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  • Finding a Reputable Builder Has Never Been Harder +Read More

    Finding a Reputable Builder Has Never Been Harder

    As most homeowners know, the arrival of COVID19 led to the establishment of the hugely successful federal government HomeBuilder program. These $25,000 - effectively uncapped - grants provided free money for those…
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  • About to Build, Renovate or Extend? You’ll Need a Team +Read More

    About to Build, Renovate or Extend? You’ll Need a Team

    To ensure the best possible outcome, and a minimum of stress during construction, you’ll need to appoint more than just a builder. We all want our project to be delivered…
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  • Where to Start Your Search for the Right Builder +Read More

    Where to Start Your Search for the Right Builder

    We all want our project done right, and delivered on time, and on budget. Right? Your builder arguably has the greatest influence on the overall success of your project. Therefore,…
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  • Avoid These When Looking for a Builder +Read More

    Avoid These When Looking for a Builder

    First things first, far too many people rush the process of choosing a builder. Builder selection is the most important step in a building project. Slow down, it’s not a…
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  • Custom vs Volume Builder +Read More

    Custom vs Volume Builder

    Often unconsciously, we make ‘custom vs volume’ purchase decisions every day. When we buy clothes, food, even haircuts we evaluate convenience and price over amenity and a bespoke solution. Firstly,…
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  • Architect, Designer & Draftsperson - Who Does What ? +Read More

    Architect, Designer & Draftsperson - Who Does What ?

    All designers and architects have their own style and personal preferences. You’re the only person that knows what’s going to satisfy your needs for your building project. The design task…
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  • Quotes: How to Avoid Unanticipated Cost +Read More

    Quotes: How to Avoid Unanticipated Cost

    Every building project needs a set of plans. The people who produce the plans are architects, building designers or a drafting service. It may be an over-simplification, but an architect…
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  • Common Building Terminology +Read More

    Common Building Terminology

    ABUTMENT: That part of a pier or wall either end of an arch, beam, or bridge which resists the pressure of a load. AGGREGATE: The crushed stone or alternative substance…
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  • 10 Essential Steps to Getting on with Your Builder +Read More

    10 Essential Steps to Getting on with Your Builder

    You’ve done the research, sought advice and signed the contract - the heavy lifting begins now! Priority number one is to have a professional and positive relationship with your builder. Firstly,…
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  • Victorian Building Process Overview +Read More

    Victorian Building Process Overview

    The Regulations: There are literally thousands of regulations applicable to building works in Victoria. Consumers can access the regulations and practice notes (further explanation advice) from the Victorian Building Authority…
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  • Your Building Surveyor: An Independent Ally (Vic Only) +Read More

    Your Building Surveyor: An Independent Ally (Vic Only)

    The role of the building surveyor is to verify that your building work meets the minimum regulations and standards. An appropriately qualified Victorian building surveyor can explain the regulations to…
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  • The Insurance Policy Nobody Wants to Use +Read More

    The Insurance Policy Nobody Wants to Use

    Mandated Building Insurance: The Victorian Domestic Building Insurance (DBI) scheme is commonly known as a policy of ‘last resort’. This means that unless a building project cannot be completed, or…
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  • Get Help: Associations & Stakeholders +Read More

    Get Help: Associations & Stakeholders

    Australian Building Codes Board Australian Institute of Building Surveyors Australian Tile Council Inc. Australian Timber Database Architects Registration Board of Victoria (ARBV) Association of Building Sustainability Assessors Association of Consulting…
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  • Disputes: Forewarned is Forearmed (Vic Only) +Read More

    Disputes: Forewarned is Forearmed (Vic Only)

    The reality is there are several thousand new formal building disputes recorded in Victoria each year. They slowly churn through a range of courts and dispute resolution processes. It’s a…
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