Welcome to my Blog

Do you want to avoid the traps and pitfalls that many naive home builders fall into when looking for a block of land, a house plan, an architect or a builder?

I have been working in the building industry for the last 14 years, designing and building customs homes for over 2000 clients. During that time, I have been amazed and concerned that many people are not really informed of the building processes, have no clear idea of what they want or need in terms of space and design, have unrealistic budgets and are generally unaware of all the options that are available to them.

I have specialised in showing my clients the benefits of:

• choosing the right site for their home,
• appropriate construction types for their climate,
• flexible, efficient and inviting living spaces,
• energy efficient and environmentally sustainable design,
• stylish facades, that complement the neighbouring streetscape,
• cost effective building that doesn't blow the budget
• .....and much, much more.

It is often said that building or purchasing a new home is one of the single most expensive purchases in our adult lives, yet some people spend less time on researching their options than they would if they were buying a sound system, a computer or a new car!

Your home will probably be the most important and valuable asset you acquire. If designed and built with good design principles and quality construction - it will grow in significant capital over the years.

My intention with this blog is to help as many people as possible become a bit more "clued up" on what really goes on in the building industry, and to give you the right questions to ask any building professional you come in contact with, and what the right answers should be.

Feel free to ask any questions relating design, house plans and home building. I will check this page regularly and reply promptly,

Cheers