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Yes I am in the process of finalizing the approvals. If I end up cutting it short I may wait until early next year rather than running myself into the Christmas period of time. Any suggestions in terms of how project homes operate?

I have heard a few people have been using project homes to build houses / towhouses / duplexes either to live in or as investment. I will be needing a builder in about 2-3 months time to build a duplex close to Parramatta area. I will be living in one and either sell or rent the other...

It is not uncommon for tradies to ask for deposit / money upfront. Some of them wont agree to do the work or even show up unless if you paid them a deposit. However was it or was it not in your contract / agreement with him that you pay money upfront? if it was not and he is demanding it now...

I have spoken in extent with the council.they will consider it. I will have to have a look in the local area but if there is anyone here who has worked with Architects within Sydney Metro area who have good experience around designing attached duplexes, I would appreciate the referral.

I am planning to get approval for a knock down and rebuild a duplex within Parramatta council area. The site should be straight forward however there is one minor variation regarding the frontage that I need to overcome. I am looking for a good architect (rather than a draftsman)...

Great thanks Do they also end up costing the same? Any recommendations on private certifies?

I have managed to get initial approval on some plans that I had to separate a 4 bedroom house into a dual occupancy in Hills area NSW. The previous owner had also put in a carport without informing the council which was picked up during their inspection when I applied for the dual occupancy...

Thanks for all the replies, I have tried that Charlie guy but he simply doesnt come back to me which is not a good sign. I will have to make a few calls around and see who else is available. Dealing with tradies in general isn't easy.

Thanks I will give him a call. Did he do a full survey for you? because 1k is really cheap for a proper full survey.

Thats right, QLD used to have a really buoyant economy during the resources boom. I wonder why they didnt get the housing boom as much back then. As is, the unemployment rate is at 6.5%. The government is doing nothing about the fact that cheap labour is pouring into this country from India...

I am not sure if you have already done this but a lot of banks these days do an online evaluation to lend more money and don't necessarily need to come out. The valuers also usually go by comparable sales in th area a lot more than some fancy work on the building. Unless if it is a complete...

I have actually been looking to purchase in Brisbane myself. The biggest concern I have about QLD in general is employment. It is an economy that is predominantly based on raw products and mining and more volatile than ever. I can justify why Sydney can grow so much because of the fact...

would be great if anyone could recommend a good tree removal person / business in western Sydney area. Preferably someone that can cut the tree but also take out the root.

I hope you are kidding. They will send you a big penalty. They are not an idiot for people to just poison trees and have them removed like that.

There is one way you can do a dual occupancy and sell separately. You build under one title but then turn it into a company and sell it as shares. Not very appealing to buyers but it is one way of doing it. I think 700k for Blacktown is a bit higher end. Keep it for now and rent it. At least...