When your space needs outgrow your house, you might consider putting on an outbuilding or minor dwelling. But be careful: your council will have a word or two to say about plonking buildings willy-nilly on your property. The Building Act 2004 requires consent for most buildings.
When J.Compton received the call from ASB's Managing Director to advise they had won the $675,000 home, what was initially thought to be a prank; turned out to be the best birthday present anyone could have hoped for.
The Franklin District Council completed their final inspection and on the 23rd April, the house received it's final sign off with the issue of the Practical Completion Certificate and a Code of Compliance Certificate.
The home is now completed albeit the final little touchups, finishing and a critical eye to go over everything to ensure all is looking good. This week has seen a huge change with the drives poured, fencing completed and stained, gardens formed, mulched and planted, paving finished to both the back service court and main patio area, basalt stonework completed to the front blade wall and laying of the ready lawn.
Well, it's nearly the end of the construction. Interior wise, the appliances have been fitted, curtains have benn installed in the bedrooms and the blinds scheduled for tomorrow to be installed throughout the lounge, kichen dinning/family areas.
