Open-plan living used to be the preferred layout for homes, now there is a new alternative that seduces more and more our clients: the broken-plan living. So what it is? A broken-plan living is a transitional movement between the modern open plan layout and traditional separated home layouts. It distinguishes the living spaces by using varying[…]
Certificate of Design Compliance
Since the 2nd of April 2012 a Building Surveyor in Perth has been able to work in a private company issuing, among other things, Certificates of Design Compliance (aka CDC’s) for buildings throughout Western Australia. Gone are the days of Building Licenses – we now have Building Permits. These CDC’s are what is required by the Council when[…]
WA raises the bar in terms of building design
The first stage of Design WA is now out and it is worth having a look! Alternatively, you can discuss this with one of our building surveyors. The Design WA Guidelines is a set of policies in terms of design quality and built form outcomes from large-scale structure planning to development applications and subdivision considerations. The[…]
Top 5 Tips for Fast Building Approvals
As a Building Surveyor this is something my clients value, after all – time is money. If you’ve ever been delayed by a local government you know how it feels to just want to get on and build! 1. Have your project assessed by a private Building Surveyor. At Perth Building Surveyor our turnaround time is usually 24-48[…]
