Hi all,
Does anyone know SBG's ABN and builder license number? I'm finding it hard to locate them. I'm just doing my initial research about them. Thanks!
Cheers,
Bon

Agree to above, see a lawyer and building consultant so you know that you understand your contract and you won't pay significant about of money during construction due to cost…

Canberra Inspector: We used Surety Property. I found them really good.
Fence: I live in a corner block and paid extra $800 (from memory) to upgrade to colourbond fence. I know…

Im so sorry to hear that you are having problem with your builder. The first thing I would do is, ring MBA or HIA and ask for advise regarding structural…

Yeah, thats a good idea to get the plan and maybe ask them for the estimated cost of doing it now vs doing it after the house is built. That…

Hi,
Our block is at the bottom of the hill so we had to get a lot of retaining walls. Our contract included cutting the land and retaining walls at…

I purchased a house and land package. During the contract process, our lawyer included a clause in the land contract that we will be receiving our deposit back if things…

Check out www.beforeyoubuild.net.au They might be able you with your building especially choosing a builder and going through your contract before you sign it. They…

We have WIR to ensuite and we love it because it makes it discreet (i.e. they are both in the corner and when the door is shut, you won't even…

I would keep them just in case some of the bricks at your place gets damage.
You can also use it to make a nice mailbox (if you don't have one…

Agree! Send them an email to explain why you are not sending them the payments. You can also include a photo of your house to show them the things that…

Hi there,
Hi there,
Check out www.beforeyoubuild.net.au . They might be able to help you conduct due diligence on your builder before you sign the contract with them.…

Roughly 3 months. The interior takes a long time to finish! Sometimes, it seems that there is nothing going on.. very frustrating because you just want to move in quick!

PS. he sounded that he is threatening you as well! If he is a good honest builder, he will not do that.

Sorry to hear about that! I agree with everyone here, do not pay him the remaining funds until he finishes your house! I know that our bank sent someone to…

Hi Canberra peeps,
I just want to let you know that I built with Gold Ruby Homes and I cannot recommend them enough! Our house is amazing and I love every…

That's so true!
This forum has rich information on what to do and what not to do. The building process is very overwhelming process but it is worth it in…

Check out www.beforeyoubuild.net.au. They might be able to help you with your build. Its a building information service that helps their customers risk manage their build.…

PS: I didn't build with big companies. I built with the builder called Gold Ruby Homes and they were fantastic! I cannot recommend them enough. Though, I think they only…

Hi Tttttsh,
Check out www.beforeyoubuild.net.au and they might be able to help you. They provide personalised service to homeowners to help them manage the risks of building…