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1 month1 monthqriusqrius posted:
Two days ago NSW government activates rezoning duplex rules

NSW Planning
https://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/policy- ... ated-homes
From 1 July 2024, dual occupancies and semi-detached homes will be allowed in all R2 low-density residential zones across NSW.
These changes won’t apply…

2 months2 monthsqriusqrius posted:
Knockdown Rebuild double storey house

That slope is very, very similar to mine, but my land is a little wider.
I got advised by some normal 'volume builders', that kind of slope will require a small…

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2 months2 monthsqriusqrius posted:
Knockdown Rebuild double storey house

What is the length of your land, and what is the rise of over that distance ?
What is the height difference from street to the backyard ?
(or building envelope height…

2 months2 monthsqriusqrius posted:
DA Application Cost Estimate

Architects vary, ie. some can project-manage your entire build (and take 3% of the total build cost),
and some will just give you the plans, and refer you to some builders…

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1 year1 yearqriusqrius posted:
Masterton - Westwood

Thank you for that clarification 8)

1 year1 yearqriusqrius posted:
Masterton - Westwood

I mean, is "registration" the same as owning the house + land ?
If it's a Knock-down Rebuild, then would it still need "registration" ?
I've visited several builders, and they've all…

1 year1 yearqriusqrius posted:
Masterton - Westwood

What does "land 'registration' " involve ?
I mean, if the house + land is yours,
does it still need to be 'registered',
for you to ask builders to provide a price/quote…

1 year1 yearqriusqrius posted:
Building & Developing A Duplex In North Ryde

ATO has entered the chat :lol:

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1 year1 yearqriusqrius posted:
Building & Developing A Duplex In North Ryde

lift. duplex. fun.
that's a great attitude !

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1 year1 yearqriusqrius posted:
Builder : Eagle Home / Champion Home / New South Homes

That sounds like a CDC application.
Well, New South Homes are family-owned, and they have a reputation to maintain.
I'm not promoting them, but curious to hear of any experiences from using…

1 year1 yearqriusqrius posted:
Eagle homes experience

Thanks for being candid in your reply.
I guess it's the shock of seeing the building prices post-Covid.
I used to see numbers like "3,4,5" in front of house prices,
ie. 300k, 400k,…

1 year1 yearqriusqrius posted:
Eagle homes experience

How was the Eagle Homes experience been ... ?
They have cheap offers for their designs
and their display homes certainly have the 'wow factor' :D

1 year1 yearqriusqrius posted:
Builder : Eagle Home / Champion Home / New South Homes

How did the DA go with Hornsby Council ?
( and experience with New South Homes? )

1 year1 yearqriusqrius posted:
Cladding Options -- Pros, Cons

So, are you saying that with this 'lack of heat transfer',
this is a PLUS, for tropical climates, in keeping the home cool ?

1 year1 yearqriusqrius posted:
Cladding Options -- Pros, Cons

Your Home -- Cladding Systems
https://www.yourhome.gov.au/materials/cladding-systems
This is website (above) seems to be a very good resource, for listing some of the Pros & Cons
and other facets around…

1 year1 yearqriusqrius posted:
Building & Developing A Duplex In North Ryde

People will be fighting over who gets to get a peek inside your Duplexes _before_ they are sold :roll:
In any case, if the Duplexes are…

1 year1 yearqriusqrius posted:
Building & Developing A Duplex In North Ryde

Was this sold off market ?
ie. it did not even go to the market?

1 year1 yearqriusqrius posted:
Cladding Options -- Pros, Cons

Thanks for all the replies :)
I'm learning everyday.

1 year1 yearqriusqrius posted:
Cladding Options -- Pros, Cons

Thanks for that.
Yes, I agree with you and also, I should have included Hebel in that list.
Personally, I would choose brick, but I've seen those cladding offerings (above),
and know why…

1 year1 yearqriusqrius posted:
Cladding Options -- Pros, Cons

I'm reading into all the various materials and technologies that go into a house build, and came across 'cladding'.
My understanding of cladding is, to provide some thermal insulation and weather…

1 year1 yearqriusqrius posted:
Building duplex at the hills council area

Even if it's not being sub-divided and you want to keep it as Torrens title,
you will still need to talk to a town planner or Council themselves,
to see if they…

1 year1 yearqriusqrius posted:
Building & Developing A Duplex In North Ryde

:lol: :roll:

PS:
When will you all be at the site ?
I drove past today, and just some tradies working away.

1 year1 yearqriusqrius posted:
Eagle homes experience

Empty reply ?

1 year1 yearqriusqrius posted:
Eagle homes experience

How long did the build take ?
and which state was the build?
I liked one of their designs,
and they were on the shortlist,
because of my budget needs.
So, the more I…

1 year1 yearqriusqrius posted:
Eagle homes experience

That original post was from 2020, and it's 2023 now,
so, did you end up completing the build with Eagle Homes ?
(eg. you completed, but after those setbacks & budget…

1 year1 yearqriusqrius posted:
DA Application Cost Estimate

wow...if it's 1% today, then what will this be in 5-10 years?!

1 year1 yearqriusqrius posted:
Concreter in Sydney area

Thank you for recommending.
Also, do you have any ideas of costs,
as in, what's a ballpark estimate
for a total area of 250 sqm for driveway access ?

1 year1 yearqriusqrius posted:
Concreter in Sydney area

Thank you, for replying.
I'll check with Ashington Homes :)

1 year1 yearqriusqrius posted:
Battleaxe Properties

That's a very good point, you make.
Thank you for telling me this. :-B

1 year1 yearqriusqrius posted:
Concreter in Sydney area

Does 'no reply', mean no recommendation because he wasn't good ? :roll:
I'm wondering about the concreters too, in Sydney.
Primarily for a ~3m wide driveway, for…

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