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How Long Does it Take to Build a House on the Mornington Peninsula?
You’ve made the exciting decision to build a custom home on the Mornington Peninsula and now you can’t wait to move in – but how long will it take? While it’s understandable that you’ll want things to progress quickly, it’s important to remember that a good build...
5 Reasons to Build on the Mornington Peninsula
The Mornington Peninsula is one of Victoria’s regional gems, with a welcoming local community, beautiful beaches, thriving food scene and outstanding natural landscapes. Just an hour from Melbourne, it is within reach of the cosmopolitan city, while offering all the...
Adding ‘Luxe’ Without Breaking the Bank
When it comes to building a luxury custom home on the Mornington Peninsula, you’ll likely want to include all the features, styles and fittings you’ve always dreamt of. Unfortunately, when it comes time to add these extras up, your building budget doesn’t always allow...
What You Need To Know About Contract Variations
A clear, thorough and workable building contract is integral to the success of any building project. In fact, when it comes to a construction project, a contract is equally important as your plans, design and selections. According to the HIA, a building contract...
Electrical Q&A with Want a Sparky
As part of our promise to deliver outstanding renovations and custom homes on the Mornington Peninsula, we engage the services of experienced and detail-orientated contractors. One such company is Want a Sparky, which services the Peninsula and South East of...
What Insurances Do I Need?
Accidents are called accidents for a reason – you can’t preempt them; however, you can be prepared just in case. Making sure that you and your project are covered by insurance at all times is integral to any building works. So, what kind of insurance do you need? When...
Why Should I Design and Build?
Design and build is a construction style that essentially means your new home or renovation project is designed and built by the same team. Rather than enlisting an architect to draw up plans and then approaching a builder to bring them to life, design and build means...
4 Reasons Why Builders Ask About My Budget
If you’ve ever worked with a builder, you’ve probably encountered the awkward- “what’s your budget?” moment. Many clients find this question confronting or even rude, but the truth is it’s absolutely necessary for your builder to understand your budget so they can...