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New HomesDo I need a professional building designer?

DIY might be all the rage on TV, but what are the risks of not employing a professional building designer or an architect on your project? Property expert and Selling Houses Australia host Andrew Winter gives some sound advice on working with professionals.
Getting plans approved advice

New HomesHow to… Get your plans approved

Getting plans approved for renovations or new homes is not for the faint-hearted, it requires a great deal of commitment, patience and investment of time and money. Here are a few tips to help you get your project started.
Mud bricks chimney HERO

New HomesBuilding with… Mud bricks

With the environment becoming an increasingly more concerning issue for new home builders, using environmentally low-impact building materials such as mud bricks has transformed sustainable housing design.
Building with... Straw bale

New HomesBuilding with… Straw bale

Straw bale is an aesthetic, environmentally friendly, alternate way to build your home. Using what was â?? until recently â?? merely a waste product of the grain industry, this method is now becoming popu ...