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DA vs. CDC - What’s the best pathway for your new home build or home renovation?
When you’re looking to build a new home or undertake a major renovation, you’re generally presented with two options for getting your plans approved:
Development Application (DA) or,
Complying Development Certificate (CDC).
While each option presents its own pros and cons, there are two main differences between these options.
Functionality vs. Aesthetic in High-End Architectural Construction
When you imagine your dream home, you may envision the premium architectural design you’ve seen in magazines. Subtly beautiful colour palettes, inspired interior architecture and styling, and a seamless elegance to each room.
Alternatively, your aspirations may lean towards natural flow and functionality, as you see yourself walking through intuitively laid out kitchens, living rooms which flow naturally, and subtle storage systems which hide the chaos within.
Whatever your aspiration, most people agree that the most liveable, loveable homes are a clever melding of these two factors: functionality and aesthetic.
So, how does MILEHAM balance functionality and aesthetic in our custom designed luxury homes, to achieve a perfect pairing of the two?
Why Working with an Architect - Who Is Also a Licensed Builder - Gives Your Project a Leading Edge
Building your own home isn’t just a big deal, it’s a huge financial, emotional and time-absorbant undertaking. It’s a goal many people think about and work towards for years before they hit go.
Traditionally, architecture and construction firms were separate entities, requiring clients to move between two different key contacts, project manage and resolve conflicting design/build advice, and cross fingers that collaboration between the two outfits would remain smooth.
This traditional approach is changing, with a small yet select group of Architects opting to obtain their builder’s license, or visa versa.
It’s a dual-qualification and one-stop-shop approach which is giving clients a leading edge on their project. Read on to find out why.
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What can you get with a home renovation budget of $400,000, $700,000 and $1.2 million? The opportunity cost of quantity vs. quality.
When embarking on a home renovation, the two main factors you need to weigh up are:
The scale of your project against,
The quality of fixtures, materials, and finishes you want to use.
If you’re on a set budget, you need to carefully consider your priorities. So what can you get at various budget points and how do you weigh up what’s best for your project?
DA vs. CDC - What’s the best pathway for your new home build or home renovation?
When you’re looking to build a new home or undertake a major renovation, you’re generally presented with two options for getting your plans approved:
Development Application (DA) or,
Complying Development Certificate (CDC).
While each option presents its own pros and cons, there are two main differences between these options.
How to set a realistic Home Renovation Budget.
There are many factors that come into play when setting a home renovation budget. To help you better understand what a project budget might look like and how costs tend to be allocated, we have outlined a typical project for you to use as a guide.
Architect vs. Draftsman - What’s the difference and who should you choose?
When it comes to undertaking a major home renovation or rebuild, it’s crucial to pick the right team who share your vision and can bring your dream home to life. The first place to start is finding a qualified design professional who can help you understand the possibilities of your site, council restrictions, and design a space that best suits your lifestyle and budget. We delve into what you do and don’t receive with an architect and draftsman, to help you decide which professional right for you.
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