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HAVEN ADVOCATES...
Will manage on your behalf, the design, council approval, certification, estimation, qualifying and tendering process for your from concept through to completion.
Engage and work with all consultants and professional service providers required to obtain development and/or building approval. All will be billed directly to you at cost with no hidden builder’s margin applied. This alone will save you many thousands.
Complete a detailed specification for the project so you and you builder know exactly what is included - No guesswork and less arguments.
Utilise our strong buying power to attract and negotiate with a broad range of builders to ensure you are getting the best builders at their best prices.
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Stage 1 -
Explore Honest budget and design advice
Assistance in selecting a suitable architect or drafter depending on your budget and style Fixed price concept design agreements at volume prices.
This stage is critically important to minimising your risk and to the overall success of your project.
Stage 2 –
Development Application Works
We will guide you through the minefield that is council approval and certification. Whether it be a DA or a Complying Development, we are there to help to ensure this stage happens as quickly and as cost effectively as possible. We will work with your council and Building certifiers throughout to take the stress and headaches away. We ensure your voice is heard.
Stage 3 –
Detailed final costing, sourcing, interviewing and selecting builders, negotiating prices and contracts
This stage can have the greatest impact on the quality and cost of your project. We aim to improve the process for both builders and homeowners, resulting in huge time and cost savings as well as better outcomes.
Stage 4 –
Ongoing support through to Occupation Certificate
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Who do Haven Advocates work for?
We work exclusively for homeowners. Our role is to represent your interests throughout the building or renovation process and provide independent guidance from planning through to completion.
We work for you!
Will you work with my local council?
Yes. We have worked with almost all councils and will manage the approval process on your behalf from start to finish. We liaise directly with council officers, certifiers, and relevant consultants to help ensure your application progresses as smoothly and efficiently as possible, while making sure your voice is represented throughout the process.
Are you affiliated with any builders or architects?
We all only have a finite amount to spend. We get that, and too often we see homeowners given poor advice and unrealistic budget expectations resulting in wasted time and money on plans that will never meet your budget. During our initial free consultation, we will discuss your needs to ensure what you want and need, can be built for your budget.
Is Haven Advocates a building company?
No. We do not build or design homes. We act as an independent advocate and project guide, helping homeowners make informed decisions and manage the process more effectively.
How is Haven Advocates different from a project builder?
Project builders often require early commitment and limit your options. We help you explore options, understand costs, and compare builders before you commit, giving you greater flexibility and control.
Do you work with both renovations and new builds?
You will have a consistent, experienced point of contact who understands your project from start to finish, rather than being passed between multiple people.
Who will I be dealing with throughout the process?
No. We will never accept payments or commissions from any service provider, supplier or builder involved in your project. This ensures that the savings created by leveraging our huge buying power are passed on to you.
Why was Haven Advocates created?
Haven Advocates was established to address common issues homeowners face when building or renovating, including unclear pricing, early commitments, limited choice, and misaligned incentives. Our goal is to create fairer, more transparent outcomes for homeowners.
Is this service only for large or complex projects?
No. While we regularly assist with complex projects, our services are just as valuable for smaller renovations where budget clarity and risk management are equally important.
