I know a builder mate (i am a builder) who periodically works for a developer in Sydneys eastern suburbs. He receives $45 per hour. He is not using his license. The developer looks after the insurances. The advantages my mate has are
1. He knows he will be paid
2. It is 6 months of fulltime pay without too many hassles eg versus doing large…[Read more]

Check the contract. If you picked more expensive PC items eg dishwashers, tiles, taps etc. the builder is within his rights to charge the extras. Normally a builder should notify the client of the variation before they go ahead with the job and get the client to sign off as proof that you are aware of the variation.

Maybe you have rights if the…[Read more]

Hi Islandgirl. I would get a pre purchase building and timber pest report on the building. Ask the agent for names of consultants if you are stuck and ring the consultant prior to going out to make them aware that you have not seen the property. Can they send you a report with numerous photos. Afterwards ring the consultant to clarify the more…[Read more]

Is your purpose to convert these rooms into habitable areas eg bedrooms. If so the Building Code of Australia requires them to be 2.4m ceiling height amoungst other things. Otherwise the rooms can be for storage only and do not require to have all the normal things people expect in habitable areas eg natural light, ventilation, dry etc. The…[Read more]

Hello Rexilla99,

Despite what the builder or real estate agent will tell you i would get a final inspection done on the new building work. A Final Inspection of the works will/should identify:
  • any things which are unfinished (incomplete work)
  • problems which need fixing (defective work)
  • certification i recomme…[Read more]

Thanks Jenny1. That sounds just what i want including with regard to durability.

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Thanks Jenny1. That sounds just what i want including with regard to durability.

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Removal of trees in close proximity to structures eg house, brick fencing etc can increase movement/cracking levels. The theroy is the large tree whilst alive is sucking up a certain volume of water. But if it is killed off water is reintroduced into the soil increasing the soils volume and lifting the house. Be careful. I would ask a structural…[Read more]

For you to subdivide you will need to have carried out the Councils Development Application conditions of approval. In my 2 experiences on subdividing the Council wanted all main services run (under ground) and detailed to me specifically where these were to be placed eg east of original house. All councils are different. Visit yours and discuss…[Read more]

For you to subdivide you will need to have carried out the Councils Development Application conditions of approval. In my 2 experiences on subdividing the Council wanted all main services run (under ground) and detailed to me specifically where these were to be placed eg east of original house. All councils are different. Visit yours and discuss…[Read more]