Hi allThanks for the commentsthe point of this is to obtain finance. Parents no longer work, therefore no way to get finance to construct. Big four banks are preferring applicants as opposed to guarantors, plus only 50% of the income of guarantors can be commited to the construction loanTherefore, only way for a bank to be comfortable (and even…[Read more]

Hi Quadrant!How did u go with the sale of your unit? Did you sell it privately/is it on the market?Town Planner and Development Consultant[email protected]

Hi Marsmac Scott No mates has hit the nailI recommend you get an independent valuation done on the property that also considers the development potential of the siteAlso, speak with Council as well to confirm the development potentialSecond idea is, have you ever thought about undertaking the development project urself?CheersTown Planner and D…[Read more]

Hi Scott no matesI have a contact for an engineer who designs stormwater systems in Sydney What type of stormwater system are you considering? Feel free to email me [email protected]

i just realised there doesnt seem to be a private message functionif you like, email me on [email protected]

Hi Marty_boyoWhat advise has your design consultant/town planner given you? I'd be interested to see the letter etc to know on what basis/legislation Council is seeking compensation?I'm sure there is something you can do – it just depends upon what Council is relying for the compensationI am a qualified and experienced town planner and regularly…[Read more]

Thanks for your help peopleEvolve – where are you based in Sydney? Send me a private message and we can discuss furtherThanks

Hi AllMerry Xmas!Does anyone have any ideas/hints/suggestions for a tax laywer/accountant in Sydney's inner west???Please help!Thank you

Hi AllI have a similar question.I have never previously built – but have a vague idea of the building process.I am perplexed to the massive variations in quotes for building a duplex in Sydney – asked a builder mate and they quoted between 600-800k for a 2 storey brick veneer duplex with around and gross floor area of 250m2. This seems incredibly…[Read more]

Hi AllI have a similar question.I have never previously built – but have a vague idea of the building process.I am perplexed to the massive variations in quotes for building a duplex in Sydney – asked a builder mate and they quoted between 600-800k for a 2 storey brick veneer duplex with around and gross floor area of 250m2. This seems incredibly…[Read more]

HiI'm interested in something similar and am based in Sydney.I've got a few questions.How do a legally start up a compnay (Pty Ltd) – does Accountants do this, or can I do it myself? Theres a lot of stuff on the net, but I'm not getting any real luck. Can anyone recommend someone to me in Sydney that sets up a company, e.g. financial…[Read more]

Thanks Jazz77 for the comments!!! So they are known as 'development loans' and funds are drawn down at various intervals of the process, with the repayment not due until the pre-determined interval. Who did you use to finance your development project? Anyone that you can recommend in Aus/Syd? If you like, PM me and can have a more detailed…[Read more]

Thanks Richard for your advice. So there does exist loans with Groos Realisation or End Value payment upon completion? Do they provide same type of interest/fixed interest etc. It must be hard to obtain finance for a developer just starting out. What do they assess your application on?I will be in touch to find out more info.Thanks heaps!