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Brick, Cladding, Hebel or OtherwiseBrick, Cladding, Hebel or Otherwise


March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 | 0 Comment

When choosing between the different building materials like brick, Hebel, cladding or otherwise its important to know the pro’s and con’s of each as well as the costs involved. You

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BASIX and NaTHERSBASIX and NaTHERS


January 24, 2024January 24, 2024 | 0 Comment

As part of the requirements for DA or CDC approval, you need to conduct an assessment of your home for Basix which comprise of 3 parts It is a requirement

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Builder Inclusions and Selection Options for a New BuildBuilder Inclusions and Selection Options for a New Build


August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 | 0 Comment

All builders offer varying degrees of inclusions. Some offer different packages which can cost $25-100k on top for a group of inclusions however you cant get credit for any of

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Conflict Resolution during and after a new home buildConflict Resolution during and after a new home build


August 6, 2023August 6, 2023 | 0 Comment

During the Build Independent Inspector Unless you are across the relevant building standards it can be useful to have a 3rd party assess the defect you are raising as they

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Quality Control and Private Inspections for a new build homeQuality Control and Private Inspections for a new build home


August 6, 2023August 6, 2023 | 0 Comment

Quality Control Building Surveyor Under the building code its the customer/owners decision to choose a Building Surveyor (this is different from a Building Inspector). They sign off on various parts

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Construction Phases for a new build homeConstruction Phases for a new build home


August 6, 2023August 6, 2023 | 0 Comment

There are common phases for construction however within each of these there will be differences depending on the materials and construction techniques used. Slab Stage Peg out Survey / Set

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New Home WindowsNew Home Windows


July 31, 2023July 31, 2023 | 2 Comments

Windows are a very important aspect of a home and careful consideration should be taken before accepting whatever a builder provides as standard. Typically builders wont tell you about the

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Architect Plans – What you get and the important partsArchitect Plans – What you get and the important parts


July 29, 2023July 29, 2023 | 0 Comment

If you want to build a custom home you will need to engage in an architect or a draftsman. An architect will normally design a functional home from the ground

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What to consider before paying a builderWhat to consider before paying a builder


July 13, 2023July 13, 2023 | 0 Comment

To start the process with a builder doesn’t require any upfront payment but after the initial estimates are given you will need to put down a deposit. Go through Choosing

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Comparing Pricing of Tenders against other BuildersComparing Pricing of Tenders against other Builders


June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 | 0 Comment

When comparing pricing of estimates or tenders between builders its important to do a like for like comparison as a lot will leave out things that you will need or

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