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  • Profile photo of joez71joez71
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    Hi All,

    I am looking into purchasing a small shopfront (Zoned Residential) in Victoria.  This place is Ideally suited to a residential conversion ie 3 units.

    My Question is , once I have all the plans/permits sorted, can I just call in the appropriate trades and project manage the works to completion? Or do I need a licenced builder.

    Keep in mind the building will pretty much remain unchanged, all that will be done will be adding internal walls, plumbing, electricity and plaster etc…

    Thanks
    Joez

    Profile photo of Scott No MatesScott No Mates
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    If it is residential, then you need a licensed builder.
    Resi to commercial, no one cares.

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    You won't be able to get the permit without having a registered builder on board.

    Tools

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    Thanks for the info, I was really keen to get in there and do some of the work myself…

    Are they area's a builder would generally be ok to leave for the owner to complete and still sign off on the project?

    Thanks
    Joe

    Profile photo of Scott No MatesScott No Mates
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    Anything non-structural (bca defined) eg paint, carpet, joinery, non-specialist trades.

    This would not include electrical, plumbing, waterproofing, air-conditioning.

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