Planning to build your dream home in South East Queensland is an exciting journey. From the sunny coasts of the Gold Coast to the bustling suburbs of Brisbane and the scenic hinterland of the Sunshine Coast, SEQ offers a diverse range of lifestyle opportunities. But before you get lost in floor plans and design aesthetics, […]Planning to build your dream home in South East Queensland is an exciting journey. From the sunny coasts of the Gold Coast to the bustling suburbs of Brisbane and the scenic hinterland of the Sunshine Coast, SEQ offers a diverse range of lifestyle opportunities. But before you get lost in floor plans and design aesthetics, […]
It is not uncommon for builders to go bust, especially in the current building climate. We have seen this reality play out quite recently with Planbuild Homes. Though builder bankruptcy can be a highly stressful and sometimes costly experience, there are organisations and resources that you can turn to for help. Understanding the situation We […]It is not uncommon for builders to go bust, especially in the current building climate. We have seen this reality play out quite recently with Planbuild Homes. Though builder bankruptcy can be a highly stressful and sometimes costly experience, there are organisations and resources that you can turn to for help. Understanding the situation We […]
Hoping to build a dream home for his family, Nepalese man Bishnu Aryal spent years saving for a deposit. In 2016, he bought some land in Edmonson Park, New South Wales and found a building company called Zac Homes. Trusting the process, Bishnu stepped back to let the builders do their job. Three years later, […]Hoping to build a dream home for his family, Nepalese man Bishnu Aryal spent years saving for a deposit. In 2016, he bought some land in Edmonson Park, New South Wales and found a building company called Zac Homes. Trusting the process, Bishnu stepped back to let the builders do their job. Three years later, […]
Brisbane’s residential building industry continues to struggle with an unmanageable volume of work. In this article, we break down the impact of the HomeBuilder boom and the ongoing repairs in the wake of the October hailstorms. What can you expect when building in Brisbane this year, and what can you do about a builder extension? […]Brisbane’s residential building industry continues to struggle with an unmanageable volume of work. In this article, we break down the impact of the HomeBuilder boom and the ongoing repairs in the wake of the October hailstorms. What can you expect when building in Brisbane this year, and what can you do about a builder extension? […]
A frame is the backbone of a house. If you build a really solid frame, your home could last longer than Notre-Dame! Everything from insects to natural disasters can affect your frame. There are so many variables at play. We're going to consider these to help you choose between wood or metal. As a bonus, […]A frame is the backbone of a house. If you build a really solid frame, your home could last longer than Notre-Dame! Everything from insects to natural disasters can affect your frame. There are so many variables at play. We're going to consider these to help you choose between wood or metal. As a bonus, […]
This guide covers the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC). We'll tell you who they are, how they can help in your build and how the QBCC Licence holds builders accountable. First, let's see who's involved: Who are the QBCC? In 1991, the QBCC was created by the Queensland Government to regulate our building industry. […]This guide covers the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC). We'll tell you who they are, how they can help in your build and how the QBCC Licence holds builders accountable. First, let's see who's involved: Who are the QBCC? In 1991, the QBCC was created by the Queensland Government to regulate our building industry. […]
Building Creatively Custom homes break moulds! While some are happy to choose their home from a menu, others dare to get creative! This article will help you weigh up the risks of building a custom home and help you make smart decisions. We’re going to look at some pros and cons of custom designs. We […]Building Creatively Custom homes break moulds! While some are happy to choose their home from a menu, others dare to get creative! This article will help you weigh up the risks of building a custom home and help you make smart decisions. We’re going to look at some pros and cons of custom designs. We […]
With such easy access to information via Council websites and other “proptech” companies, it is now very easy to identify issues associated with a property to lower your risk before you purchase it. From a town planning point of view, the smallest issue can significantly impact your build and the associated cost. We have teamed […]With such easy access to information via Council websites and other “proptech” companies, it is now very easy to identify issues associated with a property to lower your risk before you purchase it. From a town planning point of view, the smallest issue can significantly impact your build and the associated cost. We have teamed […]
In this article, I’m going to show you why construction loan valuation makes it important to settle your land and build all at once. In fact, buying land then building months later is a huge mistake. Today I’ll show you how doing this cost one Brisbane family $10,000 in fees and what you can do […]In this article, I’m going to show you why construction loan valuation makes it important to settle your land and build all at once. In fact, buying land then building months later is a huge mistake. Today I’ll show you how doing this cost one Brisbane family $10,000 in fees and what you can do […]
