October 2023: Can you hear the quiet jingle of bells?
As we start on the slippery slope towards end of year festivities (how can it only be 55 days until Christmas?), our minds tend to turn away from what we want to do with our homes, and towards how we're going to catch up with everyone before the Christmas break (funny how we do that, eh?).
Ironically, if you want 2024 to be the year of your major renovation or new home build, you need to start now. Many people underestimate the time it takes to get everything ready and approved before you actually start to build. Finalising your new home design and layout, engaging specialist consultants, getting your plans approved, securing your construction certificate, and just living your normal busy family life in between, can make the pre-build process take up to 12 months!
And then there is the actual build phase. Many people are surprised by how long this phase can take too - so we wrote a little blog about it to help you plan.
Of course, if you'd rather just talk to someone about your project and specific design, budget and timeline goals, book your free consultation with me today. As a Licensed Builder AND Registered Architect, I can help you from both sides of the design and build process.
I can not wait to hear from you!
James Pilcher
Founder and Director, MILEHAM
The National Construction Code: Changes you need to be aware of for your home renovation or new home build
The NCC is an important regulatory framework that governs the design, construction, and performance of buildings throughout Australia. Here, we delve into recent changes you need to be aware of for your home renovation or new home build.
How much should you budget for Specialist Consultants?
Engaging external Specialist Consultants is a necessary part of undergoing a DA or CDC for your home. So how much should you budget for them? Find out in our new FAQ section.
Meet the Team:
Alice Pilcher, Director, Operations and Marketing
MILEHAM's Director of Operations and Marketing, Alice Pilcher, talks about the change she’s noticed in clients since COVID, and the key piece of advice she’d give anyone wanting to embark on a major home renovation or new home build project.
Next month....
On the Blog: The Difference Between a Building Estimate and a Building Quote
Meet the Team: Meet James Pilcher, MILEHAM’s Founder and Principal Architect, who talks about what first attracted him to a career in architecture and construction, and the design features he considers important in designing a family home.
