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Three tips to hosting the first Christmas in your new home.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — Christmas 2021 has arrived. From the all-important Christmas lunch, to unwrapping gifts around the Christmas tree — we’ve put together three tips to hosting Christmas this year.
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The Bearers and Joists Solution to Sloping Building Sites.

No two blocks of land are the same — as the sloping site specialists, Montgomery Homes approach every block with the unique specifications of the block in mind. There are many benefits to building a bearers and joists structured house, especially when building on a steep site. Montgomery Homes have a wide range of sloping site home designs that are appropriate for a bearers and joists structure.
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Hebel Vs Brick: Why We’re Utilising Hebel Wall Panels

At Montgomery Homes, we’re committed to building strong, sturdy and cost-efficient homes for our clients, which is why we’re now offering Hebel wall panels alongside our bricks, cladding, moroka and more! Here, we compare Hebel vs brick and share the many benefits of this premium rendering material. Discover the difference for yourself — book a tour of our new Cayman 287 display home in New Lambton, our first display to be built with Hebel wall panels!
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What Is A Bulkhead & Why Do I Need One?

While a bulkhead doesn’t sound like the most desirable part of your home design, it can add some interesting dimension and style to your kitchen. Here, we explain what a bulkhead is used for and how it can add some much-needed dimensions to your kitchen and open-plan living space.
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The Facts Behind Building a Zero-lot Boundary Home

Looking for a design to suit your narrow block? Read on and find out what you need to know about zero-lot boundary homes.
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Your Guide To Electrical Plans & Lighting Designs

As well as colours and fixtures, our clients get to participate in designing their electrical plans! See our stylish lighting options and display home designs here, and learn more about the electrical planning process.
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Cost To Knock Down A House And Rebuild

In love with your neighbourhood, but no longer feel for your home design? You might have fallen out of love with your house for a number of reasons, but a knock down rebuild project can solve the problem without needing to uproot your family and move somewhere else. Here, we explain the costs to knock down a house and rebuild a home, and compare a DIY renovation to a professional rebuild.
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The Knock Down Rebuild Process in 8 Simple Steps

Tired of your home design, but don’t want to move? A knock down rebuild project could be the perfect solution for a fresh start! Here, we explain the knock down rebuild process in eight simple steps.
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How To Design A New Kitchen With Shaynna Blaze

The kitchen is the heart of the home. Here, interior design specialist Shaynna Blaze shares how to design a new kitchen that’s both beautiful and practical.
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