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Timber or Concrete For Your Extension Flooring
Tips on Matching Timber Flooring or Contrasting Concrete For Your Extension Flooring Completing your extension is one thing, matching your home existing home is a whole other ball game. There’s really only 2 options to get it right: Jarrah floor variations or completely contrasting with polished concrete your extension flooring Jarrah Flooring Jarrah is notoriously
11 Best Kitchen Benchtop Materials and What You Really Need to Know Different types of Kitchen Benchtop Materials in Australia
11 Best Kitchen Benchtop Materials and What You Really Need to Know Different types of Kitchen Benchtop Materials in Australia What the issue has been with silica and stone tops in Australia, no fluff, just the facts (and a few traps to avoid). When you’re building or renovating, your kitchen benchtop isn’t just a style
Considerations before you hire an architect
The Common Strategy: Design First, Then Find a Builder Many people looking to build their dream home follow a seemingly smart strategy: they hire an independent architect or designer to create the perfect floor plan. The thinking goes—if you own the design, you can take it to multiple builders and get the best price. In
Why Builders Go Broke [How To Avoid the Fallout]
The building industry is tough right now. Why builders go broke is not because they’re “elite” or “trusted” in the building industry. Their survival comes down to cash flow, profitability, and good risk management. At IBA, we work with more than 20 builders and do extensive background checks to minimise risk for our clients.
What is a Building Broker?
A building broker works similar to a finance broker but with builders, we don’t represent one builder but several. The idea is to provide you with unbiased advice on what is best for you. The advisor is flexible in choosing the right builder for your project. With Independent Building Advice (IBA) we regularly use 14
How to Solar Orientate Your Home
How to Solar Orientate your home. When it comes to designing your home, solar orientation can make the world of difference. In this post we will show you how to get the optimum results. In the video we explain how Solar Orientation works and how to get the best results. Please note we are specifically
Is renovating the right choice for you?
Sometimes renovating or extending might not be exactly what you need to achieve what you want in the most efficient way. Take our quiz to find out if renovating is the right choice for your situation!