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  1. Building Code & Approvals | 6 Jun 2013

    Defects Liability

    Under many building contracts, you have a contractual right to have defects addressed. The contractual rights can be exercised by the property owner, but not usually by a third party. There are general entitlements under the Building Services (Complaint Resolution and Administration) Act 2011 that allows a person to make a complaint about defective building work. […]

  1. Costs & Purchasing | 6 Jun 2013

    Earthworks

    Risk of Owner Earthworks   Some home owners take on the task of organizing the earthworks and their certification themselves, rather than the builder charging for the responsibility. The aim of this is often to reduce building costs, removing these works from the contract with the builder.   This in theory sounds fine, until you […]

  1. Design & Planning | 6 Jun 2013

    Tips: First Home Buyer

    First home buyer – tips Buying a first home can be a daunting experience. To make this process enjoyable, think about the following tips:   1.     Read the contract carefully Make sure that you understand all the terms and conditions. If not, ask!! 2.     Allow extra time for delays Despite the best intentions projects can run […]

  1. Business Management | 6 Jun 2013

    Financial Management

    Construction companies need to carefully manage their business to address cash flow and other financial risks.   There are a range of reasons why established businesses fail or suffer financial distress.   These include a lack of adequate funding, a lack of an early warning reporting system, a failure to recruit quality personnel and a […]

  1. Costs & Purchasing, Renovation & Extensions | 6 Jun 2013

    Financing a Renovation

    The first thing to consider when you decide to renovate is exactly how you want to enhance your home. It seems obvious, but making sure you have a clearly defined vision from the start will minimise the risk of getting carried away and allow you to stick to a budget. Once you decide on what […]

  1. Costs & Purchasing, Design & Planning | 6 Jun 2013

    First Home Buyers & Incentives

    There is a lot of assistance available to first home buyers from Governments. It is worth spending some time to carefully investigate the rebates and assistance available to you. First Home Owner Grant The WA Government’s First Home Owner Grant currently offers $10,000 to first home owners who purchase or build a new home, the […]