01 · Site
What do we know, and who verified it?
Ask who controls the site, which boundary and level information exists, what the authority and land-use route is, how road, water, sewer, electricity and soil conditions are known, and which information is still assumed.
- Ownership and authority to proceed
- Legal and physical survey
- Planning and approval route
- Ground and neighbouring conditions
- Utility availability and access
- Climate, shade, noise and views
02 · People
How does the household live and change?
Discuss daily arrival, cooking, work, study, care, sleep, privacy, guests, pets, hobbies, storage, cleaning and outdoor use. Ask what may change with children, elders, mobility, work or an independent floor.
03 · Money and time
Which decision gate is affordable now?
Separate land, design, surveys, approvals, construction, interiors, external works, equipment, contingency, finance, temporary living and moving. Ask what is funded, when cash is available and which date is a need, a preference or only an assumption.
04 · Responsibility
Who designs, approves, supplies, checks and warrants each part?
Create a matrix for architecture, structure, services, interiors, approvals, quantities, procurement, supervision, testing, safety, records and handover. Ask what the homeowner must decide or provide, and by when.
05 · Proof
What record will support acceptance?
For each stage, name the input, output, reviewer, hold point and evidence. Decide which drawings, samples, tests, photographs, measurements, certificates, warranties and as-built records should exist before payment or closure.
Source record
Official sources reviewed
Links are provided for verification. Requirements and portals can change after the review date.