No Mike, we would be over capitalising with $800K. Places around here dont go for that much and if they do they have a lot more land attached than 80 acres..

Hi Cinder, many thanks for your response! Well, the draughtsman was just as surprised at the high quotes as we were so not too sure of his reliability now. We were also quotes as a guide $12-$15,000 per square so thougt we would go for 35 squares as "ideal". Have just visited your thread a...

Hi All, hoping for some advice here... Recently paid $1500 for a draughtsman to do plans on a new home as my understanding from a builder was that a knockdown and rebuild would be cheaper than a full renovation (every room needs a makeover as well as an addition of lounge/dining and three bedrooms/b...