Most people assume their building contract is ‘industry standard’ and assume there’s nothing to check. But actually building contracts have surprising ways to avoid extra costs and delays, but only if you know where to look. Here are my tips on getting to the bottom of what building contract advice you are looking for, and who is best placed to give you the help that you need.

A nine point checklist of what to check in your HIA Home Building Contract before you sign. The "industry standard" building contracts have surprising ways to avoid extra costs and delays, but only if you know where to look. Protecting your build isn’t just about reading the contract, it’s about looking for the gaps, the vague language, the clauses that sound fine but create problems later.

Every single new build in Australia needs a building permit, yet many people don’t know where to look in their contract when there's an issue with getting it as planned.

In this blog post, I’ll walk you through what to look for in your building contract when it comes to building permits—especially how to avoid delays!

Here are valuable tips to guide you through the process of getting defects fixed on your new home build

28 reasons why getting that contract checked before you sign is a must.

A list of 8 ways new home builders can save time and money in their building contracts.

In this post, I break down how a building contract works and highlight 14 essential things to check before you sign.

This blog busts unhelpful myths I've heard over the past year about building contracts. Knowing the truth behind these myths can save you $$$ during your build!

When you’re getting ready to select a builder for your home, there are a few critical things to consider to set your project up for success from the start.

This blog post covers 5 key things to think about before engaging with a builder.

Here’s my top 5 list of common issues that can come up during new home building projects in Australia, and how you can avoid them before starting your new home build.

No one likes unexpected costs or delays, especially when you're building your dream home. Here are my 10 simple tips to keep variations down during your new home build.

Latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data on the average time it takes to build new homes in each state.