Madie Wray currently works in timber & construction sales at a small scale Adelaide building/DIY supply company. With her vast knowledge of timber, steel and staircase components, she used her expertise and connections within the industry to construct her first home at 26. A strong voice within the online building community, she started Homebuildershandbook.com.au in 2022 to help others navigate their way through the building process. By providing a first hand account of new construction journey, the lending process and more, she strives to take the guesswork out of the building game!
With the cost of building at an all time high in Adelaide (and all over the globe!), it’s never been more important to find an affordable builder you can trust. In South Australia alone, there are more than 100 home builders to choose from; and with so many options, it’s hard to know where to …
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Are you currently building a new home (or planning a renovation) and considering including a butler’s pantry? If so, you’ve come to the right place! We’ll answer all three of your most pressing questions: how much is it going to cost, is it worth the investment and what do I need to include. Once upon …
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Building a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home for less than 200k seems like a pipe dream, but I’m here to tell you how it’s possible! For context, it’s important to note that my partner and I built our first home in 2021 during the peak of the covid-19 pandemic. Material prices were high, and …
Have you spent time pouring over your local government website, but still found yourself asking the question: what building grants/schemes am I entitled to in Australia? If so, you’re not alone. When my partner and I first started looking into building a home, we were extremely overwhelmed by all the schemes, duty concessions, and grants …
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Before my boyfriend and I built our first home in 2020, I spent hours and hours researching how to build a house on a budget. After all, being in our early 20’s and relatively new to the workforce, it’s safe to say our bank account wasn’t looking particularly healthy. We saved hard and fast for …
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When my boyfriend and I signed our building contract at the start of 2020, my only request was that stone benchtops be included in our base quote. Why? Because I knew just how significant the cost would be (and just how desperately I wanted them). I needed to make sure that they were budgeted into our build right from the get go.
Are you looking to save money on your home build, or perhaps just wondering which builder upgrades to avoid? If so, read on! Below you’ll find a list of works that are generally cheaper, or of better quality when done by external tradesmen. I should probably preface this article by saying that my boyfriend and …
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Moving into a new home is inherently different from moving into an established one; which is why we’ve compiled an essential new house move-in checklist to help you on your way. If you’re wondering how moving into a new home differs from moving into an established one, you’re not alone. My partner and I were …
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Are you wondering how to choose a builder for your new home? Look no further- we’ve compiled a list of things to look for, and what to avoid! Picking the right builder for your new home can be a little overwhelming. After all, in today’s market we’re spoiled for choice! There are so many companies, …
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Are you currently in the process of building a home and wondering where to put power points in your new house? Never fear, we’ve compiled an extensive checklist that will ensure you don’t miss any important outlets. After all, I can think of nothing worse than needing to run an extension cable across a room …