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. Providing the laneway to your property is at least 3m wide, and the dimensions of your lot (excluding the area for the laneway) are at least 12m x 12m. Please contact our team to discuss.
If your block and granny flat design meet the relevant criteria outlined in the State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP), a private certifier can approve the plans on behalf of the Council within just 10 working days of lodgement. This streamlined process allows for faster approvals compared to traditional development applications, making it easier and quicker to [...]
