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    WA Granny Flat

    Im in a similar position with an IP in kewdale which is due for zoning review in a couple of years but Im keen to get a GF going now. I got DA about 2 weeks ago for a 100m2 granny flat but once you consider carport/alfrescos the total roof area is 195m2. Plan is to build a 3 x 1 now and later...
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    building on piles in WA

    Agree re the picture posted but have seen several jobs where they allow 0.6m above 3m sewer depth, provided it is a designed solution. If you are going to outlay cost of piling in this case I would apply for the min 600mm. The pile spacing does not need to be as close as 1.5m, so long as your...
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    building on piles in WA

    Gday Tano, My understanding is you can go to within 0.6m of sewer with piles. Most engineers will specify them spaced 2-2.5m along the wall adjacent the sewer so you shouldnt need too many. If you put the alfresco in the easement area as well you might only need a handful along a shorter...
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    My new purchase - Highbury SA

    Gday Brady, Is this something you can get a contractor to do at a cheaper price or does it have to be SA water? Cheers, Colin
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    Is this forum making you feel inadequate?

    As a relatively new member I have found it very helpful and quite addictive. There are usually contrasting opinions on each topic which is great for learning but can make you slightly hesitant in your decision making as a noob. In some ways Im glad I didnt find it earlier, I was too busy...
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    Europe trip : )

    Didnt read all of above so apologies if repeating. So many options in Europe I dont think you can really go wrong. I really enjoyed Cesky Krumlov in Czech Rep, floating down a river drinking beer. Greece/Greek Islands are also good fun, as are Croatian Islands. I would recommend not planning an...
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    Renovation or property development courses

    Completely agree - this is a great course. Also UniSA have a prop development unit you can do online. I wouldnt suggest it is any comparison to first hand experience but it helps with basics.
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    Properties in SA for <$400k

    Adelaide airport is hardly Heathrow. I have been looking around Richmond as well, mainly in the southern half of the suburb, I hardly noticed the plane noise when at inspections (although I could see some). I heard them more at a function in Medindie the other week, the speaker had to stop...
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    My new purchase - Highbury SA

    Would also be keen on any town planner recomendations if happy to share?
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    how to make $110k 12mths without quitting my day job

    Hi Erica, Do you have any recommendation for planning consultants who deal regularly with Marion council? Cheers, Colin
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    Significant/Regulated Trees on development block - advice please

    Hi, I looked at a property within Marion council SA on the weekend that was being sold with "development potential". When I got there I noticed a nice 30m high gum tree in the middle of the back yard, about 15m from the rear of a 45m deep block. Following a look through the development plan and...
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    Draughtsman-Architect

    Anyone got recommendations for Perth drafty? Trying to keep the thread count down.:)
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    How do you locate the best suburb for a buy/reno/sell

    Care to elaborate at all knightm?
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    How do you locate the best suburb for a buy/reno/sell

    Still waiting to jump in, but have been looking at owner occupiers suburbs near good schools that have at least 25-35% diff in unreno/reno value
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    Renovation fever

    Try looking up Jane Slack Smith, she runs some online course/s, she goes by "Buzz" on the forum and was very helpful when I contacted her
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