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Signing the contract with your contractor is a major step in the construction process. You need to make sure that you crossed your t’s dotted your i’s to minimize the risk of additional costs during construction. Just as I’ve shown you what to look out for when you...

You’ve done all your checks, the property has been acquired, and now, it’s finally down to the designs. But how can you ensure that you get exactly what you want? Summary The money is either made or lost in the design phase. Ensure that you know how the German system...

In my previous blog posts, you’ve learned how to evaluate a plot or building, find an architect, and set up the contract. The next step is the surveys that need to be carried out before and after you commit to buying the plot or building. Summary There are certain...

You’ve found your property and an architect, and you’ve done your surveys. Now it’s time to start thinking about a construction strategy Summary Here are the most common construction strategies: Single trade tenderingGeneral Contractor who handles everythingGeneral...

There are so many bad apples that finding a reliable contractor can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. I often hear this complaint from clients. Summary Use your networkGet to know the contractorCheck and compare their quotesCheck if they are willing to...

So, you’ve found a building that looks promising, but you want to know how to check it over properly before you buy it? This is the article for you. Intro Conversions are quite special projects as there are so many unknowns. The tips that I mention here come from...