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Diana Franco
Marketing Manager On Thursday 30th October 2008, Home Base Expo conducted a “focus group” to gain an insight into people’s experiences when building with a builder.
The following is some advice offered by the focus group to future new homebuyers:
- Do your homework - researching your builder is critical, look at work they’ve completed, projects they have on the go and talk to people who have built with them before. Visit tradesmen onsite and ask what the supervisor is like, check out the environment for safety, organisation and quality of work (if it looks bad it will be).
- Look up internet forums - see where other people have gone wrong and at what stages to ensure you don’t make the same mistakes.
- Be prepared to spend a long time comparing different products to ensure you get what’s right for YOU.
- Communication is key - find a builder that will let you go onsite during the build so that if you see an error you can pick this up early before it becomes a major problem.
Further information will form part of the next New Homes Seminar scheduled for early 2009. |
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 Congratulations
Anne & Rob Simpson - Owner Builder Support Network Subscribers on moving into their recently completed home. This lavish house oozes attention to detail from the well thought out alfresco area through to the fully equipped home theatre and gourmet kitchen. The luxurious ensuite bathroom features a unique method of filling the bath with a stream of water from the ceiling. |
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Scoop Magazines
Home Base Expo has two free Scoop magazines on offer to all visitors.
Print out this email and bring it in to pick up your free copies of Scoop Lifestyle and Scoop Kitchens & Bathrooms on your next visit to Home Base Expo
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Kitchen Design Seminar
Saturday 8th November 2008, 9:00am - 1:30pm
Ideal for anyone who is thinking about renovating their existing kitchen or building a new one. An award winning designer will explain the concepts behind achieving a kitchen that is both practical and a stylish addition to your home.
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Timber Framed Housing Seminar
Saturday 15th November 2008, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Learn why timber framing is becoming more popular in Western Australia for its greater design flexibility and speed of construction in comparison to solid brick.
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Property Investment & Development Seminar
Saturday 22nd November 2008, 8:45am - 1:30pm
Although the property market in WA has cooled in recent times, there are still many ways that you can create long term wealth by sensibly investing your money. This seminar will show you how.
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DIY Bricklaying Course
Saturday 29th November, 8:00am - 2:00pm
This course is designed with the handyman in mind, and teaches you great tips from the professionals. You’ll learn and gain experience in both theory and practical activities ensuring you have the confidence to tackle projects around your home with ease.
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Owner Builder Seminar
Saturday 29th November, 8:45am - 5:00pm
This Seminar is essential if you’re thinking of becoming an Owner Builder. Conducted by a registered builder, you will learn how to plan, budget, avoid the pitfalls and most importantly save money, putting you in control of your project.
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November 2008 Edition |
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Australian Limestone Creations provide its customers with high quality, affordable, limestone products. They are committed to assisting you from planning through to installation to ensure complete customer satisfaction. See Australian Limestone Creations on display at Home Base Expo. |
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 Kerdels provide design and construction of patios, alfresco rooms, carports and garages, decking and complete exterior makeovers. See Kerdels on display at Home Base Expo. |
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The Tile Design Studio has an extensive collection of contemporary and exclusive tiles to suit all requirements. See The Tile Design Studio on display at Home Base Expo. |
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ISSA manufacture high quality solid wood furniture including home offices, dining tables, sideboards, tv cabinets and more. See ISSA on display at Home Base Expo. |
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Star Tint is a WA owned and operated business who pride themselves on the highest quality of workmanship. They offer a huge range of treatments for windows and glass in residential and commercial premises. See Star Tint on the ramp at Home Base Expo. |
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Design Ino are passionate about Interior Design and believe creating a beautiful home is more than choosing colour schemes, selecting styles and working on the furnishings.
They offer a personalised service, taking the time to listen to you and going the extra distance to make the experience worthwhile and satisfying. See Design Ino on display at Home Base Expo. |
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Phone 9388 1088 or visit www.homebaseexpo.com.au
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