ResourcesCheck out our recent news items. Why large building companies are failing… while small building companies are thriving!The recent building company collapses have shattered the myth that the big companies are stronger and more likely to be in a position to ride out the challenges being faced in the industry. Far from being resilient, they have been the first to fall ...04 Apr Holistic design wows judgesReef Coast Constructions has amassed an enviable reputation over their 16 years in business, with their performance in this year’s North Queensland Housing & Construction awards further confirmation of their team’s quality workmanship and exc...16 Feb 2020 Master Builders WinThe judges congratulated Rob Rule and Cameron McInnes from Reef Coast Constructions on “a great job” and said the client was obviously very happy with their new house.“Quite rightly described as a small house with a big feel,” the judges ...29 Sep How To Establish A Budget For Your New HomeHow much should you really be budgeting to build your new home? You might think establishing a budget for your new home is all about the amount your bank is willing to loan you… Or maybe you’re checking the prices that are being advertised by th...03 Aug How to design your budget for your homeNowadays there are now so many choices available when it comes to deciding what type and size of home you want to build. It can all seem a bit overwhelming to know what the build will actually cost.It’s very common for the expectations and th...23 Jul Building with COVID 19 in 2021The world as we know it has definitely changed on the back of COVID 19. Currently in the building industry, there are different situations in place in each state.In our local area, construction work is still regarded as an essential service, wh...19 Jul How to find a Builder you can trust!When talking to clients, one of their biggest concerns about choosing a builder to build their new home is, finding one that they can trust!When working with a custom home builder, you could be dealing with them for a long period of time. This ca...05 Jul Builder’s Pricing TrickHave you ever searched for house designs online or collected brochures from display centres? Did you compare the prices listed?Well, before you set your heart on a particular design, please understand it may actually end up… Costing you a LOT ...05 Jul Don’t hire a building designer first – It could be a big mistakeWould you like to save thousands on your new home? Here’s a valuable design tip…I know it sounds counter-intuitive. But before you look for a building designer to design your home, choose your builder.Why?Well, did you know 80% of arc...05 Jul You could get sued if you do thisYour House Design When shopping around for a builder, it’s tempting to compare plans and ask for quotes from different builders for the same plan. If your plan was prepared by your building designer, that’s usually fine.Although your buildin...05 Jul The Advantages of Working With A Custom Home BuilderSpecialists A Custom New Home Builder specialises in the design and construction of custom new homes. A custom design will always help you achieve the best home for your budget, lifestyle, location, timeframe and of course, most importantly your f...03 Jul How to avoid cost blowouts in building your new homeI’d like to tell you about a big mistake many home owners make.After spending hours and hours choosing the inclusions for their home, some people are disappointed to find the builder has made substitutions along the way. In other words, the bat...05 Jul Why you shouldn’t rely on a square metre rate price for a new homeSo often the first question I hear people asking is, “what is your square metre rate”? The answer is, “what do you want for your new home’. You see, a square metre rate is actually different for every new home and is derived from back costi...05 Jul How To Get Your New Home Built on Time!Building a home doesn’t have to be difficult. But for some people, it ends up being a nightmare. And one of the most common problems is… Time Blowouts Just imagine: You expect your home to be finished by a certain date, so you calculate your fi...05 Jul