Essential tool for homebuilders

One of the best things we did before building was purchase a MFP (Multi function Printer). This device combines a fax, printer, copier and scanner into one box and has been a lifesaver.

Even if like us you have never had a need to send faxes you will find that during the building process you will be dealing with builders, lawyers, councils and more. Many of these have yet to enter the internet age meaning that you will need a fax machine to send and receive documents quickly. A copier are also invaluable, you will be needing to make copies of documents and plans for yet another person who needs them. Unless of course you have time during business hours to hand deliver paperwork or wait for postal mail and even then you will need to copy documents. And of course some organisations will want to receive documents electronically via email and here the scanner will be useful

So as soon as you have signed up for a property buy yourself one of these. In fact even before you buy- the real estate agent and land conveyancers will almost certainly do business by fax.

The other tools that have been useful are a digital camera to take dated pictures and project management software, we are logging all contact with builders so we know what was said and when. Plus it keeps track of dates so we can see how far behind schedule things get.