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Why not increase your usable living space and your income Do you have a large backyard that is little used? Many older homes were built on sizable parcels of land, however maintaining this land can be time consuming and stressful. This is particularly relevant if you need more space for your family or you want…Read More→
We’re now considered experts in the field of small lot housing. Here we will clarify some of the benefits and answer some common questions we get. What is the definition of small lot housing? Land with an average width less than 15 metres and with an area less than 450m². Small lot housing is on…Read More→
A house and land package is where you have the land contract (the contract to buy the land) at the same time as you have the construction contract (the contract with the Perth or Sunshine Coast builders to build the house you want). Generally, a house and land package is sold by Western Australia or…Read More→
The plans that come with your house and land package contains all of the information required by your builders to construct your new home. Without these plans, your builders will have no idea what to build and where to build it, so the construction of your new home cannot commence without the house plans. For…Read More→
With a house and land package, you have two contracts, one for the land and one for constructing a building on the land. Both of these contracts need to be signed by the home owners, before work can commence on your new home. The building contract will include costs for the main fit out of…Read More→
This is why many Australians are taking the extra step of actually building their own homes or purchasing newly built homes, because they want everything brand new and they want their homes to suit their lifestyles. So if you are on the fence and not sure whether it is best to purchase an older, existing…Read More→
You want a positive and easy relationship with your builder, with open lines of communication and you want them to have a good reputation in the industry as well. One tip, which will help you communicate your needs to your builder, is to keep a scrapbook or mood board of how you want your home…Read More→
You want to keep your block of land in mind when you look at house designs, because the aspect, shape and slope might dictate the size and design of your new home. Also, think about your budget, because if you need to keep a tight rein on your finances, this is the time you might…Read More→
Q1. Can I withhold a progress payment from the Builder? First, you need to establish if the contract permits you to withhold, off-set or cross-claim. Many building contracts only permit the owner to consider this type of action at practical completion. You should always seek your own legal advice before deciding not to pay a…Read More→
A common mistake that investors make is building an investment property that strictly suits ‘your’ purposes. The ‘would I live in it?’ approach is not always the best rule of thumb. There are a number of different tenant types that many people do not consider when constructing an investment home. The location of the investment…Read More→