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Livable Housing Design Guidelines
When you're designing a new home, it's easy to focus on your immediate needs, like how many bedrooms you'll have or whether you want the kitchen to face the morning sun. But have you thought about how your home will serve you over the next five, ten, or even twenty...
Bushfire Resistant House Design Guidelines
Australia's bushfire seasons have been growing fiercer in recent years, and if you're planning to build a new home, designing with bushfire resilience in mind can protect your property, your loved ones, and give you peace of mind. But how can you make sure your home...
Costs to Connect Water and Sewer to New Home
Building a home comes with all sorts of decisions, from choosing paint colours to picking out tiles. But what about the basics, like water and sewer connections? While these aren't the most exciting things to think about, without them, your dream home won't be much of...
Operational Works Application Approval in QLD
If you're dreaming of building your ideal home in Queensland, one thing you need to be aware of is the amount of red tape you'll come up against. And one of the many things that can easily throw a spanner in the works is the Operational Works Application. This is a...
How to Get NBN Connected to a New House
Building your dream home is an exciting adventure, but it comes with a long to-do-list and among the many decisions you'll need to make, one of the most important tasks is getting your house connected to the National Broadband Network (NBN). After all, no modern...
Traffic Management Plan Costs
Building your dream home is one of the most exciting projects you'll ever take on. But when you're busy choosing the perfect design and budgeting for every little detail, there's one important element that is easy to overlook - the Traffic Management Plan (TMP). And,...
CCTV Drain Pipeline Inspections
Your drainage system is one of the most important parts of your home, and while it may not be as glamorous as the interior design, it's just as important as any undetected problems can lead to pretty serious issues down the line. For that reason, many people are...
Do I Need Council Approval to Clear Trees from My Land in QLD?
Queensland is home to many beautiful species of trees, adding to our gorgeous scenery, providing cultural significance, and helping with the local ecosystem. To ensure that these trees remain part of Queensland, the government has listed many species as protected...
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