Let’s make that complicated building contract simple. Together.

Start your home-building journey with confidence, know what's in your building contract, and stay in control through your entire project.

You've just started your dream home-building journey (exciting!) - everything's going smoothly, you've agreed on a build price, and you're eager to begin.

But as much as we'd like it to,
things don't always go to plan…

👉 Unexpected issues can arise that are difficult to resolve

👉 Responsibilities and timelines can be less clear than you hoped

👉 Your builder starts using terms you don't understand

You want to ensure your building contract will help
achieve your dream home build.

Before you sign your Building Contract, you want to:

Understand your contract thoroughly
Get clarity on the contract terms and receive advice on important considerations
Know what to watch for and how to keep costs within the original quote
Be prepared and educated on handling issues during the build
Feel confident about signing

Build Together helps people who are building a home by educating you on the details of the building contract so you can start your Build with Confidence.

I support clients with 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.

Building Contract Health Check

Building Contract Health Check is for people who want to understand their contract better before they sign.

This service is for you if you want to dive into the details, understand what's in your building contract, and know what to look for - so ultimately you can sign with confidence.

During a Building Contract Health Check, I educate you on the details of your contract to answer questions about avoiding delays, identifying issues before they happen, and maintaining costs within your original building quote.

⭐ You'll feel in control of the home building process, avoid costly oversights, and encounter fewer surprises during your build.

⭐ Know your contract, understand what you're signing up for, and save money while building the home of your dreams.

⭐ Your builder will love you for knowing & following the rules in your contract (trust me, it makes a better build for everyone!)

What's Involved:

Full review of your building contract, with recommendations.
- Easy-to-understand translations of key contract processes
- Highlighting hidden risks
- Recommending best practices
Pre-session questionnaire to identify the challenges we will solve ahead of time.
60-Minute session where I educate you on the details of your building contract and we solve any questions you have, together.
Follow-up email support.
Optional upgrade: If you’d like my help to directly negotiate recommendations with your builder, let me know and we can discuss further.

What you'll leave our session with:

Confidence that you understand every detail of your contract, so you're clear on what's included and what's not (no more stress over hidden costs or unexpected exclusions!)
Peace of mind that the agreement with your builder is fair and reasonable (so no disputes down the line)
Control over your build (to keep everything on track and within your budget)

Reserve a Building Contract Health Check

Avoid Costly Surprises Get a clear picture of what you're actually paying for. A detailed review before signing avoids any nasty surprises with extra costs.
Check for Hidden Costs A review will spot exclusions before they become a problem.
Confirm Payment Terms Ensure payment schedules and terms are clear.
Clarify Scope of Work Make sure everything you're expecting is included. A review confirms the scope of work so there's no ambiguity.
Understand your Obligations Ensure you're aware of all your legal obligations under the contract.
Prevent Delays Understand what happens if there are delays. Check that your contract outlines how delays are handled and any penalties involved.
Verify Quality Obligations Ensure the warranties for quality of work and project completion are clear. A review helps avoid disputes about when the job is considered done.

Why have your Building Contract reviewed before signing?

Why choose Build Together:

As a Construction Project Manager and Construction Law specialist for 10 years, my mission is to empower homeowners to fully understand and take control of their building journey.

I love teaching home building clients how to get the best outcomes by understanding the details in their building contract.

Any advice we share is practical with clear guidance on how to engage in conversation with your builder.

I want to collaborate with your builder to ensure you are both agreeing to the safest contract possible for everyone involved.

Annelyse.

$ Saved for our Clients

$9,500 saved by avoiding 27 weeks of delay by inconsistent building periods in the contract ($350 rent x 27 weeks)

$15,000 saved by clarifying payment milestones, avoiding premature payments and abandonment costs!

$12,000 saved by implementing post variation strategies to avoid paying out of pocket for known design changes.

I can work around you and your builder's timeframe - preferably schedule your Building Contract Health Check a month in advance of when you plan to sign.

In a rush to have your contract review turned around quickly? Just let me know and we can discuss turning my review around quickly to suit your project timeframes.