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Home building

Building your own home can be a challenge to say the least. We’ll talk you through finding a block of land, demolition, building costs, permits, home design and all the stages of building to ensure your project goes off without a hitch.

Home renovation

From a single room makeover to an entire house overhaul, renovating an existing home can be an intimidating and messy task to take on. We can assist with finding the right trades, calculating your budget and the best ways to add value to your property.

How to build a home

Planning to build your dream home? Our guides will help you with budgeting, selecting building materials, designing your layout and what additional costs to look out for during the building process.

Property development

When it comes to the process of subdividing a block of land there are a number of hurdles you may face. Here we outline everything you need to know about policies, applications, permits and common mistakes to avoid when subdividing.

Home renovation

10 questions to ask an architect before renovating

Dion Seminara - June 20, 2019 4

So, you’ve got a home that you want to renovate but first, you need to engage an architect to design your renovation. But how...

How to build a home

How to use smart design to help reduce building costs

George Giannakakis - May 3, 2019 2

If you could build any house with no restrictions, what would it be? An incredible mansion? A quaint little cottage? A grand palace with...

Home renovation

How much does a kitchen renovation cost?

Jonny Sommers - February 1, 2019 9

If you’re considering renovating your kitchen this year, it’s really important that you know what you’re up against in terms of cost. Here, the Sydney-based...

Home building

What you need to know about building a sustainable home

Complete Film Solutions - October 24, 2018 0

Eco-friendly living is no longer just a trend, it's a way of life for lots of environmentally conscious Aussies. Australia’s fast population growth, the property boom...

Home building

Double hung timber windows 101

Valley Windows - September 14, 2018 1

Windows are an integral part of any home’s design, both functionally and from an aesthetic perspective. It can be difficult to determine what style...

Property development

Legal considerations when subdividing land

Joseph Rose - August 6, 2018 4

When considering how to expand upon your capital gains, it goes without saying that one of the best investment strategies any landowner should consider...