Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Neighbours rights to house access during reno 4Dec 03, 2023 11:01 am Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Neighbours rights to house access during reno 5Dec 03, 2023 2:27 pm The only thing to add to these comments is that where possible it's always good to try and work with people than just say "no" because you can. Having someone build/renovate next to you can be a real annoyance, but in the big scheme of things it is only temporary. Often if you can be accommodating to your neighbours/builders requests it can actually simplify and hasten the building process lessening the ultimate impact on you. Sure it's not always the case and some may take advantage of any concessions you give them, but in my experience if everyone tries to work together and find mutual understanding then the process moves on with minimal inconvenience. Ultimately you will live next to your neighbours much longer than the whole building process so maintaining good relations where possible is always a good practice, plus you never know when you might need some concession from your neighbour. Hope it goes well for you. Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Good on you for having a go I am the opposite of DIY (so will pay a builder) - our vibe is industrial/simple so current thinking is 150mm concrete and then internally is… 3 5466 I second taking your plans elsewhere. They're yours (unless you ended up in one of those cheaper arrangements where you don't own the rights and the build will be tendered… 2 1847 your new kitchen and living area looks great and we need accurate dimensions to be specific but with the thickness of the brick column you may be able to line the inside… 1 2777 |