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If you’re looking to purchase your own home you may be wondering whether it’s best to build or buy. From differences in pricing to customisation and availability, weighing up the pros and cons between buying and building is crucial if you want to end up with a home you’ll love.

One of the most common questions we get asked by potential home builders is “how long will it take?” Depending on the design and complexity of the house, the construction process for your home could take anywhere from 4-12 months – not including the land purchasing and design period - although there are a number of elements that may impact this. Here’s a look at some of the fac ...

Since the announcement of the HomeBuilder and Regional Home Building Boost grants, there has been much discussion on what each government initiative entails and who it benefits. Aimed to boost the construction industry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government announced the new incentives to assist owner-occupiers build a new home or substantially renovate their exis ...

Building your own home can be a daunting task, particularly for first-time home owners. Our handy guide takes all the stress of the unknown away, with practical tips and tricks to build your own home. Read on for four home building tips and tricks to consider when getting your Bundaberg Builder to build your own home. Top Four Home Building Tips From planning and budgeting to ...

When it comes to understanding the building process, it can be overwhelming trying to understand the processes and language that is often used in the industry. Read on to gain an understanding of the terms used and processes followed during the handover and move-in stage of building a new home. The Handover The handover takes place when all aspects of the building process hav ...

New homes are both a pleasure and pain to decorate. With no existing colour and your home being a blank canvas, there is nothing to distract the eye and often you are looking at a floor plan for inspiration which can make the task even that much more daunting. Here are our top tips for choosing a colour scheme for your home that you will love for years to come. Tip 1: Start w ...

The kitchen is the heart of the home - a central hub where people gather to prepare food, eat and chat. Therefore, it’s important that it is as functional and practical as it is beautiful. So while you're thinking about your house design, the below tips will help you come up with a functional and stunning kitchen. Remember that your experienced Bundaberg builder can help you if ...

A lush green carpet of lawn surrounding a home makes it seem more attractive, more impressive. But a good quality lawn can not only add to the appearance of your home, but it can also increase its value and prevent soil erosion. Here are our top tips for creating a great lawn for your new home. Planning When shaping a new lawn, avoid corners or peaks too narrow for mowing – ...

Building a new home is one of the most significant investments you will make during your lifetime. Just as you would like to see any investment protected, your new home requires management against termite attack. Many millions of dollars are spent each year by homeowners rectifying damage caused by termites. Termites will eat timber and most materials containing cellulose – t ...

Functional cabinets for practical kitchens. Let's face it ... we all spend a lot of time in our kitchen.  In fact, kitchens are normally subjected to intensive daily use. Fittings manufacturer Blum has come up with lots of great solutions to both make your life easier and to ensure your kitchen can withstand these rigours. Blum has a full range of clever cabinet solutions ...