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Why variations blow out your budget (and how your contract can stop them)
Worried about variations blowing out your budget? This blog post covers 3 tips for minimising variations during your new home build.
Provisional sums explained
In the blog post, we dive into what Provisional Sums are, how they can be used for good on your HIA Victorian New Home Contract and how they are drawn upon during your build. Plus tips on getting the most value on your new home build.
Who should be reviewing your HIA Building Contract?
Finding the best person to review your building contract can be a hard find. 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.
Tips for building a house in 2026 [Australia]
Building a new home is a huge undertaking, and honestly, you don’t know what you don’t know. This blog post covers seven tips for building a new house in Australia.
How to check inclusions and exclusions in Master Builder and HIA Building Contracts?
A common issue for home building clients is finding out midway through a build that particular bits of work have been excluded from the builders scope of work. In this blog post, I talk you through my top tips for making sure the building works you expect are in the contract
Victorian HIA New Homes Contract - 5 Things to check before signing (a checklist)
Before you put pen to paper to to sign your HIA Building Contract, it is so important you know the inner details of the contract. Here's a handy checklist to empower you with the knowledge needed before signing:
Insurance Policies that protect your new home build
Wondering what insurance policies you should be seeing from your Builder before works begin? This Blog Post outlines the types of insurance your Builder must have in place when building in Victoria.
Is your Builder financially stable? Here's how to check before you sign
Start your build with peace of mind that your builder isn’t in financial difficulty.
Here’s how to check that your builder has a good credit history and the funds to support your new home build.
Your complete guide to financing a new home build in Australia
Read our step by step guide to help you navigate lending and your building contract for your dream home build.
Is 2026 the right time to build your dream home?
Wondering if now is the right time to build your dream home? In this blog post, I run through what to consider when deciding if the year is the right time to start building.
New home building contracts: here's what to review
I’ve put together this list of what to check in your building contract before you sign to make sure it’s a success from start to finish.
How 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!
New Home Build Handover Essentials: 3 must-do tasks after your new home is built
Here are three tips to ensure a smooth handover process
What happens if I make changes to my house design after signing the Building Contract?
Thinking sneaking in a change during your Build wont incur cost and time impacts is a common misconception for first time home building clients! Every time a change is made to your plans during construction, the following two things automatically happen.
9 things to check before signing your HIA Building Contract
A nine point list of what to check in your HIA Home Building Contract before you sign.

