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Queensland First Home Buyer Grants and Schemes, 2026: The Complete Guide

The Reserve Bank met on 11 August and left the cash rate on hold at 4.35%, in line with market expectations. It's the outcome most economists had pencilled in, but it doesn't change the underlying pre...

RBA holds at 4.35%, what it means for your new home

New research from HomeLoanRates.com.au, analysis of the latest ABS Consumer Price Index data conducted by Primara Research, reveals the cost of building a new home rose 5.8% in the year to June 2026, ...

New home build costs climb 5.8%, the fastest in almost three years, as rate rises squeeze the supply pipeline

“New home sales in the month of April increased by 4.9 per cent despite rising interest rates and domestic and global uncertainty,” stated HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon. The HIA New Home Sales repor...

Confidence in new housing market remains

For many Australians, property investment can feel out of reach. It is often seen as something that requires years of saving, complex calculations, or specialist market knowledge. In practice, a well-...

How strategic property investment can help you grow wealth and buy the home you truly want

Financing a new home build works differently from purchasing an established property. Instead of a single loan settlement, construction projects usually involve staged payments, land purchases and len...

A buyer’s guide to financing a new home build

Rising land values and limited housing supply in established suburbs are forcing many buyers to reconsider how they secure a new home. Instead of choosing between renovating an ageing property or relo...

Knockdown rebuild or buying new: which path suits today’s home buyers?

The promise of building new is flexibility. Floorplans look adaptable, façades come in multiple styles, and display homes are presented as a starting point rather than a fixed template. But once you m...

Customising Your Plan: What builders will (and won’t) let you change before construction starts

Electric vehicle uptake is no longer a fringe consideration for homebuyers. For many, the question isn’t whether they’ll own an EV, but whether their next home will support one properly. In new estate...

EV Readiness: What it really takes to install a fast charger in a new home or apartment

How Long Will The Knockdown Process Take From Beginning To End?
If you&rsquo;re planning a knockdown and rebuild for your home, you need clarity on how long the process is likely to take. It can be da...

How long will the knockdown process take from beginning to end?

&nbsp;If you&rsquo;re settled and happy in the area you live in but feel like you&rsquo;ve outgrown your home, then you have two options. Either you can renovate your existing home to update it to you...

How to Decide Between a Knockdown Rebuild or Renovation

Planning to knockdown your home and build a new, improved house on your existing block? Knockdown rebuilds are a great option for people who want to build a new home and stay in the same area. They ca...

Everything You Need to Know About a Knockdown Rebuild

Are you thinking about building a new home? Or maybe you&rsquo;re considering buying an established older house? It can be difficult to decide what option is best. We take a look at the pros and cons ...

New build vs Older home? Pros and Cons

If you've bought yourself a demo job, or if you own your home but the family has outgrown it, and you want to stay in the neighbourhood rather than renovate or sell up, you need to consider a knockdow...

The Process of a Knockdown Rebuild

If you&rsquo;re planning on knocking down an existing house&nbsp;to build the home of your dreams, there are a lot of things you need to keep in mind.
Our handy Knockdown Rebuild Checklist can help en...

Knockdown Rebuild Checklist: Planning and Approvals

If the idea of a knockdown rebuild has been on your mind lately, apart from the exciting part of choosing your new dream home, here are some additional build costs to consider when working out your bu...

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Additional Build Costs For Knockdown Rebuild

One of the biggest advantages of building new double storey homes is that customers can choose a floor plan that perfectly suits their requirements. However, block size, lifestyle priorities and budge...

Important Things to Consider when Building Double Storey Homes

If you&rsquo;re building your first home, Homeshelf should be your first stop for advice on new home builders in your area, getting building quotes, and what home size best suits your block.
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Everything You Need To Know About Building Your First Home

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has called for an overhaul of regulations surrounding the prefabrication building market in a move to modernise building codes.
The association has this month re...

HIA Calls for Overhaul of Prefab Regulation - Building Codes

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