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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

The Australian homebuilding landscape is changing. While long-established names continue to deliver scale and certainty, a new generation of builders is emerging - agile, design-driven, and closely at...

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Next-gen builders reshaping Victoria's new home landscape

In Victoria’s fast-moving housing market, longevity is one of the clearest signs of trust. Builders who have weathered market cycles, changing regulations, and evolving buyer expectations are those wh...

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The Victorian builders who've stood the test of time

The Victorian land market continues to attract a broad mix of buyers, each shaped by distinct motivations and prevailing market conditions.

According to Red23 Buyer Surveys, first home buyers remai...

Victorian land market continues to attract a diverse range of buyers

Ten years at the top is no small feat, but for Metricon, Australia’s number one home builder for ten consecutive years, it’s about much more than numbers on a report. It’s about the tens of thousands ...

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Freedom by Metricon, VIC

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A decade at number one: How Metricon keeps Australians loving where they live

As land sizes continue to shrink across Australia’s growth corridors, new homebuyers are increasingly seeking designs that deliver spacious living without the footprint of a traditional suburban block...

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Sherridon Homes, VIC

Designing for smaller lots: Maximising space without compromise

Once considered a luxury, smart home technology is fast becoming a standard feature in new builds across Australia. From integrated security systems and app-controlled lighting to energy monitoring an...

Smart from the start: Why new homes are being built with tech in mind

Sustainability has moved from niche to norm in Australian homebuilding. What began as a response to rising energy costs and environmental awareness has now become a defining feature of new housing - r...

How builders are greening Aussie homes

Australia’s home design landscape is evolving faster than ever, shaped by shifting lifestyles, climate pressures, and a new wave of digital capability. The James Hardie Modern Homes Forecast 2025, dev...

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Hamlan Homes, VIC

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Omnia Homes, VIC

James Hardie reveals eight key home styles shaping how Australians build in 2025

Melbourne builder Ridgewater Homes has unveiled a refreshed brand identity, marking a new chapter in its ongoing commitment to putting people, not just plans, at the centre of the homebuilding experie...

Ridgewater Homes marks new chapter with people-first rebrand

The Brookwater 42 by Australian Building Company is a stunning five-bedroom family home on display at Meridian Estate in Clyde North. Designed with growing families in mind, this two-storey residence ...

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