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Permit Drawings

12 Nov

Posted at 07:00h in Interior Design, Permit Drawings, Renovation Design, Residential Design
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A DIY renovation may feel like an easy way to save money while adding to the value of your home. That is not always the case, however. A DIY renovation can actually end up costing you more. A DIY can also easily backfire, lowering the value of your home.  How A Diy Renovation Could Lower Your Home’s Value  1. Poor workmanship It is not easy to Design...

05 Nov

Posted at 07:00h in Integrated Design, Permit Drawings, Residential Design
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When you are thinking about your Custom Home Design, land is an important factor to consider. Finding the right piece of land in Vancouver to build a new home on, however, can be a complex process. There are a lot of aspects you need to look at. With this handy guide though, finding the right piece of land for your home can be smoother...

29 Oct

Posted at 07:00h in Integrated Design, Interior Design, Permit Drawings, Renovation Design, Residential Design
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It can be hard to know when it is the right time to renovate your Vancouver Home. Should you do it now? Wait a few more years? We have put together this blog to help answer these questions and stop your worries… at least when it comes to Home renovations.  8 Signs That It Is Time To Renovate Your Vancouver Home  1. There are signs of...

10 Oct

Posted at 07:00h in Integrated Design, Interior Design, Permit Drawings, Residential Design
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A Custom Home Design may not seem like it could be life-changing… but it can be. How is that possible? What can a Custom Home Design do for you? We are here to walk you through the power of a Custom Home Design.  How A Custom Home Design Can Change Your Life    1. Creating a more functional space  A Custom Home Design allows you to decide exactly...

29 Aug

Posted at 07:00h in Integrated Design, Interior Design, Permit Drawings, Residential Design
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High-performance Custom Home Design is in demand these days. But if you are thinking about a high-performance Custom Home, which features should you consider? And why are these features important?  We are covering the answers to these questions, and more.  4 High Performance Features For Your Custom Home Design  1. Insulation  Quality insulation is key for a high-performance home. While many people think about the insulation on the...

07 Aug

Posted at 13:56h in Permit Drawings
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Currently, the government has changed the regulations around short-term vacation rentals (STVR) – AKA rentals under 30 days – in Hawaii. Therefore, each property owner listing a short-term vacation rental in Hawaii County will now need to register as a short-term vacation rental and get a permit number. You will need this permit number to be in place by September 28th. Other Islands and...

06 Nov

Posted at 07:00h in Permit Drawings, Residential Design
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Stop Work Orders – a boundless source of stress for homeowners. We have written a lot about Stop Work Orders in the past, covering everything from horror stories to tips for avoiding them. In spite of this, we continue to see homeowners who have received Stop Work Orders – and hear the devastating consequences of receiving them. This month, we created a three-part series about...

06 Nov

Posted at 07:00h in Permit Drawings, Residential Design
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Stop Work Orders may be scary, but they are completely preventable. If you follow a few simple steps, you will not have to worry about Stop Work Orders at all. Not sure why you want to avoid Stop Work Orders? This month, we created a three-part series about Stop Work Orders Check out the other blogs in this three-part series: 4 Perfect Examples of Why...

06 Nov

Posted at 07:00h in Permit Drawings, Residential Design
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Welcome to the third part in our Stop Work Orders series! This month, we created a three-part series about Stop Work Orders We have already tackled 4 Perfect Examples of Why to Take Stop Work Orders Seriously and Why Stop Orders Happen and How To Prevent Them. Today, we are wrapping up with a look at the consequences of working without the appropriate Permits. Some...

02 Oct

Posted at 07:00h in Permit Drawings
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Applying for a Building Permit can be an overwhelming process. We hear a lot of horror stories from people who tried to handle applying for permits on their own. Many expressed that they were not prepared when they went into the permit application process – even if they felt prepared at the time. Often, these individuals found themselves backtracking to consult the proper experts...

18 Sep

Posted at 07:00h in Permit Drawings
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With cannabis being legalized this year, the City of Vancouver is putting regulations in place around its sale. Many people know there are regulations around who can purchase cannabis – but what about those who want to build and operate a cannabis dispensary in Vancouver? A certain set of permits is required to do so. Here is a snapshot of the information that is...

28 Aug

Posted at 07:00h in Permit Drawings
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Development and Building Permits are vital if you are planning a custom home design in Vancouver, or any City really. In the past, we have discussed many aspects of Development and Building Permits and the permitting process. We have never, however, focused solely on how long it can take to get a Building Permit approved. Today, we are remedying that by having this frank...

09 Jun

Posted at 07:00h in Permit Drawings
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The City of Vancouver recently enacted its new requirements for short-term rentals, including Airbnb properties. If you list your property on Airbnb, you’ve likely asked yourself whether you should comply with the City’s new regulations, or if it’s worth continuing to rent it out. There are a few key considerations before making any decision. We go into more detail below, but in short: A business licence...

24 Apr

Posted at 07:00h in Permit Drawings, Residential Design
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Over the last eight weeks, we have covered a number of topics in our series on Stop Work Orders. We hope that we have made it clear how devastating non-permitted work can be. Why, then, do people undertake such work – and how do you avoid ending up in a similar position? Read more from our Stop Work Order series: Stop Work Order horror stories:...

10 Apr

Posted at 07:00h in Permit Drawings, Residential Design
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A Stop Work Order may sound manageable, but it can be incredibly financially damaging. While we have touched on some of the issues we have seen over our years working in Vancouver home design, we have some true horror stories that show just how devastating getting a Stop Work Order can be. Stop Work Order horror stories We have had a number of cases...

20 Mar

Posted at 07:00h in Permit Drawings, Residential Design
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One of the most important things to do when you are buying a property is check that the home matches the plans on file with the City. This is vital because, if the plans do not match, there are likely renovations to the house that have been conducted without a permit, meaning once you purchase the property, you are at risk of being hit...

06 Mar

Posted at 07:00h in Permit Drawings, Residential Design
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As Building Codes are available to the public, many people believe that they do not need professional guidance regarding renovations, and attempt to do it themselves. Individuals with some knowledge of Building Codes may also believe they have enough information to handle Vancouver renovations on their own. However, not working with a Vancouver Home Designer can land you a Stop Work Order. This article...

30 Jan

Posted at 07:00h in Permit Drawings, Residential Design
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When creating the look for your house, you have a choice between stock plans and custom home design. Stock plans are general and pulled from a bank of options, while a custom home design is created for you by an expert builder or developer. Before discussing the reasons for getting a custom home design over using stock plans, there is one other thing we...

26 Dec

Posted at 07:00h in Permit Drawings
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Getting a Building Permit can feel overwhelming… but it doesn’t need to. That’s why, today, we are focusing on one of the most difficult – and, for many people, frustrating – parts of the process: Building Permit Drawings. There are three easy ways to simplify the development of your Building Permit Drawings, while also protecting yourself against future issues.     The three ways to make...

16 May

Posted at 07:00h in Permit Drawings
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If you have purchased, or are considering purchasing, a land value only lot in the Greater Vancouver area, this checklist goes over the steps you should take after the transaction closes. However, reading this checklist before the transaction is recommended, so that you are aware of what is involved in demolishing any existing structure(s), and building a new home or structure on the lot. You may...