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Understanding Contour and Detail Surveys
By Rose Yang / 1 Jun 2023

Understanding Contour and Detail Surveys

A Contour and Detail Survey is crucial for building and land development projects. It provides essential information about features on the property and nearby, helping architects and planners make informed...

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What is an Identification Survey? Why do I need one when buying a property?
By Rose Yang / 26 May 2023

What is an Identification Survey? Why do I need one when buying a property?

An Identification Survey, often called an "Ident," is a specialised survey conducted to pinpoint existing structures on land. Only a Registered Surveyor is qualified to perform this task.

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Understanding Concept Estimates in Residential Construction
By Mark Van De Beek / 24 Mar 2023

Understanding Concept Estimates in Residential Construction

A concept estimate is a preliminary cost projection based on the general scope and parameters of a construction project. It is an early-stage estimate used to provide a rough idea...

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Home Extensions: The Ultimate Guide – 2022 Edition
By Josh Dodd / 23 Jun 2020

Home Extensions: The Ultimate Guide – 2022 Edition

From making a space more aesthetically pleasing to offering improved functionality and extra room, to adding significant value, it is little wonder that more and more Australians are looking to...

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Cost to build … explained!
By Josh Dodd / 23 Apr 2020

Cost to build … explained!

Before I get stuck into the specific considerations that need to be made when figuring out your construction budget, I wanted to discuss the not-quite-so-cheerful topic of builder fail rate!

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What’s the difference between a quote and an estimate?
By Josh Dodd / 24 Feb 2020

What’s the difference between a quote and an estimate?

What's the difference between a quote and an estimate? If you’ve had any experience dealing with the world of construction, you’ve probably heard the terms "estimate" and "quote" being used.

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Builder’s jargon demystified
By Josh Dodd / 21 Feb 2020

Builder’s jargon demystified

If you’ve already had experience of the building process, you’ll already know it’s a jargon-heavy space, particularly when you take a glance through your contract.

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Should I speak to a builder before drawing up my plans?
By Josh Dodd / 8 Oct 2019

Should I speak to a builder before drawing up my plans?

Yes, it might cost you a couple of hundred bucks to get a professional builder out to give you advice, but the chances are that you'll save money in the...

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How Do I Communicate With Builders?
By Josh Dodd / 12 Aug 2019

How Do I Communicate With Builders?

Maybe you are looking to do some smaller jobs or organise some parts of your renovation yourself. If so, it helps to know exactly how to communicate appropriately with the...

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How Much Will My Bathroom Renovation Cost?
By Josh Dodd / 2 Mar 2019

How Much Will My Bathroom Renovation Cost?

The cost can seem quite high but comparatively to house prices a bathroom renovation is a worthy investment into your biggest asset.

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