Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Aug 01, 2021 7:33 am Hi everyone, I’m at the early stage of a knock down rebuild project in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. A bit overwhelmed by the whole process. I have spoken with quite a few draftsmen/ architects and builders. At this stage I’m leaning towards using an architect recommended by one builder to go through CDC. He seems to be good and the fees are reasonable, the thing is he doesn’t seem to be interested in doing the interior nor building management. And I think he assumes I will use the builder who recommended him. The thing is this builder was recommended by a friend, but I haven’t met him due to lockdown. Should I get a few quotes from a few builders ? How do I do it without the interior details? Who should I use to help with contract signing with the builder? Many thanks Judy Re: Knock down rebuild approach 2Aug 01, 2021 11:28 am Definitely get quotes, as they will vary widely. Interior design is very important, and if the architect doesn’t do it, you might ask him if there is anyone he has worked with in the past. Alternatively, go to a different architect. In terms of managing the build, you might consider a project manager if you are not prepared to do it yourself. Re: Knock down rebuild approach 3Aug 01, 2021 1:23 pm Thanks for the advice arcadelt , really appreciate it. Im going to ask this architect if he can recommend an interior designer. I did initially want to hire a project manager to look after the whole project, but I can’t justify the cost on top of my tight budget. And also that means I have to put total trust on the project manager? arcadelt Definitely get quotes, as they will vary widely. Interior design is very important, and if the architect doesn’t do it, you might ask him if there is anyone he has worked with in the past. Alternatively, go to a different architect. In terms of managing the build, you might consider a project manager if you are not prepared to do it yourself. Re: Knock down rebuild approach 4Aug 04, 2021 10:23 am Savagepuppy Hi everyone, I’m at the early stage of a knock down rebuild project in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. A bit overwhelmed by the whole process. I have spoken with quite a few draftsmen/ architects and builders. At this stage I’m leaning towards using an architect recommended by one builder to go through CDC. He seems to be good and the fees are reasonable, the thing is he doesn’t seem to be interested in doing the interior nor building management. And I think he assumes I will use the builder who recommended him. The thing is this builder was recommended by a friend, but I haven’t met him due to lockdown. Should I get a few quotes from a few builders ? How do I do it without the interior details? Who should I use to help with contract signing with the builder? Many thanks Judy Hi savagepuppy It probably doesn’t hurt to get alternative quotes from builders. Even if you intend to work with the recommended Builder, other Builders might provide helpful insights including costings and any challenges with the project. Before you sign, it’s best to review the terms of the contract. You can do this yourself, or, if you want to make sure you don’t overlook anything, you may consider engaging a specialist construction lawyer to do a thorough Contract Review, and to give you legal advice on how to administer your contract and make sure the building project runs smoothly. You may choose the same lawyer to assist you with signing, or you can sign it without anyone’s assistance, for as long as you’re confident you’ve got all the bases covered where your contract is concerned. Cheers, John Get sound legal advice. We manage Building Disputes, Construction Contracts, Security of Payment. PM for queries. https://www.contractsspecialist.com.au/articles/ Re: Knock down rebuild approach 5Aug 18, 2021 10:05 pm Contracts-Specialist Savagepuppy Hi everyone, I’m at the early stage of a knock down rebuild project in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. A bit overwhelmed by the whole process. I have spoken with quite a few draftsmen/ architects and builders. At this stage I’m leaning towards using an architect recommended by one builder to go through CDC. He seems to be good and the fees are reasonable, the thing is he doesn’t seem to be interested in doing the interior nor building management. And I think he assumes I will use the builder who recommended him. The thing is this builder was recommended by a friend, but I haven’t met him due to lockdown. Should I get a few quotes from a few builders ? How do I do it without the interior details? Who should I use to help with contract signing with the builder? Many thanks Judy Hi savagepuppy It probably doesn’t hurt to get alternative quotes from builders. Even if you intend to work with the recommended Builder, other Builders might provide helpful insights including costings and any challenges with the project. Before you sign, it’s best to review the terms of the contract. You can do this yourself, or, if you want to make sure you don’t overlook anything, you may consider engaging a specialist construction lawyer to do a thorough Contract Review, and to give you legal advice on how to administer your contract and make sure the building project runs smoothly. You may choose the same lawyer to assist you with signing, or you can sign it without anyone’s assistance, for as long as you’re confident you’ve got all the bases covered where your contract is concerned. Cheers, John Many thanks for the detailed explanation, much appreciated. 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