by Dutchy » Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:27 pm
by amber_fluid » Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:36 pm
Psyber wrote:I'd wait a few months until the slump really bites, and then get some quotes when they are desparate for jobs.
by Dog_ger » Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:41 pm
by Felch » Fri Jan 23, 2009 8:45 am
amber_fluid wrote:Psyber wrote:I'd wait a few months until the slump really bites, and then get some quotes when they are desparate for jobs.
will the slump effect the building trades as bad considering interest rates are so low?? I have thought about waiting to see what effect there is on the building trade but I also want to take advantage of low interest rates as well. I'm getting a better idea of a quote next week so I'll see what that comes in at??
by amber_fluid » Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:20 am
Felch wrote:amber_fluid wrote:Psyber wrote:I'd wait a few months until the slump really bites, and then get some quotes when they are desparate for jobs.
will the slump effect the building trades as bad considering interest rates are so low?? I have thought about waiting to see what effect there is on the building trade but I also want to take advantage of low interest rates as well. I'm getting a better idea of a quote next week so I'll see what that comes in at??
The cost of materials has gone through the roof over the last couple of months. I work in the electrical industry, and all our suppliers have had big price rises (15-20%) recently. I have worked in this game for 15 years and i have never seen such a big and broad increase in costs. Im guessing this is affecting other trades too.
by Felch » Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:29 am
amber_fluid wrote:Felch wrote:amber_fluid wrote:Psyber wrote:I'd wait a few months until the slump really bites, and then get some quotes when they are desparate for jobs.
will the slump effect the building trades as bad considering interest rates are so low?? I have thought about waiting to see what effect there is on the building trade but I also want to take advantage of low interest rates as well. I'm getting a better idea of a quote next week so I'll see what that comes in at??
The cost of materials has gone through the roof over the last couple of months. I work in the electrical industry, and all our suppliers have had big price rises (15-20%) recently. I have worked in this game for 15 years and i have never seen such a big and broad increase in costs. Im guessing this is affecting other trades too.
Mate that's not what I want to hear............are the price increases affecting sales though? Or is it too early to tell at this stage?
by amber_fluid » Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:38 am
by TEX07 » Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:47 am
by TEX07 » Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:49 am
by amber_fluid » Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:54 am
TEX07 wrote:Amber the price of steel has gone up nearlly double over the past year and a half, we sell aussie made steel but unfortunatley imported steel smashes our prices we have to offer. Its nuts!
by TEX07 » Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:59 am
amber_fluid wrote:TEX07 wrote:Amber the price of steel has gone up nearlly double over the past year and a half, we sell aussie made steel but unfortunatley imported steel smashes our prices we have to offer. Its nuts!
The guy who did my carport said it had gone up 40-50% but he only charged me 20% more.............At the time I thought he was full of Sh*t............but was told later that that was the case.
by amber_fluid » Fri Jan 23, 2009 10:02 am
TEX07 wrote:amber_fluid wrote:TEX07 wrote:Amber the price of steel has gone up nearlly double over the past year and a half, we sell aussie made steel but unfortunatley imported steel smashes our prices we have to offer. Its nuts!
The guy who did my carport said it had gone up 40-50% but he only charged me 20% more.............At the time I thought he was full of Sh*t............but was told later that that was the case.
Its good that he didnt pass all of the increase onto you then, bet he had a bit on it in the first place anyway, they wouldnt do it for free thats for sure!
by Psyber » Fri Jan 23, 2009 10:32 am
The slump will intensify over the next 12 to 18 months before slowly recovering. The lower end of the market is not being encouraged by a low interest rate because the fear of job loss far outweighs it.amber_fluid wrote:will the slump effect the building trades as bad considering interest rates are so low?? I have thought about waiting to see what effect there is on the building trade but I also want to take advantage of low interest rates as well. I'm getting a better idea of a quote next week so I'll see what that comes in at??Psyber wrote:I'd wait a few months until the slump really bites, and then get some quotes when they are desparate for jobs.
by Psyber » Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:26 am
by smac » Tue Jan 27, 2009 9:17 am
by amber_fluid » Tue Jan 27, 2009 3:38 pm
Psyber wrote:In Melbourne at present one building firm is offering, "No progress payments when you build with us." and another is offering a "holiday from repayments" for the first two months after you move into your house.
Presumably, they are beginning to feel the pinch.
An International economist was quoted as saying house prices would drop dramatically in Australia over the next 12 months, but locals in the industry say the low interest rates and first home bonus will prevent this happening. Possibly wishful thinking on both sides...
In a related matter, not worth its own thread. Who is a good removalist in SA these days?
by Felch » Tue Jan 27, 2009 3:44 pm
smac wrote:You should use Rocky's Removals, Psyber. He gets lots of publicity on Today Tonight...
by Psyber » Tue Jan 27, 2009 3:48 pm
Yes - it is too early. They are still talking $2000 [and up] per square metre plus GST at present, just as some real estate agents are still being optomistic.amber_fluid wrote:... had a quote done today for the extension............if the building sector is feeling the pinch in S.A. they definitely aren't passing the cost onto the consumer. For an 85 sqre metre extension with only one wet area I was quoted at a touch under 200k...........that doesn't include removal of current lean-to extension.
by Psyber » Tue Jan 27, 2009 3:50 pm
I gathered that. In 1998, when I left SA, I used Biggs & Appleton, whom I'd used before and been happy with, but they had gone downhill since the last of the original family partners had died.Felch wrote:Haha, i was going to write the same thing. Use anyone EXCEPT Rocky, Psyber.smac wrote:You should use Rocky's Removals, Psyber. He gets lots of publicity on Today Tonight...
by Punk Rooster » Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:10 pm
Felch wrote:smac wrote:You should use Rocky's Removals, Psyber. He gets lots of publicity on Today Tonight...
Haha, i was going to write the same thing.
Use anyone EXCEPT Rocky, Psyber.
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