What follows is a step by step photographic collage of a Queenslander building construction – from the foundation all the way up to the roof.

Start with a couple supports and wooden trusses.

Wooden supports for the walls and second floor

Roof trusses and floor supports

Then erect the walls…

The wooden timbers get hammered and bolted to the concrete foundation

Wooden construction of the second floor

After the walls go up, build the second floor and add a tiled roof.

Wooden structure supporting the weight of a tiled roof

Bricks added to the outside of the wooden structure

What I don’t understand is why bother with the wooden frame construction then the brick work – why not just use the bricks to begin with?

Queenslander plastered

I would’ve thought that a face-brick house would require less external maintenance like painting, cleaning etc.

Maybe this is some weird way to distort the realestate values?

Can you figure this one out?

And after loosing the building rubble, laying the instant grass and a couple finishing touches – building is finished.

Queenslander construction finally finished. I'd say the garden needs a couple bushes!

The above construction took around 6 months to complete – admitted long compared to the usual month ot two realestate development, but this method probably saved a whole load of bob.

If you’re really sharp – with an investor’s mind – you’ll notice how this newly constructed Queenslander is entirely positioned on one side of the land block.

Sure this choice of land usage gives the kids a large open grass playground, but it allows an easy subdivision.

With a well planned subdivision – splitting the land into smaller parcels, the resale of the land could easily pay off the Queenslander mortgage.

This is how property developers make a fortune – divide and conquer (and fill their bank accounts)!

With a little knowledge and thought, you too can make a killing

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Entrance gate to Brassall Place

This recently finished development is absolutely awesome – offers a great lifestyle advantage. Most new real estate developments have the residences sitting uncomfortably close to one another.

Brassall Place is definitely different – you can breath easily and are highly unlikely to hear your neighbor fart or orgasm

Pool - just add 36-32-34

Road between the Brassall units

Neighbor to the right of Unit 29

So Sunday afternoon turned into an in depth property investigation. Not wanting to be disturbed, I choose unit 29 of the complex. This lovely two bedroom with SLUG, face brick and backyard, unit is located far away from the gated entry. Students would love this – guaranteed quiet helps studies. I was student once upon a time ;-(

Entrance to the 2 bedroom Unit 29

The complex is conveniently located close to shopping centers, transport and enjoys a wealth of park areas. Being not too far from Brisbane is great plus, especially when one considers the cost of realestate.

The 2 bedroom unit kitchen at Brassall Place

In the Brisbane CBD, you’ll be lucky to find an investment property for less than AU$500,000. Moving further out towards the suburbs, the cost of properties does come down but there is a lack of real lifestyle value.

Probably the biggest advantage of this property development in my opinion is the open space arrangement of the 68 units. This was clearly illustrated in the earlier photo. Whilst this is always very nice, it’s the bottom line that counts.

The table below gives the property breakdown.

All above is within walking distance of the shops, schools and transport. For us blokes (and if you love fishing), the Bremer river is on your doorstep.

I’m not sure on whether or not there are still any units available for sale / investment – best to check that with No Limit, but rental opportunities are still being advertised on www.realestate.com.au or contact Jim, the onsite manager.

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