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Two similar blocks, very different build costs: what you can establish about a block before you commit to it

September 18, 2026

What a block will actually cost you to build on

Two blocks on the same street. Same size, same price. One is straightforward to build on. The other needs piered

Comparing building quotes — why one builder is cheaper, and what a lower site-cost figure is usually based on

September 13, 2026

Why one builder’s quote is cheaper — and how to tell if it really is

You have two quotes for the same house. One is substantially cheaper than the other. The plans are the same,

Fixed-price building contracts and allowances — what a fixed price actually fixes, and which items remain provisional sums

September 7, 2026

Fixed-Price Building Contracts: Understanding Allowances Before You Sign

You signed a fixed-price contract. Months later, invoices arrive carrying lines you do not recognise, and the number you agreed

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