Ep. 21 | The impact of design and structural changes - are they worth it?

21/08/2023 38 min Episodio 21
Ep. 21 | The impact of design and structural changes - are they worth it?

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In this episode we discuss the impact of making design or structural changes to your floorplan. Join us as we explain why different builders have different levels of allowable changes, what some of the more acceptable (or safer) changes are vs some of the more risky ones, and we finish off with our advice to you when considering or discussing structural changes with your builder. Topic timestamps:2:18 - What do we mean by structural changes? 3:41 - What do builders actually allow and (or not allow) when it comes to structural changes?12:36 - The biggest mistake people make with structural changes14:00 - What are some of the safer structural changes to make?16:50 - Be careful of cost errors or items that are not accounted for with your structural change18:55 - The benefits of not making any structural changes 21:04 - Ask about the process your builder has in place to deal with structural changes to avoid errors and surprises21:48 - Honest feedback on why structural changes can be a bad thing28:28 - What are some of the more popular structural changes usually allowed?32:35 - Our top tips and advice for homebuyers when it comes to structural changesJoin Australia’s most trusted new home education community Get FREE stuff: Ultimate Home Building Guide w/ templates & checklists Join here > https://www.skool.com/home-building-hub-3827 Liking the show? Please leave us a 5 star rating on your podcast platform and share the show with others - thank you. Please consider subscribing too. Got a question, topic idea or feedback? Head to our website and leave your comments there > homebuildinghub.com.au or send an email to [email protected]

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