Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Sep 16, 2011 2:27 pm Hi all, I'm very new to this, just at the stage of browsing kit home sites, comparing to factory built homes delivered in sections and completed. Just had another thought - the "house for removal" option, so here's my questions:- - are there companies who handle all this, ie. aquire the house, offer it to buyers, do the relocation, etc. - are there any lenders who finance this? (should I buy the land and finance the house, or finance the block and keep cash for the house and moving costs) - do the companies who manage it get rid of asbestos, check plumbing, etc. or is it just pot luck? Thanks, Leisa Leisa - mum of two, graphic designer and printing guru. Re: house for removal - a couple of questions 2Sep 16, 2011 4:09 pm There are a few companies that do this sort of thing, but generally you get a pretty neat up house that needs a lot of work. IT may be cheap to buy the house (some go for $1 or even free) but you then have to pay the move it which is the expensive part. As they are transported there will be more damage done, its just a matter of how much. Do a Google search for house relocation and your state or area. You'll get a few links to look through A couple of good links below also http://gah.com.au/category/estates/ http://www.betterhouseremovers.com.au/ Re: house for removal - a couple of questions 3Sep 16, 2011 7:49 pm There are companies that do the removal package deal or you can get your own and organise to have it moved. The houses vary from those needing quite a bit of renovation through to those that are good. You can have a look at what you are buying before you get it and they are priced accordingly. You will get resstumping and a new roof as part of the package. Our family has moved 3 and we have friends that have done it as well. Our current house was cut down the centre and movded in 2 parts. There is virtually no damage in moving, we even had old decorative ceiling roses that stayed intact. And once back together you couldn't tell where it was cut. We have renovated because I bought one that I knew needed a new kitchen, however, friends got one that had just been done up and needed nothing. You definately pay less than what you would for the same thing new, and I would do it again. The only downside is that some councils can be a bit cagey about allowing it due to people having left them half finished and an eyesore. Re: house for removal - a couple of questions 4Sep 18, 2011 1:57 pm Hi, Just wanted to let you know that my dad moved a house from Gymea in Sydney to San Remo on the Central Coast. He wanted a holiday home, but could not afford to buy one in the area, or even build one. So, he bought a block of land, & looked around for a house that can be moved, he found the house, & got it from an elderly couple that wanted to build a duplex. I think he only paid a couple of thousand. To avoid getting a house having asbestos, he made sure he got a weatherboard cottage as opposed to a fibro house. Then he looked around for a licenced remover, who had been in the business for awhile & moved the house...it wasnt cheap though, he paid $30K . They moved the house ( which was split in two ) at 3.00am to avoid any any traffic ( as they had to go on the Newcastle freeway ) & once the house was there it was rejoined & looking at it, you really can't tell it was ever cut in two. Let me also add, there is quite a bit of work involved, so be prepared for it Re: house for removal - a couple of questions 5Sep 19, 2011 3:03 pm Thanks, I've done alot of research and it definitely looks like the best option. There's a relocated house jsut gone up down the road, so our Shire must be okay with it. tjilpi could you fill me in on all the extra costs I might not have thought of, ie. on top of cost of house/relocation and connection to services (sewerage, elec, etc) - will I need tradesmen to get things like oven, toilet, etc. functioning? Leisa - mum of two, graphic designer and printing guru. Re: house for removal - a couple of questions 6Oct 09, 2011 1:55 pm I have dealt with http://houseremovalsandrelocation.com.au/ once before and found them to be very cheap and very professional. DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair At a bit of a loss on this one - we're thinking the original owners never removed the protective laminate covers from their kitchen cabinets after installation and in the… 0 6330 Hi, planning on using the attached stone pieces in my bathroom. I want to remove stains and gloss seal. Can I get some advice on best way to remove stains and best… 0 6709 PM me your email. I have a build excavation calculator you can use based on your plans to double check what your builder is telling you. Cheers Simeon 1 10242 |