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18 Floor Plan Mistakes – The Ultimate Cheat Sheet

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Many homeowners have faced this dilemma, “It all looked good till I moved in and now it just doesn’t work. Where have I made mistakes?”

The most likely answer is the floor plan!

Irrespective of whether you are house hunting or sitting with your home designer contemplating your renovations or new house plans, you must give this aspect of home design some thoughtful consideration.

I have lined up for you 18 of the most avoidable mistakes you can commit with your floor plan. This includes that one single mistake that will make the biggest difference to living in your home. Read along to know about it and avoid this right from the start.

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How Much Should You Spend On Home Renovation?

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Overcapitalising on home renovations or extensions is a big concern when it comes to selling soon after construction is completed. The fear of overcapitalising or under-investing could derail us from the potential profits when the time comes to sell our home.

Here are some considerations to evaluate how much you should spend on home renovation. What is “the right amount” of money for you to spend, even if resale is not a principal factor now?
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Will My Home Renovation Require a Council or State Approval? – DA, CC and CDC

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Do you love the suburb you live in and your home is need of a change? A renovation is an excellent way to update an older home, accommodate a growing family and add your own style to your home.

For your Designer to develop design options, it is essential to consider the local Council’s and State’s regulations for building, including Bushfire and Heritage.

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What You Should Know Before Adding a Second Storey

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An efficient way to gain more floor area and living space to accommodate your growing family’s needs is by adding a second storey to your home. This is especially the case if your property already extends to the boundary set-back lines.

Adding an additional floor to your home can really open-up your floor plan. It also lets you maximise space and tends to capture much better views.

Find out what significant issues you should be aware of before proceeding.

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How To Add A Second Storey To My Home

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You may want to add a second storey to your home because of your growing family or you just need more space for entertaining guests. Adding a second storey to your property is an exciting milestone for you and your family.

Large renovations require more than just a great idea and a fun Pinterest board. Adding a floor to your house needs careful planning and a design that works well with your existing house.

Here is the process, broken down into seven steps you can easily follow to add a second storey to your home. I’ve also included advice on one aspect of adding a second floor that almost all homeowners struggle with the most.

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What You Must Know Before You Renovate on Bushfire Prone Land

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One of the biggest drawcards about living in Sydney’s northern suburbs is the natural beauty and living close to the bush. Unfortunately, with the wonderful lifestyle close to the bush comes the danger of living on bushfire prone land.

Managing bushfire risk is both a planning and emergency management challenge. Importantly there are specific construction standards that apply when you want to build a new home or renovate on Bushfire Prone Land.

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