hi Property Passion
why take the architect out of the equation he’s not charging you to put it in and the council will want to talk to him any way.
As for finding the planner you can’t as its allocated with in council they wouldn’t have a clue.
hay I can’t get the planner I want so what chance do you have.
Its random.
I make it number 1 that I get to meet each and every new planner and try to go to council meetings to find out if new appointment have been made so when they get one of my applications they put a face to the name.
If this is your first time at this, don’t kick out the drawer he’s your best help and he should know the council,
If the planner says who should I talk to if any problems thats when you step into the breach and put your hand up but let the drawer know this from the start.
I like to make very clear lines to people, were I and what I run and they know were they stand from the start.

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hi Property Passion
were is it.
I usually take a unit development 6 month not a unit.
If in nsw they are required to tell you within 3 weeks and max 3 months.
first see what the drawer says(i told you I don’t degrade people).
Them put in the da
when they advertise they say who the planner is remember his name(very important and if its a funny greek or italian name write it down and go to a greek or italian shop and practice until you get his name right and they say its right) he’s your new friend and as a friend go down to the council introduce who you are give him land line, mobile, fax numbers, see if any issues and address there and then.
If you have to ring who ever do it there and then show him you are in charge, and if any issue you are there for him to ring you and only you.
If complaints same thing ask does he need you to attend when he meets the neighbours he will say no because he has to but stress to him you would like to clear any issues and how long will it take.
If he wants a round balcony and yours is square you’ve got round balconies, if you want it out quick.
This may seem extreme but I have dealt with lots of councils and they think there gods so if you want the god to give you your da or cc you have to play there game.
I have had to sit in a council for 7 hours after my alloted appointment which had been organised and confirmed 2 days earlier to make this point.
This week alone I have been to 4 appointments with plannerS that they have not turned up because they are sick and told nobody.
so as I say welcolme to the land of developing.
have fun I do

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hi paullb14368
there are couple of issues here !
You are not sure what you want.
So you need to go to the need help section have read of the last 2 days of posts read as much as possible.
I don’t want to sound degrading here put you are asking about wrapping.
Im not a great advicate for wrapping it is a means to an end but there are alot of ways to get to the same end and I don’t know you situation.
If having read most of the information posted and you still require wrapping post wrapper wanted.
as for surplus properties ? at what price.
You will see from my posts I am a developer and there are good properties everywhere it is just your threshold and what vehicle you are using to purchase.
good luck

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Hi syedh18022
first off whats the question.
you need to walk before you run.
ask one question at a time and then you will get the answer you want.but first read thru the different section at the front each in turn then ask the question.
no point in asking 5 question in a line or you will get no answers at all.

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hi kdr
not sure at what stage you are at.
plans done
submitted
da ( development application approved)
cc (construction certificate)
start to build.
but that is the process.
Contract builders are good but independant are better in my view( but I am one eyed as we are builders).
Ring up a couple of builder and get them to give you a fixed price contract inc design if no plans are drawn the price maybe close.
if you go with a contract build ring a couple of Quantity surveyors ( if you can’t find any ring your bank they will have a list on their panal) and ask them to look at the contract.
And price what you are getting for your money.
You should aim for approx $250,000.00 per duplex
to build in parramatta.
Also make sure that what you see on the plans is what you want, any changes cost big money.
Just did a wall change on a unit for a client cost 6,000.00 when you calculate all trades.
So make sure no changes.
Oh and as for the headaches your moving into developing and thats headaches heaven.
If you don’t like the sight of blood don’t become a doctor it comes with the territory.
Contract or private build I have yet to see a building that doesn’t have problems.
If you wish you can go on a holiday to fiji while its being built and then shake your head when you see whats been built and thats when you will be reminded about the blood and the builder I go to site daily and daily I argue with the builder.
hope it all goes well and welcome to developing

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hi ax6
Talk to your banks finacial advicer its free, then your accountant.
Not knowing your financials and business structure makes it hard but the loan would be the way to aim.
Just make sure that both of the above are working together for you to reach your goals.
Selling maybe the way to go if these to two looking at your situation agree, low interest loan looks to me the way.
My advice is exactly that general advice.
Way up all costs.

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hi linar
I would do two things.
first send a letter to the owner or managing director of the independant valuer company explaining what has happen and that you want them to send a letter to the real estate.
Stating that the valuer was working on your behalf and that any information by the valuer is propriortary information and is to be given to nobody without your written permission. Get them to ring you when this is done or you will be asking for legal assistance for break of contract( a contract between customer and agent confidenciality)
when they ring you, ring the agent tell them the same as above and then submit the offer.
The agent will only submit an offer when he receives it and in most cases won’t have told his client your valuers price.
It would be a problem for the owner of the real estate if he did tell the vendor the information make sure you stress this with not only the sales person but also the owner.
go play hard ball I have to everyday.
GOOD LUCK

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