Owner Builder leveraging a previous ‘not so great’ building experience
Meet Melbourne based Owner Builder, Mark. Mark is in the throws of doubling the size of a 1970’s single story, brick veneer beach house on a concrete slab (adding 160sqm). Plus, he renovated the front of the house adding a new roof and rewired to bring in line with current standards. Read how Mark has […]
Open-minded and curious Owner Builder saves tens of thousands
Meet Sydney based Owner Builder, Alex who saved tens of thousands of dollars by buying his windows for his custom new build from a window supplier in China. Alex openly shares his experience including the drawbacks, things to watch out for and the savings opportunity. Here’s a short overview of his order: Double glazed, aluminium […]
Trust is key for this Owner Builder
Meet Sam. A Firefighter and Owner Builder. Sam is in the process of adding a 2nd story to his 70’s home including 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Essentially doubling the size of the house for his young, growing family. Trust us when we say OBs would like a bit of what Sam has, in particular, […]
Owner Builder’s nailing their extension
This month we spoke with the lovely Karen (husband John is also a part of the team) who is working through an extension to an existing house in country Victoria. We finished our chat with Karen thinking – 1) Karen speaks like she’s learnt a lot through from her experience and 2) everyone needs a […]
Canberra Owner Builders share their renovating tips
We had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Erica and Simon, who openly shared their experience from the recent renovation of their townhouse. But a renovation was simply not enough for this super resourceful, energetic and organised couple who’ve already moved onto their next Owner Builder project – a complete new build. Here’s what they […]
An Architect with an interest in educating Owner Builders
In this Q&A we talk with Melbourne based Architect, Pete Collings. Pete’s tagline is ‘Spaces creatively imagined for you and the planet they inhabit’. We think that perfectly sums up Pete’s approach and perspective on building. Let’s start with the basics. What are the key differences between a draftsperson and architect? It’s like buying a […]
Even a good tradie does his homework!
We love when we get to do a Q&A with someone like Andrew from Slabba’s Tiling, Melbourne. The great thing about this Q&A is Andrew is an experienced Tiler as well as an Owner Builder. Here’s what he had to say… Tell us a little about your Owner Builder project. I’ve added an extension to […]
When it comes to Owner Builder finance, the devil is in the detail!
We have a sneaky suspicion this Q&A will give Owner Builders (OBs) fantastic insight into the financing of an OB project. Paul Blake from MoneyQuest Finance Specialists has over 20 years experience in the banking sector. We’re thrilled we can leverage his experience approving loans for Owner Builders. ENJOY! What’s the process OB’s go through […]
Tips straight from the horses mouth (a builder)!
Welcome to our very first story featuring insights from Reg, who started as a builder back in 1970. Although now retired, Reg is not one to sit around. Now an Owner Builder, he takes advantage of the extended time OB’s are given to build. Reg recently completed a stone cottage on his 50-acre property in […]