Checklists
Before You Renovate: Project Readiness Checklist
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Before obtaining detailed designs or construction prices, establish a basic picture of the project. These prompts help organise what is known, what remains uncertain and which questions need professional input.
Use these questions to organise your enquiries. Checking every box does not establish suitability or feasibility. Selections are temporary and are not saved.
Sources: Building and Plumbing Commission — Agreements and contracts; Planning Victoria — Using VicPlan; Consumer Affairs Victoria — Due diligence checklist - for home and residential property buyers
Before committing: The purpose is not to eliminate uncertainty. It is to recognise the issues that may affect whether the project is realistic, how it should proceed and what it may cost.
Permit responsibilities should also be clearly documented when engaging professionals.
A starting point for project preparation, not confirmation of feasibility.