I want to stay informed during my home building project, what documents should I asking for?
Maintaining transparency so you know exactly what’s going on at every stage of your building project is really important to help keep you in control.
Here are 3 ways you can stay informed during your home building project:
Set boundaries
Have a clear, honest conversation with your builder about your budget, timeline expectations (both for starting and completing the build), and your quality standards.
Align the contract
Ensure your building contract explicitly outlines what your builder is committing to regarding:
Start date - How many days after contract signing will work begin on your site?
Cost transparency - What specific scenarios might lead to additional costs?
Quality assurance - What process will be followed if you're unhappy with any aspect of the work?
Define responsibilities
Clearly define roles and responsibilities in your contract
This includes who obtains building permits, arranges utility connections, and other critical tasks. Your building contract should be the definitive guide to who handles what throughout your build.
Building Contract Reviews for New Home Builds & Renovations
If you want to learn more about what’s in your Building Contract so you can Sign with Confidence, check out my Building Contract Health Checks.
I support clients to learn about the details of their HIA and Master Builders Home Building contracts from all states in Australia, including Victoria, ACT, Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania, WA, and the Northern Territory.
My Building Contract reviews are designed for people who want to understand their contract better before they sign.
If you're a person like me who wants to dive into the details, wants education on what makes a good contract, and what to look out for - then you're a great match for a Building Contract Review.
Ultimately, I want you to walk away from our session with confidence to proceed with signing your contract.
We go through any of your questions like how to avoid delays, what to watch out for and how to keep costs within your budget.
Happy building! 💚
Thanks for reading and catch you on my next post :)
Annelyse
