Here's what nobody tells you when you walk into a display village. The number on the brochure is not your build cost. It's not even close. It's the number designed to get you through the...

If you’re wondering whether now is the right time to build a home in Australia or whether you should wait, you’re not alone. With rising construction costs, housing shortages and new government funding aimed at...

“A lot of the criticism comes from outside the model — architects, designers and specialists analysing it from a distance, highlighting the flaws and pointing out what could be done better.”

Yes - it would. From your first interaction with a sales consultant, through to your project coordinator, building designer and site supervisor: these are the people shaping your building experience. Not just the outcome of...

WHERE TO SPEND AND WHERE TO SAVE Volume builders are designed for efficiency - and profit.Their upgrade pathways often push you toward expensive inclusions that feel essential, even when they’re not. Building smart isn’t about...

For many Australians, building a home represents freedom, stability and a fresh start. But behind the display homes and “fixed price” promises lies a very different reality. The real cost of building is rarely the...

Speaking Up During Your Build Doesn’t Make You Difficult It Makes You Responsible. If you’re building a home and you’ve paused before asking a question, requesting clarification, or pushing back on a decision - you’re...