Choosing a Builder
Using Your Own Tradies
When you look at some of the prices that builders charge for things it makes you wonder if you can get things cheaper by employing your own tradies during the build. Examples are things like: Refrigerated air conditioning. Extra lighting….
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Builders ‘SPECIAL OFFERS’
Have a look in the real estate section of the papers and you will see some builders are offering ‘Special Incentives’ for a limited period……………………..so should you rush in to take them up? Well I don’t think it makes any…
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Standard Building Contract or ‘Owner Builder Contract’
Some small builders may suggest they can package build a house cheaper for you if you become an ‘Owner Builder’*. * Not be confused with True ‘Owner Building’ where you have the skills and propose doing a lot of the…
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Considering Owner Building?
Are you considering owner building to save money? Is it the only way you can afford your dream? Perhaps you want to be able to have more choice with fittings and appliances. Well I have almost 40 years in Construction…
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Why The Lowest Price May Not Be A Good Idea
When looking for a builder or a tradesman we are often told to get at least three quotes. If you do this, and then just accept the lowest price you are taking a big risk! Sometimes your choice may be…
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House And Land Packages – Are They A Good Idea?
You often see house and land packages advertised and may have an attractive price . . . . . but are they a good idea? Here are a few things to think about: These sort of deals are popular with…
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Using Friends for Building Work
Some people say “never lend a friend money”, or “sell them a car”. If things go wrong it can end a friendship! I think it might be the same with getting them to do building work for you. Here are…
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Show House Sales Tricks
The thing you need to remember when visiting a show house is it is not a real home, it’s more like a television set with tens of thousands of dollars of upgrades. The builders want to show off their houses…
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Big or Small Builder
At the end of the day what everybody wants is a quality house built at the right price. If you watch ‘A Current Affair’ or any of the other consumer advice programs one of the standard story lines is tales…
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