Splitting house to 2 flats

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  1. Vanvir

    Vanvir Member

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    Hi All,

    Need your expert advise on splitting 1 house to 2 flats - front and back.
    What we need is to close the hallway and add kitchen at the front. car space for each flat.
    House is located in Sydney

    1.Do we need to get council approval for this or not
    2.How to split electric/water/gas,
    3.Which property agent can manage dual occupancy
    4.Can we get insurance for this split arrangement
    5.It is worth it to do dual occupancy - anyone wants to share their experience?

    Greatly appreciate your advice :) Big thank you

    Virginia
     
    Vanvir, 24th Jan, 2017
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  2. Scott No Mates

    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    How are you intending on fire separation of the two units?
    Is it permitted under the LEP/DCP?
     
    Scott No Mates, 24th Jan, 2017
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  3. Marg4000

    Marg4000 Well-Known Member

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    You will definitely need council approval.
    Marg
     
    Marg4000, 24th Jan, 2017
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  4. dabbler

    dabbler Well-Known Member

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    yes, speak to council
    new lines and meters, consult each trade when you have plans
    any
    yes if approved
    maybe - you have to nut that out
     
    dabbler, 24th Jan, 2017
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  5. Vanvir

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    Thank you guys, we have decided not to buy the house, too many hassle to try to split it
     
    Vanvir, 21st Feb, 2017
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