by Jessica Vaggelas | Jun 5, 2020 | News, Renovations
Want the Home Builder Scheme? You need to move fast. June 05, 2020 The government stimulus package for the construction industry is available for a very short time only. Reviewing the government’s new stimulus package for the construction industry this week I...
by Jessica Vaggelas | May 9, 2020 | Construction Process
How to Select a Builder May 09, 2020 There are two main strategies for selecting a builder; negotiated and competitive tendering processes. There are two main strategies for selecting a builder. The first is a ‘Negotiated Tender’ and the second is a...
by Jessica Vaggelas | Apr 28, 2020 | Renovations
5 Tips for Keeping your Renovation on Budget April 22, 2020 Avoid cost blow-outs with these following steps. 1. Get an estimate of construction costs early in the project It is important to have a good understanding of construction costs early in the project; as early...
by Jessica Vaggelas | Apr 22, 2020 | Renovations
The difference between ‘Character’ and ‘Heritage’ in Town Planning April 22, 2020 Understanding the various heritage protection classifications. There are lots of confusing terms in town-planning. Heritage protections for Pre-war Queenslander homes can be baffling for...
by Jessica Vaggelas | Apr 6, 2020 | Renovations
Dating your Queenslander April 06, 2020 A quick guide to researching the construction decade of your Queenslander home. Queenslander renovations are one of my favourite project types. These old beauties are full of beautiful craftsmanship now rarely seen in...
