Browse Forums Increasing Home Value Re: Could building a single garage be a big mistake? 4May 09, 2011 11:49 am For info on our build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=43093 Built the McLaren by Dechellis - slab down 22 Feb - handover 30 Aug 2011 - and gardens finished 9 Dec 2012!! Re: Could building a single garage be a big mistake? 9May 09, 2011 12:42 pm The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Could building a single garage be a big mistake? 14May 09, 2011 10:02 pm Quote: A single garage as part of the house with an external double lock-up garage/shed in the back yard is pretty much the norm in our neighbourhood (but might not work for yours). Where I live, there are many newly built houses of the smaller size, on cottage blocks with single garages, not to mention older homes with single garages/carport. Within reason, I am always a fan of building what you want yourselves - but I agree that for re-sale value, it depends on what is the norm in your area. I'll look into different shower heads and ask the plumber about some engineering and see what he says. Thanks 2 9524 Unless there were unforeseeable issues with the site, I dont think you should have to pay for contractors errors or poor planning. I'd probably try and be reasonable and… 5 4479 |