This is step 5 in a 10 step process uncovering whether Owner Building is right for you. As an owner builder you will be subject to the same legal obligations as a full time building practitioner. As such, it’s a… Continue Reading…
Owner builders have four basic options when it comes to obtaining workable blueprints for their new home. Which path you’ll choose depends on the complexity of your design, budget, and level of experience in the building field. It’s just like… Continue Reading…
This is step 3 in a 10 step process uncovering whether Owner Building is right for you. Previously we looked at the challenges owner builders run into when looking to finance new construction. Opting for renovating your current home can… Continue Reading…
Owner Building Step 1: Realising that Owner Building is a Real Option In the introduction to our 10 part series on being a successful owner builder we outlined some of the benefits of choosing to be an owner builder. From quality… Continue Reading…
Buildsafe is championing the responsible owner build movement. We believe that through perseverance and hard work, you can be a successful owner builder, and we offer an entire line of policies dedicated to protecting owner builders across our country. Being… Continue Reading…
Embarking on a home improvement project entails a huge financial outlay, and so it’s understandable why homeowners want to shave a few bucks off the bill whenever possible. But when the risks of a cost-cutting measure outweigh the benefits, it’s… Continue Reading…
The days of looking up to the man who built his own home with his own hands may be gone if a NSW Building Association is able to pass a law which effectively labels any renovation you do as 2nd… Continue Reading…
