Looking to build your dream, but worried about the process? Need some real advice?

Too often, homeowners embark on their renovation or new build journey filled with hope, only to end up in disarray of miscommunication, escalating costs and frustrating delays. The vision you have for your dream home seems to be buried under mounting complexities, leading to stress and disappointment.

It's time for a different approach!

With the right help you can build a great home in Perth and have a enjoy the experience. 

With decades of experience in design, consulting, and project management, we ensure you’re not alone on this journey. We operate independently of builders, providing unbiased information to help you avoid surprises and make informed decisions.

We design beautiful homes, connect you with the right builders, help you avoid delays, hidden costs, design mistakes, budget blowouts, builder jargon, council regulations, systems, and processes. 

We turn dream homes into reality, with less stress and more joy, we work for your best interests, helping you get the best home for your money.

We make everything simple, clear and with minimal guesswork. 

Building Broker

Build your dream with ease

Suits - busy people who want a great home, experience and value for money but don't have time for problems.

Renovation Broker

Renovate or Extend with with ease

Suits - people who want accurate advice and direction, good design, on budget with minimal disruption.

Expert Advisor

Receive expert unbiased advice

Suits - people who need guidance, unbiased advice, project management to get them on the right track.

Home Design

Design with the experts

Suits - Have a builder in mind but want a home expertly designed independent of builders. Our designs are up for the task.

Find a Builder

Tender your plan

Suits - Have a design already but you need to find the right builder for your project. We can use our network and tender it for you.

Building Inspections

Keep the builders accountable.

Suits - Have peace of mind that your home is up to Australian Standards. By listing expert, seasoned inspectors to check your home quality.

WElcome to Independent BuilDing ADVice (IBA)

Building & renovating without the worries

We offer unbiased advice, design services, access to 21 of Perth’s best builders, prices comparisons, project management and seamless support from start to finish.

4 Main Reasons

To build or renovate through Independent Building Advice

01. Unbiased Guidance

Our client advocates will guide you from start to finish to have a great building experience.

02. Remarkable Design

Our Advocates and designers work with you to design remarkable homes on budget.

03. Builder Selection

We work with 21 of Perth's builders who meet out 7 point criteria, ensuring you have a smooth build.

04. Save Time and Money

Access multiple supplier discounts, efficient designs, competitive builder prices and avoid mistakes.

Our Services

2024

MASTER BUILDER ASSOCIATION (MBA) WINNER

BEST CONTRACT HOME $380,000 - $450,000

“Overall we had a great building experience and I would build again, but only with IBA in our corner. Highly recommended – it’s worth it! We are very happy!” – Angus and Liz – Built in Stirling

Looking to build your dream, but worried about the process? Need some real advice?

Too often, homeowners embark on their renovation or new build journey filled with hope, only to end up in disarray of miscommunication, escalating costs and frustrating delays. The vision you have for your dream home seems to be buried under mounting complexities, leading to stress and disappointment.

It's time for a different approach!

With the right help you can build a great home in Perth and have a enjoy the experience. 

With decades of experience in design, consulting, and project management, we ensure you’re not alone on this journey. We operate independently of builders, providing unbiased information to help you avoid surprises and make informed decisions.

We design beautiful homes, connect you with the right builders, help you avoid delays, hidden costs, design mistakes, budget blowouts, builder jargon, council regulations, systems, and processes. 

We turn dream homes into reality, with less stress and more joy, we work for your best interests, helping you get the best home for your money.

We make everything simple, clear and with minimal guesswork. 

Looking to build your dream, but worried about the process? Need some real advice?

Too often, homeowners embark on their renovation or new build journey filled with hope, only to end up in disarray of miscommunication, escalating costs and frustrating delays. The vision you have for your dream home seems to be buried under mounting complexities, leading to stress and disappointment.

With the right help you can build a great home in Perth and have a enjoy the experience. 

It's time for a different approach!

We turn dream homes into reality, with less stress and more joy, we work for your best interests, helping you get the best home for your money.

With decades of experience in design, consulting, and project management, we ensure you’re not alone on this journey. We operate independently of builders, providing unbiased information to help you avoid surprises and make informed decisions.

We design beautiful homes, connect you with the right builders, help you avoid delays, hidden costs, design mistakes, budget blowouts, builder jargon, council regulations, systems, and processes. 

We make everything simple, clear and with minimal guesswork. 

Build your new home smoothly

Our Building Broker service simplifies the entire building process for you. We handle the design, guide you through every step, find a reliable builder, and anticipate and resolve problems, ensuring a smooth journey.

The best part? It costs you nothing extra to go through us than going directly to a builder. In fact, in most cases, we will save you thousands.

Experience a hassle-free building project with minimal effort on your part.

Renovate/extend with ease

With our Renovation Broker service, transforming your home has never been easier. We take care of everything from design to selecting the right contractors, anticipating potential issues, and resolving them efficiently. Our service ensures that your renovation or extension project runs smoothly with minimal effort required from you.

The best part? Like our Building Broker service,  It costs you nothing extra to go through us than going directly to a builder. In fact, in most cases, we will save you thousands.

Book us in for some help

Our Buyers Advocate service offers flexible support tailored to your needs. Whether you require assistance for a few hours or throughout your entire project, we are here to help.

We provide design feedback, help you choose a reliable builder, and avoid potential problems.

Our goal is to offer expert advice and support, ensuring your building or renovation project is successful and stress-free.

Find a Builder

Our Tendering Service is perfect for those who have already designed their home and need to find a builder.

We create detailed specifications, shortlist and obtain quotes from builders, and provide a comparison spreadsheet with recommendations.

This service ensures you find the best builder for your project at a competitive price, simplifying the final steps of your home design process.

Building Inspector

Our Building Inspections service ensures your home is constructed to the highest standards.

We conduct thorough inspections at various stages of construction, identifying and resolving any issues early on. This service guarantees quality and peace of mind, ensuring that your home meets all necessary standards and is built to last.

Rely on us to keep your construction project on track and up to code.

Featured project

Award Winning Architecture Innovation

Featured Project
2024 MBA WINNER

BEST CONTRACT HOME $380,000 - $450,000

We are thrilled to have collaborated with Angus and Liz in designing their award-winning home.

With our guidance and their impeccable taste, we created a stunning residence.

We shortlisted and compared three exceptional builders and helped them select their preferred choice. The project commenced smoothly, resulting in an outstanding build with great results.

“Overall we had a great building experience and I would build again, but only with IBA in our corner. Highly recommended – it’s worth it! We are very happy!” Angus and Liz 

Designed by
IBA
Build time
Just under 12 months
IBA Service
Home Info
257.41sqm total - 4 bed, 2.5 bathrooms, bar, scullery, double garage, double alfresco, attic
Block Info
13.5m wide - 471sqm total
Arches FOunder

Anthony Scalia

Our Founder
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