What house did you buy?
Feb 25th 2008, 5:45 pm
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Re: What house did you buy?
[QUOTE=steve`o;5983878][QUOTE=Timber Floor Au;5983683]
So yer you only really aquire and equitable bonus.. when you do indeed downsize to a bloody tent, or buy a shite old campervan,
LMAO Like it !!! Never heard this before !
So yer you only really aquire and equitable bonus.. when you do indeed downsize to a bloody tent, or buy a shite old campervan,
Feb 25th 2008, 7:08 pm
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Re: What house did you buy?
My view is that our home may be 25 years old but it ain't going anywhere in my lifetime or interest in it and I can afford the odd couple of thousand here or there but not 250k+ in one go. And therefore the land is more important.
Feb 25th 2008, 7:11 pm
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Re: What house did you buy?
But it is on a quarter acre and enabled us to buy in St Ives and live a very nice home life with teenagers and a pool, spa, pool table and party areas.
We have spent five years making improvements but only with us in mind not resale
Houses in Aus are a lot of fun with so much choice there is something for everyone.
I loved reading this thread it is very interesting all the choices and differences we have.
We have spent five years making improvements but only with us in mind not resale
Houses in Aus are a lot of fun with so much choice there is something for everyone.
I loved reading this thread it is very interesting all the choices and differences we have.
Feb 25th 2008, 7:13 pm
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Re: What house did you buy?
I hear the framing (radiator pine) is going from 90mmx45 to 70mmx45/35. I'm going to build my shed using 90mm.
Feb 25th 2008, 8:04 pm
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Re: What house did you buy?
we bought a 4 bed, 2 bathroom plus rumpus 1975 brick three story home ( well sort of, its on a steep hill so have three levels)
it was in the original 70's state and we have done it up over the last 2 years.
It was truly hideous but husband convinced me to buy as it has amazing views and was pretty much the worst house in the street !!
it was in the original 70's state and we have done it up over the last 2 years.
It was truly hideous but husband convinced me to buy as it has amazing views and was pretty much the worst house in the street !!
Feb 25th 2008, 8:07 pm
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Re: What house did you buy?
we bought a 4 bed, 2 bathroom plus rumpus 1975 brick three story home ( well sort of, its on a steep hill so have three levels)
it was in the original 70's state and we have done it up over the last 2 years.
It was truly hideous but husband convinced me to buy as it has amazing views and was pretty much the worst house in the street !!
it was in the original 70's state and we have done it up over the last 2 years.
It was truly hideous but husband convinced me to buy as it has amazing views and was pretty much the worst house in the street !!
taking your time and getting it right really pays in the end
well i truly bloody hope so
i`ve been at it for over 12 months now
Feb 26th 2008, 5:16 am
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Re: What house did you buy?
Erm, I have no idea 
Haven't found any, so I guess so 
I didn't think ours was that big, but my OH measured around it on google earth (yes, I think he was bored that day) and we could fit the house we had in the UK 7 times into our yard 
I'm not sure if you just forget how small the houses are in the UK.
Our intention is to do this up, and then in about 4 years time sell and buy something smaller. That's when my son will have finished school and moved out - he and his mates are apparantly all going to get a house together (that'll be fun!
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Haven't found any, so I guess so I didn't think ours was that big, but my OH measured around it on google earth (yes, I think he was bored that day
) and we could fit the house we had in the UK 7 times into our yard I'm not sure if you just forget how small the houses are in the UK. Our intention is to do this up, and then in about 4 years time sell and buy something smaller. That's when my son will have finished school and moved out - he and his mates are apparantly all going to get a house together (that'll be fun!
)Yeh right Wendy i like your optimism
- they just keep moving in here - we had to extend to accommodate eldest sons mate and then my dad when mum died.Good luck then
xxxxx
Feb 26th 2008, 7:27 am
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Re: What house did you buy?
Is this true. Most Australian homes even newer ones must surely last say 50-100 years? Is there a requirement?
My view is that our home may be 25 years old but it ain't going anywhere in my lifetime or interest in it and I can afford the odd couple of thousand here or there but not 250k+ in one go. And therefore the land is more important.
My view is that our home may be 25 years old but it ain't going anywhere in my lifetime or interest in it and I can afford the odd couple of thousand here or there but not 250k+ in one go. And therefore the land is more important.
Some of the timber frames are so poorly assembled, with extra off-cuts to fix up bits they've bodges, frames hanging over the edges of slabs, cracked slabs, windows that don't fit, crooked brickwork that bulges in places. I see these things commonly on project houses being built, in fact I would say I haven't seen one "under construction" project house that doesn't have one of these.
I am in regular contact with a chap who owns a company that inspects project homes at client's expense prior to sign-off. He says on average they find 80 defects with each house that need repair before moving on to the next stage. He's shown me photos - I kid you not, places where builders have chopped sections out of supporting struts to run mains water pipes, places where the bricks are not tied to the frame etc etc.
I honestly don't believe that these project homes will be standing in 25 years without major renovation.
Buzzy
Feb 26th 2008, 7:45 am
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Re: What house did you buy?
I think the point a lot of people miss... especially in QLD building across the summer period, is the wetness of the framing timber !
I think TRADA recommend 8% moisture content MAX
I did readings on 9 places in the house, all internal readings...
max was 23%
The next day, the gyproc fellas were here to install ceilings and walls...
OH NO YOU DONT !
so they held off for 4 weeks !!!!!!!!!!!! Until reading was below 8%
At which point the carpenters had to return, and plane down bowing joists and jack studs !!
So be very very very aware.. and dont be scared to bully the builder !! Most of what is said, is 10% know how 90% bull shit )
Ste
I think TRADA recommend 8% moisture content MAX
I did readings on 9 places in the house, all internal readings...
max was 23%
The next day, the gyproc fellas were here to install ceilings and walls...
OH NO YOU DONT !
so they held off for 4 weeks !!!!!!!!!!!! Until reading was below 8%
At which point the carpenters had to return, and plane down bowing joists and jack studs !!
So be very very very aware.. and dont be scared to bully the builder !! Most of what is said, is 10% know how 90% bull shit )
Ste
Feb 26th 2008, 10:35 am
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Re: What house did you buy?
You just have to look at these houses while they are being built to know they won't last half the time your house will Badge.
Some of the timber frames are so poorly assembled, with extra off-cuts to fix up bits they've bodges, frames hanging over the edges of slabs, cracked slabs, windows that don't fit, crooked brickwork that bulges in places. I see these things commonly on project houses being built, in fact I would say I haven't seen one "under construction" project house that doesn't have one of these.
I am in regular contact with a chap who owns a company that inspects project homes at client's expense prior to sign-off. He says on average they find 80 defects with each house that need repair before moving on to the next stage. He's shown me photos - I kid you not, places where builders have chopped sections out of supporting struts to run mains water pipes, places where the bricks are not tied to the frame etc etc.
I honestly don't believe that these project homes will be standing in 25 years without major renovation.
Buzzy
Some of the timber frames are so poorly assembled, with extra off-cuts to fix up bits they've bodges, frames hanging over the edges of slabs, cracked slabs, windows that don't fit, crooked brickwork that bulges in places. I see these things commonly on project houses being built, in fact I would say I haven't seen one "under construction" project house that doesn't have one of these.
I am in regular contact with a chap who owns a company that inspects project homes at client's expense prior to sign-off. He says on average they find 80 defects with each house that need repair before moving on to the next stage. He's shown me photos - I kid you not, places where builders have chopped sections out of supporting struts to run mains water pipes, places where the bricks are not tied to the frame etc etc.
I honestly don't believe that these project homes will be standing in 25 years without major renovation.
Buzzy
I believe that what you say Buzzy. Our house is a well built BV 4X2 before we bought we had the full structural done and the results were very encouraging. I think my house is about 25 years old.
When my father came to visit (he is ultra critical of everything) he was rather impressed by it. His one complaint was the truly crap standard of joinery that seems to abound in Australia and the fact that our windows seem about a millimetre thick.
Feb 26th 2008, 11:38 am
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Re: What house did you buy?
I would agree regarding 2nd fix joinery !
Ste
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Feb 26th 2008, 2:13 pm
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Re: What house did you buy?
we bought a 4x2 on the upper north shore in Sydney. It is on an estate of about 40 houses with swimming pool and tennis courts and club house. It is about 15 years old. It was not what we were looking for, but stumbled upon it and it was in our price range. We live at the end of a cul de sac so it is very quiete and my girls can cycle, skateboard etc.
It has been great for us as we have met a lot of people that we would not have met if we had bought a stand alone house. We moved in in December and went to the Christmas party and then a Christmas eve street party. I have met a lot of mom's at the swimming pool and my daughters best mate at school lives just across the road. So it has turned out really well considering we bought after only being in Sydney for a week
It has been great for us as we have met a lot of people that we would not have met if we had bought a stand alone house. We moved in in December and went to the Christmas party and then a Christmas eve street party. I have met a lot of mom's at the swimming pool and my daughters best mate at school lives just across the road. So it has turned out really well considering we bought after only being in Sydney for a week
Feb 26th 2008, 8:55 pm
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Re: What house did you buy?
I think the point a lot of people miss... especially in QLD building across the summer period, is the wetness of the framing timber !
I think TRADA recommend 8% moisture content MAX
I did readings on 9 places in the house, all internal readings...
max was 23%
The next day, the gyproc fellas were here to install ceilings and walls...
OH NO YOU DONT !
so they held off for 4 weeks !!!!!!!!!!!! Until reading was below 8%
At which point the carpenters had to return, and plane down bowing joists and jack studs !!
So be very very very aware.. and dont be scared to bully the builder !! Most of what is said, is 10% know how 90% bull shit )
Ste
I think TRADA recommend 8% moisture content MAX
I did readings on 9 places in the house, all internal readings...
max was 23%
The next day, the gyproc fellas were here to install ceilings and walls...
OH NO YOU DONT !
so they held off for 4 weeks !!!!!!!!!!!! Until reading was below 8%
At which point the carpenters had to return, and plane down bowing joists and jack studs !!
So be very very very aware.. and dont be scared to bully the builder !! Most of what is said, is 10% know how 90% bull shit )
Ste
Feb 26th 2008, 9:39 pm
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Re: What house did you buy?
been reading this hoping some of you's might put up a pic or 2 so i can have a nosey.....seriously we have held off buying at the min as we,
a: need to save a good deposit up
b:the interest rates
c: hope that if everyone has the same idea , sellers might drop their prices to sell them.
but ideally i would like a queenslander and hubby just wants a house as he's sick of renting this house with dark blue everywhere.
kels x
a: need to save a good deposit up
b:the interest rates
c: hope that if everyone has the same idea , sellers might drop their prices to sell them.
but ideally i would like a queenslander and hubby just wants a house as he's sick of renting this house with dark blue everywhere.
kels x
