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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

Building a custom home is one of the most significant decisions a person can make, and one of the most personal.&nbsp;Unlike buying off the plan or selecting from a display village, a custom build ask...

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The custom home experience at AHR Builders

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Inside Flinders Walk Estate: Builders to consider in Lara

Tiny homes are all the rage right now. Whether you&rsquo;ve stayed in one for a holiday, or are looking for ways to add more living zones to your home, most of us have come across the weird and wonder...

5 Best Aussie Tiny Homes and Why They're Popular Right Now

Lara sits roughly 54 kilometres south-west of Melbourne's CBD and 18 kilometres north-east of Geelong, a position that gives it a dual-city draw that few greenfield estates in Victoria can genuinely c...

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Inside Coridale: Builders to consider in Lara

As affordability pressures and deposit hurdles continue to shape first home buyer activity, HomeSolution by Metricon is offering up to $30,000 in combined savings targeting eligible purchasers across ...

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HomeSolution by Metricon rolls out $30,000 incentive for first home buyers

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Rising values over the past decade have quietly built equity, often without any change in lifestyle. Yet for a large porti...

Why many homeowners are better positioned to invest than they realise

Clyde North has spent the past decade becoming one of Melbourne’s fastest-growing south-east suburbs, and Five Farms, built on the former Hardy’s Road dairy farm, worked by the same families for over ...

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Inside Five Farms: Builders to consider in Clyde North

Knock down rebuild is shifting from a niche option to a more deliberate choice for buyers who have outgrown their home but remain tied to their location. In established Melbourne suburbs, where land o...

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Knock down rebuild with Aamico Homes: Rebuilding in place without leaving your suburb

Financing a new home build can feel complex, particularly for buyers still comparing builders, home designs or locations. Increasingly, many Australians are turning to digital mortgage platforms such ...

Understanding your finance options before building a new home

Building a home can often feel like a long and uncertain process for buyers, particularly when navigating design choices, permits and construction timelines.&nbsp;
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