Browse Forums General Discussion Re: How much compensation should I ask for 24Sep 17, 2016 8:15 pm 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 Re: How much compensation should I ask for 28Sep 20, 2016 11:11 am 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 Re: How much compensation should I ask for 34Sep 20, 2016 7:27 pm And I'm sorry but the ability to sell a house also isn't reflective of how it looks either. You can have an amazing looking house but if it's in a way out place with zero other redeeming features you'll have more trouble than selling a knock down fibro shack in a gentrifying area. Take a look sales figures. The houses that have trouble selling are usually the near new places in fringe estates, not the rubbish houses in popular areas that could be literally one storm away from collapsing. You might not buy it, but 100 others will. That's the great thing about the market. It's not dictated by cosmetic appearances of the property Creator of superduperonium, expert at expert things, nobel laureate, can hold my breath for 10 minutes. Re: How much compensation should I ask for 35Sep 20, 2016 7:30 pm If you had 2 identical houses side by side. Same floor plan, block size, both Nth facing etc. The house with a eave may not have a higher price listed but I am sure it would either sell for more or sell quicker. Re: How much compensation should I ask for 36Sep 20, 2016 7:34 pm Even if it sells first, the buyers that missed out on that identical house will try for the one next door at the auction 15 minutes after the first. It's identical bar the eaves, right? Not only that but could sell for more because there is one less in the market with almost the same demand. Wouldn't be the first time the second near identical house next door sells for 10% more That's the market Creator of superduperonium, expert at expert things, nobel laureate, can hold my breath for 10 minutes. Re: How much compensation should I ask for 37Sep 20, 2016 7:36 pm all good. You can keep making your property choices on aesthetics, while the rest of the people who know a thing or two make money on value. Creator of superduperonium, expert at expert things, nobel laureate, can hold my breath for 10 minutes. Re: How much compensation should I ask for 38Sep 20, 2016 7:42 pm Ponzu all good. You can keep making your property choices on aesthetics, while the rest of the people who know a thing or two make money on value. I am not talking about making money. I am talking about purchasing a house to live in and be happy with the house. Re: How much compensation should I ask for 39Sep 20, 2016 7:50 pm Then you're barking up the wrong tree, because my argument is that lack of eaves doesn't lower the market value. You're talking about paying for a feature that is a personal preference. Creator of superduperonium, expert at expert things, nobel laureate, can hold my breath for 10 minutes. Re: How much compensation should I ask for 40Sep 20, 2016 8:00 pm It is very rarely built as a personal preference. The only reason it is done is to get more house on a block of land as it can be built closer to the boundaries and also it is cheaper for the builder. And it's not a personal preference for the OP. The builder messed up and yes they should be held accountable whether it be financial or by other means. I work with owner, he/she is my man on the ground and I instruct them when to visit the site and take photos and I have other tools in the bag. 4 15481 Ardo That is so funny! I wonder how many people know who Larry Haun is these days. I have a couple of young guys we call Mo 1 & Mo 2 who run a crew of 6 boys and… 9 15628 7 12148 |