You firstly need to examine your contract in detail to see what it says about variations. That said, it is your build and your money, and your relationship with your…

An asset is an asset, irrespective what form it takes.

Many years ago we applied magnetic double-glazing to an old weatherboard home. We did it mainly to improve thermal comfort, but it helped reduce road noise too.
One of our windows…

If you are having trouble with visualisation a photo might help you either unless it has some recognisable elements in it that provide you perspective. It might be better to…

I'm a bit confused: how can these claim to be ready built when the buyer has to wait for them to built?

These are our basins - Caroma Liano under counter. They are quite boring I guess, but we can’t stand those bowl styles that sit on top of the vanity, as…

I haven’t done it, but measuring my basins, you could do it. It would be a bit squeezy, with little room to swing your arms around, but manageable if that…

For thermally broken aluminium windows in Canberra, have a look at ViewCo, who have a showroom in Canberra and a factory in Wagga.

Well, without knowing more about the design of the house (eaves, insulation, glazing, etc, etc) and based just on the floor plan alone, I would separately zone the open plan…

Sorry, no.

I'm interested in the windows in the lounge and open plan area. Would you mind sharing the elevations of the north eastern and north western sides of the house? Also,…

Do you have experience with hydronic heating? I'm not being obtuse, but most Australians haven’t and therefore don’t know what to expect from it. Also, where are you building this…

Are there any manufacturer stickers on any of the windows? They look pretty proprietary, so that might be your best source. Otherwise you could just drill out the pop rivets…

Yes. Five zones. Heat pump "fired". Carpet in three rooms, tiles and timber elsewhere. Nest thermostats for each zone.

IMHO insulation is pretty cheap compared to the return, so I would always err on the side of saying yes. However, given that most of a waffle slab has a…

It does. I sometimes wonder if these installers actually live with their own product. In case you’re wondering, it works under timber too, although you'd need to take precautions if…

I didn’t realise some LED downlights still required transformers - all the ones I have installed in recent years were 230V powered.

Why do you want hydronic heating? We have it ourselves, but it has limitations, so I'm just starting the discussion to ensure that you know exactly what you are asking…

My top tip is to read this (or at least the passive design chapter) before you even think about looking for your land.
https://www.yourhome.gov.au

I guess there is always the risk that if you choose modern neutral colours you'll put off buyers who might have wanted to paint it in a heritage style, but…

Does it need re-painting? Looks fine as it is, so if you are just reselling, save yourself the expense and let the new owners choose their own colours.

Extensive enough to require a development application (DA) or because there were structural changes that needed certification during the build. If it was just, for example, polishing floorboards, painting and…

I think you should start by making an appointment with the development branch in your local council to have a chat with them.

Was the renovation so extensive that an occupation certificate was required?

Sorry, no idea. It's not something I would think to cost individually.

I've never found sliding door lock sets to particularly secure. That said, most people don’t lock their internal garage door anyway, trusting that their garage door is secure enough (which…

OK, that makes sense, although without knowing what is original (and thus binds the design) and what is new/renovated, it is a shame that the garage and more minor rooms…

If your tiler is willing, you certainly can have the floor sloped anyway you like, including flat under the bath. However, you would want some fall to direct water to…

Did you discover this government website, and if so, did you have a chance to read sections to inform your design?
https://www.yourhome.gov.au

Thanks...and in which part of the country is this house located?