Before the Build
What are the benefits of building?
Step 1
Architecturally designed vs. buying off the plans
Step 2
What does it cost to build a house in New Zealand in 2023?
Step 3
Where do I start: architect, site or finance?
Step 4
How to choose a site
Step 5
Challenging sites
Step 6
Sale & purchase agreements for buying a section
Step 7
Renovate, rebuild or move?
Step 8
Building, renovating and body corporates: what do I need to know?
Step 9
Renovation of heritage or character homes: what do I need to know?
Step 10
Defining your vision
Step 11
Creating a brief
Step 12
The stages of design
Step 13
Choosing design professionals
Step 14
Building information modelling (BIM)
Step 15
What other design professionals do I need to engage?
Step 16
Can I project manage my own build or should I leave it to the experts?
Step 17
Stages of the building process
Step 18
Rights and obligations during the building process
Step 19
How the building system protects the property owner
Step 20
Planning for health and safety
Step 21
Quotes and tenders
Step 22
Engaging contractors and professionals
Step 23
Financing the build
Step 24
A brief introduction to local government
Step 25