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  1. mattnz

    Highgate WA: let's build a baby apartment block thread

    Sounds like developing in that area is a real crap shoot. Purchase a property, come up with great plans within code and some Nimby on a panel still says no, due to how they "feel" about it, and you are screwed.
  2. mattnz

    Highgate WA: let's build a baby apartment block thread

    Are your plans fully within the zoning regulations for this property? Can you explain the process you are going through, as it sounds very different to where I am developing. Thanks, Matt
  3. mattnz

    Highgate WA: let's build a baby apartment block thread

    For my first development I went to 15 different builders to finally get the right price, quality and timeframe for the build. I knew what I wanted and just shopped around until I found it. I was getting quotes between $500k and $780k, with build timeframes between 3 and 7 months. Amazing the...
  4. mattnz

    Highgate WA: let's build a baby apartment block thread

    Wish I could. I was there a few weeks ago when the builder I previously used came in $150k over their original estimate. Have you received quotes from many builders? Perhaps someone else can recommend a WA builder for you? Sorry I don't have any contacts there. Don't mean to hijack the...
  5. mattnz

    Highgate WA: let's build a baby apartment block thread

    Always a stressful time. I just got one back today, $40k+ per townhouse less than I had budgeted, (based on the estimate from another builder). Its a great day when you save $250k+!!!
  6. mattnz

    Highgate WA: let's build a baby apartment block thread

    Would also allow you to sell the top floor as the Penthouse apartment. :)
  7. mattnz

    Highgate WA: let's build a baby apartment block thread

    I love those days :)
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