Building & Renovating can be quite difficult and stressful at times. The best way to succeed in your building or renovation projects is to make yourself aware of the building processes, so you know exactly what is expected. By knowing the processes, you can be confident in your decision making!

We have produced two publications to help you get the most out of building your own home, renovating or owner building.

You can read our publication reviews below or Buy Now to get started!

The Building & Renovating Guide contains all the information you'll need to successfully build (or renovate) your home. From choosing a block of land to the unique "Glossary of building terms", you will be shown how to make the right construction decisions when the builder asks you what you wish to do. .

You will also be able to track the construction of your home as well as making sure the tradesmen are doing exactly what you asked them to do!
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The Building & Renovating Planner is designed for Owner Builders who want to manage their project successfully. It includes all the forms and contracts you require and allows you to track everything from costs to materials. This means you will always know if you've been overcharged or if materials have cost more than originally quoted.

Our General Manager used the Building & Renovating Planner for his building project and was overcharged for one skip bin worth $115. If he had not tracked this with the cost centre in the Planner, he would of never of known! Read more...

Building & Renovating Guide

If you're looking for a publication that will make your life easier while building a new home, look no further! The Building & Renovating Guide has proven to be a worthy investment for many home builders because it gives you access to council regulations, the best ways to obtain finance, selecting the right block of land and step by step sections on the actual construction of your home.

By purchasing the Building & Renovating Guide you will benefit from:

Understanding Tradesmen
With help from the Glossary of terms you can bring yourself up to speed on the language of tradesmen. You will then be able to confidently make decisions that will save you money and time.

Initially starting your building project
Many people are relunctant to build as they don't really know where to start. The initial considerations of aquiring land and your obligations are listed in the Building & Renovating Guide to help you start on the right foot.

Finance tips
You will have access to information on selecting the right type of loan as well as paying off your loan successfully.

Accurately tracking the construction time
Do you know how long it takes to build a home? You will be able to track the construction of your own home so you'll know when it is expected to be completed as each building stage is finished.

Knowing all about Building Contracts
Being one of the most important parts of building a new home, you should know everything about a contract before you sign anything! This means you can sign contracts with confidence once you know how to interpret building contracts successfully.

Knowing how to deal with disputes
If come across problems with your building licence then there are several options you can take to get it approved. All of these options are discussed within the Building & Renovating Guide so you can get it approved rather than not knowing what to do if it does happen.

Arranging insurance
When taking out insurance you must be aware of what it covers. The insurance section in the Building & Renovating Guide shows you what it must cover in case of an accident on site.

Detailed building processes
In step by step sections, you will be shown the processes required to build a successful home right from the very beginning. This means you will be able to answer any questions from tradesmen regarding construction options as well as knowing the exact point of construction your home is up to.

Do you want to see sample pages extracted from the Building & Renovating Guide? We have several sample pages that you are free to view from the Guide. View the sample pages now!

Building & Renovating Planner

Owner building your own home can be one of the most satisfying projects you will ever undertake. To help make your life a lot easier through the building processes we have published the "Building & Renovating Planner" or Owner Builder Planner.

It is very popular with owner builders as it makes you aware of everything that you'll need to consider as an owner builder. It also includes tips on selecting a block of land, the types of tradesmen you'll need to contact for different jobs and the overall management of your site.

If you've ever wondered how in the world you're going to complete everything, the Building & Renovating Planner includes the following fully completed sample forms:

• Feature plans & contour drawings
• Series of preliminary sketches
• Bill of quantities
• Schedule of finishes
• Floor plans
• Elevations & cross sections
• Internal layouts
• Electrical planning
• A cost centre
• Cutting list
• Schedule of rates for brickwork labour
• Building program for a single storey home
• Construction schedule
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How will it be beneficial to my Owner Building project?
The Building & Renovating Planner will take you through the steps and considerations required before construction starts. This means you'll be guided through the processes of selecting a block, arranging finance, preparing costs and erecting a builders sign for example.

Without the Building & Renovating Planner you may not be completely aware of the responsiblities you actually have, therefore if you miss something you'll need to spend extra time going back and doing it.

Take the easy way to Owner Building success!
Many Owner Builders who used the Planner for their project also told us they could of never of done it without it and if they had to do it again they would definitely use it.

If you would like to see actual pages in the Building & Renovating Planner you can view our sample pages.

Where to buy the Building & Renovating Planner
If you're interested in taking a more detailed look at the Building & Renovating Planner feel free to visit Home Base Expo during business hours where it is available for viewing.

Buying Online
As a more preferable option for Rural and Eastern States residents, you can purchase our publications through the Internet for nationwide shipping in Australia.

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