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Who owns the copyright to your plans? Know where you stand!

If you are owner building or using a builder please be aware of the following: Author: Jacqui Rigby-King If a person commissions an architect or a builder to draw architectural plans for them in accordance with their own “mud map” designs,… Continue Reading…

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Vacant Land Liability Guide

Do you own land? Arrange the right Insurance! If you own land, perhaps a block awaiting a house to be constructed it is possible that a person may enter it and hurt themselves. The law requires you as the owner,… Continue Reading…

Home Renovation

How to Diagnose and Eradicate Water Hammer in Your Home

Water hammer is a fairly common occurrence in residential properties. What a lot of homeowners don’t realise is that banging or thumping water lines in your walls is a potentially serious issue, not just a simple annoyance. At the very… Continue Reading…

Home Renovation

Plumbing Pitfalls for the DIYer: Big mistakes that can leave you in a world of hurt.

You’ve just finished watching 6 straight episodes of Backyard Blitz, and while your eyes may be a bit fuzzy from way too many hours of staring at the telly, your DIY confidence is at an all-time high. Now, however, is… Continue Reading…