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Sometimes it can be daunting wondering where to begin with your building journey. There are many things to consider, which your builder will assist you with when designing. The most obvious is what type of design and floorplan do you require? You might be thinking:...

How Long Does It Take For Your Project To Get To Site? In the age of construction reality TV shows, it can look like building a new home takes just a couple of weeks. However, the reality is much different with a custom home build, which can take anywhere from 10 to...

“What’s your square metre rate?” This is one of the most common questions we hear when speaking to perspective clients at Ramsay Builders. Strangely enough, most people who ask this question don't actually understand what they are asking. The thing about m2 rates...

A Q&A with Brett Ramsay 2020 is all about celebrating 20 years of Ramsay Builders. And as the year draws to a close, we wanted to take some time to share more about our history, our values and our team. This month, this takes the form of a very candid Q&A with...

At Ramsay Builders, we’re passionate local builders so we want to help give Melburnians a fresh start for 2021. That’s why we’re offering free building quotes for a limited time only. A building quote is a complex document, consisting of 35+ pages of detail and price...

When embarking on a building journey, it’s incredibly common for clients to start with an architect, develop plans and then take these to a nominated builder or tender to multiple builders. However, engaging a builder before, or at the same time as an architect can...

It’s a well-known fact that a happy, healthy home leads to enhanced physical and mental wellbeing, and this has never been more important than now. With most Melburnians spending more time at home than ever, it’s important that we nurture our spaces so they can...

With Melbourne in an extended lockdown period and stage 4 restrictions being brought in this week, it may feel like your building plans should be put on hold. But this doesn’t have to be the case. In fact, as we embark on another 6 weeks in lockdown, it’s the perfect...

The Real Estate Market and the Pandemic a Q&A with Zali Reynolds During this time of great precarity, it can be difficult to know how to approach the real estate market. Should you wait things out, or should you strike now? What is the state of the market? And...

Small spaces are a necessary part of many homes. Including all the elements you need for functionality, while ensuring the room feels stylish and aesthetic can be tricky, but it’s not impossible. At Ramsay Builders, we have many years of experience designing and...