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Women Leaders of the Residential Building & Construction Industry 2019 HIA Professional Business Woman – Building Debra Randall Bundy Homes Exceptional women across residential building’s supply chain were lauded today at the HIA Recognition of Women in Building...

This is something that causes confusion because when many people see a builder’s sign on a block offering a house and land package, they assume that they not only have to use that builder, but they will also need to buy the block through the builder. In fact, you will...

People who don’t work in the building industry every day might wonder what we mean by that headline. After all, a contract is a binding agreement, right? While thankfully it is becoming less common, there are still builders who ‘go to contract’ knowing full well that...

Many builders are now charging an up-front fee of anywhere between $2000 to $5000 before anything substantial happens. In many cases the fee covers items that need to be done before the builder can prepare a quote – such as soil testing of your block and preliminary...

The bathroom. Along with the kitchen, it is one of the rooms that can be deal clincher or a deal breaker when it comes to selling a home. That is largely because these rooms will have little or no extra furniture in them, so the design and style of the room and the...

Plenty of builders will tell you that they listen to their customers to build a home that really meets their needs and desires. Some are genuine while other builders will appear to listen before pushing the customer towards options that are easy for them as the...

Take a look around our latest display home at any time of day or night from the convenience of your office chair, the coffee shop, or your favourite comfy recliner. So long as you have a computer screen and internet access, you can take the virtual tour from anywhere....

What does it really mean to be a ‘local builder’? Is it having a display home in the local area? No. Plenty of ‘out-of-town’ companies build display homes in new estates to give them a presence. Is it using local tradespeople? That’s a great start but there’s more to...

It’s been the go-to emotional hook used by the building industry for many years now… “We don’t just build a house, we build a home.” Unfortunately, it’s often just marketing lip-service rather than a genuine approach that carries over to the customer experience. So,...

When it comes to the look, feel, and practicality of your kitchen cupboards and benchtops, the number of options has increased vastly in recent years no matter what your budget. Advances in cabinet making materials and technology mean that it is easier and more...