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4 Country Home Designs For Modern Living

We’ve added TWO additional country home designs to our stunning acreage collection! In this blog, we explore all four of our acreage designs and their unique benefits - discover acreage living today!
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Luxe Outdoor Entertainment Area Ideas

Aussies love a classic barbeque - getting out in the sunshine, sizzling up some steaks, and socialising with friends in the Great Outdoors. What’s not to love? To take your next dinner party or barbeque to the next level, be sure to check out our luxe outdoor entertaining area ideas, from wicker furniture to garden designs!
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4 Ways to Create a Stunning Hamptons House Design

Chic, airy and full of light, Hamptons homes are always in style! This luxurious decor theme incorporates earthy tones, natural textures and calm neutral colours to create a stunning, stylish seaside feel. In this blog, we’ll show you how to create your gorgeous Hamptons house design with our handy tips and tricks. Read on!
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Your Complete Guide To Building In Newcastle

Looking for a fresh start in Newcastle? We’ve created the ultimate guide for building in Newcastle, from statistics to building options and designs. Learn more.
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Helpful Questions To Ask A Builder

Building your first home can be bewildering. To make things simple and stress-free, we’ve created a list of helpful questions to ask a builder. Read on.
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5 Affordable Modern Home Plans That Don’t Look Cheap

Building on a tight budget takes time, energy and passion — so no one wants to end up with a cheap-looking home design. When it comes to building an affordable modern home plan, how do you keep costs down without making your dream home look cheap? In this blog, we take a look at five stylish, affordable modern home plans. Read on!
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7 Kids Room Ideas to Make Your New House Feel Like a Home

Moving to a new home is a big change for children of all ages. From babies to teenagers and everyone in between, it’s important to style your new house in a way that helps your little ones feel at home. In this blog, we break down our 7 favourite kids' room ideas for turning your new house into a home. Read on!
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How To Compare Home Builders

Choosing a builder for your new home can be tough. In this blog, we share seven steps to help you compare home builders and make your dream home a reality.
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Montgomery Homes Partners with Shaynna Blaze

Montgomery Homes’ best kept secret… We’ve partnered with celebrated interior designer, Shaynna Blaze, to bring you even more beautiful home designs!
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