Building or buying a new home for your growing family may not be the right decision for some people. There are a lot of emotional as well as financial reasons behind why some people stay in the location they are familiar with close to family,...
Memories can be a powerful reason for many people who want a change but don’t want to move out of their neighbourhood and leave the home they have lived in. Or, you may have purchased a house that does not meet your living standards but...
We are all experts in some field or another. When it comes to renovating or making additions to your existing home you want to set yourself up for success. There are some simple steps you can take to ensure you are making the right choices...
You have done your research, double checked the numbers and sought the right advice. You have decided that instead of packing up and moving you will stay and renovate to give you and your family the home and lifestyle you deserve. Alternatively, you have compromised...
It is hard to believe that in the 1950’s the average home was less than 90sq metres. Travel forward to 2020 and anything less than 200sq metres would not be considered by most people, unless it was an apartment. In fact, 200sq metres is an...
The total renovation expenditure in Australia for 2019 was worth billions of dollars with no signs of our passion for renovation slowing down in 2020 despite world events. You only have to visit a hardware store on the weekend to see where people are spending their...
Once the idea to stay in your community and knockdown your existing home is your way forward, the first thing you need to do is contact your local council and ensure there are no barriers to doing a knockdown rebuild. Living in a heritage zoned area...
A life goal for many people is to own and live in a beautiful home close to the ocean. It is also the reason that prime real estate in ocean locations are in high demand, which in turn drives the prices up. When deciding to build...
Asking yourself that question can throw up reasons for and against both options, it really comes down to what you are trying to achieve. Your home is not just a house on the street it is a sense of belonging in the community. You may...
The building landscape has changed in recent years with many people opting to knockdown their existing home and rebuilding. This has been largely driven by the age of some homes in Newcastle and surrounds as well as the need for more space in the homes...
If you're thinking about building a new home there a variety of factors that will dictate the type of builder you choose. Building the home of your dreams is a big undertaking and finding a builder is only the first step in a long process....
Are you building a new home in Lake Macquarie. From suburban locations to beautiful lakeside waterfronts there are loads of opportunities to build your dream home. In this article we discuss some tips for building a new home in Lake Macquarie. Getting the right advice...
You've had a concept design completed. Construction drawings & engineering has been done. You have development approval from your local council. You're ready to begin construction. By this stage you may or may not have decided to engage a builder. If you've been working with...
Are you building a new home in Newcastle? If you're thinking about a custom home then these tips will help you get started when it comes to planning, design and construction. No matter where you're building, it's always a challenging experience. From obtaining your block...
Thinking of designing and building your dream home? It can be a daunting process to go from your initial ideas, to a concept, right through to construction plans and development approval. All of this before you even think about the actual build. Designing and building...