How much does a home extension cost in Sydney?
The question I get asked more than almost any other: how much is this going to cost? And the honest answer is — it depends on the scope and the quality. But there are real costs to investigate before you start building.
Heritage and the planning process — CDC, DA, or exempt?
One of the first practical questions on any heritage project is which planning pathway applies — can you use Complying Development, or do you need a full DA? For most heritage properties Sydney Metropolitan Council areas, the answer on CDC is no. A DA is the pathway. But some works are exempt from approval entirely, which genuinely surprises people.