Part Two In our previous article, we had a look at some crucial requirements for buying a house plan online. We also looked at a few necessary aspects of getting house plan approval. Here, we will dig deeper into buying and approving house plans. Consider the Conditions of Your Plot Architects usually pay special attention…
Part One Looking to buy a house plan online? If so, you’re in luck. Many businesses offer thousands of different sizes, styles, and layouts of building plans. On top of this, most of these businesses will also allow you to customise your building plan to suit your needs. Thousands of websites offer these services, so…
Gaudí spent his entire career in Barcelona, where he built all of his projects, the most famous of which is the 1883 cathedral known as La Sagrada Familia, still under construction today. His style was an ornate mix of Baroque, Gothic, Moorish and Victorian elements that often featured ornamental tile-work, and drew upon forms found…
Approving building plans first requires the appointment of a SACAP registered architect/designer. SACAP refers to the South African Council for the Architectural Profession. You can find a list of registered professionals at www.sacapsa.com. You may not legally gain approval of a building plan through de-registered, independent architects. For building plan approval, the appointed architect must…
It’s probably every homeowner’s dream project, particularly those with growing families: put in an extra bedroom, recreation room or even a whole new floor or wing. But there’s growing concern that, while South Africans are quick to use their savings or loans to improve or expand their homes, many are not complying with building regulations.…
1. You’re building off-plan in an estate or development Buying a new home off-plan directly from a developer before it’s built means you don’t pay any transfer duties for taking ownership of the property. In most cases, the attorney registration and transfer fees are also included. If you have an offer to purchase from the…
The truth is, most homeowners don’t know much about the thatch lapas sitting in their garden. Within lapa construction, the thatched roof is obviously the most important aspect. It keeps you dry, it provides a nice shade from the sunlight, and it’s great for social events. Building a lapa is not as straightforward as you…
The answer is yes, you not only need plans, you also need an engineer to sign the plans and you need approval (permission) from the local municipality before you can commence with the build. Building a swimming pool is adding a structure to your property. You are also changing the footprint of the land, so…
There is a common misconception that building plans are needed only prior to the construction of a new home. Homeowners often overlook the fact that many alterations and improvements made to their home also require a building plan, which must be approved by the relevant municipality. In most instances, a building plan is required when…
It is common knowledge that when a house or a structure is built on immovable property that the law requires the plans to be drawn up in a particular manner and approved by the relevant Local Authority with jurisdiction. Therefore, it stands to reason that every dwelling or house will have a set of plans.…
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