There is no disputing that building a new home can be a nerve-racking experience. This is especially true for first-time homeowners who are not sure what to expect. You want to make sure that your home is built exactly how you envisioned. That means hiring the right builder, taking time to consider design and layout, and having…
One of the biggest areas of concern when commissioning or constructing a new residential property is avoiding (and if necessary dealing with) new home building defects. Where does responsibility lie, if something is not to the standard required? To protect home owners and builders, there are National, State and Territory Regulatory Codes and Standards that…
If you’re thinking about building a new home, it’s understandable that you would want your builder to work with highly skilled professionals in order to ensure every phase of your new home building is completed to a high standard. One key aspect of home building is QA, or quality assurance, and outsourcing it to the…
Why it’s important to go the extra mile when waterproofing Building codes are in place to ensure new and existing builds meet the appropriate standards of quality and safety. When it comes to key aspects such as waterproofing, however, it’s worth exceeding the minimum requirements of the code in order to achieve true peace of…
Insulation is a much more complex part of construction than you may think. A well insulated home should ensure that ambient temperature is maintained at comfortable levels. If passive design techniques are not used in the construction of a property, for instance, your home will quickly become a heat trap with even the best insulation.…
Buying an apartment or townhouse allows you all the freedom and excitement of owning your own home, but understanding the strata scheme which accompanies such a purchase can be confusing. Understanding the intricacies of a strata scheme before making a purchase is of vital importance, because you will be purchasing a spot within the owners’…
Understanding Home Inspection Reports While the role of a building inspector is to look for major structural defects while acting as a neutral third party who simply observes and reports information, they’re not there to report on every cosmetic flaw or imperfection. A building inspector, and the home inspection reports they generate, are intended to…
Purchasing a home is an exciting moment in your life, but it also comes with a deluge of information, some of which can be a bit overwhelming. You know a building inspection is an important part of the decision-making process, but you may not be quite sure of what a building inspection report will actually…