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iknowitsserious
iknowitsserious
27 February 2021

cost to connect sewrage and power in Brisbane?

cost to connect sewrage and power in Brisbane?
QLD

I think it's a good idea to find a builder who suits you and ask. That way you're getting the info direct from the builder and they'll be able to work all of that out for you.

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iknowitsserious
Feb 27, 2021 10:34 am
mansfieldqld
mansfieldqld
18 February 2021

Sewer Manholes and setbacks

Sewer Manholes and setbacks
QLD

If anyone can give there 2c worth, it would be appreciated. Looking at a block in SE Brisbane Council and unable to get clear answers from agent. Q1: How close to a…

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mansfieldqld
Feb 18, 2021 9:56 pm
bashworth
bashworth
13 February 2021

land and soil type

land and soil type
QLD

There are a lot of variables so although a test may give an indication no builder will accept that a test from an adjacent lot will be accurate.

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bashworth
Feb 13, 2021 1:18 pm
bashworth
cs212
cs212
25 August 2020

Transfer of Names on Title of Land

Transfer of Names on Title of Land
QLD

Hi, How long does transfer of names on land title takes? We purchased an empty lot of land (it was a small subdivision from a private seller) and the land was titled at…

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cs212
Aug 25, 2020 8:17 pm
forrestmount
forrestmount
15 August 2020

Untitled Land - Finance 'Sufficient to Complete'

Untitled Land - Finance 'Sufficient to Complete'
QLD

QLD has a cooling off period for houses A learnt this when I sold a house to a developer. The challenge for you might be time, I believe you have 5 calendar days to…

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forrestmount
Aug 15, 2020 7:52 am
tourier
tourier
5 March 2020

Contract Breach - Easement not listed

Contract Breach - Easement not listed
QLD

Have you purchased the property? Or is it still in.offer stage?

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tourier
Mar 05, 2020 7:49 am
catchganu
catchganu
1 June 2019

Buying overland flow land

Buying overland flow land
QLD

Thanks Rhetti - have send you a PM

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catchganu
Jun 01, 2019 11:25 pm
l_vanslyke
l_vanslyke
26 April 2019

Sunshine coast

Sunshine coast
QLD

Normally the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme refers back to the Queensland Development Code (QDC) Below is a link for lots over 450m² Hope this helps,

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l_vanslyke
Apr 26, 2019 3:46 pm
Doulton777
Doulton777
23 August 2018

No more sunset clause -Sale of Land Amend Bill 2018

No more sunset clause -Sale of Land Amend Bill 2018
QLD

I read your story awhile ago. I hope you end up willing in court. It’s not right that they sold the land from underneath you. The developers also cost many people…

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Doulton777
Aug 23, 2018 12:04 pm
Doulton777
watto82
watto82
8 February 2018

Is there a plan for 20m (front) x 21m Brisbane

Is there a plan for 20m (front) x 21m Brisbane
QLD

They include driveway and a concrete alfresco so if you want to save some money and get them done later it's a good place to start. Your biggest expenses may be the…

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watto82
Feb 08, 2018 8:16 pm
watto82
LouBir
LouBir
10 March 2017

What does a solicitor/conveyancer do?

What does a solicitor/conveyancer do?
QLD

I can vouch for CS Conveyancing in Sydney as well. It was a few years ago now but the lady was really thorough with our home. First home buyers grant etc. nothing was too…

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LouBir
Mar 10, 2017 5:17 pm
LouBir
townsvillebuyer
townsvillebuyer
21 April 2016

First timer... Buying land...

First timer... Buying land...
QLD

Thats how we felt, we loved the land from day one seeing it on the plan. When we stand on the lot we feel at ease with nature. So many wonderful birds flying over head…

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townsvillebuyer
Apr 21, 2016 4:55 pm
townsvillebuyer
khaidu
khaidu
16 December 2015

Banks and Transmission Lines, What do?

Banks and Transmission Lines, What do?
QLD

My partner and I are dead set on a small acreage in Brisbane near Ipswich, unfortunately a small part of land has a single pole transmission line running through. This…

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khaidu
Dec 16, 2015 8:42 pm
Kelgofast
Kelgofast
30 October 2015

Flagstone rise, jimboomba

Flagstone rise, jimboomba
QLD

We looked there when choosing where to build and it looks like a really nice are, since they developed the estate it has really grown the area and there are a lot of…

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Kelgofast
Oct 30, 2015 1:19 pm
Kelgofast
bmitchel
bmitchel
25 August 2015

Selecting land for EOI

Selecting land for EOI
QLD

Hey Guys, My wife and I are currently in the process of selecting some plots for a new release of land happening this weekend in QLD. We received…

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bmitchel
Aug 25, 2015 12:28 pm
Bjhf
Bjhf
18 August 2015

Buying land - what to check for and do

Buying land - what to check for and do
QLD

We signed a contract on our land subject to soil testing, finance, and suitable dwelling to our satisfaction could be built on the block. So it can be done. Having said…

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Bjhf
Aug 18, 2015 10:28 am
Bjhf
bmitchel
bmitchel
15 May 2015

Paid too much for land?

Paid too much for land?
QLD

The blocks that were shown on realestate were from the Markwell release (original pricesheet is 6/9/2014): LOT 501…

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bmitchel
May 15, 2015 1:01 pm
snowy stockman
snowy stockman
14 April 2015

Land rant - how long did it take you to find your land?

Land rant - how long did it take you to find your land?
QLD

We took 2 and a half year, but in the time we were looking the market was cooling. So blocks we had ruled out were coming back into our price range. We had to do a lot of…

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snowy stockman
Apr 14, 2015 6:36 pm
MrBee
MrBee
27 March 2015

soil test before purchase?

soil test before purchase?
QLD
1, 2

When a subdivision goes in the developer may fill some areas. This will be shown on the subdivision plan. You can…

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MrBee
Mar 27, 2015 6:04 pm
MrBee
building-expert
building-expert
18 February 2015

Getting Really Worried

Getting Really Worried
QLD

Great advice from 1st -timers If it does not feel right don't do it, listen to your gut.

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building-expert
Feb 18, 2015 4:13 pm
building-expert
Crazyk
Crazyk
30 August 2014

Body corporate questions. Worth avoiding?

Body corporate questions. Worth avoiding?
QLD

All good. Yeah they have pros and cons like all things. Good luck with your offer.

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Crazyk
Aug 30, 2014 1:04 pm
Crazyk
tashibelle
tashibelle
3 December 2013

Easements?

Easements?
QLD

. . Ive never heard of an easement counting for your property if its the neighbours as the easenent is…

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tashibelle
Dec 03, 2013 9:53 am
NickyG1990
NickyG1990
20 November 2013

Confused over soil report - P and H1 and then UTP

Confused over soil report - P and H1 and then UTP
QLD

Check with council or neighbours they will have an idea of what costs are associated. Another solution is build up. If you can replace with compacted fill and get…

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NickyG1990
Nov 20, 2013 9:10 pm
animal
animal
1 June 2013

Renegotiating land price based on poor soil report?

Renegotiating land price based on poor soil report?
QLD

If you have a legitimate get out clause then it seems you're able to walk away. Why not just let them know that based on the soil condition report you have evaluated…

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animal
Jun 01, 2013 11:35 am
poohbear
poohbear
22 January 2013

overflow paths on land blocks

overflow paths on land blocks
QLD

Hi guys, need some advise about our block of land from a new estate, our initial searches on the land has flagged some overflow water paths on the parent lot of property,…

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857
poohbear
Jan 22, 2013 1:42 pm
leighton
leighton
4 October 2012

Help! About to offer on new land...

Help! About to offer on new land...
QLD

1. who is responsible for the works? 2. can you manage it? we do a lot of excavation works and a good machine will cost $1200 day or similar. does a lot of work in one…

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leighton
Oct 04, 2012 5:31 am
leighton
kek
kek
12 January 2009

Getting out of land contract?

Getting out of land contract?
QLD

Has anyone had a sewerage easement on their property? has there been any dramas? Yup. Had one at the old place which we lived in for 22…

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kek
Jan 12, 2009 9:58 pm
kek

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