Falconjack » posts

Is It Worth Completing a Certificate IV in Building and Construction?

As you may see from my recent post, I'm looking for a career change and I am interested in property. I'm thinking of heading into building, with a view to starting a construction company …

How Difficult Is It to Become a Real Estate Agent?

I'm considering a career change and am gathering some info on the career pathway to becoming a real estate agent. How long is the course? What are the ongoing licensing requirements? What are …

Home Project: I'm Wanting to Build an Outdoor Bathroom with Shower and Bathtub. Looking for Tips!

I'm looking at building an outdoor bathroom in the backyard but there don't seem to be any companies that do this, so I'll need to be creative and grab tips off you all! Here are some …

Audio Noob Needing Help with Finding a Suitable Amplifier for Surround Speakers in Room

Hi and TIA! I just moved into a place with 5 surround speakers that have been installed on the walls with brackets, and there is a hole next to the antenna with copper speaker wires sticking out. I …

I Need to Drill into a Concrete Ceiling to Install a Boxing Hook. What Tools Do I Need from Bunnings?

Hey, so I'm looking at installing a boxing hook to the ceiling. It looks like this: https://www.rebelsport.com.au/dw/image/v2/BBRV_PRD/on/demand... What kind of drill do I need (e.g. hammer …

Build self-contained flat at investment property for weekend getaway

Hi, I'm thinking of buying a property with house and land on the Sunny Coast or Gold Coast and leasing it out. At the back of the place, I am hoping to build a self-contained flat (either as a …

Is It Worth Changing The Tyres on a Hybrid Bike to Make It Go Faster?

I bought a new hybrid Giant bike and am pretty happy with the frame weight, front suspension and ride comfort. As expected it can't go as fast as a road bike. It currently has the grippy tyres …

Help with dealing with this tradie please

I'm asking on behalf of my female friend, who is quite a soft-spoken woman with a lot of anxiety and has had some issues with the tradesman, both in terms of workmanship and personality, so has …

What's it like to be working out in a warehouse gym?

I'm struggling to purchase a new bike so I thought I'd join a gym. I've considered the big corporate gyms (e.g. Fitness First, Anytime etc.), and the multiple small warehouse gyms that …

Looking for a Hybrid Road Bike - Giant Vs Merida Vs Polygon Vs Trek

Basically looking at using it for riding on flat pavements (e.g. bike paths) and light mountain biking (e.g. on gravel). Any comments on the quality of the above brands? e.g. ease of use, …

When applying for a home loan, does your bank/ financial institution give you a copy of the property valuation report?

I have found that loans.com.au doesn't gets you to pay for the property valuation, but won't give you a copy of the report. When I contacted the property valuation company, they told me …

Anyone Actually Reported a Real Estate Agent for Underquoting?

I've been looking at properties and came across 3 instances of underquoting. Here's the trick - they know very well that the owner is expecting for example, $550,000. The agents advertise, …

Granny Flat Construction in Brisbane - Any Recommendations?

I'm looking at installing a cheap, modular granny flat in Brisbane. Anyone have any recommended builders? Also, I'd like to have a split electricity meter for this granny flat and a solar …

Pre-War Home in Brisbane - Worth Purchasing?

Pre-war homes (built before 1947) with a traditional building character home overlay are called character homes - my understanding is that they can't be removed/ altered. These houses are in a …

Minimise Start-up costs of New Business

Hey all, I have a regular job but am planning to start a new business operating from home - selling various goods online. I have enough space to store them in my spare bedroom. In order to minimize …

Do Subtenants Need to Sign a Tenancy Agreement?

I'm looking at moving into this place where I'll be subleasing from a head tenant. The head tenant notified the real estate agent, who then asked me to complete a tenancy agreement for …

How much is everyone paying for comprehensive car insurance?

State your annual premium + company. Does it include windscreen and hire car? Just wanted to get an idea of what everyone's paying in today's market. Feel free to comment on the quality of …

Rear-Ended by an Uninsured Driver Who Says He Can't Pay. What Are My Options? (I'm Uninsured as Well)

The accident happened in QLD. I don't have comprehensive insurance (I was declined because my licence was suspended 2 years ago for speeding). The guy who rear-ended me doesn't have …

Ecommerce online payment gateway: Which one? What's the advantage of using a 3rd party API over just the bank?

I'm trying to set up an e-commerce website and have a couple of questions for the knowledgeable hive out here! For the Australian market: - Which bank has the best online merchant deal and …

Independent Contractor - Contract clauses for leave and termination

One of the work sites has offered me a position, but there are clauses that state that I need to give: - 4 weeks notice for annual leave - 4 weeks notice for termination. However, they don't pay …