Designing and Building a New Home: FAQ

Posted on: 11 October 2016

Designing and building a new home is a great way creating a property which looks exactly how you want it to on the outside while also containing the perfect number of rooms on the inside. However, having a new home built from scratch is completely different than buying an older house which is already on the market. Below are the answers to two questions which are frequently asked by people who are considering having a new home built. [Read More]

Building a New Home? These Insights Will Help Actualize Your Dream

Posted on: 11 October 2016

There is nothing more satisfying and exciting than walking into a house that you helped design. However, the entire process of planning, designing, and constructing a new home can be full of uncertainties, challenges, headaches, and regrets. This doesn't have to be the case with your new home. With a few insights on how to handle the entire process, you can actualise your dream of designing and constructing your home. What are the most important things that you should have in mind as the prospective homeowner? [Read More]

Things you should consider before buying a run-down house

Posted on: 11 October 2016

For those with limited funds, purchasing a run-down property can be an appealing prospect; such properties are generally far less expensive than standard houses. However, if you're thinking about taking this approach, it's important to consider the following questions. Do you want to renovate or rebuild? When you buy a property that is in very poor condition, you have two options; you can either demolish and re-build it from scratch, or you can renovate it. [Read More]

4 Things that Will Lead to a Revocation of Your Building Permit

Posted on: 10 October 2016

Once you have applied for a building permit from the relevant local authorities, the inspectors will go through your permit applications, building plans and amendments to determine if your project meets the set codes and regulations. Considering the complexities involved in setting up buildings and other utilities, inspectors are keen to ensure that you abide by the standards you agreed to when applying for a building permit. This means that the inspectors reserve the right to write off or revoke your building permit in light of certain circumstances. [Read More]