{"id":698,"date":"2024-02-05T05:28:13","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T05:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ninedots.com.au\/?p=698"},"modified":"2024-02-05T05:29:35","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T05:29:35","slug":"glossary-building-terms-homeowners-investors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ninedots.com.au\/glossary-building-terms-homeowners-investors\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Glossary of Building Terms for New Homeowners and Investors"},"content":{"rendered":"
Starting your adventure in building or investing in a new home marks the beginning of a thrilling chapter, fraught with possibilities and dreams waiting to be realised. Yet, traversing the construction world’s intricate landscape can be daunting, particularly when confronted with the sector-specific terminology that peppers conversations and documents. At Ninedots Build Advocates, we’re committed to simplifying this journey for you, offering unwavering support across NSW, VIC, QLD, and SA. This comprehensive glossary unravels the complex lingo you’ll likely encounter, empowering you with clarity and understanding. Whether your project is nestled in the heart of NSW, stretches along the VIC coastline, finds its place in the QLD sun, or settles in the SA landscape, this guide walks you through the essential terms of the building process.<\/p>\n
A foundational grasp of building terminology not only smoothens interactions with professionals but also empowers you to make informed choices regarding your project. From the materials that will shape your home, through the contracts that safeguard your interests, to the tradespeople who turn blueprints into reality, this glossary illuminates crucial terminology across key categories.<\/p>\n
The selection of materials influences every facet of your home, impacting its aesthetic, comfort, longevity, and maintenance requirements. There are a lot of trademark product names for various products – you’ll note that we’ve been broad here and avoided most brand names, but you’re likely to come across a number of both big and niche brands along the way.<\/p>\n
Explore more on materials at the Master Builders Association website or your state’s Building Authority.<\/em><\/p>\n Contracts form the backbone of any construction project, delineating the scope, budget, timelines, and legal obligations of all parties involved.<\/p>\n For detailed contract advice, consult the Housing Industry Association (HIA) or the relevant consumer affairs website in your state.<\/em><\/p>\n Tradespeople are the craftsmen and specialists who transform building plans into reality. Their expertise spans the construction spectrum.<\/p>\n The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) provides guidelines on standards for various trades.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Note that these are all generalised definititions and you should always seek professional advice based on your own circumstances.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In addition to details on builder contracts, here are five Victorian resources that can provide further information on building a home or investment property:<\/p>\n These resources should give you a comprehensive overview of what’s involved in building a new home or investment property, and can assist you in making informed decisions throughout your building journey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Starting your adventure in building or investing in a new home marks the beginning of a thrilling chapter, fraught with possibilities and dreams waiting to… from Ultimate Glossary of Building Terms for New Homeowners and Investors<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":699,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20,10,6,9,25,11,5,7],"tags":[33,32],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nContracts<\/h3>\n
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