So you’ve decided that you’re going the building instead of buying route for your new home. You have your designs done and you’ve found a good contractor to execute your design. Now it’s time to make sure you have a proper contract in place. A building contract serves to outline the obligations of every party …
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A well-constructed home with durable materials and design will experience less depreciation and you’ll enjoy lower operational and maintenance costs. This is why you should choose the right contractor with quality workmanship and experience. Price should not be your only determining factor. Select a contractor by interviewing them based on skills and previous work done. …
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Designing a new home is more complex than finding a few images on Pinterest and forwarding them to a builder. There is a standard design-build process to follow. The aim when designing a house is to make well-considered choices which will stand the test of time. You don’t want to have an outdated structure in …
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A design brief is a clear description of your full requirements and scope for your design and build project. A design brief is important to ensure that you and your designer are on the same page about what it is you require. It’s the most important aspect in translating your vision of the property you …
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This article will help you determine how much you need to build your house. I don’t mean giving an exact amount, but rather help you come up with a realistic project budget. I’ll be covering all the components that go into a project budget and ways to maximise your budget. Determining Scope with a …
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Should you hire an architect for your building project? I recently met with a potential client, who wanted to know if I can “draw plans”. I saw this as an opportunity to educate them on exactly what an architect does. This way, they would actually see the real value of my services. In my experience, …
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If you’ve made the decision to start a design and build project, you’ve probably realised that design fees are not included in the build costs. This may have left you wondering, how much do architects charge? You are not alone
