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    To dig or not to dig? (timing query)

    Okay, sneaky question here. On my father in laws OB project, he is waiting on some final items (and in my opinion not important) to form the building permit. His place has been demolished and completed about 2-3 weeks ago. Basically, the permit has taken over 6 months to get because of...
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    Planning permit

    I have heard of them offering this service, however they would charge for it and charge for any changes (required by council to get approval) even if it meant less work. Then, your stuck with their trades, design and specifications. Also, I am sure they will throw any timing promise out the...
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    How Reliable Are Councils?

    If its not in writing, it never happened....Take this as the level of reliability council provide... There is so much more to the feasibility to consider...
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    Project Builder v Bespoke Builder

    Get what you want drafted, then post the job on the Building association website for Perth for tender. See what quotes you can get...
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    Sliding partition wall?

    This was done in a house I bought once. The track was flush with the ceiling plaster - the walls were like the office dividers, light, but not really sound deadening
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    Tenant organises own electrical work with big fee....

    I think they have to make an attempt to the property manager before calling someone else.... http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing-and-accommodation/renting/during-a-lease-or-residency/repairs-maintenance-and-changes-to-the-property/urgent- repairs
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    Questions about Draftsmen

    I would assess what property are advertising underdevelopment currently. Get a set of their plans from council - follow their progress and reach out to the draftsmen/architect if sucessful as they would just have had experience with council for that project. Then find out what other projects...
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    Agent didn't pass on rate increase as asked

    So... The tenants have paid the first month - assuming they have signed new contracts for this year that has not included the rent increase. PM is MIA except for the quick(2 days later) email response "i will get the team to look at it" Its coming up to the next months payment and still no...
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    South facing block subdivision problem with Whitehorse council

    I thought more so for the front dwellings... The rear dwelling SPOS does not interfere with the councils streetscape.
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    South facing block subdivision problem with Whitehorse council

    Whitehorse have a tendancy of creating a stir over you reaching their regulations labeling them as "barely minimal". It still meets regulations! I would consult the council for an onsight meeting, but come up with a couple of ideas to bring to their attention so the meet isn't a waste to both...
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    Building large home versus townhouses to sell for profit

    Ive seen two blocks next to each other sell for $600k each Both knock down. One put two units on it - sold for $650k each One put one dwelling on is - sold for 1.3mill Both developments were of medium quality. The single dwelling on a block had 5 bathrooms (includes ensuites for 4...
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    How much in electricity would it cost to build a granny flat?

    get a new meter installed and re-imburse teh tenant the rate you will be paying (based on the first bill (pro rata the time they were building)
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    Renovation costs estimate

    Ahh... your forgetting the Melbourne market and our lovely RE Agents. $940-980k means the vendors want $1.1mill....
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    i want your land

    Hopefully, the neighbours are fantastic to you and the proposed development. The worst house in the street is always a good buy :)
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    i want your land

    Have you developed before? Not sure I have ever heard this line from a neighbour... O_o And this is always the view of us developers. I think you need to have a chat with them keeping a real positive but open mind and see what comes out of the discussion.
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    Subdivsion is easy?

    Is there a market to buy land with plans in your area? I have seen a block with permits and plans sit for nearly 6 months for sale in SE suburbs of Melb at a pretty decent price for land. The issue is your market is greatly reduced when there is no house there. If the house was built, you...
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    How much ?

    Found this a little while back - may give you a guide - but I would allow for contingencies of about 5-15%
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    Can you render both inside and out?

    I have render inside as a feature matching the render outside - no issues with this. (it is actually an internal wall on both sides, but rendered only on one)
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    Town planner recommendation Manningham shire, Victoria

    What garage are you building that requires a town planning permit? Unless your site is part of a previous development and is less than 300 sqm?
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    concept landscape plan in DA stage?

    Nah, I paid $600 for a similar style of subdivision In whitehorse, its required for townplanning.
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