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    Hi,

    Is it possible to enquire on the building construction date, say to the local council or government dept? (I live in wa)

    regards
    Elvis

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    Hi Elvis,

    Welcome to the forum. Do you mean estimated start date or estimated completion date? Is this a property you are building or is it someone else’s?

    I’m in Perth too & work in the construction industry, so I’ll possibly be able to help if I know exactly what you are after. That said, the construction industry here in Perth is in a state of overload right now, so very few builders are able to give reliable construction times.

    Cheers
    Kym

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    Kym,

    I mean for an established property…say in Karratha or Port Hedland, but not limited to those areas, anywhere in WA really.

    Is there a website or hotline offering this information, say DOLA or the like ?

    Elvis

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    Ok, i get it. Your loacl council should be able to provide you with information as to when the residence was constructed, whether or not any improvements have council approval & the date.

    The VGO also keeps record of the year of construction, however info from the council is free, VGO you have to pay.

    As far as I know, there isn’t a website that lists the construction date of dwellings nor is it available on council web sites – you’ll have to make a phone call to the relevant council for each property you are interested in.

    Cheers
    Kym

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    Often the style of building or the inside (kitchen, bathroom) dates it.

    Also, have a look at the water taps in the yard.

    Often they have a year stamped on it (for example 1950 – so you know that the building is at least that old)

    Pisces

    Profile photo of RubbachookRubbachook
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    If this is re the Capital Works deduction, council will have the info. I learned the hard way that you should NOT rely on information in the meter box!

    (I bought a place where construction commenced on 10 July 1985. A week too early!).

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