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Pre Purchase Consult

The perfect guide to uncovering the architectural potential of your prospective property before making the purchase.

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NSW and VIC sites only.

For all other states, please enquire within

the consult

RESEARCH

Preparatory Desktop Research 

Review on all public available site data prior to the consultation (30 -45min prior consult):

  • property layout and photos

  • Contract of sales

  • Planning Reports

  • Identify planning constrains & opportunities 

  • provide concept options for discussion based on your brief 

  • ​Review your consultation form​​

guidance

You’ll also gain clarity on the different authority approval pathways and construction contract options. Because every project is unique, we’ll first listen to your goals, then recommend the most suitable approval process and contract type for your vision.

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Build with confidence — not confusion.​

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We’ll collaborate using a shared live drawing board (active for both parties) to ensure ideas, intent, and feedback are clearly communicated as they emerge.

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We’ll walk you through the design thinking behind the concepts, helping you visualise spatial relationships and possibilities.

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Optional Upgrade to receive refined PDF sketches post the consult.

constraints

We’ll advise on the relevant laws, codes, and site-specific regulations to ensure your project is both compliant and feasible.

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We conduct a preparatory desktop research to identify potential planning constraints. We’ll then discuss their possible impact and how to navigate them during our consultation.

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Clarity upfront = fewer surprises later.

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To ensure a productive session, please complete and submit our Single Consult Form within 24 hours of booking confirmation. This allows us time to review your materials and prepare for a focused and tailored discussion.

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As part of the consultation, we’ll also provide a clear overview of the architectural process, so you leave with both practical insights and a stronger understanding of what lies ahead.​

Time & Place

Conducted virtually via Teams for up to 60 minutes. Additional time will be charged at $350/hr + GST, billed in 15-minute intervals.

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Project Site Visit:

Available within 15km of Surrey Hills VIC. 

Sydney: Currently  Unavailable:  TBA

optional add ons

site visit

  • Additional 30 mins to conduct a visual inspection of the subject property and adjacent neighbour.

  • Travel time included

  • Attend meeting on-site (in lieu of virtual meetings)

  • Applicable to areas within a 15km of Surrey Hills, VIC.

  • Additional fees for attending sites on weekends or after 5pm. Please enquire within.

sketches

  • Receive 1 or 2 polished concept plans in PDF format as discussed during the consultation.

  • concepts could either be for renovation and/or new building options.

  • Sketches issued within 5-7 business days post consultation.

full package

Includes site visit and sketches add-ons in additional to the based service.

 

No online consultation as on site consultation will be conducted

HOW IT WORKS

Purchase your consult

within 24 hrs of purchase

We review your brief and prepare for consultation

We conduct a virtual consultation tailored to your selected service

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+ 30 mins on site contextual review & consult

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Optional Upgrade

Generate CAD sketches as discuss for PDF issue within 3-7 working days

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Optional Upgrade

Book your PRE PURCHASE consult 

Construction cost greater than $1.5 m - please enquire within

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A great housewarming gift for anyone planning /pondering over renovations but need a little nudge to take the plunge!

 

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Give the gift of expert advice to help them transform their space with confidence.

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DID YOU KNOW

We offer a once off consult?

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GET IN TOUCH:

Tel: 0403 122 859

Email: info@thamarchitects.com.au

Sydney & Melbourne

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Ophelia Leung Architects P/L Trading as Tham Architects

Registration Nos:  VIC #20536 | NSW #9096 & Class 2 DBP DEP0003030, BDes Arch, March, Associate RAIA | ABN: 48 169 181 079

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