New Home Building Blog
A collection of resources to make the new home building journey easier.
5 things to negotiate with your builder (that isn't price!)
While getting the right price right on your new home build is important, there are other key factors that can make a big difference in how smoothly your project goes. Here’s a my tips on 5 things negotiate with your builder—besides just the cost:
How to find out if a builder is in financial trouble?
Start your build with peace of mind that your builder isn’t in financial difficulty.
Here’s how to check that your builder has a good credit history and the funds to support your new home build.
A guide for getting defects fixed on your new home build
Here are some valuable tips to guide you through the process of getting defects fixed on your new home build
Do you know these 5 tricks to avoid budget and program blowouts on your first home build?
Tips to prevent budget and program blowouts, even if you've never managed a project before.
The secret to budgeting for a new home build
Here’s our take on the secret to budgeting a build, and it’s not what you think 👇🏼
3 First Steps to start a new home build in 2024
If you asked me, Annelyse, if you had to start a new build right now, what would you do? 👷🏽♀️
Heres my answer:
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
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
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.
Delay Costs Explained: How to calculate liquidated damages & prevent delays when building
With the average cost of delays being $4,600 every month, there are some common causes and simple strategies to avoid them or manage it with a builder when it occurs.
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!).
4 ways to engage a Builder for first time home buyers
There are a number of established pathways first time home buyers can take to bring on board a builder to build their first home.
This blog post looks at the four most common builder procurement options are, their risks and complexities.
Tips for reducing Building Variations
Worried about variations blowing out your budget? This blog post covers 3 tips for minimising variations during your new home build.
Provisional Sums Explained: A Guide for HIA Victorian New Home Contracts
In the blog post, we dive into what Provisional Sums are, how they can be used for good on your HIA Victorian New Home Contract and how they are drawn upon during your build. Plus tips on getting the most value on your new home build.
How to check inclusions and exclusions in building contracts?
A common issue for home building clients is finding out midway through a build that particular bits of work have been excluded from the builders scope of work. In this blog post, I talk you through my top tips for making sure the building works you expect are in the contract
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.
What Insurance Policies do I need to see from my Builder? (before signing the contract!)
Wondering what insurance policies you should be seeing from your Builder before works begin? This Blog Post outlines the types of insurance your Builder must have in place when building in Victoria.