The Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF), formerly known as Home Warranty Insurance, is a mandatory insurance scheme in New South Wales that protects homeowners in the event their builder cannot complete the building work or rectify defects due to insolvency, death, disappearance, or license suspension. This insurance provides financial compensation to homeowners, ensuring their investments are [...]
A BC4 is a type of building contract used in residential construction projects. It outlines the terms and conditions between the builder and the client, including project specifications, timelines, costs, and responsibilities of each party. The BC4 contract ensures that both the client and the builder have a clear understanding of the project's scope and expectations, [...]
In most cases, yes. However, purchasing an up-to-date Section 149 (versions 2 & 5) Planning Certificate from your local council is best. This will confirm whether or not there are any specific restrictions on your block that may prevent you from building a granny flat. P J Cook Building can also happily arrange for a Section [...]
Yes, you can build a Granny Flat on a battle axe block. The laneway to your property must be at least 3m wide, and the dimensions of your lot (excluding the area for the laneway) must be at least 12m x 12m.
