Guides
Plain answers.
Short guides to the questions we are asked most about renders, home design and permits in Victoria.
Granny flats in Victoria: what you can build as a small second dwelling
What counts as a small second dwelling in Victoria, when you need a planning permit, and why you always need a building permit. A plain guide for home owners planning a granny flat.
Read the guide →From first idea to building permit: the steps for a renovation or extension in Victoria
The five steps from brief to building permit for a renovation or extension in Victoria, who is responsible for each, and where concept design fits.
Read the guide →Custom home or pre-designed home: how the two differ
How a custom home design differs from a pre-designed home, what you receive with each, and how to choose between them.
Read the guide →3D architectural renders: what's involved and what affects the price
What 3D architectural renders are used for, how one is produced, the five things that affect the price, and what to send to get a quote.
Read the guide →Get your project quoted.
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