Give council a call and they can give you an answer straight away. If the tree is too large than they may need one of their consultants to come out on site to inspect the tree for a definite answer.
Here are a couple of tree companies for the Brisbane area...
DCP houses may be difficult to remove but not impossible. There are certain conditions where you are able to obtain permission from council to remove the DCP house.
We have been able to gain approval to remove DCP houses for 2 x projects from council in the last 3 to 6 months. Brisbane City...
There a few things you need to do.
Do some preliminary site investigations and feasibility. As Aaron mention before you need to determine what is in demand for the area and what is selling. You also need to know the cost factor for the townhouse, for a simple 3 bedroom traditional design they...
Hi Rob,
A good idea is to look in the local area of active builders who are building similar projects. This way you get to see their real work and not a display home, speak to them about build time an approx cost. Than compare with other builders that you may find who are capable of finishing...
Is there any views from the rear of the yard?
I am assuming that if you are to build up the back area than more retaining walls maybe required. Sometimes a slope block and a good draftsman can turn the slope into an advantage.
If there are DA conditions that read it carefully, sometimes council may want you to run a new sewer or have more footpath or road. This could cost you extra in constructions cost.
I think its a good time to buy, properties for sale are on the market longer. Therefore you will have more room for negotiations. I too have also been looking for my next purchase.