Tips for building a new home

There are many horror stories and the worst part about it most are true! You only need to go onto forum sites to see were the problems are and the same names keep popping up. I talk to many potential clients every day and some of the stories I hear are hard to believe. A client came to me about building her new home in Wollert where her sister had built with a major Melbourne new home building company. My
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An owner-builder allows you to be in control, manage sub-contractors and if you plan on using your own skills to build, renovate or extend your home. There are many responsibilities to take on and don't forget about the risks that may be involved.  By having a builder you will save a lot of time and stress, how you ask? It's simple. A builder will liaise with your architect/drafts person, sub-contractors and so forth. Builder's must follow strict regulations to ensure the
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I don’t know how many first home buyers have come to me over the years with intentions of buying one with the lot. This can’t wait must have now mentality is proving to be a massive headache for most, creating relationship pressure and unhealthy levels of stress. Over extending financially is one of our concerns for home purchasers’ so at Berstan Homes we start with their budget and calculate backwards from there. By using this simple method we are able
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This is a selling agents intention to sell more so beware. You must have the largest block of land and of course a house to suit with all the bells and whistles. Most have little concern as to how you will manage to meet the monthly mortgage payments. When you are dealing with agents make sure you have done your homework and be clear of mind with home and land requirements. Pick a plan that suits you and find out
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