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Yet a lot of houses have even garages built in the same way... What did you end up doing? Did you have to pay for full set of drawings…

Always a concern...

You're correct, this stupid autocorrect keeps changing it...

The issue is that the block slopes down. So the easiest way is to add a retaining wall and cut the other side of the block to fill. If I…

It is all nonsensical isn't. They push away to do the "wrong" thing...

A meter in height which makes it assessable

The biggest cost in my job is earthworks and retaining wallwhuch Stratco and the like do not quote... But worth asking. Will drive by…

Yes, I was looking and only small sheds don't need approval... On top the retaining wall is over a meter too

I was thinking the same thing. 5k on a 40k project is 12.5% just on approvals. May be it gets relatively cheaper for a more expensive…

Plenty of similar projects to mine around. I know of at least one that does not have council approval. But I am worried about the…

Thanks @Drakesy Did it cost you this much before starting construction? Yes I added the plumbing in the ~10k as pretty straight forward as…

Hi all, I am seeking input from people more experienced and/or working in construction. I am looking at adding a carport to my property.…

There is for sure nobody more interested in the safety of a child than a parent (or should be like that). I always do it my self as I am…

Sorry was to DTC. I know it is not likely that they acted together but they did not really engage in competition. They probably look at the…

Duopoly= Cartel

Isn't the inflation number you refer to as only the average of all increases across the economy? So when you say it should be capped to the…

They have double the points you get, still not great value.

I thought they increased the points you earn and give you two free lounge access per year "Awards points for spend in Dining (cafes,…

Hi all, I have bought a couple of earbuds in the last year or so - cheap ones because I was going to lose them so trying to minimise my…

cats are ok, until one wees in your carpet.. Just saying...

I still have a Worx that I bought on the demise of Masters! I find it ok, and I can use accessories from Bosh pressure washers with it. I…

I am curious about this... So why then the REA quoted a price range if the vendor did not set one yet?

how do you plan for a 2hr congestion?

hahaha, this is the most likely scenario

I was driving to work this morning and there was a big accident resulting in significant delays in a whole area. To have a sense of how bad…

I was looking at several headunits and most don't o DAB+ anymore. Store people say that a lot of people just use their phones for that (?)…

Great radio, massive screen. Price belated @SCA for further $10 off Enjoy better sound in your car

any IP 65 rated (or above) product?

sorry did not realise that... However this is also the case in other states. I know NSW is not though

In QLD if you win the Auction the house is at the buyers risk from 5:00PM on the day of the auction...