Home Building Blog
A collection of resources to make the new home building journey easier.
Who can help review your HIA Building Contract before you sign?
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.
9 things to check before signing your HIA Building Contract
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.
5 ways to avoid building permit delays on your new home build
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!
How to get defects fixed on your New Home Build (without the stress)
Here are valuable tips to guide you through the process of getting defects fixed on your new home build
5 Myths costing you thousands on your new home build
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!
10 Simple Tips to minimise variations on 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.
What insurance do I need to ask for from my new home builder?
Here is a quick guide on what insurance certificates to ask for before making any deposit payments on your new build.
How to check the Financial Stability of Your Builder
Here are some essential steps and resources to help you conduct thorough financial checks before committing to a builder

