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    April 10, 2013 - 1:17 am

    I’m pretty sure if his dads signs off he must be a director of his sons business. Call the building commission, they thrive on stuff like this. You can’t get mates or family to sign off work. Everyone does it but ain’t legal.

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    April 9, 2013 - 9:30 pm

    For someone to undertake $30k of work he definitely needs to be a registered building practitioner, and legally can only take 5% deposit. A guy in my street just received a $24k fine for pretending to be a builder. Call the building commission if he won’t pay you back in full. You pretty much have him by the you know what!

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    April 9, 2013 - 12:23 pm

    It’s a visual effect thing. No content needed.

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    April 9, 2013 - 9:10 am
    Nigel Kibel wrote:
    There are signs that the property markets are improving again in Victoria. I believe that 2013 will be a good year for investment and 2014 will be even better

    I hope you are right!!! Although i am waiting for Freckle………

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    April 9, 2013 - 7:45 am

    Dwolfe are you saying I’m an exceptional tradie?

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    April 9, 2013 - 5:48 am

    A bit of Johnny walker does me wonders when I’m feeling low

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    April 8, 2013 - 9:37 am
    Freckle wrote:
    Sold an aircraft engine to a guy over that way who builds horse stables. 2 years work ahead of him. Go figure.

    How did you come to own an aircraft engine??

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    April 8, 2013 - 9:36 am

    It's really strange. If i ask 20 tradies what their work schedule is like, 10 will say flat out and the other 10 will say it's really dead.

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    April 8, 2013 - 4:24 am

    It’s the opposite for me. I live 15 mins From you and I’m Flat out with cabinet making to the point I can’t take any more work for the next 2 months. I agree with you in that job losses exceeds new jobs.

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    April 7, 2013 - 1:29 am
    oc1 wrote:
    Hi Joe

    With a project like this I would focus on finding someone that is competent to arrange your designs and follow through with your Town Planning application before you differentiate between an architect and draftsman. Both can do the job.

    Cheers

    Oscar

    Oscar, this is exactly what i want! And also to tell me if it is feasible or not. Can you recommend any one in Melbourne. Property is in Western Suburbs.

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    April 6, 2013 - 11:51 pm
    LBH wrote:
    Hi Jmsrachel,

    BMT Tax Depreciation have a page on their website with estimates for construction costs….

    http://www.bmtqs.com.au/construction-cost-table

    Cheers,

    Lauren

    Hi Lauren,

    Had a look at the website and found it very useful. Thanks for sharing.

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    April 6, 2013 - 11:49 pm
    RPI wrote:
    For double storey stuff most of the figures I see are in the $1400-$1500 m2 range, at 20% extra for poured slab construction on the upper levels.

    Hi Darryl, thanks for that. Would that price drop for a single storey?

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    April 6, 2013 - 11:48 pm
    oc1 wrote:
    Another big factor in determining your costs will be your drainage design and stormwater requirements. These are dictated by the water authority and council. A good engineer will help you.

    For the driveway (coloured) allow $65 per metre and a couple of grand for a new crossover if you need one.

    Dont' forget to add landscaping, fencing and the cost to provide a car-space for the original dwelling (if it doesn't have one already).

    Let us know how you go.

    Oscar

    Hi Oscar,

    That is a good point – a good engineer on your side will save you heaps. Would you recommend getting plans drawn up by an architect or draftsman? It is a basic unit and have been leaning towards a draftsmans but have been told an architect is better as they are more qualified and liable if something should go wrong. 

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    April 6, 2013 - 11:45 pm
    JacM wrote:
    Hi Joe

    The figure Richard quoted is per square metre – not per square.  

    Hi Jacqui

    I've actually converted Richard's square meter rate to squares. I hope i've done it right.

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    April 6, 2013 - 9:54 pm

    Thanks Richard, so based on your calculations roughly around $125k to build a 12 sq unit. Obviously extra for driveways, etc. That’s pretty good to me.

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    April 5, 2013 - 11:58 am

    Bring on September! Can’t come sooner enough!

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    April 4, 2013 - 8:00 am
    Terryw wrote:
    I will be running seminars on soon on North Korean property. After the war the value of prices will sky rocket.

    I also plan to introduce fashion into the country.

    Finance, law, tax and a fashion designer as well. That's a lot for one guy!

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    April 4, 2013 - 3:38 am

    I’d love to see Mr and mrs hulk get into a fight. My money would be on Mrs.

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    April 4, 2013 - 2:33 am

    I’m pretty sure some policies don’t cover suicide.

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    April 4, 2013 - 2:31 am

    Freckle you’re a tank!

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