Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building Update [25/07] Home on the Horizon !! 5Jun 24, 2008 2:15 pm mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Building Update [25/07] & Checks prior to Land purchase 17Jul 25, 2008 4:11 pm H3nley called up yesterday to let us know that our building permit have come through !!
But also gave us a not so good news - Our survey pegs were missing. So they have to do a survey again. It will cost us ~$800, it's already included in the contract but we were expecting that it will come back. I would have got some discount on my land deal if i would have know this earlier. Looking back few things that should be checked if you are purchasing a land (not directly from the land estate agency). Negotiate or get the agent to give discount based on this 1.Check if the survey pegs exists (dames if not there ~$800) 2.Soil test ( damages if not clean - we are paying ~$2000 etc due to silty soil not too deep. 3.Fencing - Get the seller to fence the place before you buy 4.orientation : for e.g. a corner plot is good but less flexible as one can't make a driveway on either side of the frontage hence can choose only limited plans. 5.Power source/ Meter Box : Builder charge etc , if they have to pull extra cable to meter box. Subhashish We already paid for somfy motors for the blinds. The quote above was purely for “pre-wiring” so the blinds company can install the motors and blinds. That’s why we… 5 16275 go upvc window frames ensure insulation under colorbond. not just sarking, lighter color roof also not sure if you have seen this viewtopic.php?t=5823 last couple of pages… 4 110570 |