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    VIC Heidelberg West - circa $100k+ loss?

    There's a rezone coming to Waterdale Rd. Likely to go from GRZ to RGZ. But yes, generally it looks like about a $100K drop in prices in Heidy West...
    Post by: Candlebark, 27th Dec, 2018 in forum: Property Analysis
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    Aboriginal cultural heritage overlay- Glen Waverley-Melbourne

    If the site is smaller than 1100sqm and the are of Cultural Heritage is associated with a creek or waterway (not cultural heritage on the actual...
    Post by: Candlebark, 11th Dec, 2018 in forum: Development
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    You are gambling in Victoria if you purchase now in the NRZ

    Matthew Guy has announced that he'll restrict development to 2 dwellings only within the NRZ if the Libs win the upcoming State election. Sound...
    Thread by: Candlebark, 19th Jul, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: Development
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    Implications of covenant

    This sounds like a very common covenant. They usually include words along the lines of 'no removal of sand, gravel etc ......except for the...
    Post by: Candlebark, 15th May, 2018 in forum: Development
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    When to pay the town planner

    Hi KTL, What does your agreement with the planner say? I'm a consultant planner and I issue my final invoice upon decision by Council. Because...
    Post by: Candlebark, 14th May, 2018 in forum: Development
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    Arborist familiar with Whitehorse Council

    Hi erorrxxx, i have a very thorough Arborist who works across north and east suburbs mostly. Fee will be dependent on job. PM me for details.
    Post by: Candlebark, 13th Apr, 2018 in forum: Development
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    Duplex - fast-track approval by private certifier with CDC from 07/2018 in Parramatta NSW area

    Very interesting to see what NSW is up to. Thanks Smile. Wonder if Victoria will follow their lead on Code based Assessment. In July 2017 they...
    Post by: Candlebark, 11th Apr, 2018 in forum: Development
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    Second storey as a percentage of ground floor

    Will depend on many things and the street context. Is it a GRZ or a NRZ? Is the building at the front or rear of the land? How much is the area...
    Post by: Candlebark, 21st Mar, 2018 in forum: Development
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    VIC Conversion of house into specialist medical rooms

    You'll need to check out your zone and overlays to begin with regards planning permits. There are planning exemptions for the use based on size...
    Post by: Candlebark, 28th Dec, 2017 in forum: Property Analysis
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    VIC Future of Greensborough

    Pay close attention to the zoning. GRZ1 for more development potential than GRZ2. Alternatively if you are trying to find something where the...
    Post by: Candlebark, 12th Dec, 2017 in forum: Where to Buy
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    VIC Feedback on Plan

    Hi KKBK, has this design been developed with a Town Planner and an understanding of the local planning policy? That's where you should be...
    Post by: Candlebark, 7th Dec, 2017 in forum: Property Analysis
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    Game Changer for Melbourne

    Love your work MTR! Yes, Tufan is right - and those zone schedules will become more detailed and restrictive in the next year or two as Councils...
    Post by: Candlebark, 26th Sep, 2017 in forum: Development
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    Blackburn South Development Options

    Blackburn Sth has a lot of land with the NRZ3 zoning which seeks a 5m rear setback, 1m on one side and 3m on the other side. Also plenty of area...
    Post by: Candlebark, 25th Sep, 2017 in forum: Development
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    Is it a Good strategy to buy house with 600 SQM land as PPOR

    The Hurstbridge train line is much less packed than the South Morang line and in my experience (22 years on the Sth Morang line and 3 years on the...
    Post by: Candlebark, 25th Sep, 2017 in forum: What to buy