So a corner block can have as it's 'front' any side you like. I've found it's often best to designate the same frontage of the main dwelling. This...
eeeeeek! hehe yea I haven't burned any busses lately.
No, sorry krispy. Used to but lost my builder up there :(
Yes you're correct Anthony but for a Complying Development with a granny flat, a BAL Certificate from a Busfire Consultant is all one needs.
Hi Jakir, A Bushfire BAL report shouldn't be needed at this point unless the bush-land is REALLY close, say less than 30 mtrs away. If it's too...
Kamran you can definitely save by doing it yourself BUT you have to ask yourself a few questions: 1. How much can I save? Around $15,000 to...
Yes it includes the approvals and your occupation certificate.
Hi Paul, You've referred to one of my granny flats, saying there are hidden costs, so I'd like to address your post if that's ok. The Grant...
Wow. Last time I checked (2015 ish) it was $4,000. Its not good that this is happening.
Attached versus detached granny flats depend on many factors but in most cases (not all!), detached is better: Attached Vs Detached Granny Flats...
Here's a bit of a Granny Flat Drainage Guide: Granny Flat Drainage Guide | How to Drain Granny Flats in Australia and Flooding Guide: Flood Prone...
Yep it's a ridiculous fee and not in keeping with the whole 'Affordable Housing' ethos purported by the NSW State Government (specifically NSW...
We recently completed a project where the land was subdivided (it was originally 900 sq m) and we built the two duplexes (torrens, not strata...
There's also the mortgage protection granny flats provide should: 1. The market crashes/declines/corrects. Adding value to your investment AND...
On your cladding question, we have an article on our website which may help you decide (pros and cons).
It's probably doable (no guarantees with a DA) but the compliance costs might make a granny flat unattractive. Duplexes worth a million or more...
Studios aren't allowed to have permanent (hard wired) cooking facilities either.
Hi Sharky, I've seen this many times in 88b instruments - you can still build a granny flat just not another 'main dwelling'. A granny flat is...
Thanks but pre-fabricated homes cannot be approved as Granny Flats under the NSW SEPP State Legislation. This has been mandated by NSW Planning....
I'm sorry Rich but you're wrong on all counts here. 1. A Geotech Report tells the builder what's under the ground, so if he finds a substrate he...
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