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16 Common New Home Building Mistakes (How to avoid them)
16 Common Frustrations People Experience Building a New Home (And How to Avoid Them) Building a new home should be one of the most exciting milestones of your life. Yet for many Australians, what starts as a dream quickly becomes a source of significant stress, financial strain, and regret. The good news? You don’t have
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 & 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