When it comes to building a new home, the volume of information available and decisions you need to make can be overwhelming. Do you go with a custom home builder? Or a project home builder? How do you know which option is right for you? Read on to find out about the pros and cons of each to help you decide which path is best for you.

The relationship between time, cost and quality is often referred to as “The Golden Triangle”. When undertaking a major home renovation or rebuild, a successful project will be one that delivers the quality you want, within your budget, meeting an agreed timeframe. Learn more about how to achieve the right balance.

Your plans have been approved, the building quote signed off, and it’s time for construction to begin. But what happens at each stage? And how long does each stage take?

We’ve outlined each stage for a typical major renovation, knockdown rebuild, or new home build, and how long these stages generally take.

Short of a knock-down rebuild, increasing the size of your home can be done in two ways:

1. A ground floor Extension, and/or

2. A second story Addition.

So how do you work out what is the best path of action for your home? We’ve mapped the key decisions you need to make.