Home Building

Unlike popular belief, building on a sloping block can come with more than challenges, it can open doors to a home that feels far more distinctive than what you might achieve on a flat block. With the right builder and a considered design approach, the slope can be incorporated into the home rather than simply worked around. From split-level floor plans and elevated living areas to expansive glazing,...

Building a home is exciting until you realise just how many decisions sit between the first idea and the moment you turn the key. From choosing a floor plan and finishes to managing budgets, timelines and building work, there is plenty to think about. And there’s one decision that impacts it all: choosing a home builder, more importantly, choosing the right home builder. Your builder will influence...

The knockdown rebuild process is a popular choice for Brisbane homeowners who love where they live but have simply outgrown their property. Rather than relocating to a new suburb, many families are choosing to demolish their existing house and build a brand-new home that’s designed for their lifestyle, while continuing to enjoy the neighbourhood, schools and community they’re comfortable in. One of...

When building a home anywhere, several decisions influence long-term comfort, energy efficiency and resale value. Among them all is your house orientation.  I often tell my clients that a great floor plan can fail on the wrong block, but an average floor plan can perform brilliantly with the right orientation. That’s because your home direction directly affects sunlight, airflow, and indoor...

Architectural jargon can be a fix, especially as a first-time homeowner. Among various details of homebuilding, a specific design option is minute yet essential, known as a bulkhead. While it may not sound like the most appealing addition to your home, Bulkheads can provide some interesting dimension and style. Essentially, a bulkhead is an easily enclosed, framed box-like structure used to fill the...

Building a house is an exciting journey, especially if it's your first time, but along with the excitement comes the need to carefully consider every detail, both big and small. When designing, it's easy to focus on major elements like cost of building, floor plan, ceiling of your home, window and door placement; however, smaller features also play a surprisingly important role in both the appearance and...

Let's say you’ve outgrown your old home, you have lived in the area for a long time and do not wish to move, but it's also clear that you desperately need a change of scenery. What do you do? Break it all down and create something new from scratch, or tweak less or more of what you feel needs to be changed? Circumstances can be numerous. If not an old home, perhaps it's an old property you’ve bought,...

A building project, regardless of its complexity, duration, or category, is an incredibly daunting adventure. It might be an adjustment, a renovation or an entirely new build. It could be a massive modern establishment within the heart of the city or a little coastal home. Whatever the dream might be, there’s a general number of steps that need to be followed. Often, the home-building journey, filled...

While often overlooked, ceiling heights significantly transform the entire feel of a home; the type you choose is essential to ensure your dream home doesn’t replicate a haunting echo chamber or a claustrophobic mouse trap. Apart from the look of your home, ceilings also impact the atmosphere. The area, ventilation and insulation that support your space are crucial to ensure the overall livability...

Industry research reveals that the cost to build a house in Brisbane typically costs between $1750 to $5500 every square meter. The lower range applies to the budget builds that include standard inclusions, while the upper range applies to luxury or fully customised homes. A Turner and Townsend report reveals that Brisbane is now one of the most expensive cities to build in Australia, surpassing Sydney...