Homeowner decision tool

Pause before the expensive promise.

Use eight evidence checks to separate work that may continue through investigation from a project ready for professional stage-gate review.

A Go signal means go to project-specific review, never automatic permission to buy, sign, demolish, order or build.

Project readiness record01Site control and ownership information are available02Applicable planning rules and approval route have been checked03The site and existing conditions have suitable survey information04Household needs, rooms, access and future changes are written down05The budget includes design, construction, approvals, contingency and non-contract items06Funding and payment timing can support the proposed stages07Professional, contractor and client responsibilities can be written clearly08Decision time, approvals, procurement and temporary living needs are allowed for

Current signal

Hold and verify

The project may continue through investigation or briefing, but it is not ready for an unconditional commitment.

Next checks

Verify ownership, authority to build and site boundaries before commitment.
Obtain project-specific planning and approval advice from the responsible professionals and authorities.
Define the measured, topographical, geotechnical and existing-condition information the project needs.
Prepare a household and space brief before fixing area or form.
Build a complete cost plan instead of relying on a single construction rate.
Review funding, cash flow and payment triggers with the relevant financial and project advisers.
Create an appointment and responsibility matrix before work starts.
Prepare a stage schedule with dependencies rather than only a move-in date.

This tool is a briefing prompt. It does not determine title, approval, code, structural, technical, legal, financial or construction feasibility.