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Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jan 03, 2008 12:54 pm I've read quite a bit from people submitting permits and other things to council, and am just curious as to why some of you deal with this yourselves: is it something you wanted to do, does it decrease costs significantly if you do it yourself instead of your builder, is it because some builders won't do it so you have to do it yourself? Re: Dealings with coucil prior to building 2Jan 03, 2008 1:12 pm Our builder (PD) only do the work for the building permit - we had to do the planning permit through council ourselves. Not too hard - just need to be able to sift through the waffle of the planning scheme....the hard bit is waiting and hassleing the council morons who couldnt care less how long they take to do anything......  Built Porter Davis "Dromana" 2007. Re: Dealings with coucil prior to building 3Jan 03, 2008 1:34 pm I have to say that H3nley did everything for us, applying and negotiating changes to achieve developer's approval of design/colours as well as building approval/planning permits (but not through the council)...
We didn't have to do anything but approve the drawings...  Re: Dealings with coucil prior to building 4Jan 03, 2008 1:43 pm  **Phoenix**I have to say that H3nley did everything for us, applying and negotiating changes to achieve developer's approval of design/colours as well as building approval/planning permits (but not through the council)... We didn't have to do anything but approve the drawings... Hey P, didnt think you would have needed a planning permit where you are??  Built Porter Davis "Dromana" 2007. Re: Dealings with coucil prior to building 5Jan 03, 2008 1:47 pm Not sure re: planning permit, but i know we didn't do any of it...  Re: Dealings with coucil prior to building 6Jan 03, 2008 2:59 pm We had a quote of $5000 for someone to do ours with no guarantee. I guess it depends on what and where you are building. Thank you ponzutwo and StructuralBIMGuy. Appreciate your response 3 9490 Thanks jas25t! I've heard many good things about the area but have been used to land selling out fairly quickly. I'm hoping it's just the interest rates going up that have… 2 2507 Great question about home loans and savings. You have a solid plan for your renovation funds, but you want to ensure you understand your loan and offset account details. 10 29854  |
