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Home Renovations Melbourne: Architects vs. Building Designers – Who’s the Best Fit for Your Project?
By Rose Yang / 21 Sep 2023

Home Renovations Melbourne: Architects vs. Building Designers – Who’s the Best Fit for Your Project?

So, you've decided to transition your living quarters from the "House" category to the "Dream Home" league? Awesome! You're now stepping on to the crossroads of choice: "Architect Avenue" or...

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Increase the Value and Style of Your Home: Why Hiring an Interior Designer Beats the DIY Approach for Home Renovations
By Rose Yang / 14 Sep 2023

Increase the Value and Style of Your Home: Why Hiring an Interior Designer Beats the DIY Approach for Home Renovations

You know that initial phase in a home reno where you're choosing paint colours, deciding where your Grandma's antique coffee table fits best, and picking out fixtures? That's the design...

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Beyond the Cost: Understanding Why a Paid Quote from Your Builder is a Smart Move
By Rose Yang / 14 Sep 2023

Beyond the Cost: Understanding Why a Paid Quote from Your Builder is a Smart Move

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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Safety and Efficiency: How Soil Testing Transforms Building Outcomes
By Rose Yang / 13 Sep 2023

Safety and Efficiency: How Soil Testing Transforms Building Outcomes

Understanding your property's soil composition is crucial before breaking ground on any construction project.

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Understanding ‘Dial Before You Dig’ Searches
By Rose Yang / 13 Sep 2023

Understanding ‘Dial Before You Dig’ Searches

Before you begin excavation work on your property, it's crucial to identify the location of underground utilities and services.

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Understanding Town Planning and Overlay Constraints
By Rose Yang / 13 Sep 2023

Understanding Town Planning and Overlay Constraints

As part of the initial steps, we collect relevant information from the council about your property. This information is usually sourced from public databases, and your architect or planner can...

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Overcoming the Six Biggest Fears in Launching a Home Construction Project
By Rose Yang / 8 Sep 2023

Overcoming the Six Biggest Fears in Launching a Home Construction Project

People starting a residential construction project have a variety of concerns, but some of the most common ones include:

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Guide to Practical Completion: The Lead-Up To Your Newly Finished Home
By Rose Yang / 1 Sep 2023

Guide to Practical Completion: The Lead-Up To Your Newly Finished Home

Practical completion in residential construction refers to the stage when the construction work is deemed to be substantially finished, allowing the property to be used as intended.

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Navigating the Effects of PC and PS in Shaping Your Contract Price
By Rose Yang / 25 Aug 2023

Navigating the Effects of PC and PS in Shaping Your Contract Price

Unlike a variation, PC and PS are adjustments to a contract. If you want a water-tight contract, it is better to have as little PC and PS as possible, making...

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Guide to Cost Analysis: Understanding a Detailed Cost Analysis for an Extension and Renovation
By Rose Yang / 18 Aug 2023

Guide to Cost Analysis: Understanding a Detailed Cost Analysis for an Extension and Renovation

The construction quote should begin with an introduction that clearly states the document's purpose, identifies the project and provides contact information for both the builder and the client.

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