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Renmark Homes often get asked if the contract to build a home is a fixed price building contract. Under Victorian law building contracts are fixed price. There are some exceptions to this such as a cost plus contract. That said why does the end price more often than not, cost more than the contract price? …
Always Check to see if you are dealing with a registered builder such as Renmark Homes It’s not something you think will ever happen but unfortunately it does. People make bad decisions and place their home or a substantial amount of money in the hands of a builder without doing a builder licence check. Here …
Understanding House Foundation Types for New Homes as a Cost Consideration When building a new home there are many components to consider. The foundations of the home are the most important component as this will support the entire structure by transferring the weight of the home to the ground. Who Designs Foundations for Homes and …
Choosing Frames for Windows When Building a New Home Choosing frames for windows when building a new home is one of those things you may not have given much thought to. The Frames are important for the aesthetic appeal and also the functionality. That functionality will also depend on the types of sashes you want …
Choosing Sash Types for Windows of Your New Home There are many components to building a new home and selecting designs and styles can be a fun part of the process. When you want a home to truly be your own then a custom home affords you that option. So in this article we look …
Understanding Foundations for down slope blocks when building on a steep site Foundations in down slope homes can be a bit more challenging than an up slope home. The foundation system to be used will be influenced by the grade of the slope. It is not unusual to have a combination of different foundation systems …
Yes, there is an alternative to Display Home Builders If you’re reading this post it means you are looking for an alternative to display home builders and in that case, need a custom home builder such as Renmark Homes who has years of experience building stunning, architecturally designed homes. Sometimes you just don’t want a …
An article from our www.renmarkhomes.com.au/category/house-plans-and-design-tips/ series How to read floor plans Part 2 In the previous article, Part 1, we discussed the basic elements of a house plan to help you understand how to read floor plans. In this article will cover the remaining components of a floor plan so you will have a basic understanding on how to read …
An article from our https://www.renmarkhomes.com.au//buying-a-block-of-land/ series Some challenges when Building on an upslope block. Building on an upslope block you will be faced with a different set of challenges to a down slope block. An upslope block will rise up from the front to the rear of the site. In this scenario you generally will walk up …
An article from our http://www. renmarkhomes.com.au/buying-a-block-of-land/ series Building on a down slope block can be challenging When building on a down slope block the first thing to consider is the degree of slope that you will have to deal with. Generally the steeper the block the more challenging the building will be. A down slope block goes downhill when …