Cover; Contents; Introduction; Responsibilities of the owner builder; Obtaining finance; The building process in 68 steps; Choosing your land; House design; Building materials; Tradespeople; Insurance; Estimating; Housing Energy Rating Scheme; Bushfire protection; Knockdown rebuilds; Contracts; Exempt and complying development; Theft and vandalism; Certification; Contract builders; Project management; Colours, concepts and common problems; Gardens and landscaping; Appendix A: Resources; Appendix B: Trades, materials and services directory; Appendix C: Budget planning worksheet
Summary
An easy-to-understand, step-by-step guide to building your dream home in a financially responsible manner
