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Notes from twenty years in architecture, thirteen on the Central Coast NSW
Dream Homes
What is a North Facing home or a North facing site?
A guide to determine if your property is north facing or if the existing house on it is north facing, and why it matters for passive solar design.
Renovations
Checks Before Buying on the Central Coast
This is what every smart homebuyer should research before purchasing real estate on the Central Coast, from flood zones to school catchments.
Op Shops on the Central Coast?
The Central Coast contains numerous op shops offering sustainable shopping that supports vulnerable people while preventing waste.
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Renovations
Renovations: Exempt, Complying and Council Approval
There are three renovation approval pathways based on scope of changes: exempt development, complying development, and DA/CC.
Apartments
How to calculate Apartment Yield
A 12-step methodology for determining apartment feasibility on a site, including setbacks, floor area ratios, and unit counts.
Renovations
Apply for a Section 138 Roads Act Approval
A Section 138 approval is council's permission to build your driveway on the road reserve out front. How to lodge one with Central Coast Council.
Renovations
How do I tell if my land is Torrens Title or Strata Title??
Torrens Title vs Strata Title explained. Learn how to check your land title type in NSW using SixMaps.
Dream Homes
Am I at risk: how to search for crime rates in an area.
Is my property at risk? How to find the crime rates of different areas on the coast.
Duplexes
How to find rental percentage and vacancy rates?
How to check rental percentages and vacancy rates before you buy, why a suburb under 30% rentals matters, and what a vacancy rate under 3% means.
Waterproofing
Waterproofing Class 2, 3 and 9c Buildings
The three principles behind the NSW Building Commissioner's waterproofing guidance, let it flow, let it work and let it move, and how to detail them.
Renovations
How to find Minimum Lot Size
How to find minimum lot size on the planning portal and what does it mean
Dream Homes
Tiny Homes on the Central Coast
A guide to tiny home rules, regulations, and comparisons with granny flats on the Central Coast NSW.
Renovations
Additions and Renovations on the Central Coast
Home extensions are a great way to get more value out of your existing home and allow it to grow with you.
What to do when you have moved to the central coast?
The Central Coast is a beautiful area and you've made the best decision to move here. Here are a few things you should do to feel more at home.
Renovations
How do I find land value and site area?
Find any NSW block's site area, dimensions and land value free, using the Valuer General's property sales map. Why the numbers matter before you buy or build.
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