It's getting close to 7 weeks have you heard anything from Council.
I'm VERY pleased to say that on the 20th February I received a formal letter from the council saying the application to create a new title is now approved. It has some conditions attached – but nothing I wasn't prepared for.
Settlement is in 2 weeks and I'm ecstatic. I've arranged for a demolition company to pull down the old crusty house (one condition – they want demolition complete before new title is created) and I've already chosen a builder and even picked the houses I'm going to build. They're just so cute I'm very tempted to move into one of them myself!
This is so much fun! YAY!!
Lisa (Noobie)Well done, Lisa. I must say I didn't think it could be done, but I'm delighted that I was wrong! Better find me a friend in my Council….
Wow, I too am impressed that it occured in such a tight timeframe. Congratulations!!!!!!
Here's a toast to onwards and upwards.
Tammy
Hi Lisa!
Well done! Did you shop around for demolition prices? I too am starting my first one and would love to know who you are using to bowl house over as I am building nearby.
Cheers,Mary
I'm still shopping for demolition prices. I haven't made up my mind which way I'm going with the demo crews. They all have different things they want (ie some want salvage rights, some say take what you want first and get rid of it yourself before they get there) I am still working that bit out.
I have to have the house demolished before the new title can be created, so that's obviously my next step – although I'm holding it off as long as possible at the same time because the original old house still has tenants in it and I need to wait for the builder to be ready.
This is like juggling three angry, hungry cats – awkward, nerve-wracking, sometimes confusing and potentially ready to spring with sharp claws waiting to catch me out if I do anything wrong!
Noobie (lisa)Yes we are in the same position. We have signed building contracts so need to move. Have had a couple of demo quotes but still looking as they are around 13k mark. Have heard you need to give demo guys about 2 months notice as they are busy so will finalise soon. It is a juggling act!! Good luck!!
Kind regards,Mary
Hi, wonderful. I wish I'd gone to school with a council planner!
Well done.
KY
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