Council approval process

Our Dream Renovation: 03 Council Approval Process

The fun now really begins as we embark on the next stage of our renovation journey. Submitting plans to council for approval can sometimes be the easiest or hardest stage to complete. As a result, most people will have mixed experiences when dealing with their local council. For an easy council approval process, again a good … Read more

Owner Builder Checklist

The Most Comprehensive Owner Builder Checklist

“A goal without a plan is just a wish” The preparation time you spend before starting an owner builder project can greatly reduce your total build cost and construction time. Achieving the best possible build result at the end will fall down to how well you planned out the construction process. That is why we … Read more

Owner Builder Insurance

The Importance of Owner Builder Insurance

As an owner builder, one of the easiest traps to fall into is thinking that owner builder insurance is compulsory, every policy is the same. You may think that it’s just another cost to your project. A cost you get out of the way by going straight for the cheapest option just to comply with … Read more

Our Dream Renovation

Our Dream Renovation: 02 Designing Our New Home

Designing your new home is exciting and fun, however can also be very daunting at the same time. Engaging a good drafts person can sometime be half the battle. At the same time, having a good idea of what you want to achieve is also beneficial. For us, we spent sometime drawing draft floor plans … Read more