refer http://www.buildingcommission.com.au

If you are interested in Frankston North or Seaford speak to Chris from http://www.mpre.com in Seaford I have dealt with hime b4 he is very honest an will not bulls**t you so to speak. The return on your investment in Frankston North will be better than most other areas of frankston, however Capital Growth may not be as high (although properties have…[Read more]

Derek thanks for the info. Is it likely the tax office would find out if the interest claimed is similar from year to year. Not that I would cheat the tax system, I am just querying.

Unless you change your name whith each job then rick unfortunatly you will not be able to do this. A site specific certificate of consent issued by the building commision will be required for each building application, regardless of who you get to issue the permit, eventually you will have to do a course to get this certificate. Only special cases…[Read more]

If you are in vic and it is a single dwelling and you dont need a planning permit the only time neighbours will be able to comment is you go outside the vic building regs. Such as to close to front to high etc.

As a senior building surveyor in local government that works alongside and often involved with the town planning department, I see most developments that are approved in our municipality. I do think your checklist is useful and didnt realise it was free. How much do you charge for a feasability study. It does not take that much homework to work…[Read more]

As a senior building surveyor in local government that works alongside and often involved with the town planning department, I see most developments that are approved in our municipality. I do think your checklist is useful and didnt realise it was free. How much do you charge for a feasability study. It does not take that much homework to work…[Read more]

If council will not give it out over the phone then apply for a land information certificate cost 20 bucks here in vic. May be already in the contract with the rates information.

how do you build a subdivision ? Basically if you want to do more than 1 dwelling every 3 years you need to be registered. Why dont you phone them and ask any questions you may have.

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600m2 is probably enough for 2 x 2 bedroom units if the existing house is to be demolished. Check the setback of neighbouring dwellings these will determine your setback. In my local council which is 45 K from melb I have recently seen 2 units approved on 450 sqm block. If there are other 2 storeys in the street then you could always go 2 storey…[Read more]

Generally here in vic, you will obtain your planning permits first for say 2 units then build the units then subdivide whilst construction is underway. The statement of compliance, which is a document the council issues to enable a title to be issued by the titles office, is issued once all the conditions on the planning permit for the units and…[Read more]

Due to the privacy act here in victoria council will not give out property owners information. If you pose as a fencing contractor or adjoining owner they will give it to you if you write in a request stating that you are from or acting on behalf of the adjoining property and the fence needs replacing (however this is dishonest and maybe illegal)…[Read more]

I have bought it 4 years ago. The new residence will become PPOR. Is there a minimum time I have to have to live in it.

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I would delay settlement if possible or get your solicitor to hold back whatever you would estimate the garage itself is worth to rebuild, until the matter is sorted out. There can be many issues that need to be rectified and I wouldnt rely on the builder you had look at it that said it appears ok. depth of footings, setback from boundaries etc…[Read more]

So can someone who has only owned an investment property still be eligible for FHOG ?

Class 1a is a normal dwelling, class 1b is a boarding house with no more than 12 persons or exceeding 300m2 as defined in the building code of australia. Class 1b requires extras to a normal dwelling such as a smoke alarm with with evacution light.

How many students would be likely share one bathroom. Is an ensuite the norm for each. Does anyone ever get building permits to convert class 1a to a class 1b.Anyone ever had hassles from Council Town Planning Department. Comments appreciated.

A dependant relative unit is a movable type dwelling ie must be on stumps. It is supposed to be used for a dependant relative however over time these tend to get leased out. You may have to be careful that you do not get dobbed into to the local council if you lease it out. Could be a lot of money to spend for nothing. If you were dobbed in you…[Read more]

Generally if a site is big enough for a 2nd dwelling it would be big enough to subdivide. I suggest you contact a designer to provide a concept drawing and then take this to your local council. Alternativly you could sketch up something yourself. You can download the requirements for 2 dwellings on a site on http://www.dse.vic.gov.au go the cluase 54 of…[Read more]