Residential Builder

Construction Starting Date

Defining the length of a construction period is not such a simple matter as it might appear. It is critical that you read your building contract carefully as the construction period probably does not commence from the date of contract signing. In order to determine the construction period, you need to make sure that you […]

Development Conditions

Development conditions are sometimes attached to the purchase of land. These conditions are set to protect the interest of buyers and are centred around building strong, vibrant and sustainable Western Australian communities.  How conditions protect the buyer Stipulating a time frame for completion prevents land speculation by buyers who are only interested in land value […]

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. […]

European House Borer

As of September 2009, the presence of the pest, the European House Borer (EHB), has been detected in 152 finds across 52 suburbs in the Perth metropolitan area – mainly in the Mundaring, Ellenbrook, Gnangara Pine Plantation and Southern River areas. There has also been one discovery in the State’s south, in Albany.  The beetle […]

Apartments vs Single Dwellings

Apartment living is becoming a more popular lifestyle choice for Western Australians. Apartment living has many advantages, but it is not for everyone. If you are thinking about this style of living, there are a few things to think about as the pros and cons of apartment living compared to traditional detached housing. ACCESS AND […]

Apprenticeship Information

What is an Apprenticeship? Apprenticeships are jobs that combine paid work and structured training. They include: paid employment under an appropriate industrial arrangement (for example, an award or enterprise agreement) nationally recognised training. An apprentice enters into a formal training contract (Indenture) with his/her employer for the duration of the traineeship. When an apprentice successfully […]

Bathroom – Minimum Distances

  You will need to establish the minimum requirements for space around your bathroom:   Allow at least 600mm in front of the toilet and approximately 200mm either side of the bowl for elbowroom. 700mm should be allowed between the front of the basin and the nearest wall or object.  Power points should be located at […]

Block Orientation

Build to last The direction each room faces within your home makes a huge difference to your comfort and your home’s running costs. Design your home around the points of a compass: North Maximise this space. The sun’s position in summer and winter means north facing rooms remain at a comfortable temperature all year – […]

South West: Granny flat reform passed

The State Government has announced new planning reforms that allow homeowners to rent out backyard ‘granny flats’ or built above garages

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