A Prime Cost Item is an item (eg: fixtures or fitting) that has not been selected, or whose price is not known at the time a domestic building contract is entered into.
A Provisional Amount is an estimate of the cost of carrying out particular work (including the cost of supplying materials for the work) for which the builder cannot give a definite amount at the time the contract is entered into.
The Housing Industry Association Plain English Building Agreement is a contract that outlines the conditions of the construction of your home.
We are proud members of The Housing Industry Association. Visit www.hia.com.au for further information.
We can build spans of up to 15 metres with our lightweight trusses, however, over this span, design requirements may change.
The majority of our homes are built with a colorbond roof.
At an additional cost we use concrete or terracotta tiles if requested.
Freedom Homes uses high strength 1.2 mm steel frame for all walls with the external wall top plates made from 1.5mm steel.
Our trusses are lightweight steel, engineer designed and generally do not require crane hire.
Yes. You submit the application if you are building your own home, otherwise we do all applications if we build the home.
There are three types of insurance which are essential and are considered as normal building contract expenses: All Risks, Public Liability and Worker's Compensation. You may also need other insurances depending on your home finance lender. Please check with your lender and your local council and or government to make sure you are fully covered.
Various components of a house whether it be built by yourself, a builder, or Freedom Homes comes with a manufacturers warranty. Houses that are built to completion come with a Home Owners Warranty. Warranties can become null and void if not installed to manufacturers specifications.
When we do a custom build, we choose the tradespeople, however, if you know someone that you would like to use for a particular job, please discuss with the Sales Consultant who will advise you about this.
Yes, if you choose to complete a course as an owner builder and satisfy the legal requirements. You need to contact your local council and Department of Fair Trading to ascertain your obligations.
Alternatively, Freedom Homes can build your house to lock up for you.
Because we are customising your home, we can design a home to suit your budget. Please contact us for a cost estimate.
Should you choose to have us supply your custom home as a kit, and you are operating an an owner/builder, you control the process.
When we build a complete home for you, the time depends on a Housing Industry Association Building Agreement. The agreement defines a contract period of usually 26 working weeks.
Our professional experience is at hand to help you with your design if you need it.
Here are some answers to questions we are often asked by our customers. If your question is not answered here, please contact us.
Can you recommend a tradesperson?
Do you use trade-qualified subcontractors?
Do you have a warranty/guarantee?
As an Owner Builder, What insurance do I need?
Do need a council application?
Do you build on sloping sites?
Do you build on bearers and joists?
What materials do you use for your Frames and Trusses?
What roofing materials do you use?
What is the largest single span you can build?
Do you build two-storey homes?
Do you offer house & land packages?
What is a HIA (Housing Industry Association) Building Agreement?
What is the difference between a Prime Cost (PC) amount and a Provisonal amount?
