Jackson Digney
How To Ensure Your New Home Isn’t A Haven For Dangerous Mildew And Mould
You don’t have to visit too many homes in the Adelaide Hills to spot mould. It’s everywhere. And sadly, too often in brand new homes. You wouldn’t put up with a new car that comes with mould. So you shouldn’t put up with it in your new home. What Causes Mould? Mould develops in […]
How To Get A Home That Still Looks Great After 100 Years (Instead Of Falling Apart After 10)
At first glance, most new homes look good. The tapware is bright and shiny, the surfaces are free from stains, and the paint is fresh and clean. The problem is, most people can’t easily tell the difference between a home that looks good and a home that is good. For many homeowners, their initial […]
The Real Reason So Many People Are Choosing To Build An Energy Efficient Home In The Adelaide Hills
According to the 2021 Census, there are 40,879 people living in just 16,267 homes in the Adelaide Hills. Population growth is around 0.42% which is less than half the 1.17% growth in Greater Adelaide. So it looks like we’re succeeding in keeping the Adelaide Hills our ‘secret paradise’ for a little longer! However, one […]
Read This Before You Sign Anything (Especially A Building Contract)
I hate to be a negative nanny. But I’ve met too many people for which this advice arrived too late. And so I hope I’m catching you before you sign anything. Tragically, too many homeowners feel pressured to sign a building contract based on scant information that their builders say will be finalised later. […]
The Triple Threat Of Foil-Backed Building Materials
Foil-backed building materials appear to be economical, convenient, and popular. Some claim they are also fireproof and airtight (which is debatable at best). So why do we – and other cutting-edge builders — avoid using them? Foil-backed building materials are supposed to be excellent insulators that prevent the transfer of heat from outside to […]
How To Be Sure Your House Is Properly Passive And Not Pretend Passive
Not all energy efficient home are truly passive. How to know for certain you’re getting what you’re paying for Putting A Rolls Royce Badge On A Toyota There is nothing inherently wrong with replica products (like furniture and grocery items). Some ‘no brand’ products are as good as the originals they are modelled after. But […]
Exactly What Is Included In That Price?
How to get the real, full, and final price for your custom home, so you don’t get smacked with any nasty 5-figure surprises The Whole Truth And Nothing But The Truth “Is this the full price for my house?” you inquire. “Yes,” replies your builder. “Including all internal and external lighting?” “Of course,” reassures […]
How To Be Certain You’re Getting The Energy-Efficient House You Want (And Are Paying For)
The Sad Energy Efficiency Rip Off With the rise in awareness and popularity in energy-efficient homes, more builders are promoting this specialised style of building. And with good reason. A truly energy-efficient home offers all-year comfort (no matter what they weather is like outside) and power savings that can add up to tens of […]
How Much Should You Budget For Your Custom Home?
And what should you expect for your money (without being misled by advertised prices) Whether you’re planning to spend $500k or $5million on your custom home, you need a budget. A spending plan. An idea of how much money you will spend and what you will spend it on. Which raises two questions: […]