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How Home Shows can Help you Decide on your Dream House

When planning to build a new home, exhibitions and events such can provide a great source of inspiration and research information. These shows, such as the upcoming HIA Homeshows, are held in most states of Australia and provide an opportunity see exhibits and displays from the leading brands and companies in Australia’s home-building industry. It’s a great way to talk directly with service providers, see demonstrations from companies, and find the best builders to construct your dream home.

Why Visit Home Shows?

These events give you direct access to the top companies that deal with new home building products and services who are willing to talk and listen to your questions. It is also an opportunity for you see new services and products, and learn which brands you’re looking for. Not only that, these events allow the companies to showcase new innovations, products, and building solutions that you may want for your home renovations or new house.

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Who Organises These Shows?

The Housing Industry Association (HIA), one of Australia’s official organisation for home building, supports and endorses HIA Home Shows. As the representative of the housing industry at both regional and national levels, HIA provides both consumers and providers a place to meet up. Companies will showcase their latest products and services while consumers will be able to ask questions and find what they are looking for.

Where Are These Home Shows Held?

HIA Home Shows are held in several Australian states including Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, and Adelaide. The following information may help if you plan to attend any of these shows:

Brisbane Home Show

  • When and Where: March 16-19, 2017 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

The home show in Brisbane features a series of seminars on home building and renovation, which includes furniture exhibits. Get advice from experts on kitchen and bathroom renovation, and listen to a variety of talks about electrical safety, smart homes, and more.

Melbourne Home Show

  • When and Where: April 20-23 at Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Southbank

Find out the latest trends on home renovations and building. Also, get free advice from industry experts to ensure that your next home building project is a success. With the “HIA Ask an Expert” you can book a 20-minute appointment with an expert for personalised consultations. New products will also be exhibited throughout the show.

Sydney Home Show

  • When and Where:  March 24 – 26 2017 at the International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour

Building a new home? Head down to the International Convention Centre and have a chance to ask an expert on home building. Learn the latest products and services to help you make your dream house a reality. Get inspired by the “Designer Rooms” exhibit as well.

Perth Home Show

  • When and Where: March 3 – 6 2017 at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre

Looking for kitchen, outdoor, and room design inspiration? Head to the Perth Home Show to hear and learn how to transform your house into a comfortable home. From home security to kitchen and bathroom design, get the advice from experts on how to renovate or build your new home.

For more information and inquiries about these home shows, visit the HIA state website links above.

And don’t forget, iBuildNew is the ideal research platform to compare different home designs and receive free independent home building advice. We are an online aggregator of house plans and provide resources detailing a wide range of companies in the home building and land development industry. All of this information can be accessed for free and is intended to help people find relevant home products and services for their needs. By providing access to Australia’s leading builders, we provide you an unbiased platform where you can easily compare and make wise decisions.

Our team of consultants has over 40 years of experience in the new home building industry to answer clients’ questions and make recommendations. We will make sure that you will understand the home building process by explaining everything about home building products and services. Our phone consultants will also make sure to refer you to builders or land developers that will suit your needs.

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