Mchalkie welcome to the forum
Based on the information you have provided
Extending 30m x 15m =450m2 at $800m2 to $1200m2 = $360K to $540K
To…

Hi Bobjane
The cheapest option
would be 4 above ....redesign

That could have been picked up at the initial design stage
either by your designer, builder or yourself
Unfortunately people make mistakes and owners pay
BTW,The information is freely available on the net…

That would be hidden by non disclosure agreements
But I would imagine the Bond brokers Would have been paid huge commissions
Here
Far from Happiness, Architecture and Beauty (HAB)
Come in spinner...

LOL, You can't say the punters weren't warned....

Stephec1
At a glance I would have the slab inspected by an Engineer. my2c
1. Placing concrete in rain before the set can effect…

Just remember what's Free "may not have value"
on the opposite side of the coin what's expensive
"may be a rip off" you judge.
IMO, Hence the need to evaluate data…

Check with your council retaining walls need certification
You will need Engineering drawings and details the get 3 quotes
BTW, Try putting up photos with more information
The better the post the…

LOL. The Kelly gang lives,
Why should you have to pay the sales commission ( a bit too Rich)... what sale?
That is one for the ACCC
Seriously I can't see how it's…

In Perth we don't have the regulatory stalemate legal frame work you have in the east Coast.
Inspectors aren't Certified nor Qualified for alternate Solutions and builders do not respect and…

As you have pointed out correctly, all Bim software has strengths and weaknesses, if you are not a data base/family person try vectorworks as you can do almost anything straight…

Ah.. a difference in terminology
the std brick has a mass of 100kg/m2
a thin biscuit has a mass 20kg/m2?
Correct,The tile is supported by the frame work

Build-wise, I like what you are doing and good to see a Tradies Blog
IMO, Much better than a Builders Blog
If you keep homeone updated
I'll check in on your progress and…

The brick work has to support it own loads, which are considerable
and portion of the wind loads.
It may not support the roof loads those are generally carried by the wall…

No you can do a site survey with house on the block
Also research the different Green & Strata Titles,etc
Best to consult a land surveyor

The smart money is to "test the water" and try to market the block beforehand
using preliminary costs and a design...forecast your Sales- costs = profit
The feed back will help with…

Hi dyl92
Welcome to the forum, nice build
I had a quick look at your blog, which is better than most
Here are my observations…

Great your at the early stages, develop a good working relationship with the builder/trades.
Basically you hold the whip hand up until contract signing, after that the builder takes control,
The Quantity…

The lawyer will rely on the Building Surveyor or engineers data and proofs not Building Inspectors opinions.
Try to focus on the structural nature of the issue, The builder has their…

There is sufficient data online eg real estate sites, etc that have sold and resold ( 2nd time) Display Homes
Interesting, when they sell fist time, there is little difference, The…

Hi domwild
There is no Building inspection legislation in WA (LOL, Wild West)
I would argue that is a good thing when one considers…

Hi spv
IMO, For a one off project it's not worth renting, buying and most are difficult to learn.
Find someone who can do…

The days of excess are long gone ( brickies rates have halved)
LOL, maybe they are dinning out on previous overpriced projects?
I suggest you wait for work to dry up and…

Hi sco77k
That price is way too High
new houses are running at <$1k/m2
and they have a kitchen, bathrooms and a garage
electrical, plumbing,etc Here
Garage…

So they will get half of your block and you fund part of their development
from your build cost...?
Seriously, How can that be a great deal for you
OT, Those days in…

Welcome to the forum
Opinions are just that... someones experience, good, bad or otherwise and who's to say it's your situation?
You need data, costs and proofs for various methods,details,etc, make sure…

There should be Certified Engineering Drawings for the retaining walls
I suggest you get a copy from the developer or Council
The retaining wall is incomplete

The new Estate developers should have surveyed Plans with contours, Soil Reports. There are regulations for developing land also check with the local Council?

Harts
I checked your previous posts, Unfortunately, you may be outside of the structural warranty period (6 years)?
Firstly, Plumbers aren't Structural Engineers and…

Hi ConfusedBuyer
Welcome to the forum
I suggest you find someone with a laser level and you check the levels properly
A surveyor will cost…