

Apr 02, 2016 9:21 am

Breeze-Ins

1 February 2016

Roller Blinds Banging!Roller Blinds Banging!

Window Furnishings

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Hahaha I haven't been active on here for some time. This lady was a real piece of…

penmac2204

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Breeze-Ins

Feb 01, 2016 8:40 pm

sydfam

31 July 2015

Infill to cover missaligned brickwork - acceptable?Infill to cover missaligned brickwork - acceptable?

VIC

We are faced with the same issue and would appreciate to see a photo of the powder…

The Range Estate - Croydon.....Anyone else Building there?The Range Estate - Croydon.....Anyone else Building there?

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sydfam

Jul 31, 2015 5:30 pm

digitalnash

18 June 2015

Treated pine sleepers - alternative wood that doesn't warp Treated pine sleepers - alternative wood that doesn't warp

VIC

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Hey guys, New to this forum. Me and my wife have bought Lot 918. We just received…

undercover

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digitalnash

Jun 18, 2015 8:14 am

bpratt

28 May 2015

1, 2

I was thinking along the same lines when I first posted, and was going to get some…

Interior Paint costs - DIY vs Professional Interior Paint costs - DIY vs Professional

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bpratt

May 28, 2015 7:30 pm

JohnBridges

6 January 2015

Finishing Touch

By this time you must have painted the walls, but who are willing to paint their…

1st timers

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JohnBridges

Jan 06, 2015 3:35 pm

MalSannie

14 June 2014

Show me your garden!!Show me your garden!!

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Sir Snagger I love your garden, especially the bed with the pots and vertical herb…

Salt&Pepper

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MalSannie

Jun 14, 2014 10:03 pm

Keffufal

10 April 2014

Sheds Sheds

Painting - roller or spray gun?Painting - roller or spray gun?

1, 2

I am currently chasing up some testimonials for Best Sheds, but I have to say that…

Hyper

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Keffufal

Apr 10, 2014 9:42 pm

Retrobyte

21 January 2014

Finishing Touch

Yes, I bought a kit at a home expo in Adelaide in 2005, and have used it regularly…

teamtoscano

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Retrobyte

Jan 21, 2014 1:46 pm

Forg

3 October 2013

Which builders have inexpensive double storey designs Which builders have inexpensive double storey designs

3D Plasma / LED / LCD / Projector - Is it for you 3D Plasma / LED / LCD / Projector - Is it for you

VIC

If penny73 hasn't found an answer to this question in over 5 years then I suspect…

penny73

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Forg

Oct 03, 2013 1:33 pm

notremaison

14 August 2013

Home Theatre & Automation

This was July 29th http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/br ... 6687631987 Foxtel…

mattwalker

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notremaison

Aug 14, 2013 11:33 am

dreamin

9 April 2013

Would you accept this???Would you accept this???

Why did you choose project Builder over smaller builder?Why did you choose project Builder over smaller builder?

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I would be concerned about the cut roof tiles . The tile in the gutter should be…

Jase

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dreamin

Apr 09, 2013 5:38 pm

Dexter

4 March 2013

furniture hire and decorating for selling house furniture hire and decorating for selling house

NSW

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for us it was cost, small boutique builder was awesome and very flexible but prices…

veseli

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Dexter

Mar 04, 2013 5:45 pm

JazzyJess

8 November 2012

Real Estate

I reckon it depends on the house and the buyer. Predicting if it will make an important…

To deck or not to deck To deck or not to deck

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JazzyJess

Nov 07, 2012 11:16 pm

suzfenau1

3 September 2012

Outdoor Living

I must admit I have gone off our deck because of the same as Mozzie says. However…

Just-eve

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suzfenau1

Sep 03, 2012 1:55 pm

Southies

9 July 2012

Ducted Vacuum System Ducted Vacuum System

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3724

Jul 09, 2012 1:54 pm

2 July 2012

“The Block”“The Block”

Interior Decorating Lounge

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who actually bid 300k more than the starting bid in the 1st bid, more like a show…

Michelle

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rojak1

Jul 02, 2012 12:14 pm

netadelle

26 May 2012

DIY Plantation Shutters DIY Plantation Shutters

Windows & Doors

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I posted them all up on my blog http://subject2finance.blogspot.com&#…

shazburger

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netadelle

May 26, 2012 8:49 am

dreamcometrue

22 May 2012

What has happened to this site What has happened to this site

Ideas Box

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I am having problems with forum threads - I can only access a few posts on the current…

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dreamcometrue

May 22, 2012 11:05 pm

Eager

4 April 2012

How important is car access to the back yard/shed?How important is car access to the back yard/shed?

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Apr 04, 2012 5:14 pm

1 March 2012

Queensland Property Advice Queensland Property Advice

Real Estate

You could also talk to these guys: http://www.metropole.com.au/ I'd be very carefull…

cliffej

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Mar 01, 2012 7:33 pm

Recommend me a plasterer Melbourne Outer Eastern suburbs Recommend me a plasterer Melbourne Outer Eastern suburbs

26 February 2012

Renovation + Home Improvement

PM sent.

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Rock removal contigency cost Rock removal contigency cost

Feb 26, 2012 10:58 am

cmhamilton

6 February 2012

1, 2

You do realise you have revived a 4 year old thread with the same question you have…

acenbone

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cmhamilton

Feb 06, 2012 6:42 pm

A gutter too far A gutter too far

30 January 2012

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Just pulled all the gutter guards off my Mums house to clean up the accumulation…

Cabinfever

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Storm water drainage problems - agi pipe Storm water drainage problems - agi pipe

Jan 30, 2012 10:09 pm

KnockItDown

20 January 2012

Why do your roof gutters overflow? Do you have a secondary issue? The channel drain…

Is this right? (Buying AND selling lose you money?)Is this right? (Buying AND selling lose you money?)

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KnockItDown

Jan 20, 2012 11:46 am

grace_slick

17 January 2012

Home Finance

WOAH! I knew VIC was high, but that just SUCKS! We thought QLD was bad now. When…

grace_slick

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grace_slick

Jan 17, 2012 12:29 pm

phippsy

9 January 2012

Woodchipper / Shredder - Brands Woodchipper / Shredder - Brands

I don't think you'll find anything that'll do palm fronds easily... I hope the Rover…

Little Spiders Little Spiders

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phippsy

Jan 09, 2012 9:56 am

rojak1

12 December 2011

15 / day is not a lot, i found 15 under door mat alone. they are all going crazy…

luke11

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rojak1

Dec 12, 2011 8:04 am

who will do the bearer replacement?who will do the bearer replacement?

9 December 2011

Renovation + Home Improvement

Why does the bearer need replacement? I'm just interested to know as if it's termite…

crazy1716

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Termite top-up protection that won't kill my local skinks??Termite top-up protection that won't kill my local skinks??

Dec 09, 2011 10:09 pm

Stewie D

29 November 2011

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

If you have a slab on ground as you say Matt, then all you need is 75mm exposed…

mattfurlong

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Stewie D

Nov 29, 2011 5:53 pm

Helyn

17 November 2011

Build your dream home or dont over-capitalise Build your dream home or dont over-capitalise

NSW

Like most things in life,it is a balance - yes, you have to build what you can afford…

Suzii

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Helyn

Nov 17, 2011 7:42 pm

Proposed Speed Hump on our Road Proposed Speed Hump on our Road

14 November 2011

I pretty much agree with meatbag. In my experience people who are likely to speed…

AlpineRaven

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PORTER DAVIS - 12 MONTH INSPECTION PORTER DAVIS - 12 MONTH INSPECTION

Nov 14, 2011 4:02 pm

Mandy21

7 November 2011

VIC

Can anyone please help with this: I was wondering if anyone could advise what is…

FERGAL

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Mandy21

Nov 07, 2011 12:56 pm

DazzaB

31 October 2011

Near Map Near Map

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Updated again for Adelaide: http://www.nearmap.com/?ll=-34.927927,1 ... 5z=20t=k…

sheznay

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DazzaB

Oct 31, 2011 1:41 pm

ducted heating cost ducted heating cost

28 October 2011

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

I'm guessing around 5k for ducted but I'd spend the extra and go hydronic no matter…

donuts9999

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Dynabolts or chemsets?Dynabolts or chemsets?

Oct 28, 2011 10:19 pm

Uncle Arfur

11 October 2011

Australian House Prices - Are they going to crash?Australian House Prices - Are they going to crash?

10mm hole for a 10mm dynabolt When drilling into a concrete slab for dynabolts I…

jk200sx

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Uncle Arfur

Oct 11, 2011 3:27 pm

eyspy

11 October 2011

Real Estate

1, 2

Eyespy, if you see the USA as an opportunity to invest there is nothing to stop…

Bullion Baron

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eyspy

Oct 11, 2011 7:49 am

kels

4 October 2011

Draftsman charges... just checking.Draftsman charges... just checking.

Broadband Tower on property Broadband Tower on property

Thanks guys, Yeah the extra work he did was adding a linen cupboard and extending…

kels

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kels

Oct 04, 2011 7:45 am

Veefy

30 September 2011