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July 6, 2010
Tyrrells has just updated its property resource documents. The refresh makes the information more accessible by being easier to read on the screen and when printed. These documents are great for anyone who wants to know more about building, buying or maintaining a property. The revamped documents are listed below and are also available in the Downloads [...]
June 29, 2010
Following up his earlier article on solar technology, in the last edition of Building Connection Magazine, Jerry Tyrrell is at it again. This time Jerry focuses on LED lighting and increasing energy efficiency in order to bring down power consumption and make solar installations more effective. For those interested in reducing their energy bills or [...]
June 14, 2010
The first of two articles by Jerry Tyrrell on solar technology has been added to the Downloads section of the site. To download the article directly please click here. “Let’s start a PV revolution” questions why Australia isn’t leading the world in the uptake of solar technology, especially given the perception of a “sunburnt land”. [...]
June 7, 2010
Over the weekend Jerry Tyrrell, founder of Tyrrells, has been quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald’s property section, Domain. The two pieces highlight the NSW government’s proposal to require vendors to include pre-purchase reports with the contract of sale. The first article can be found here and provides insight into the different points of view [...]
May 11, 2010
The New South Wales Office of Fair Trading has just notified Tyrrells that they won’t be starting their course until 30 August 2010. This means that Tyrrells’ self-paced Owner-Builder Course and Certification is still accredited until the end of 2010; provided you register with Tyrrells for the course before 30 August 2010 and submit your [...]
April 29, 2009
When you go it alone and build or renovate your home you may need help. This is because it usually takes at least 20 years before a builder has the technical knowledge and experience necessary to build well. Most owner builders make mistakes they regret or which end up costing them financially. Tyrrells has just [...]
February 20, 2009
Tyrrells has just launched a new publication – the ‘Owner-Builder Handbook’. A comprehensive yet easy to read 100 pages, this is an essential reference tool for any owner-builder. The ‘Owner-Builder Handbook’ is approved by the Office of Fair Trading New South Wales. After reading the introduction and registering online, you will receive access to the [...]
Tyrrells have launched a Plans and Approvals service. Tyrrells’ building consultants and designers can help you start your renovation, alteration or owner-builder project. A flow chart has been prepared to show you the various stages in the plans and approvals process, which can be found here.
January 30, 2008
Jerry Tyrrell (principal at Tyrrells) is frequently published in building magazines. His recent article “Who rules the rulers”, published in Building Connection, December 2007, reported on how the regulators and the building industry had gone in 2007. It received good feedback from the building industry. Jeff Walsh from JS and CJ Walsh, Builders, HOTONDO HOMES, [...]
July 27, 2004
Recently, Tyrrells were asked to inspect THE BLOCK — four units in Manly, which have been the subject of a ‘reality’ TV series on Channel 9. They found that the overall quality of the work was high, but there were a number of issues needing fixing or completion. “I thought the standard was really good. [...]
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