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There are currently five separate grants and schemes a first home buyer in Queensland might qualify for - two state, two federal, and a stamp duty exemption that sits alongside all of them. Several ca...

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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

Inclusions form the backbone of every new-home contract. They outline what is provided in the base price, from structural elements and internal finishes to fittings, appliances and external works. Whi...

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Beyond the Ridgewater façades: Premium vs standard inclusions in new builds

Affordability has become one of the biggest forces shaping how Australians buy and build today. With land and construction costs continuing to rise, buyers are searching for homes that strike the righ...

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Sherridon Homes’ Essence Collection brings more choice to first-home buyers

Knockdown rebuild has become a practical pathway for buyers who want a modern, well-designed home but don’t want to leave their current suburb.&nbsp;With rising competition for established housing, li...

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Thinking of a knockdown rebuild? Four builders offering this service in Melbourne

Eight Homes’ recent recognition at the 2025 HIA Western Victoria Regional Housing Awards has placed renewed attention on the builder’s most established and widely adopted collection: the Lifestyle Ran...

Inside the most popular designs in Eight Homes' Lifestyle Range

When you first sit down with your builder to review your floorplan and inclusions, it&rsquo;s easy to feel overwhelmed. The base specification may look complete, but the upgrade list can quickly run i...

Must-have upgrades vs. Nice-to-haves in your new home

Buying land is often framed as the simplest part of building a new home, find a block you like, check the price, and start designing. In reality, the land you choose can shape almost every decision th...

Top 5 mistakes to avoid when buying land for your new build

YourLand Developments is celebrating a major milestone in Donnybrook, with the first two land releases at its newest community, Acclaim, selling out since publicly launching to market. Across the two ...

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YourLand celebrates back-to-back sell outs at Acclaim as momentum builds in Donnybrook

Victoria’s greenfield property market is showing clear signs of a meaningful rebound, with Q3 2025 delivering the strongest quarterly performance in more than three years. After a prolonged period mar...

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Victoria’s greenfield market rebounds: Inside the key metrics shaping Q3 2025

Choosing between coastal living and acreage life is often framed as a simple lifestyle preference, waves or wide-open space, but the real decision is usually more complex. For families weighing a move...

Coastal vs. Acreage Living: What's right for your family?

Designing a home, whether a new build or a renovation, forces hundreds of micro-decisions that often feel disconnected: tile finishes, joinery colours, tapware, flooring, lighting. Mood boards exist b...

Mood boards: How to plan your perfect style

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