Dodging the Dodgy Builders
Wednesday, 09 May 2012 14:21
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Give your Mum Safety for Mother's Day
Monday, 30 April 2012 13:38
"Annually in Victoria there are *approximately 250 fall-related deaths, 12,000 fall-related hospital admissions and at least 12,000 hospital emergency department presentations for fall injuries in the age group 65+ years." Source: Monash University Accident Research Centre.
ZONE HOMES: Two Houses Under One Roof - A Home for All Ages'
Tuesday, 24 April 2012 13:38
ZONE HOMES with two independent living areas are set to become a major trend as Australia faces major housing challenges in the next decade, Archicentre the building design inspection and advice service of The Australian Institute of Architects, said today.
Read more: ZONE HOMES: Two Houses Under One Roof - A Home for All Ages'
Avoid the Energy Costs - Chat to an Architect FREE
Monday, 23 April 2012 13:45
Melbournians about to renovate or design a new home will have the chance to get some free advice on sustainable design at the HIA Home Show in Melbourne starting on Thursday at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
Read more: Avoid the Energy Costs - Chat to an Architect FREE
Archicentre Links Quality Building Checks to Builders Payment Schedule
Wednesday, 18 April 2012 13:37
Archicentre, the building design, inspection and advice service of The Australian Institute of Architects today said that not discovering building defects until the end of a project often leads to costly legal battles and can easily be avoided.
Read more: Archicentre Links Quality Building Checks to Builders Payment Schedule
Check the DIY Renovation before you buy the Home
Monday, 16 April 2012 15:04
The $30 billion a year renovation boom in Australia could have some nasty financial surprises for unsuspecting home buyers, Archicentre, the building design, inspection and advice service of The Australian Institute of Architects said today.
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- Owners Corporation Managers take out Insurance on Maintenance
- Protect your Home's Value with an Autumn Winter Tune Up NOW
- Electrical Safety First in Flood Clean Up
- Archicentre to Release a Plan Book of Houses designed for Queensland conditions, including Flood
- Archicentre Urges Flood Victims to Plan Recovery
- Archicentre Home Buyer and Renovator Sentiment Survey
- Flood Resistant Housing Design to Become Mainstream
- High Rise and Commercial Buildings need Regular Scrutiny
- Cost of Land Drives Knock Over Replacements
- Sydney Balcony Collapse Sparks Safety Warning
- Building Permits Don't Guarantee Quality
- Carbon Tax, Rising Electricity and Water Prices put Hip Pocket Focus on Housing Design
- Renovation Profits Blown at Original Property Purchase
- December Deadly Deck and Balcony Dangers
- Archicentre Targets Energy Costs with new Sustainability Reports
- Look UP or it could cost you Thousands
- Pre-Purchase Property Inspections Bust Illegal Building Cover Ups
- Carbon Pricing puts Focus on Green and Affordable Housing Challenge
- Archicentre opens 24/7 Online Booking Service
- Over-Sexed Termites Dangerous for Home Owners
- Put Decks and Balconies on Safety Watch after Floods and Storms
- Spring Boosts Outdoor Renovations
- Design Warning on Cashing in the Back Yard
- Bricks Not Always Solid
- Free Home Safety Check for Pensioners Helps Stop Rip Offs
- Archicentre Launches Local Government Sustainable Home Design Advice Service
- Property Inspections the Biggest Hole in Australia's Consumer Laws
- Home Buyers Flying Blind on Repair Costs
- Victorian Minister for Housing Launches Seniors Safety Report
- Architects Warn on Deadly Home Hazards
- Healthy Design - the Key to Smaller and Smart Homes
- Suburban Demolitions and DIY Renovations Prompt Asbestos Warning
- Carbon Debate Puts Immediate Focus on Housing Design
- Housing Market a Winner for Smart Investors
- - Renovation Reality TV Shows Good for Ideas
- Master Chef, Master Kitchen and Master Sales
- Archicentre and Master Builders Alliance To Protect Consumers
- Winter Warning on Electrical Hazards in Homes
- National Registration Standards needed for Home Inspection Advice
- Housing Design as Major Part to play in Rebuilding Flood Areas
- Why Illegal Building Will Catch up With You
- Winter Warning on Electrical Hazards in Homes
- Carbon Tax Could Turn Green to Gold
- Home Buyers Should Not Drop Their Guard Despite Lower Prices
- Rising Energy and Water Prices Boost Green Property Value
- Free Inspection Service Targets Fatal Falls
- Archicentre Releases New Building Inspection Report from $330
- Extreme Weather Patterns and Maintenance Costs Top Priority for Property Managers on Strict Budgets
- The Money is in the Maintenance - what you do today will make you money tomorrow
- The Money is in the Bedroom
- Cost Blow Outs Major Issue for Owner Builders
- Illegal Wiring - Check the Paper Work for Safety
- Toxic Mould a Health Hazard for Home Buyers and Home Owners
- Old Electric Hot Water Services Risk Dangers in Ceilings
- The time to make the money is not when the renovation is finished
- Australian Homes Face Roof Stress with Climate Change
- Poor Renovation Design can Lower Resale Value
- Archicentre Launches Online Advice for Flood Victims
- Victorian Flooded Homes Could Take Months to Dry Out
- Heavy Rain and Flooding Prompts Warning over Leaky Roof Dangers
- Flooded Homes Could Take a Year to Dry Out
- Buyers of Homes over $500,000 Take More Financial Risks
- Wild Weather Boosts Need for Deck Safety Checks
- NSW Architect Wins 2010 National Master Builders Award
- Top Five Most Expensive Faults In Housing
- Suburban Demolitions and DIY Renovations Prompt Asbestos Warning
- Making Money on Renovation Workshop in Hobart
- Termite Swarm Season Dangerous For Home Owners
- Interest Rate Rises Put Home Buyers in Survival Mode - Archicentre Releases Eight Point Survival Plan
- Self Managed Super Funds - Property Investors Warned on Lemons
- Ask an Architect - Free Consultations at Federation Square for National Architecture Week
- Sky Rocketing Summer Power Bills will focus on Housing Design and Retro-Fitting
- Archicentre Launches Bushfire Ready Inspection Service
- Silent Guests Eat Owners 'Out of House and Home'
- Forecast Interest Rate Rise Sparks Buyer Beware Warning
- Daylight Saving a Boost to the Outside Room Trend
- New South Wales Government Should Register Property Inspectors
- New South Wales Government Urged To Protect Home Buyers and Lift Inspection Standards
- 'Off The Plan Apartments' Confuse Many Buyers
- Safety First Vital in the Victorian Flood Clean Up
- Affordability the Key in Housing Design
- Give Dad the Gift of Safety on Father's Day
- Frankston Debacle Over Units Shows Value of Pre-Purchase Property Inspections
- Home Buyers and Property Investors Burning Money
- Renovators and Buyers of Old Homes Warned ASBESTOS NOT JUST IN THE WALLS
- Renovators can now test Viability of their Ideas
- Architects Warn of Non-Compliant Insulation
- Water, Energy Prices and Regulations make Architectural Designed Homes Money Savers
- Removal of Eaves A Major Environmental Mistake
- Cradle to Grave Housing Guidelines Increase Safety
- Archicentre Launches DECK SAFE
- Home Buyers should ask for Balcony Safety Checks on Queenslanders
- Red Alert Follows New South Wales Balcony Collapse - 12 hurt in Lane Cove
- Free Inspection Service Protects Elderly Victorians from Costly Winter Slip and Trip Hazards
- Termite Attacks Boosted By Damp Conditions
- Insulation Plays Major Role in Winter Archicentre Declares June Warm-up Month
- Make Sure You Are Getting What You Pay For
- Trips and Traps for Owner Builders as Interest Rates Rise
- No Legal Requirement to Alert Home Buyers on Insulation Status
- Tripling of Energy Costs Puts Heat on Housing Design
- Cracking can become an Expensive Problem for WA Home Owners, Buyers and Investors
- Archicentre Appoints Queensland Manager
- Home Buyers Should Check Insulation Status
- Population Debate, Interest Rate Rises, Affordability and Weather To Drive Future Housing Designs
- Termites and Wood Rot Follow Floods and Wet Weather
- Glenn Stevens backed on Property Risk but Money Not the Only Issue
- Archicentre Lists Top Building Rip Offs
- Renovator's Delight an Endangered Species
- Climate Change on a Shoe String
- Safety First Vital in the Storm Clean Up ... quick fixes can be costly
- Insulation Program Highlights Importance of Safety Switches
- Archicentre Issues Warning On Insulation
- Warning for Architects following Deaths of Installers
- 100 Free Concept Designs Completed for Fire Survivors
- South Australian Land Tax Cut to Stimulate Residential Renovation
- Home Buyers Warned on Million Dollar LEMONS
- Wall Collapse on Toddler Prompts Warning for Home Owners
- Archicentre Launches Apartment Inspection Service
- 74% of people set for renovation in Archicentre Online Poll
- No Better Time to Renovate: Costs Up Just 1%
- Architects add at least 10% value to New Homes and Renovations
- Guttering Clean Up Tops Summer Tune Up List for Homes
- Check the Deck Before the Party
- Large Houses, Efficient Building, Urban Sprawl, Climate Change and Ageing Population on Collision Course
- Fire Resistant Homes Mainstream Housing Market
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