What is a Construction Loan, and How Does it Work For You?
A construction loan is an alternative to a home loan or mortgage that is far more suitable for building a new home. Here's why it could be right for you.
4 must-know details when buying houses and land packages
Clarendon Homes provide the answers to four commonly asked and must-know questions when it comes to buying a Sydney house and land package
First Home Buyers: Established homes vs house and land packages
Having sacrificed your fair share of smashed avos over the past few years in an effort to pull…
Site selection: choosing the location for your dream home
Site selection - the task of finding a place to build your dream home - will require a great deal of thought for your needs today and into the future
Working smarter: overcoming a steeply sloping site with steel kit flooring
An old-school builder tames a steeply sloping site with a lightweight steel kit flooring system, in this challenging pole home construction project.
We Talk to Pete Furlong from Elyte Focus about the Benefits of Having a Builder and Architect in One
One thing we are passionate about here at Grand Designs Australia magazine is the importance of employing an architect when embarking on a renovation or new build, rather than just a builder.
How to choose the right builder for you
Building a new home can be daunting, and is often a challenging process. Finding the right builder for…
Custom vs Standard Designs: Which is right for you?
We speak with award-winning Queensland home builder McLachlan Homes about the questions you need to ask on a new build
The 8 steps needed for a successful demolition process
The demolition process can often be fraught with issues if not handled correctly by an experienced provider. We look at 8 essential steps to check-off through the process.
Building on a strong foundation: A Q&A with Nick O’Shea
Queensland’s most promising builder, Nick O’Shea tells us more about his job and some of the most common queries he receives when starting a new project
Your guide to understanding the demolition process
When embarking on a knockdown-rebuild project, one of the first steps is to engage a reputable demolition company. Here's what you need to know.
What you need to know about adding a granny flat to your home
If you need extra living space for adult children, a home office or guest accommodation, why not consider a granny flat?
Building a new Queenslander in Hamilton NQ
Emigrating from the UK and building a new Queenslander Would you trust the design and construction of your…
Clarendon Homes CEO Peter Campbell explains his role in creating one of Australia’s leading home builders
Over 40 years ago, Clarendon Homes’ CEO Peter Campbell laid the foundations for what has become one of Australia’s leading home builders … we asked him to look back over that time