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joeygbh

15 April 2008

cost of rentingGeneral Discussion

Apr 15, 2008 11:59 am

I know as a landlord I have tried to keep the rates down as possible when compared to the market rates due to the tenants being there for a long time. Average rates in the area are $350 a week for the same property (recently renovated), but I have it out for $300. 8kms from the city in a quite neigh...

I know as a landlord I have tried to keep the rates down as possible when compared to the market rates due to the tenant...

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joeygbh

19 April 2008

Re: Sleeping out for a land release has anyone done it?General Discussion

Apr 19, 2008 9:37 pm

We are contemplating it but dont know whats involved or how long before the release you have to camp out. Hints anyone? I know one of my friends did it, about 1 1/2 days before the actual day. In the end they had to on sell the land because they couldn't put the design they wanted on it - convenant...

I know one of my friends did it, about 1 1/2 days before the actual day. In the end they had to on sell the land becaus...

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joeygbh

19 April 2008

Re: translucent glass on front door?General Discussion

Apr 19, 2008 9:40 pm

I would go with clear glass with venetians... you could always pull them up if you needed to see when guests come from the back of the house. :lol:

I would go with clear glass with venetians... you could always pull them up if you needed to see when guests come from t...

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joeygbh

26 April 2008

Roof Tiles or Colorbond?General Discussion

Apr 26, 2008 10:41 am

We have also gone for the colorbond.... Love the clean flat look, & the idea that peolpe can tpull off tiles & get in :) Pesonal choice... We always thought colourbond was the cheap way out... :oops: Cause our circa 1970's weatherboard rental has a colourbond roof...and all the new ones cir...

We always thought colourbond was the cheap way out... Cause our circa 1970's weatherboard rental has a colourbond roof....

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joeygbh

8 May 2008

Alarm recommendations in MelbourneGeneral Discussion

May 08, 2008 9:18 am

Hi Kiwi, What brand/model did you get? Thanks We had a Comfort system installed. http://www.cytech-technology.com/features.html How much?

We had a Comfort system installed. http://www.cytech-technology.com/features.html How much?

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joeygbh

13 May 2008

Internet in new estatesGeneral Discussion

May 13, 2008 1:06 pm

Can I get a survey of people who are building and or have built in new estates to see the level of internet (i.e. ADSL) servicing they have? I heard some developers have paid for fibre to the node to support some estates but not others?

Can I get a survey of people who are building and or have built in new estates to see the level of internet (i.e. ADSL) ...

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joeygbh

22 May 2008

Anyone In M/Waters should know !!!General Discussion

May 22, 2008 9:15 am

"The approved documentation for the dwelling showed that a 1.8 metre window was to be installed next to the garage door. So what is there now? I thought there was already a window? Or is that not a 1.8m window?

So what is there now? I thought there was already a window? Or is that not a 1.8m window?

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joeygbh

4 June 2008

Roof Tiles or Colorbond?General Discussion

Jun 04, 2008 8:23 am

I'm wondering if I should colorbond our patio extension to the alfresco. Just to simulate the sound of rain on a colorbond roof when we want it without having to hear it inside the house if we don't want to. I do admit feeling a bit of nostalgia when I hear the sound.

I'm wondering if I should colorbond our patio extension to the alfresco. Just to simulate the sound of rain on a colorbo...

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joeygbh

5 June 2008

Has anyone had home window tinting?General Discussion

Jun 05, 2008 9:06 am

Unfortunately the previous owner did the window tinting, so thats why Im not sure what type. Paula, did you check if people could see you from the outside last night?

Paula, did you check if people could see you from the outside last night?

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joeygbh

14 May 2008

Internet in new estatesGeneral Discussion

May 14, 2008 10:18 am

We have built in The Chase estate in Berwick was told that there was broadband access, so we had data points installed during the building process. When the day came to have the internet connected, we were told "sorry, but you can't have this as the lines are what they call a split pair system, so ...

This is what we are afraid of in our new home; it is apparently going to be connected to the deer park exchange, but I ...

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joeygbh

14 May 2008

Internet in new estatesGeneral Discussion

May 14, 2008 10:14 pm

thanks enigma_brennan The most accurate way to get an idea is to ask a neighbour what they have access to. No neighbours as yet... :-( And I have friends in other parts of the area of which one has ADSL and the other only 3 houses down the street can't get it...

No neighbours as yet... And I have friends in other parts of the area of which one has ADSL and the other only 3 houses...

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joeygbh

19 May 2008

Re: Rubbish Bins on-siteGeneral Discussion

May 19, 2008 1:12 pm

Ian wasn't impressed and said something to her...her response was "well everyone does it!!!" I think they should have a law, if they can't identify and remove all their rubbish then they will be charge the whole cost for the bin. That would stop it pretty quick...

I think they should have a law, if they can't identify and remove all their rubbish then they will be charge the whole ...

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joeygbh

4 June 2008

Has anyone had home window tinting?General Discussion

Jun 04, 2008 11:43 am

Our new house has tinting on the front - not sure what kind although I know it was appiled to the window not made in the glass. Its very good for reflecting the sun and saving your carpet and furniture. No one can see in during the day - must go out tonight and see if it is still blockout with the ...

I'd certainly like to see the results of this - might do our alfresco doors with it to get privacy from the neighbours ...

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joeygbh

5 June 2008

Has anyone had home window tinting?General Discussion

Jun 05, 2008 11:26 am

Yes, you can see straight in when the inside light is on!! Better make sure I draw the blinds down. Whoops... I drive past this one place in Sunshine in Melbourne and there is this one place that has all lights blazing at night down stairs (large windows on 2 sides) that allows people to see right ...

Whoops... I drive past this one place in Sunshine in Melbourne and there is this one place that has all lights blazing ...

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joeygbh

27 June 2008

Who pays for fencing?General Discussion

Jun 27, 2008 1:03 pm

Thanks ahuang. The thing is, it was Mrs G who removed the original wood fence without our permission in the first place! We are a bit lost at what to do next.... Tell her to return the original wooden fence?

Tell her to return the original wooden fence?

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joeygbh

24 June 2008

Apathy/Miserliness in DesignGeneral Discussion

Jun 24, 2008 10:36 am

Agreed Vanderlay - our home is 50sqs but only 4 bedrooms - we like to think that should something ever happen to either sets of our parents they can move in with us - or alternatively DH would be perfectly happy to have our kids live at home forever :lol: he lived at home until he was 30yo and woul...

This type of living arrangement should be more encouraged at the political level. Each to their own, and sometimes you ...

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joeygbh

24 June 2008

Apathy/Miserliness in DesignGeneral Discussion

Jun 24, 2008 3:21 pm

I have read so many jolly posts in this website forum from people who are just venting, or stating how they feel about something, and that's all I was doing: stating how I personally feel about something. I was harming no-one and so many of you have managed to show a lack of consideration, of thoug...

Prolly a better place would have been the Coffee-Lounge, where we would have expected this sort of thing... For those w...

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joeygbh

25 June 2008

Apathy/Miserliness in DesignGeneral Discussion

Jun 25, 2008 8:59 am

I take it you mean "sympathy" not apathy. Huge sweeping statement. Quadraplegics on disability pension - just do something about your own poverty! :? Disadvantaged populations the world over - you only have yourselves to blame! :? Come on - its not that simple!!!! Seeing people like Steven Hawkings...

Seeing people like Steven Hawkings, Steady Eddy, Christopher Reeves and a whole host of other people with 'disability' ...

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joeygbh

28 June 2008

Auspicious DatesGeneral Discussion

Jun 28, 2008 11:10 am

Based off Eager's post in Pheonix's thread... Is anyone here like my mom who calculates auspicious dates for when they do important things like contract signings, negotiations, settlements and moving in? We bought the last property based on an auspicious signing date, a settlement date and will have...

Based off Eager's post in Pheonix's thread... Is anyone here like my mom who calculates auspicious dates for when they d...

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joeygbh

28 June 2008

Auspicious DatesGeneral Discussion

Jun 28, 2008 11:57 am

Steve, :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: . I don't even know how someone begins to think about these things! :shock: :shock: :shock: :? :? :? I do... like many scientists of old... they just had too much time on their hands and never thought about the torture they were going to put millions of school...

I do... like many scientists of old... they just had too much time on their hands and never thought about the torture t...