Building or renovating your own home requires a huge commitment of time, money and emotion. Choosing the right builder is a crucial decision. Keep reading for a guide on how to choose the right builder. What Qualifications Does My Builder Need? If you are building a new home or intend to renovate your house or …
Tag: New Home Construction
Smoke Alarms Save Lives
Do you know your obligations as the owner of a new or existing home, and as a landlord or tenant, when it comes to smoke alarms? Smoke alarms save lives. It is a legal requirement for all properties to have working smoke alarms. The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) implemented provisions from 1 May 2017 in …
The Melbourne Home Show was a success!!
The Hub team attended The Melbourne Home Show in May 2019 which gave us the opportunity to share advice and our services with the public. We would like to thank our marketing team for their efforts in the lead up to the event. We’d also like to thank our wonderful team who represented The Home …
What should I expect in an Inspection Report?
After many hours searching on Google, you discover investing in a building inspection is a smart move. But now you’re wondering what exactly is included in a report and how useful it really is. In this blog, we take you through a standard sample of what you would find in The Hub’s report and what …
The importance of New Home Inspections
After signing the contract for the construction of your New Home, you are excited to watch the build unfold. You have spent months picking the ideal suburb, selecting the builders and designing the plans with an architect. There’s a long list of decisions that need to be made just to get to this point! There’s …
Finding The Right Inspector
While it’s a wise decision to have an inspection carried out, you may not be aware that the Victorian building inspection industry is not regulated. This means that you may be choosing an Inspector who lacks the knowledge and experience required to identify defects and issues within a house. 1. Experience Experience is necessary when …