Drafting plans are drawn to show the location of a home on a property in its context. Measuring the site allows the drafting plans to correctly reflect the position of your sites structure within the boundaries of your property.  Your site plan allows council (or accredited certifier) to assess compliance against regulations. For simple extensions […]

The pre-building process in Brisbane is all about ensuring your plans for building comply with the various codes and regulations prior to Building Approval being granted. Understanding the various requirements and applicable codes that need to be satisfied before your building work begins can help you budget effectively for your major home renovation project and […]

A carefully planned home floor plan design can be the difference between the perfect fit and a home that is too small in some areas and too large in others. Incorporating the experience of a building designer, not just to provide you with house plans for your builder, but to configure your floor space to […]

You can now see exactly how the Draft New City Plan will affect homes in Brisbane, following the release of interactive mapping, including flood zones. The new mapping was made available on the Brisbane City Council (BCC) website this week and enables homeowners to examine the impact of proposed flood planning provisions within the draft […]

The extra costs of rain water tanks and energy efficient hot water systems are now at the home owner’s discretion, no longer a compulsory requirement for new residential homes built in Brisbane or Queensland for that matter, commencing February 2013. Master Builders Director of Housing Policy Paul Bidwell welcomed the decision, along with many Queenslanders […]

Do the words ‘home renovation’ conjure up thoughts of exposed wiring, sheet covered furniture and exhausted savings accounts? While there is a degree of cost and disruption associated with all renovations, the value you can potentially add to your Brisbane property through a major renovation may well be worth the adventure. At this point what […]

Raising and building in under your Queenslander home can be a stressful and complicated project, even for the seasoned professionals. It is all too common for house raising projects to end up way over budget, costing home owners more than they can afford. Being equipped with the right information from the beginning can save you […]

A challenging residential project was completed recently, and though this extension was very unique, the challenges that were overcome during the design, planning and approval stages were the same as faced by many Queenslanders looking to extend or renovate their homes.

Brisbane City Councils Draft New City Plan (Due for completion late 2013 / early 2014) has been released, providing a blueprint for Brisbane’s growth over the next 20 years, still maintains a focus on protecting the city’s character. Included below are areas of the plan that will affect residential developments…

Have you decided on a home renovation? Perhaps it’s something you’ve been planning for a long time or falling property prices meant buying a larger home is no longer an option? Hey, even if you have been in your home for 30 years and it’s time for a makeover; whatever your motivation one thing holds […]