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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

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How Much Does It Cost To Build A House

Looking to build but don't know where to start?Check out this handy guide full of the latest house plans available from experienced builders in Melbourne. To save you time we've arranged them in popul...

House Plans & Build Costs from Melbourne builders - Free Build Guide

A study nook might be small in size, but it packs a punch in functionality stakes.&nbsp;
While the traditional study or home office has been a staple in homes over the last two decades, the study nook...

Creating the ultimate study nook

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Making a statement with your splashback

Having the freedom to bring your own professionally drafted designs to a trusted builder offers many benefits. For one, it allows you to construct an exclusive home specifically tailored to your needs...

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The Ultimate Guide to Timber Floor Options

Victoria is poised for a revolution in energy efficient and sustainable homes following the announcement of new eco-conscious schemes.The two new schemes are set to elevate the recognition of builders...

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Rawson Homes, NSW

Victoria Welcomes New Energy Efficiency Schemes for Homes

Victorian builders have cleaned up at this year’s Housing Industry Association (HIA) Australian Housing Awards, taking out five of the 22 awards up for grabs. The ceremony, held virtually this year as...

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Carlisle Homes, VIC

Victoria Dominates at 2021 HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards

Lilydale’s vibrant new community, Kinley, has recorded a sensational sell-out of its third land release. The ‘Hilltop Release’ of 33 land lots sold out in a single weekend in lightening sales blitz th...

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Kinley Estate in Lilydale notches a third sell-out

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How to organise your wardrobe this winter

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