Early this year I finally got my building permit finalised (using a private building surveyor), and I started work immediately, the first stage being excavation and soil removal. About 3 weeks later a standard letter from the council arrived (obviously linked to the issuing of the building permit) requesting a $300 asset protection bond for the cross-over. Also, an additional $70 asset inspection fee was required. Well, I paid up, but still haven't had anybody come and inspect the...

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