Owner builders have four basic options when it comes to obtaining workable blueprints for their new home. Which path you’ll choose depends on the complexity of your design, budget, and level of experience in the building field. It’s just like… Continue Reading…
This is step 3 in a 10 step process uncovering whether Owner Building is right for you. Previously we looked at the challenges owner builders run into when looking to finance new construction. Opting for renovating your current home can… Continue Reading…
The words “draftsman” and “architect” have become synonymous to the lay man, but for those in-the-know they are hardly one and the same. Both professions play important roles in the Australian building industry, but it’s extremely important to have a solid… Continue Reading…
Now that 25 years have passed since the phasing out of asbestos in construction, many Australians have been lulled into a sense of complacency when it comes to this potentially lethal material. But if you’re planning a renovation project on… Continue Reading…
Owner Building Step 1: Realising that Owner Building is a Real Option In the introduction to our 10 part series on being a successful owner builder we outlined some of the benefits of choosing to be an owner builder. From quality… Continue Reading…
<meta name=”robots” content=”noindex”> The building industry is a vital cog in the machine that fuels the Australian economy. The construction sector employs 9% of the total national work force and pumps nearly $200 billion back into the economy (Australian Bureau… Continue Reading…
The Royal Life Saving Society reports that the number of children drowning in Australia increased by 48% over the past year. With two-thirds of these deaths taking place in swimming pools, clearly not enough is being done to keep pools safe. What’s… Continue Reading…
Parents worry endlessly to keep their kids safe. Luckily, families that live in strata schemes have one less thing to stew about after the passing of new legislation in New South Wales. As of December, owners corporations are required to… Continue Reading…
Buildsafe is championing the responsible owner build movement. We believe that through perseverance and hard work, you can be a successful owner builder, and we offer an entire line of policies dedicated to protecting owner builders across our country. Being… Continue Reading…
Embarking on a home improvement project entails a huge financial outlay, and so it’s understandable why homeowners want to shave a few bucks off the bill whenever possible. But when the risks of a cost-cutting measure outweigh the benefits, it’s… Continue Reading…
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