Why a soil test?
Hello Owner Builders! Well, what a pleasure it was to catch up with Tracey Dunn from Soil Test Express in Victoria. Tracey has kindly shared her expertise on the ins and outs of soil testing. By the end of this Q&A, you’ll discover the many why’s behind getting a soil test. ENJOY đ In what […]
Think like a builder. Act like a builder.
Itâs time to get the site ready OBs đ So you’re officially an Owner Builder, the quotes are in, you’ve got your team together, the extreme planning has been done now you’re ready to break ground! Here’s some insight for this part of the process. Ok Neil, what happens at this point in the build […]
Think like a Builder. Act like a Builder.
Planning your build. This Q&A in our series ‘Think like a builder. Act like a builder’ with Neil is LONG overdue and that’s our fault đ However, it’s here and we’re still intent on getting you to think and act like a builder! There’s a question in here that screams why it’s super important for […]
Think like a builder. Act like a builder.
Getting from quote to sub-contractor agreement. We’re super excited to launch our ‘Think like a builder. Act like a builder’ series of Q&A’s with Neil because our intention is to get you doing exactly that – thinking and acting like a builder! Neil’s a Melbourne based builder who can be described as meticulous, thorough, super-experienced […]
Construction lawyer talks building disputes, variations and contracts
When it comes to educating our community of Owner Builders, we donât settle for less than the best and weâve nailed it again (at least we think so) with this monthâs Q&A. Meet Sydney based construction law specialist John Dela Cruz. John is the Founder of law firm, Contracts Specialist, divisional President of the Master […]
How a Quantity Surveyor can help an Owner Builder
If youâve ever scratched your head wondering what a Quantity Surveyor actually does, youâll be an expert by the time youâve finished reading this Q&A. Meet Gary Uys (pronounced Ace), Founding Director and Principal Cost Planner of CPP Quantity Surveyors. Gary has an impressive background with 30 + years as a cost planner, estimator and […]
Is the grass greener on the other side?
Meet Kirrily. Kirrily openly shares her experience of building a new home on the beautiful Sunshine Coast through the traditional build scenario. Our intention with this Q&A is to give you a perspective from someone who has been through the traditional process. And PS, Kirrily ended up selling their beautiful home herself significantly above bank […]
Building Certifier tells all…
Meet Rhys Hood, a Building Certifier with My Building Certifier in NSW. Rhys has generously provided great insight into the world of owner building from a Certifierâs perspective. An ex-carpenter and builder, Rhys appreciates and understands the build process from both sides of the fence. Rhys is a NSW based Certifier so remember that government […]
What the banking royal commission means for borrowers
Did you read our last Q&A with Paul Blake from MoneyQuest Finance Specialists? The one where Paul went into great detail about all things finance specific to Owner Builders? If you haven’t, it’s a great read so click here if you’re keen! Anyway, we felt a follow up Q&A was in order given the recent […]
When to choose a Building Designer
Meet Andrew Remely. A Canberra based qualified Building Designer and a member of the Building Designers Association of Australia. His credentials are impressive – a background in product design, an Honours degree in Fine Art and Multimedia as well as a furniture designer. What was obvious throughout our chat with Andrew is his genuine passion […]