Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum 1 Sep 24, 2012 11:22 pm I obtained a Building permit in June 2008 To erect a Kit garage Footings got inspected And I erected the shed Unfortunately I fell into some financial hardship (Basically went bankrupt) and the guttering and stormwater was never finished (couldnt afford for the plumber to return to finish) The garage is in use unfinished When the original Permit expired I rang the company I got it thought only to be told it will be ok the council just wants your money Pay for a new permit and all will be ok But I never did So what should I do now Someone told me after 3 years every thing is null and void so I wont have to worry about it I'm also hopeing to build a house sometime in the future (distant) as an owner builder Can this have any long term effect on my plans Re: Building permit Question (what now) 2Sep 25, 2012 9:05 am I'd get all the paperwork sorted so that the garage is 100% legit. I've seen the sale of houses come to a standstill because the owners never finalised extension or renovation final occupation certificates etc. Get the plumbing finished etc as well. Stewie Re: Building permit Question (what now) 3Sep 25, 2012 10:01 am Stewie D is right! As experienced pre purchase property inspector I can tell you that one of the greatest incidences of significant defects is incomplete/illegal building work. If you want to give prospective purchaser excuse to walk away or to offer you a much lower price that's how you do it. You also have to remember that purchasers are also scared of buying so any uncertainty does not help your sale. Just do what you have to do to finish it and get your certificate of final completion, from what you described, not all that much is required 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 No, not yet. It’s currently being assessed by our building surveyor 4 5503 https://form.jotform.com/240284569218058 Please spare a moment to fill out this survey form for a project. You stand a chance to win a digital gift voucher. Legitimate… 0 1057 Looking to start the journey of becoming an owner builder in SA. Feeling pretty (overly) confident on the building and construction details, but really struggling to find… 0 5784 |