What's the procedure to build a new house (Manly area, Brisbane council)? 1. Need professional advise on if I can build and how bid I can build, should I go for LAND SURVEY SERVICES? How much they will charge to give roughly idea? 2. Find a builder? They will design the house to get plan approved, then building approval? 3.For plan price Plans & Prices - Dixon Homes Brisbane A 6 bedrooms house only $256K? Is there any hidden cost? Please recommend surveyor and builder.
First point is a quick call to a town planner. They should be able to tell you over the phone if you need a planning application or if you can go straight to a private certifier. If you don't need planning permission then you can go straight to a builder for their plans and they will have a relationship with a certifier.
It's only the cost of a phone call,first time and it may help..imho.. Bartley Burns - Buildling Certifiers & Town Planners
I have engaged Brisbane Town Planners- Pro Town Planners in the past and was very happy with the service.
Look at their website, its quite comprehensive. Can also give them a call. make sure you do your DD before making any decisions though.
6 bedroom house? Is this for an investment or as a PPOR? Only reason I ask is that if it is for investment, it is better to have a house size that suits the majority of the rental market. Otherwise you could find yourself in a situation where it is difficult to find a tenant. If land size is big enough for a 6 bedroom house, and it is for investment you should consider dual-occupancy to maximise rental yield. This will depend on local planning codes.
1. Talk to local real estate agents about best investment options; 2. Check out the Local Council's info and talk to a Council town planner about relevant planning laws; 3. Hire a draftsperson or architect to do the design; 4. DIY or hire a town planner to lodge the plans for approval; 5. Hire a builder - perhaps also use a building lawyer to ensure the building contract is drafted correctly for your needs.
Take any advertised building cost with a grain of salt. There will always be variations in the cost. The advertised price will allow very few choices, the finish will be quite basic and anything other that a dead flat, ideal soil type block with perfect access will incur extra charges. Marg
Dixon's base price doesn't include much. Last time I walked into their offices a few years back, it cost extra to have top cupboards in the kitchen. So you can imagine what other basic items are optional extras.