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DIY Checklist for Home Buyers [ 42k ] NEW

Sample Reports

Property Inspection Report

Pest Inspection Sample Report

Structural Guarantee Certificate

Pest Guarantee Certificate

New Home Design Sample Report 

Renovation Design Concept Sample

Fact Sheets

2008 January Cost Guide (Part 1 only)
To download the complete Cost Guide (Parts 1-2) register for the free mailing list on the Archicentre Home Page.

2007 Cracking Statistics for New South Wales Suburbs

2007 Cracking Statistics for New South Wales Councils

2007 Cracking Statistics for Queensland Suburbs

2007 Cracking Statistics for Queensland Councils

2007 Cracking Statistics for South Australian Suburbs

2007 Cracking Statistics for South Australian Councils

2007 Cracking Statistics for Victorian Suburbs

2007 Cracking Statistics for Victorian Councils

2007 Cracking Statistics for Western Australian Suburbs

2007 Cracking Statistics for Western Australian Councils

Working with your Architect

An Analysis of Termite Damage in Sydney and Melbourne

Archicentre Termites and Borers

Archicentre Roofing and Guttering


Archicentre Treatment of Dampness

Archicentre Kidsafe Home Safety Checklist

Archicentre - Restumping

Archicentre - Safe as Houses Report [802k ]

Archicentre - The Terraces Discussion Paper on Sustainability

Archicentre - The Terraces Discussion Paper 2 Statutory Requirements

Archicentre Fire Safety First Check List

Balcony Tips How to look out for a Balcony Collapse [ 301k ]

Master Planning your Renovation [ 19k ]

Archicentre Bushfire Design Guide [ 649k ]

Planning Assessment Survey Report 2003 [ 515k ]

Guide to Water Wise Living [ 235k ]

Guide to Energy-Wise Living [ 502k ]

Smart Paint Disposal [ 410k ]

Safety Tips for Older People [ 30k ]

Archicentre Bulletin 2002: Housing Conditions in Australia [ 732k ]

The Achicentre Red Zone: Housing Conditions In Australia [ 38k ]

Renovation Trends in Australia [ 420k ]

Home Health and Safety Warnings [ 40k ]

Home Maintenance Guide [ 144k ]

Cracking in Brickwork [ 197k ]

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Archicentre Heritage and Modern Housing Styles
Australians have always been fascinated with varying housing styles, from the charm of the Victorian and Edwardian era to the triple-fronted mass-produced brick veneer of the late 50's and early 60's, plus a range of many other individual styles. Whether you are thinking about renovating or buying a property it is valuable to understand the characteristics of that particular style of house. This includes its general features, its positive attributes and its potential for renovation. Below is a list of some common styles of houses that are found across Australia.

Abstract Housing Style [ 152k ]

Arts and Craft Style [ 178k ]

Californian Bungalow [ 170k ]

Colonial Property [ 150k ]

Federation House [ 150k ]

Fibro Cottage [ 155k ]

P and O Style [ 155k ]

Red Brick Home [ 158k ]

Victorian Terrace [ 192k ]

Queensland Housing Styles

Introduction [ 109k ]

Workers Cottage [ 110k ]

Queensland Colonial [ 110k ]

Queensland Californian Bungalow [ 170k ]

Post First World War [ 106k ]

Soldier Settler Cottages [ 106k ]

Queensland Federation House [ 110k ]

The Queenslander [ 102k ]

Interwar Houses Generally [ 109k ]

Interwar Houses 1930's [ 109k ]

Spanish Mission Style [ 109k ]

English Influenced 1930 [ 107k ]

Post World War Two [ 111k ]

Audio Seminars

1. What are Archicentre Pre-purchase inspections? Realplayer file

2. Devaluing your home through poor Renovation! Realplayer file

3. Services for older people Realplayer file

4. How not to buy a lemon Realplayer file

5. Working with an Architect Realplayer file

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7. The problem with roofs Realplayer file

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