Building, extending or renovating. Not sure which way to go?
You're not alone. Most Perth homeowners waste thousands making the wrong call first. We'll help you find the right path forward, before you commit to anything.
- Unbiased advice. We work for you, not builders
- Free checklist to self-assess your best option
- 25+ years guiding Perth families through the process
Sound familiar?
The advice you're getting isn't adding up
When you're thinking about your home, everyone has an opinion, and most of them have something to sell you. That's the problem.
The builder says build new. The renovator says extend. I don't know who to believe.
I don't want to spend $15K on design fees and then find out I went the wrong direction.
There's so much I don't know. What hidden costs am I missing? What questions should I even be asking?
- Is your block suited to building new, or is it worth saving what you have?
- What are the real cost differences and hidden extras to watch for?
- How to compare quotes accurately across different builders
- The 7 questions to ask before signing anything
- What most Perth homeowners wish they knew at the start
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The IBA Process
We guide you through the whole thing
From your very first question to moving in. IBA works independently of every builder on your behalf.
Understand your goals
We learn what you want, what you've got to work with, and what you don't yet know to ask.
Design your home
Our designers create a layout that suits your lifestyle and budget, before a builder is ever involved.
Find the right builder
We narrow our 21-builder panel to 2–3 best-fit options and get multiple comparable quotes for you.
Stay with you throughout
We don't disappear after the contract. We're beside you through construction, your independent advocate.
Your Independent Adviser
Behan Flaherty
With over 25 years in the Perth building industry, Behan has seen every mistake a homeowner can make, and built a business to prevent them. IBA works exclusively for homeowners, paid the same no matter which builder you choose, so the advice you get is always in your corner.
- Multi Award Winner for Design
- MBA Award Winner
- 21 vetted Perth builders on IBA's panel, monitored via CreditorWatch
- Host of the Home Building Podcast
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We work for you
Ready to talk through your project? Book a free call.
Once you've had a look at the checklist, the next step is a free 15-minute call with Behan. No hard sell. Just straight answers about your situation, your block, and your options.
Clarity on your best path: build, extend, or renovate
Honest answers with no agenda. We're not tied to any builder
15 minutes, and you'll know more than most people who've spent months researching
No obligation. No sales pitch. Just good advice.