hi there pksthe building cost with chatsworth was $160k.  this included design, planning, permits then demolition (removal of all interior walls and roof) adding a second story with 3 bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs and a void through to the ground floor.  it also included turning a bedroom on the ground floor into a WIR and ensuite.  and re…[Read more]

hi there i did go ahead with the second story option.  went with a company called chatsworth constructions in melbourne.

thanks for your responses.  can anyone refer a reasonable priced draftsman in the south east of melbourne

murrumbeena and carnegie.  murrumbeena borders on east malvern (which is ridiculously unafordable) so its only a matter of time before it pushes us neighbouring areas

try a different banki just bought a property. CBA valued it at $800k and NAB valued the same property for $710k.  Big differencei also work for bank (in investing not lending) and i regularly refer clients to a morgage broker.  and yes banks are being more conservative (i know clients who have had valuations done by St George recently that were w…[Read more]

if it was done that long ago it may be exempt under a statute of limitation

hi and thanks. yes the builders cost of $500 doesn't include supplied plans. just their own which they talked through with the costings etc.  how much should i pay from a draftsman for:1. plans2. engineeringetci have been given one quote for plans which was $2300 for plans and $2000 for engineering

yes i would recommend sticking to carpet in the bedrooms. most new townhouses and apartments all have carpeted bedroomsi have also lived in houses that have floor boards throughout and i found it annoying as you have to get rugs for the bedroom floors