Useful Links 

 
 
 
 
Spending some time in Brisbane?
 Why not take a walk through Brisbanes Colonial past with your iPod or MP3 player as your guide.  Its hard to believe that this much history is right under our noses and surrounds us every day (even a bit of scandal too).  
Takes approximately 90mins, starting at Brisbane Square in the CBD. Visit Colonial Brisbane Heritage Walk for more information. **Highly recommended
 
 
 
 
Sustainability Declaration
As of 1st Jan 2010,  Queensland sellers will be unable to market their property for sale until a 'Sustainability Declaration' is completed and made available to buyers. The declaration will sumarise the energy, water, safety and access features of the property.
 
 
Government Grants
Find our more on government grants available for Home Insulation and Solar Hot Water, Visit the Australian Government Environment Website or call them on 1800 808 571.
 
 
Renovating?
Visit Stratco for some great ideas on Carports, pergolas, fencing and sheds.  
 
Need some help interior decorating? Visit KD Designs
 
Decks, Patios and Sunroofs - See Premium Lifestyles
 
Retractable Awnings - see SeaShell Awnings
 
 
Storage
Perfect storage ideas for appartment living - see The Box Thing 
 
 
 
Calculators
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate Websites
REIQ: The Real Estate Institute of Queensland is is the representative body for the Real Estate Industry
 
REIA: The Real Estate Institute of Australia is the national professional association for the Real Estate Industry
 
 
 
Local Councils
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government Websites
 
 
 
 
 
QLD Office of State Revenue - further explains transfer and stamp duty
 
Department of Environment and Resource Management (Previously the Department of Natural Resources and Mining)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Building Information Sites
 
 
 
 
Handovers - For inspections on new properties when buying direct from builder or developer
 
Electro-Test - Will conduct electrical testing if required
 
AWEBBCO - Swimming Pool and Pool Fencing Inspections
 
 
 
Migrating to Australia?
 
 
Australian Migration Associates Ltd - Migration agents based in the UK working with people who wish to migrate to Australia
 
 
 
Others
 
 
 
Our Brisbane: Whats on in and around Brisbane
 
iTunes: If you're anything like us and spend endless hours in the car - put the time to good use. There are some great audiobooks and podcasts available on iTunes
 
 
 
Food for Thought............
The government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.
  - Ronald Regan
 
 
We must be the change we wish to see in the world
 - Mahatma Gandhi
 
 
"Persistence is what makes the impossible possible, the possible likely and the likely definate".
- Robert Half