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Tips For Building in a Flood Zone NSW

Australia is world-renowned for having wild and often unpredictable weather. Over the past several months, we’ve had bushfires, floods, and incredible storms. When it’s time to start planning a new home build, it’s important to consider how these wild weather conditions will impact the construction process - for example, the council approval process and which home designs will reduce the vulnerability of your home in the unfortunate event of a flood.
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Renovate vs Rebuild: When Is It Better to Demolish?

Comparing the costs, pros and cons of renovating vs rebuilding? It’s a big decision to make, but here, we share some key considerations to make the choice simple!
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Carolina 1 Split Level Home Design in Box Hill

Four Benefits of a Split Level Home

When researching land to purchase, the thought of building on a sloping block at first might seem complicated. However, building on a sloping site doesn’t need to be stressful and you certainly don’t need to compromise on building the home you’ve always dreamed about. Split level house designs are the perfect solution for sloping blocks as they are designed to follow the natural slope of the land, resulting in a stunning, architectural split level home that is both unique and spacious.
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Guide to Building a House on a Budget

Whether you’re a first home owner, a couple looking to upgrade and accommodate a growing family, or you’re looking to build a new investment property, we bet you’ve been looking for budget-friendly life-hacks throughout the planning process.
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8 Things to Consider When Building a New Home

Building a home can not only be a big financial investment, it can also be an emotional one too. Arm yourself with the knowledge and tools for it to be as smooth and stress-free as possible. Whether you’re new to the new home building process or perhaps a seasoned home builder, we’ve summarised the top 8 building tips to consider when building a new home.
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