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r33tom replied to Ti-au on Low-Rise House Pattern Drawing Package $1 Each (Usually $1,000) @ Government Architect NSW
You don't own the design. You purchase the rights to use the plan to build your own property. So no you can't resell it.
17/07/2025 - 14:59
r33tom replied to shivaussie on Low-Rise House Pattern Drawing Package $1 Each (Usually $1,000) @ Government Architect NSW
The floor plans on realestate.com.au are not architect plans, they are a rough depiction of the properties floor plan. You can draw that…
17/07/2025 - 14:57
r33tom replied to Thiefsie on Low-Rise House Pattern Drawing Package $1 Each (Usually $1,000) @ Government Architect NSW
There was a set fee for the plans which is a percentage of the build cost. The hourly rate was for additional consultation work such as…
17/07/2025 - 12:45
r33tom replied to Thiefsie on Low-Rise House Pattern Drawing Package $1 Each (Usually $1,000) @ Government Architect NSW
Well you don't need to use an architect but if you want a nice Reno that works your need an architect. From what my architect charged me…
17/07/2025 - 12:23
r33tom replied to forconstruction on Low-Rise House Pattern Drawing Package $1 Each (Usually $1,000) @ Government Architect NSW
Error no they are one of the highest paid professionals in the country. Plenty of rich upper middle class families that want to build a…
17/07/2025 - 11:58
r33tom replied to OzyBe on Low-Rise House Pattern Drawing Package $1 Each (Usually $1,000) @ Government Architect NSW
Just to clarify the plans are made available for public viewing/scrutiny when the DA is lodged but is removed after around 60 days. It's…
17/07/2025 - 11:56
r33tom replied to Techefy on Low-Rise House Pattern Drawing Package $1 Each (Usually $1,000) @ Government Architect NSW
No one. Either the NSW government or the architects are the copyright owners of the drawings and can sue you for infringment. All…
17/07/2025 - 11:28
r33tom replied to foreverphoenix on Low-Rise House Pattern Drawing Package $1 Each (Usually $1,000) @ Government Architect NSW
It's ok you can study the plans and they may give you the inspiration to become an architect and with an architect's salary your be able to…
17/07/2025 - 11:25
r33tom replied to ItsMeAgro on Low-Rise House Pattern Drawing Package $1 Each (Usually $1,000) @ Government Architect NSW
I think it's way more than hundreds of thousands of dollars. The architects ultimately owns copyright of the house design. Think of it like…
17/07/2025 - 11:21
r33tom replied to Jl3636 on Low-Rise House Pattern Drawing Package $1 Each (Usually $1,000) @ Government Architect NSW
More like at least $20k for architect and engineering fees .
17/07/2025 - 11:10
r33tom replied to whitepuma on Low-Rise House Pattern Drawing Package $1 Each (Usually $1,000) @ Government Architect NSW
I haven't looked at the plans in detail but if it's all custom size windows doorways etc. it will cost a fortune to build. The only way for…
17/07/2025 - 11:10
r33tom replied to jrowls on Low-Rise House Pattern Drawing Package $1 Each (Usually $1,000) @ Government Architect NSW
Should still save you over $20k in architect and engineering fees. If you are happy with the design it's a big win.
17/07/2025 - 11:05
r33tom commented on Low-Rise House Pattern Drawing Package $1 Each (Usually $1,000) @ Government Architect NSW
Now if they can also setup the factory to mass produce these at a fix cost for familes.
17/07/2025 - 10:15
r33tom replied to battler on [eBook] Free - 1984 and Animal Farm by George Orwell @ Amazon AU
Fake news. If it didn't happen to me it's not real.
17/07/2025 - 10:11
r33tom replied to txb on [VIC, NSW, SA, QLD] Sign up Credit: $200 Electricity & [VIC, NSW] $100 Gas @ Powershop (New & Moving Customers Only)
Ah that explains why after I purchased my $200 credit became $190
16/07/2025 - 15:23
r33tom replied to Embaloo on Tojiro Stainless Steel Bread Slicer Knife $31.49 (RRP $59.99) + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ CreativeCrafts Amazon AU
Yeah just used mine for the first time. Biggest purchase regret. The blade flexes so much when cutting through hard crusted sourdough you…
16/07/2025 - 09:59
r33tom replied to Alzori on [VIC, NSW, SA, QLD] Sign up Credit: $200 Electricity & [VIC, NSW] $100 Gas @ Powershop (New & Moving Customers Only)
My gas bills usually around $100 a quarter. So the $100 credit should cover me for most of the quarter even with the higher rates than my…
13/07/2025 - 15:34
r33tom replied to Alzori on [VIC, NSW, SA, QLD] Sign up Credit: $200 Electricity & [VIC, NSW] $100 Gas @ Powershop (New & Moving Customers Only)
I'm in NSW $200 for a few mins work is a no brainer for me. Next month I'll just switch to another provider with better rates.
12/07/2025 - 13:44
r33tom replied to Series4Episode10 on LG NeoChef 25L 1000W Inverter Black Microwave $132 (Price Beat Button) + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ The Good Guys
Yes my neochef 25l is 4 years old and still working. We are not big microwave users so nothing gets heated more than 30secs to a min. My lg…
12/07/2025 - 13:09
r33tom replied to cheaptech20 on LG NeoChef 25L 1000W Inverter Black Microwave $132 (Price Beat Button) + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ The Good Guys
It's a bit hit and miss with their microwave build quality and probably depends how much you use it. Have this model for 4 years now and…
12/07/2025 - 13:05
r33tom replied to Lucille Bluth on [VIC, NSW, SA, QLD] Sign up Credit: $200 Electricity & [VIC, NSW] $100 Gas @ Powershop (New & Moving Customers Only)
Sign up get the credit, once credit used up switch to the cheaper provider for long-term. Or like most Oz bargainers switch to another…
11/07/2025 - 13:29
r33tom commented on [Back Order] Buderim Ginger Refresher Cordial No Sugar $3.15 ($2.83 S&S - Exp) + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
I find the sugar free version too sweet and a funny after taste. If you dilute it to less sweet the ginger flavours not there. The full…
09/07/2025 - 19:09
r33tom replied to mr_asstight on [Back Order] Buderim Ginger Refresher Cordial No Sugar $3.15 ($2.83 S&S - Exp) + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
I did a factory tour of Buderim's ginger factory. They mentioned that to store the fresh ginger all year round they have to use…
09/07/2025 - 19:07
r33tom replied to freeb1e4me on Crane Men's and Women's Hiking Shoes $34.99 @ ALDI
No by the time I wore them it was well past the return date.
09/07/2025 - 18:08
r33tom commented on [Prime] Bosch PWB 600 Portable Work Bench $175.20 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Solid work bench that easily packs away. Used mine a few times with a mitre saw. Very stable and easy to clean. The built-in clamps work…
09/07/2025 - 16:30
r33tom commented on Crane Men's and Women's Hiking Shoes $34.99 @ ALDI
Have bought a pair in the pass not sure if it's the same as these but the metal lace hooks snapped off after a few wears and they were very…
09/07/2025 - 15:46
r33tom commented on [Prime] Sensodyne 100g Toothpaste $5.01-$6.37 ($4.51-$5.73 S&S) Delivered @ Amazon AU
Colgate enamel repair is cheaper compare to sensodyne repair and protect. Similar active ingredients. https://amzn.asia/d/2velgdl
08/07/2025 - 15:55
r33tom commented on Reolink 8 × 12MP PoE Camera, 16-Channel NVR with 4TB HDD Security System $1,262.24 Delivered @ Reolink
Fyi 12MP is 4000x3000 pixels. File sizes will be massive if you record at the full 12MP
08/07/2025 - 15:43
r33tom replied to Frozensage on [VIC, NSW, SA, QLD] Sign up Credit: $200 Electricity & [VIC, NSW] $100 Gas @ Powershop (New & Moving Customers Only)
Is 3 hours enough to charge your car, heat the house and hot water?
08/07/2025 - 12:52
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