Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building at Willowdale 3144Jul 05, 2018 4:14 am Just wanted to chime in re fencing. I’m in the same position but we are with liverpool council. We are going to pay for the fencing costs ourselves when we move in as we have our furbaby and would like him to roam free. Also, it will take too long if we waited for our neighbours to respond and also get the cash off them. I have been told by many people that yes by law we have to share costs but if you pay for it upfront, they don’t have to pay you a cent so keep that in mind if you are paying for it all and hoping to be reimbursed. If you can wait then I’d say wait until they start building or just absorb the cost and get the fence done. Re: Building at Willowdale 3145Jul 05, 2018 10:17 am This is not entirely true. Your first course of action would be to contact the neighbour and this can be done via the respective Council or the builder if they are known. Keep a record of all communications of all attempts to contact the neighour and you can use this if you are to go to a Tribunal. Also, ensure that the fence is what is legally (material and specification) required and nothing overboard - leaving no room for any argument from the neighbour. If time permits, get a few quotes and go with the best one, time and completion time-wise. Re: Building at Willowdale 3146Jul 05, 2018 10:50 am Thanks NeilP. I’ve done exactly that. I’ve sent all the letters through Registered Post, included the quote, site plan and Willowdale design guidelines. All you need to proof is that several attempts were made to get in touch with the neighbor, after all can’t wait for them to respond forever as the property needs to be protected. Re: Building at Willowdale 3147Jul 30, 2018 6:04 pm Hi everyone, I'm a long time reader, first time poster. It's been a stressful building journey, we found the admin stage very painful. Glad that it's almost over, our house is a month away from handover. Can anyone recommend a good landscaper and concreter for driveway please? TIA! Re: Building at Willowdale 3151Sep 10, 2018 9:47 pm d12have I have heard that the new estates don't require them as the tv signal comes from the nbn box. don't quote me but it is what a couple builders have told me. cheers Not the case in Willowdale. Deposit paid 3/9/14. Tender signed 3/10/14. Contract signed 22/10/14 Construction commenced September 2015 PCI 7/3/16 Re: Building at Willowdale 3152Sep 10, 2018 9:52 pm Ronkara Hi everyone, I'm a long time reader, first time poster. It's been a stressful building journey, we found the admin stage very painful. Glad that it's almost over, our house is a month away from handover. Can anyone recommend a good landscaper and concreter for driveway please? TIA! Drive way: Wayne Gardiner @ JNW Concreting. Extremely happy with his work, great communicator, and very reliable. +61 409 484 060 Amien @ Aktive Home Improvements for landscaping. We used him for decking and landscaping at our previous house, and he is in the process of doing our landscaping at our home in Willowdale. Re: Building at Willowdale 3153Sep 11, 2018 11:11 am bucksaver How much does installation of new TV antenna cost? I will be moving in couple of weeks and found that there is no TV antenna installed by builder. Thanks. We added ours during Electrical Consult with the builder, from memory it was around $400-$450? That price would include builders margin though. Re: Building at Willowdale 3154Sep 11, 2018 11:20 am Breannaglamour bucksaver How much does installation of new TV antenna cost? I will be moving in couple of weeks and found that there is no TV antenna installed by builder. Thanks. We added ours during Electrical Consult with the builder, from memory it was around $400-$450? That price would include builders margin though. Thanks! I got a quote of $280 from Jim's Antenna for standard antenna & installation. With amplifier it will be $450 if there is a bad reception. Re: Building at Willowdale 3155Sep 18, 2018 7:38 am Hi new neighbors, I’m new to willowdale estate and am working through the painful process to get the construction started. I need some help on the Section 94A Contribution fees. Can anyone advise me if this fee to be covered by the us, the home owners to the council or is the willowdale estate covering this fee? Re: Building at Willowdale 3156Sep 18, 2018 9:09 am clairebell Hi new neighbors, I’m new to willowdale estate and am working through the painful process to get the construction started. I need some help on the Section 94A Contribution fees. Can anyone advise me if this fee to be covered by the us, the home owners to the council or is the willowdale estate covering this fee? Hi Clairebell, It is covered by Stockland. Just ring up Council and let them know this is part of Willowdale Estate and they will send you an exemption letter. Good luck with your built. Re: Building at Willowdale 3159Oct 09, 2018 12:53 pm bucksaver clairebell Hi new neighbors, I’m new to willowdale estate and am working through the painful process to get the construction started. I need some help on the Section 94A Contribution fees. Can anyone advise me if this fee to be covered by the us, the home owners to the council or is the willowdale estate covering this fee? Hi Clairebell, It is covered by Stockland. Just ring up Council and let them know this is part of Willowdale Estate and they will send you an exemption letter. Good luck with your built. Why would Stockland pay the contribution fee when it’s part of your house build? That doesn’t make sense. I also contacted willowdale and they deny paying anything Re: Building at Willowdale 3160Oct 09, 2018 12:57 pm Tony Angievski bucksaver clairebell Hi new neighbors, I’m new to willowdale estate and am working through the painful process to get the construction started. I need some help on the Section 94A Contribution fees. Can anyone advise me if this fee to be covered by the us, the home owners to the council or is the willowdale estate covering this fee? Hi Clairebell, It is covered by Stockland. Just ring up Council and let them know this is part of Willowdale Estate and they will send you an exemption letter. Good luck with your built. Why would Stockland pay the contribution fee when it’s part of your house build? That doesn’t make sense. I also contacted willowdale and they deny paying anything Exemption letter issued by council under Sec 94 A states following : - "You are now advised the Sec 94A levy is no longer required to be paid to the Council, following the execution of the Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) between Council and the developer, Stockland Development Pty Ltd." Thanks for your reply. I will just wait and see I guess. Trying to get some more information from our builder. 9 30233 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 110229 |