Owner builders are a breed of people who think they might be able to save a few dollars by project managing the building of their own homes.
From all accounts it can actually save a massive amount, but and it is a big BUT, the associated stresses that go with contracting all the contractors, getting them on site at the right time and ensuring the work is up to standard can try the patience of the even the most placid of people and one of those, I have to admit, I'm not.
Last year I had a surveyor, divide the duplex block I own. This will allow me to demolish one half of the existing duplex and have it rebuilt on its own piece of land. That first step took around six to eight months before the final paper work was through.
The next step, as I see it, is to get a decent design. The block size is quite small at 430 sq m. added to that it is a corner site, part of which is truncated. Also I want the house to be as energy efficient as possible, so I realise I have a lot of research to carry out if I want to achieve a truly solar passive home.
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