Commercial to residential conversion do I need a licenced builder?

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joez71
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August 19, 2011 - 4:33 am
Hi All,
I am looking into purchasing a small shopfront (Zoned Residential) in Victoria. This place is Ideally suited to a residential conversion ie 3 units.
My Question is , once I have all the plans/permits sorted, can I just call in the appropriate trades and project manage the works to completion? Or do I need a licenced builder.
Keep in mind the building will pretty much remain unchanged, all that will be done will be adding internal walls, plumbing, electricity and plaster etc…
Thanks
Joez
Scott No Mates
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August 19, 2011 - 5:20 am
If it is residential, then you need a licensed builder.
Resi to commercial, no one cares.
Tools
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August 19, 2011 - 9:27 am
You won't be able to get the permit without having a registered builder on board.
Tools
joez71
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August 19, 2011 - 9:49 am
Thanks for the info, I was really keen to get in there and do some of the work myself…
Are they area's a builder would generally be ok to leave for the owner to complete and still sign off on the project?
Thanks
Joe
Scott No Mates
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August 20, 2011 - 10:07 am
Anything non-structural (bca defined) eg paint, carpet, joinery, non-specialist trades.
This would not include electrical, plumbing, waterproofing, air-conditioning.