Insights & Tips Blog

When building a house for the first time there might be some fees you’re surprised about, especially if you’re only just starting your building journey. As local Bundaberg home builders, we pride ourselves on quoting everything upfront and being completely transparent about the costs you should expect when building a house. Here are some of the ‘hidden’ costs you might not know about when building a new home.

Are you dreaming of your perfect home? From room size to layout, house plans to décor, there is so much to plan when designing your dream house. So how do you know where to start? What will your builder want to see? And how can you be sure your dream is brought to life? Here are our top 5 tips on how to design your dream home, and see your plans turn into reality.

Building a house for the first time is incredibly exciting, but it can also be a daunting experience. As a first-time home builder, you’ll want to know everything from financing to choosing your house plans, and what to expect when working with a builder – before you actually start building. Here are our top 3 tips to know when building your first home.  1. Get your finances i ...

Knowing how much a new house will cost can be like trying to figure out the weather – sure they say it’s looking like sunshine, but actually there’s a storm brewing right around the corner. With potential hidden costs and the fees you may not know about, it’s become increasingly difficult to nail down a house budget, especially for first-time home builders. Here’s everything y ...

If you’re building a new home for investment, or contemplating options for the future of your family home, you may be wondering what size home is best for resale. There are many factors to consider when it comes to house valuation including land size, house plans and location – although there are some market trends for homes in the Bundaberg region. Here’s our guide on the be ...

Have you ever seen an ad for a portable home on wheels, or an eco-friendly tiny house? If you’ve watched alternate home videos, chances are you’ve come across houses built from shipping containers. Touted as a cheap alternative to building a traditional house, these modular homes are becoming more and more common. But are they really all they’re cracked up to be? How do you ...

Choosing the right colour palette for your home can be the difference between feeling homey or out of place. Here’s our how to guide on how to select the right colours for your home, with expert tips to choose the perfect hues for you.

Unless you’ve built a home before, you’re probably unfamiliar with the different stages of building a house. Understanding the different stages of construction will help you to follow the build timeframe and what to expect along the way.

When you’re building a new home it’s easy to get lost with the language builder’s use. Learn about the terms used in the building industry.