About us

Independent Building Advice

With our 20+ years of construction industry experience, we know that not all builders are created equal. Think of us as the department store of builders—with access to a network of 21 trusted builders, we provide a variety of options in one place, making it easy to compare.

Build with confidence.

How we can help you.

We work independent of builders giving our clients the information that is in their best interest (not necessarily the builders) to make sure they have all the answers up front with little to no surprises.

We guide our clients in finding the right builder whilst avoiding delays, hidden costs, design mistakes, budget blowouts and more. Our advice is tailored to the individual needs of each client. We understand what makes a design great, what things cost, builder lingo, the councils, the system, the processes and most importantly how to make it all work for you.

We project manage all the necessary experts & specialists to ensure
your building or renovating experience is a smooth one.

Our Purpose

At Independent Building Advice (IBA), our purpose is to empower you to make informed, confident decisions throughout your home building journey. With over 20 years of industry experience, we provide unbiased, expert guidance to help you navigate the complexities of construction and design. Our mission is to ensure you avoid common pitfalls, save time and money, and create a home that truly suits your needs and lifestyle.

“Find clarity, peace of mind, and support, so you can focus on turning your dream home into a reality without the stress.”

Founder & Director

The Founder & Director of Independent Building Advice (IBA) is Behan Flaherty, pronounced Bay-an.

Behan has been in the building industry for over 20 years working with some of Australia’s biggest home builders. His roles consisted of Senior Executive Management, Group Sales Management (second biggest project builder) and Design and Home Consulting.

Behan has directly helped more than a 1000 families to design, build, and renovate their homes, and over 10,000 families indirectly.

With his invaluable inside knowledge of how builders think and operate, the IBA team can help improve the journey and outcome of anyone looking to build or renovate.

Independent Building Advice is an unbiased resource to aid homebuyers in creating a great home whilst loving the journey. We are in the buyers corner all the way.

Behan brought 20+ years of being immersed in the home building industry to our project. From lifestyle considerations when choosing layouts and finishings to insightful knowledge about every stage of the process, his advice really helped us navigate the complexities of building - most importantly, knowing the motivations of the builder and when to ask the right questions.

Jerome L

From Bacatta

Until I found Independent Building Advice I found the whole building process to be overwhelming - the knowledge we got from the tutorials gave us the confidence to build. The course being broken up into sections and available in the order we wanted allowed us to access the right information when we needed it and not too much information at once. The training was informative and easy to follow - and I referred back to when I needed it. Once you have decided to build, completing the tutorials Is invaluable. Even a year down the track the information is still there and so helpful.

Annie H

From Beeliar

We had signed up with a builder and everything was going great.
When we got the kitchen plans back, the builder had changed it and we hated it. They tried to push us to just accept it.
We were not sure what to do. Our friends suggested one thing but we were not sure. We reached out to Behan and the IBA crew. They redesigned the kitchen to work better within the builder’s requirements and then told us what to do and say.
Today we’re living in a kitchen we love thanks to IBA.

Kristy O

From Southern River

After we’d had our house designed and had chosen our builder we started getting advice from lots of sources and from friends & family. Most of this was conflicting or very confusing . Bringing Independent Building Advice in allowed us to focus back on what we wanted and also understand what was realistic. With their experience we were also able to include items we hadn’t even thought of and rearrange a few items that could have cost us thousands in variations during the build.

Andrew S

From Kensington

Ready to build your dream home?

Ask us anything

Talk to one of our experts about your plans. Whether you’re thinking about building, stuck with a design you don’t quite like, or simply need some advice, we’re here to guide you and answer any questions you may have on your building journey.

61+ 0412 345 678

info@buildingadvice.au

Home Base Subiaco

Shop 9/55 Salvado Rd

Subiaco WA 6008