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How much does it cost to build a new house in 2025?
Average cost to build a new home, ranked by each Australian state.
New Home Build Handover Essentials: 3 must-do tasks after your new home is built
Here are three tips to ensure a smooth handover process
10 things to remember when Building a New Home
Building a new home is a huge investment—one that you want to get the best value from, ensuring it’s finished when planned, within the budget you have available, and looking the way you imagined. Here's 10 things to not forget when building a new home.
What happens if I make changes to my house design after signing the Building Contract?
Thinking sneaking in a change during your Build wont incur cost and time impacts is a common misconception for first time home building clients! Every time a change is made to your plans during construction, the following two things automatically happen.
9 things to check before signing your HIA Building Contract
A nine point list of what to check in your HIA Home Building Contract before you sign.
How long does it take to build a New Home in Australia?
Latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data on the average time it takes to build new homes in each state.
What insurance do I need to ask for from my new home builder?
Here is a quick guide on what insurance certificates to ask for before making any deposit payments on your new build.
10 Simple Tips to minimise variations on your New Home Build
No one likes unexpected costs or delays, especially when you're building your dream home. Here are my 10 simple tips to keep variations down during your new home build.
First steps to building a new home in 2025
The three step pathway to start a new home build in 2025:
What to Do If You Receive a Variation Notice from your Builder
Receiving a notice from your builder asking for an increase in building costs can feel overwhelming. But take a breath — it’s all about staying calm, reviewing your contract, and ensuring the process is followed correctly. Here's a step-by-step guide on what to do after receiving a variation notice from your builder.
How to check the Financial Stability of Your Builder
Here are some essential steps and resources to help you conduct thorough financial checks before committing to a builder
5 Questions to ask your Builder BEFORE you sign with them
Here is a list of some important questions to consider asking your builder before signing up for a building project with them.
Builder not communicating? Here’s what to do
Builder not communicating? Here’s our guide on exactly what to do.
10 Tips for minimising variations on your New Home Build in 2025
Worried about variations blowing out your build budget? Here are some tips you can use to limit and avoid variations on your new home build
3 Tips for monitoring the progress of your new home build
Here are some practical tips to help you keep track of your home build without getting lost in the process
Delay Costs Explained: How to calculate liquidated damages & prevent delays when building a home
In this blog post, I’ve broken down the real cost of time delays during a build and simple strategies for how to avoid them.
The golden rule to follow before signing any Building Contract
Before executing any construction contract, there is one golden rule (that many forget!).