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The content published on Queenslander Built: including articles, guides, checklists, downloads and photo galleries: is provided for general information and educational purposes only. It documents one owner-builder's experience on one specific project in Coorparoo, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Nothing on this site constitutes professional building, structural engineering, legal, financial or planning advice. It should not be relied upon as such.
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Every building project is different. Site conditions, council requirements, engineering specifications and applicable legislation vary by location and change over time. Before making any decision about your own project, you should consult:
- A licensed builder or building certifier
- A registered structural or geotechnical engineer
- Your local council or a town planner
- The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC)
- A qualified legal or financial adviser where applicable
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While every effort is made to ensure the information on this site is accurate at the time of publication, no guarantee is made as to its completeness, accuracy or currency. Building regulations, costs, contractor availability and council processes change. Information that was correct at the time of writing may no longer apply.
Costs, timelines and outcomes described on this site reflect the specific circumstances of this project. Your costs and outcomes will differ.
Costs and figures are historical, not current
Cost figures, timelines and process descriptions on this site are historical records of work completed between 2018 and 2020. They are not a quote, an estimate, a budget recommendation or a representation of current Brisbane market pricing. Brisbane construction pricing has risen significantly since these figures were incurred. Do not use any figure on this site as the basis for a budget, a finance application, a contract negotiation, a feasibility decision or a decision to proceed with your own project without independently obtaining current quotes in your own market. By using this site you accept that all reliance on its contents is at your own risk.
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