gazza Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Hi We have been living in Perth for almost 5 years and whilst it is lovely I hate the summer and the flies and over east is too humid, so I have been looking into Tassie but as OH is a brickie we are wondering how much work is there and what are the wages like. I have researched and see that there is a skills shortage for the trade but as yet can't find out if that is true! We are planning on a reccie soon as I am missing the cooler weather and the UK countryside. Any advice is glady appreciated :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I'm afraid I can't help directly as I don't have any contacts in the building business at the moment. From what I see/hear in the media building has slowed quite a bit over the last few months in Tasmania. However, you could contact the Master Builders Association of Tasmania: they should be able to give you some useful advice. There are contact details on their website: http://www.mbatas.org.au/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 Thanks for that I shall look into it, do you know if people use companies for building homes such as Dale Alcock or Collier Homes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I haven't heard of either of those in Tasmania. However, I shall stir the old grey matter and get back to you with the names of some of the larger building companies around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 Thanks very much that is kind of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 These are the builders I can think of who have been arournd the Hobart area for years: Cunic Constructions Fairbrother Pty. Ltd. Vos Construction Hansen Yuncken Pty. Ltd. Maveric Builders Hotondo Homes Wilson Homes Mansfield Builders Ronald Young & Co. D'well Homes However, if you go to the Yellow Pages site http://www.yellowpages.com.au/ and search for builders or building contractors....Tasmania you will get a lot more names from all around the state. (I get the impression that you haven't decided on one particular part of Tasmania yet?) Some of them have their own websites so you should be able to get a better idea of the sort of work they do. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Thanks for that info Skani, I shall look into it but the word back from a couple of companies I contacted over there are that it has slowed down alot in this trade and may not be holding good prospects for us. However I shall continue to research and plan our visit :wink: Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Thanks for that info Skani, I shall look into it but the word back from a couple of companies I contacted over there are that it has slowed down alot in this trade and may not be holding good prospects for us. That's a pity. It seems like only yesterday people were complaining about how long they had to wait to start building their house because building contractors were so busy! It sure is a roller coaster of an industry - here at least. It will bounce back...eventually. Oh well, I hope you have an enjoyable trip to "look see". Vivien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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