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post Jan 17 2015, 09:00 PM

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Can I build a few houses in a bangalow lot with dimensionx 100 ft x 100 ft ?
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post Jul 31 2015, 01:55 PM

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QUOTE(riezzien @ Jul 19 2015, 09:49 PM)
Can a minimalist design bungalow with 2800 sqft size be built for below 450k rm? Own land
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Single or double storey ? 2800 is the land area ?

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post Aug 24 2015, 02:25 PM

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QUOTE(iwubpreve @ Aug 21 2015, 02:52 PM)
can. but u need large amount of money beside u need to get approval from local authority to build such high floor. anyway investment company do this. Like great eastern insurance, 1 of the investment is they build a condo and not selling but renting out and generate income.
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But surely it won't get approved cos it looks weird will 1 88 storey condo/apartment among all the bangalows around. Also the neighbouring bungalows would complain cos the condo will block out part of the sun. Also the road would not be able to support all the traffic of the condo residents.

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post Aug 24 2015, 02:30 PM

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How much to fence up a 100 x 100 feet bangalow lot using the cheapest material, which I suppose would be chain-link fence. How many feet apart will be support piles need to be ? Can I use iron rods instead of concrete piles as support, as iron rods so much easier and faster to set-up ?
Can I turn my bangalow lot into a vege and/or fruit farm ?
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post Aug 24 2015, 10:45 PM

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QUOTE(iwubpreve @ Aug 24 2015, 05:35 PM)
this kind of fence quite common at here.
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for 2m high of this fencing, it should cost abt RM250 +/- per meter. so 100ft x 100 ft lot = 400feet perimeter or 106m = 106m x 250 = RM26,500.

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That's way above my budget; what I meant was those green plasiic-coded iron link fence that is commonly used in guarded and gated housing estates. But if my left, right and back neighbours build thier bangalows 1st, then I only need to fence up the front 100 feet land; cut my cost to just 25%.
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post Aug 24 2015, 11:04 PM

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QUOTE(ShadowR1 @ Aug 24 2015, 10:47 PM)
The feel of space perhaps. I love high ceiling house.
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Yes, and get to enjoy paying the 2-3X higher air-con bills. Also higher electricily bills due to needing more lighting or higher wattage lightings since ceiling so high.

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post Aug 30 2015, 08:39 PM

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QUOTE(iwubpreve @ Aug 24 2015, 11:10 PM)
ic. that would be cheaper. no idea that pricing now. anyway ur intention to earn money? to farming?
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Long term planning...the bangalow lot has been vacent for many yrs and every 1/2 yr or so will get "summon" letter to clear the land of lalland and shrubs and then I need to get it cleared by paying about RM120. So if I plan with fruit trees, then maybe no need to clear so often and can also enjoy my fruits...problem is the lot is about 1 1/2 hr drive away and need to pay toll about RM15 one-way to reach.
So the cheapest fencing will do...and preferable one that I can put up myself ( to save cost). But will the majlis allow me to grow fruit trees on my lot ?

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post Jun 17 2017, 04:50 PM

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There is a piece of land in Melaka all occupied by bangalow lots, with only about 20% with houses built.
Many of the empty lots are full of lallang. How do I find out which lots have been sold and which lots still owned by the local authorities ?
If still owned by the local authorities, can I appoach them to buy 1 of the lots ?

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post Jun 17 2017, 04:57 PM

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For a bangalow lot of 10,000 sq feet, since so much land, if I want just a simple house with 5 -6 rooms, I should build single-storey, right, since a lot cheaper vs double-storey ?
What is the rough cost per square feet of build up ?
To fence the area of 100 feet by 100 feet, what is the cheapest method and roughly how much it cost ?

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post Jun 17 2017, 07:57 PM

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QUOTE(iwubpreve @ Jun 17 2017, 05:31 PM)
do a search in land office. search need pay money of course
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Any idea how much they charge ? And how detail is the info - will they disclose the contact no of the owner ?

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post Jun 18 2017, 10:17 AM

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QUOTE(iwubpreve @ Jun 17 2017, 08:59 PM)
just some administration fee. yeah they will give u the detail
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Thanks ! If possible, could you kindly response to my earlier post #1284 ?

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post Jun 18 2017, 01:46 PM

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What is the cheapest method to fence up a 100 feet by 100 feet bangalow lot ? How far do the support for the fence need to be - is 20 feet too far away, meaning 6 support for each side of the square lot ?

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QUOTE(iwubpreve @ Jun 18 2017, 03:18 PM)
what kind of fencing u need? for empty lot?
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The cheapest kind - is it chain link fence - green plastic coated ? It's probably about 5 feet height. I just want to fence it up (if cheap) so I know my lot boundery as I intend to plant fruit trees, yam and ginger, etc in it. My neighbouring lots are all empty also, with lallang. I thought better grow something useful rather that waste time every now and then to clear the lallang.

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post Jun 19 2017, 09:07 AM

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QUOTE(iwubpreve @ Jun 18 2017, 09:53 PM)
this 1 cost about 100 to 200 per meter ba
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It's way beyond my budget and anyway just need to fence up to mark my boundery scared I accidentally plant beyond my lot. Even at RM100 at meter, it's 4 x 32 meters = RM12,800.

The green plastic coated chain-linked fence, about 5 feet high that U usually see in guarded and gated housing estates - that should be the cheapest, right ? How much does this cost ? How far each post need to be apart ? Can I do it myself ?



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post Jun 27 2017, 08:20 PM

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QUOTE(2387581 @ Jun 27 2017, 03:42 PM)
Time saving for consultants to review and revert to contractors, capture reality, accuracy, prevent conflict, reduce reworks in times of changes
Check with the land office. Under the National Land Code, only land under 'agriculture' categgory can cultivate corps, plus can build a dwelling house occupying less than 1/5 of the total area. If it is under 'building' category then can have the building. If the neighbouring lots are bunglows, then it is likely that the remaining lands are under the 'building' category. Usually an owner would want the biggest real estate possible, so it is likely that it will be built to the set-back line. This will leave little space for planting, which you may grow corps.
These are security fencing, but not really secured because a wire cutter can easily cut them. Then there is a anti-cut and anti-climb fencing, which is basically the same thing with lots more wire so the fingers and cutters cannot fit into the gaps, and of course much more expensive. In your case, just normal chain-link or chicken wire will suffice.
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The land is square lot of 105 feet by 105 feet, so after building a house, still plenty of land to plant all sorts of things. Since fruit trees take few years to bear fruit, just let them grow tall and few years later only build a house in time to harvest the fruits.

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post Dec 21 2017, 07:16 PM

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How much does a part-time project manager for just a terrace house pay ? This is just for renovation of a 24 x 75 house - extend the back portion - kitchen n back room. Vacant house - need to install iron grill, certain railings, install 6 fans n 39 lights, polish timber strips upstairs.
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post Dec 29 2017, 01:34 PM

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QUOTE(zhou.xingxing @ Dec 29 2017, 11:01 AM)
hey i have a piece of land (agricultural title if that matters for 60 years).

planning to build a ds detached on it.

Q1: do you know how much is the financing banks provide for construction loan? note: i already own the land. inherit from father.

Q2: how do we charge the house blue print plan? by sf size? im planning for a 3k sf house... how much per plan usually?

Q3: is it long for city council to approve my plan?

Q4. the land is 100 points. should i sub divide it after i build or build and subdivide? not planning to split the lane in 10 years to come...

Q5: how much is the construction cost for house 3k sf? per sf how much at current rate?
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I don't think U can build houses on an agricultural lot; u need to apply to convert the land usage to residential. Else every developer will buy cheap agricultural and build houses and earn tons of money. residential land is so much more expensive vs agricultural land.

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post Dec 29 2017, 08:10 PM

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QUOTE(2387581 @ Dec 29 2017, 02:41 PM)
Are you doing subdivision or partition?
When you do subdivision, a piece of land held under 1 title by 1 or more owners is separated into 2 or more pieces held under separate titles by the same original owners.
When you do partition, a piece of land held under 1 title by 2 or more owners is separated into 2 or more pieces held under separate titles by each owners proportionate to their share under the original title.

When you do either, you need to clearly demarcate on site plan the extend of the site boundary after the subdivision/partition. Then from that point on, will need to allow setback from boundary before deciding where to put your house.

Fees wise, 50k is consider very low, good luck on finding someone/a team to do all the works over 2 years or so and assuming lifetime liability. This is just not profitable for any architect and designer. That being said, probably there are people willing to do that. For works under 500k, the cheapest would be 10% from cost for architect. Then there are engineers too.

Since this is your own construction, there will be no down payment, but probably your bank which you take loan from might require you to deposit a certain % with them before granting you the loan.

Payment to contractor is based on architect's certificate for valuation of works done on site, and similarly they will need to deposit retention fund and performance bond with you upon award of project.
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Rm50K architect fee to design a RM500K, possibly a double storey house ? Isn't that day light robbery ? Surely an experience architect has designed hundreds of houses B4, so can I choose from all the houses he has designed B4, and thus he has 0 design work to do - so can the fee be say RM200, as no work was done by him ?

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post Dec 29 2017, 08:18 PM

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QUOTE(2387581 @ Dec 29 2017, 02:34 PM)
Don't think, look for the relevant regulations. According to National Land Code 1965, yes you can build.
Developer, on the other hand is bound by Housing Development Act, for any construction of more than 4 units of residential unit meant for selling.
Building only 20% of the entire plot or maximum 43,000 sf for a developer is hardly a profitable venture, assuming compliance to National Land Code.

http://www.kptg.gov.my/sites/default/files...IGITAL-VER1.pdf

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Agricultural land is dirt cheap vs residential land, so if the developer can develop 4 grand bangalows and sell each for RM5m, with total sales of RM20m, surely the developer will make a tidy profit ? And he can buy say 10 plots of agricultural land and thus build 40 bangalows selling RM200m ?

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post Dec 29 2017, 09:05 PM

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QUOTE(2387581 @ Dec 29 2017, 08:43 PM)
Usually the more experienced an architect is, he can command even higher fees. The 10% I mentioned was the minimum any architect charge for jobs worth RM500k below. You can do the choosing and use a template plan, design works is a very small part of the scope of work an architect do. Too much to list here so for more information, you can refer to the Architects Act 1967 (can be downloaded here). You'll be surprise how much work and how underpaid architects are in relation to all responsibilities they bear. Similar to a litigation lawyer, can you say because he has many winning court cases, so he has 0 lawyer work to do, and the fee be say RM200?
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I don't get it. Say I choose a template plan for a DSL house; the architect just have to put his signature on the plans and his job then ends, right ? Thereafter, the contractor take over to build the house.

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