Unapproved structures

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  1. Tokyoporky

    Tokyoporky Member

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    Hi guys,

    What are your thoughts on unapproved structures? Say a patio or carport (no visible structural issues), value add

    I’m looking a Moreton bay suburbs in Brisbane and most properties have these structures unapproved. I know you can’t use it as a bargaining chip right now in a hot market.

    Have you had any issues with this? With council issuing a fine? Or are retrospective approvals expensive etc?

    Thanks so much!
     
  2. Closet

    Closet Well-Known Member

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    You can get a private certifier to check it out for you - if decently constructed can usually be certified. Do get them done as there are many insurance implications..
     
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  3. carfield

    carfield Well-Known Member

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    Hi Tokyoporky

    did you eventuay get one? i just purchased in brisbane middle ring, realized patio cover lacks final approval. I dont want to back out just for it, so was it simple process and cost to get your final approval?
     
  4. Clean Cookie

    Clean Cookie Well-Known Member

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    Our deck was done 1974, non compliant, not approved. Insurance claim on roof, they upgraded the decking roof as it had to be destroyed to be removed.

    I spent 5k to approve the replacement deck a year after and the builder said barely anyone does it because it's money for nothing essentially.

    Another place we bought had huge Reno, nothing approved, still had to pay well for it, because Everyone else doesn't care.

    I'd say in a slow market or something really poorly done you may have issues. Otherwise mbrc seem to turn a blind eye.
     
  5. Closet

    Closet Well-Known Member

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    It's a pretty simple process just get a certifier to.visit for a few hundred dollars and they will let you know if any additional work is needed on it before they will sign off on it. Paperwork ranges from $400 - 800.
     

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