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6 Benefits of Working With an Interior Designer

When it comes to building a new home, you need a quality interior designer to make the most of your space. Interior designers consider colour, size, materials, finishes and layout to create beautiful, functional homes that will stand the test of time. In this blog, we’ll show you our top six reasons why interior designers are an essential part of every home build. Read on!
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alfresco at the Whitehaven 264 display home

How To Design A Stunning House For Entertaining

Love hosting friends and family? Then you need a stunning, spacious house for entertaining! Here, we share some big-ticket items that are must-haves for entertainers.
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Do You Need Permission To Knock Down A House?

Considering a knockdown rebuild project? You’ll need to book a demolition. Depending on the land and the local council, the demolition can be the trickiest part of a knockdown rebuild — but we’re here to help. In this article, we share some essential info about demolitions so you can decide whether or not a knockdown rebuild project is right for you.
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family moving house

How To Eliminate The Stress Of Moving House

Moving house has been proven to be one of the most stressful events in life. In fact, research has shown that moving house can be more stressful than divorce, planning a wedding or a breakup! We’re here to make the process simpler — in this article, we share 9 tips on how to eliminate the stress of moving house.
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sun filled rumpus room

Your Guide To House Orientation in Australia

Ever wondered why your home is freezing cold in winter and boiling hot in summer? It all comes down to house orientation. This article explains the ins and outs of house orientation and how we factor orientation into our home designs and new builds.
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Award-winning Whitehaven 264 display home

Montgomery Homes Has Won 3 HIA Awards in 2022

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve won THREE HIA Display Home of the Year Awards in 2022! We’ve been recognised for creating beautiful floor plans that balance style and functionality while working with the land's unique characteristics, like challenging, complex slopes. Discover our three award-winning display homes and take a tour today!
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5 Garden Ideas for Sloping Sites

Creating your dream garden on a sloping site may seem tricky — however, steep gardens provide a huge range of opportunities for creative gardeners and outdoor designers! In this blog, we explore our 5 favourite garden ideas perfect for sloping sites of all sizes. Read on!
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backyard granny flat

5 Of Our Stunning Granny Flat Designs in Sydney

Looking to add a granny flat to your new build? We’ve got you covered! Check out five of our stunning granny flat designs, with chic, modern layouts perfect for sloping sites, long blocks and narrow blocks. Discover your dream flat today — read on!
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display home powder room

4 Powder Room Designs For Your Home

Looking for contemporary powder room ideas to make the space perfect for guests? From statement tiled walls to impressive mirrors and more, we’ve shared some of our most stylish display homes to inspire the design process.
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