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cowenan replied to the topic single story extension or double story? in the forum single story extension or double story?

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:22:28 +0000

hi there pksthe building cost with chatsworth was $160k. this included design, planning, permits then demolition (removal of all interior walls and roof) adding a second story with 3 bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs and a void through to the ground floor. it also included turning a bedroom on the ground floor into a WIR and ensuite. and re…[Read more]

cowenan replied to the topic single story extension or double story? in the forum Value Adding

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:56:12 +0000

hi there i did go ahead with the second story option. went with a company called chatsworth constructions in melbourne.

cowenan replied to the topic home extension in the forum thanks for your responses.

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:10:03 +0000

thanks for your responses. can anyone refer a reasonable priced draftsman in the south east of melbourne

cowenan replied to the topic Growth areas in Melbourne - budget areas (under 400k) - Any suggestions in the forum Help Needed!

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:07:01 +0000

murrumbeena and carnegie. murrumbeena borders on east malvern (which is ridiculously unafordable) so its only a matter of time before it pushes us neighbouring areas

cowenan replied to the topic What To Do? Bank Valuation Came in 15% Under Value in the forum Help Needed!

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:48:19 +0000

try a different banki just bought a property. CBA valued it at $800k and NAB valued the same property for $710k. Big differencei also work for bank (in investing not lending) and i regularly refer clients to a morgage broker. and yes banks are being more conservative (i know clients who have had valuations done by St George recently that were w…[Read more]

cowenan replied to the topic illegal Extention on home?????? in the forum Help Needed!

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:45:17 +0000

if it was done that long ago it may be exempt under a statute of limitation

cowenan replied to the topic home extension in the forum Value Adding

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:43:17 +0000

hi and thanks. yes the builders cost of $500 doesn't include supplied plans. just their own which they talked through with the costings etc. how much should i pay from a draftsman for:1. plans2. engineeringetci have been given one quote for plans which was $2300 for plans and $2000 for engineering

cowenan replied to the topic Flooring for Renovations in the forum Value Adding

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:04:21 +0000

yes i would recommend sticking to carpet in the bedrooms. most new townhouses and apartments all have carpeted bedroomsi have also lived in houses that have floor boards throughout and i found it annoying as you have to get rugs for the bedroom floors