Building problems during construction blog |
| Many problems homeowners encounter during the construction of their new home, house extension or renovation are largely preventable. By being careful about choosing your builder, many potential difficulties can be avoided. |
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How much is my home extension going to cost blog |
| If you decide to use a Design & Construct Builder, in addition to your plans they provide permits, soil report, engineering as well as construction in their pricing. While their designs are not necessarily architecturally creative, their prices genera |
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Extend or relocate blog |
| Each option has its advantages and disadvantages. If you decide to purchase another home, in a new location, it can be very disruptive to your family as they may need to re-build their familiar network of friends and favourite places to go. |
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Decided to build - what next? blog |
| Once you've made the decision to build or extend, find out from your financial institution how much you can borrow. Seek advice from a professional builder to give you an estimate at this early stage, as a general guide to costs. |
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Choosing a builder blog |
| As one of the most potentially expensive services you're likely to pay for in your lifetime, make sure you thoroughly check out your builder before you sign anything. |
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Prime Costs & Provisional Sums blog |
| A Prime Cost is an estimate, agreed to by you and the builder, for materials (fixtures & fittings) which have not been selected at the time of signing the contract. Generally they are 'one off' items. |
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Home Insurances for Extensions & Renovations blog |
| The builder must take out Home Warranty Insurance for any developments over $12,000. If they are unable to take out the home owner's warranty insurance policy, it may be he is unlicensed, unprofitable or has had previous claims made against him. |
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Defect Liability Period Blog |
| The defect liability period refers to the period of time described in your building contract at the completion of your home extension, where the builder is required to rectify the outstanding issues identified by the building surveyor, the owner or owner& |
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Contract Administration blog |
| Contract Administration provides administration services once construction commences - to assess and certify builders progress payments, determine whether materials and workmanship comply with contract documents, authorise any contract variations and time |
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Building Surveyors Role |
| A Building Surveyor has the statutory authority to issue building permits and to administer the Building Regulations, under the Victorian Building Act. |
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Working Drawings blog |
| The working drawings contain the final details of your new extension or renovation. They are the documents provided to builders to quote on and used to obtain a building permit. |
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The Building Process Blog |
| Building a new home, house extension or renovation is a huge undertaking - financially and emotionally. It's essential to understand the various stages involved in the process. |
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Plans & Planning Permits |
| To turn your initial ideas into workable designs, you basically have two options to choose from. A design & construct builder can provide you with plans, permits, a soil report as well as construction in their services to you. |
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