Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Nov 24, 2016 10:23 am Hi all, We are fairly keen to purchase a block (waiting on finance) with a shed already setup for living in . The current owners have placed a DA for a 4 bedroom home and provided us with plans, but no quote on building their design. What are things to be considered here? I personally think we are better to scrap their plans (although the design is absolutely ideal for taking in the mountain views) or do I go through MJH and start the process again? I have no idea which is going to be the cheaper option. Has anyone got thoughts? We are in the Port Stephens region. Thanks. Really tight at the top of the stairs- how to get furniture into those rooms? Study books - does anyone really use them these days? Large storage closet would be more functional. 2 6884 Ask the council if there is a chance of getting build over easement exemption. Sometimes easements are unused and 24cm is not all that much. Good luck. And yes any builder… 2 13771 If there have been changes, variations, during construction then the drawings should be revised, the building permit amended and the current, as built drawings given to… 2 4480 |