General topics + building Pro-tips 13
- What is a 'Joint Venture' development?
- What are the advantages of using a Design Construct building company for my new home?
- Should I build a new house or renovate the existing one?
- What is the best type of hot water system for a new house?
- The No. 1 problem when building a new house and how to solve it
Designing a new home or renovation 7
- How do I choose the right Architect?
- What are the five 'must have' design features for a new luxury home?
- How to enjoy designing and building your new home
- How to create a great “design brief” for an architect or builder?
- Will I need an interior designer?
Permits, contracts and building documents (before you start building) 14
- How do I sub-divide my land and what is the process?
- How do I get the existing house demolished?
- What is a “Building Permit” and when do I need one?
- How do I organise a new swimming pool?
- How long will it take to renovate or build my new house?
The building process 7
- How do I choose the right builder?
- How much should I allow for building variations?
- Why are regular "site meetings" with your builder really important?
- Pro-tips for constructing a new concrete floor slab
- Common problems and mistakes people make when building a new house or renovation
Building completion, handover and beyond 2
- Building maintenance & pro-tips for caring for your new house or renovation
- What are building defects and how best to deal with them?
