Dianne Hennesy, Author at Hennessy Building Projects

There often comes a time in a homeowner’s life where they have outgrown their home. If you love your home and don’t want to move, you do have options. You can knock down and rebuild a bigger home, extend your house if you have a large property, or you can go up and add a second storey. There are a lot of things to consider before you take the plunge. Choosing the right designers or builders on the Gold Coast can help you with ideas and recommendations to achieve your goal.

The Difference Between Custom Home Builders and Project Home Builders: What is Right for You?
You found the perfect land to build your new home on in the beautiful Gold Coast. However, picking a builder may not be as easy as you think it is. There are two options that you can choose from: custom home builders and project home builders. There are distinct benefits and disadvantages to each of these choices, so you need to make an informed decision on which is the best option for you.

Hennessy Building Projects in the newspaper! We were interviewed by the Daily Telegraphy about of family and business’s successful move to the Gold Coast.

All home owners desire to renovate their spaces every once in a while. This is often meant to cater for different growing need such as a growing family or just to spruce up the space and modernise it.

Renovating a space is usually a big deal especially since your home is one place you spend a lot of time when you are not at work. Having a comfortable home gives you a feeling of satisfaction and pride.

The process of renovating a space can be a daunting task especially for people who don’t know where to start and what to do. This doesn’t need to be the case, as you can get amazing ideas from many different sources today. Some of these places where you can get these ideas include:

Thank you Master Builders Association for this amazing write up. We are honoured to be called “one of the most reliable and respected names in Australia’s building industry.”

The term “luxury” sometimes gets thrown around too easily when it comes to homes. Some real estate agents will refer to a home as luxury because it has a new upmarket kitchen installed. When you talk about building a luxury home, you are in a whole different world. If you work with the right luxury home builder you’ll find that the home is filled with unique features that elevate the experience of those living in the home. Here are some of our favourite feature of Gold Coast luxury homes.

Once you have made the decision to design and construct a custom built home, you then need to start the process of finding a custom home builder to help you achieve this. This not a simple task and there are a few things you need to make sure you consider before you make your choice.

Architectural Design

Custom built homes are usually designed by an architect. You want to know that your builder has experience at constructing architecturally designed homes. You should look at their website for past projects… are they similar to what you want to do? Look at every detail from structure to finishes of past projects.

It is important to have an architect involved in the design of your home because they are going to be the first point of call for turning your ideas into something tangible. You need to consider then how well your custom home builder is going to be able to work with your architect. Some builders may only work with architects they know and can recommend, others may be happy to work with anyone.

Becoming an award-winning builder on the Gold Coast is by no means easy. The building industry is filled with capable builders who are well known for completing a job to a satisfactory level. However, there are expert builders who are above the rest in terms of experience and knowledge. On the Gold Coast there are two major industry associations – The Master Builders and the Housing Institute of Australia. Both these associations carry out yearly awards to find the best builders on the Coast.

To become an industry award-winning builder, there is a rigorous process conducted by the associations. The associations have a panel of judges who are, or were, also builders with many years of experience and expertise.

There are many reasons to consider a knockdown of an existing home and rebuilding it on the same piece of land. In fact, this trend of rebuilding on the Gold Coast has become increasingly popular. Homeowners understand the value of land located on the Gold Coast. Those that already live here and don’t want to leave their current location may demolish their home to build something brand new. New buyers will often purchase an old home in this sought after location, then knock it down so they can create their dream property in this ideal spot. Working with an experienced builder can save you the stress of renovating, and give you all of the modern state-of-the-art luxuries for the same or less as it would cost to renovate.

Is building a duplex a solid investment or is it double the trouble? That seems to be the million-dollar question for those considering building a duplex. When considering a new build, the initial appeal comes from the fact that you will only have to go through the building process once for the building of two separate (but one) rental properties and although building a duplex generally costs more to build than a single free-standing house, it is usually cheaper than building two houses. It’s true that duplex projects have the potential for significant profits, but they have hidden costs and liabilities that need to be determined when deciding whether to invest in this type of property.

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Author: Dianne Hennesy

Second Storey Additions or rebuild? – What You Need to Know and how to choose the right builders on the Gold Coast

The Difference Between Custom Home Builders and Project Home Builders

Hennessy Building Projects in the newspaper

Where do I go for home renovating ideas?

Hennessy Building Projects named “one of the most reliable and respected names in Australia’s building industry.”

Luxury Homes? What are they exactly?

How to Choose a Custom Home Builder

What does it take to become an award-winning builder?

6 Reasons to Knockdown and Rebuild on the Gold Coast

The Pros and Cons of Building a Duplex

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