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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

Coridale has quickly positioned itself as one of Lara’s most fully realised masterplanned communities, pairing traditional land release with lifestyle infrastructure that is already operational. With ...

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Oak Grove is one of the more considered new communities in Clyde North. Spanning 92 hectares, the masterplan weaves 14.5 hectares of parkland and reserves through the neighbourhood, anchored by Cardin...

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Inside Oak Grove, Clyde North: House and land builders to consider

AHR Builders is marking 30 years in the construction industry, reaching a milestone that reflects three decades of delivery across custom homes, residential developments, and complex building sites th...

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AHR marks 30 years of building across Melbourne and regional Victoria

Metricon Homes has launched a limited time Acreage Collection Pack, applying to selected designs within its Freedom by Metricon acreage range, aimed squarely at buyers planning to build on larger bloc...

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Metricon Homes puts acreage living in focus with limited-time Freedom Acreage Collection offer

Metricon Homes is marking its 50th year with a Celebration Sale, layering savings and bonus upgrades across its Designer by Metricon home range for buyers building in early 2026.The limited-time promo...

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Metricon marks 50 years with huge savings and bonus upgrades across Designer by Metricon home designs

Alamora is shaping up as one of Tarneit’s most fully realised masterplanned communities, with a clear emphasis on lifestyle infrastructure rather than just lot delivery.&nbsp;Alamora represents Villaw...

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Inside Alamora: House and land builders to consider

Melbourne’s shift toward smaller residential blocks is no longer a niche trend. In growth areas across the city’s outer suburbs, the Small Lot Housing Code (SLHC) has become a key planning mechanism s...

Inside popular small block home designs by Eight Homes

Barrabool Views is a low-density land release located to the north-east of Inverleigh, offering a countryside living environment within commuting distance of Geelong and Melbourne. Set within the undu...

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Inside Barrabool Views: House and land builders to consider

The decision to build in a residential estate often comes down to one fundamental question: whether to secure a house and land package or pursue a custom build on a vacant lot. While both pathways res...

House and land packages vs custom builds in estates

Masterplanned estates have become one of the most influential forces shaping Australia&rsquo;s growth corridors, not just in how land is developed, but in how new suburbs function, mature, and attract...

How masterplanned estates are shaping growth corridors

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