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Extending your home? 7 design elements that will have a big impact. _______ What kind of architecture do you like? Mark throws the question back at Ava in this fun video, but it got us talking about the architectural styles we love and different design elements that can have a big impact when extending your…

What are some of the planning costs and fees to expect for a typical project _______ Along with architectural drawings, numerous other third-party consultants are required to support your application for approval to build. Below are some of the listed fees and consultant reports usually required that go into your Preliminaries Survey You will need…

What is the difference between a DA & CDC _______ When building a new home, you have two options to ensure that you are meeting all the regulatory requirements: A Development Application (DA) is a merit-based assessment conducted directly through the local council. The council will have a set of guidelines and parameters that will…

PLANNING A RENO? HERE ARE 4 BIG REASONS TO ENGAGE A BUILDER FIRST _______ Here you are, reno ready. You’ve got big ideas but also a budget you need to stick to. Time to call the architect or designer. Right? Whether to call the architect or builder first is a common question for most people…