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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.
How do you know the best building materials for facades?
A quick guide to choosing facades for your new home build.
5 Myths to know about Building Contracts
This blog busts unhelpful myths I've heard over the past year about building contracts. Knowing the truth behind these myths can save you $$$ during your build!
A step-by-step guide to lending for your New Home Build
Read our step by step guide to help you navigate lending and your building contract for your dream home 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.
Is now a good time to build a home?
Wondering if now is the right time to build your dream home? In this blog post, I run through what to consider when deciding if 2024 is the right time to start building.
New Home Building Contracts: Here’s what to review
I’ve put together this list of what to check in your building contract before you sign to make sure it’s a success from start to finish.
Avoiding building permit delays on your New Home Build
Every single new build in Australia needs a building permit, yet many people don’t know where to look in their contract when there's an issue with getting it as planned.
In this blog post, I’ll walk you through what to look for in your building contract when it comes to building permits—especially how to avoid delays!
What’s so important about a building contract? The three things that must be in there by law.
Here’s what to look for in your building contract and how it can empower you to achieve the very best outcomes on your new home build.
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 2025
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.