Guides

Short, plain-English guides on the parts of a building budget that catch people out. Written by a registered builder.

• Is my builder’s quote fair?
  How to read a building quote before you sign: provisional sums, prime cost items, exclusions and stage payments, explained by a registered builder.
• How much does it cost to build a house in Victoria?
  Realistic 2026 cost bands for building a house in Victoria, why cost per square metre misleads, and the five decisions that move the number most.
• What is a provisional sum?
  Provisional sums and prime cost items in an Australian building contract, explained: what they are, how they move, and how to protect yourself.