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Building News

Record Level of Lending for New Home Builds

The number of loans granted in November 2020 for the construction of a new dwelling are the highest recorded since the data started being collected in 2002.

by: Sally Wood 22nd Jan 2021

Home Design Tips

2021 Home Design Trends

Looking for fresh home design inspiration? Our guide to the home design trends of 2021 is the perfect place to start looking. Discover your dream home today!

by: Sally Wood 15th Jan 2021

House Plan Lists

Top 10 house plans for 2020 | homeshelf.com.au

Here's our 2020 countdown of our most popular floor plans from new home builders in Australia.

by: Samara Amadi @ homeshelf 8th Jan 2021

Home Design Tips

Top Tips for Designing the Perfect Kitchen Floorplan

Here are some top tips for designing a kitchen floorplan to avoid design mistakes and ensure you get the kitchen of your dreams today!

by: Sally Wood 8th Jan 2021

Home Design Tips

How to Decide Between a Knockdown Rebuild or Renovation

Should you build a new house from scratch or renovate your existing home? The outcome and costs will be very different. Here's some tips on how to make the right decision between a new build or renovation/extension.

by: Sally Wood 8th Jan 2021

Building News

Beachwood Homes Wins HIA Best Display Home Award for 'Modern Australian Farmhouse'

Beachwood Homes took home an award at the 2020 HIA Eastern Victoria Regional Housing Awards. Find out more about their winning display home, the 'Murray 25'.

by: Sally Wood 18th Dec 2020

Building News

Lending for New Homes Jumps from Record Lows to Record Highs

October saw record high loans for the construction of new dwellings but the construction industry's recovery from lockdowns and the pandemic is yet to peak.

by: Sally Wood 14th Dec 2020

House Plan Lists

Top 5 plans under 20sq

Here are our favourite home designs under 20 squares from new home builders in Melbourne.

by: Samara Amadi @ homeshelf 11th Dec 2020

Videos

3 Top Tips Before You Build A New Home

We have put together a few tips to help you through the pre-build process before you build a new home in regards to comparing quotes, site costs and inclusions.

by: Samara Amadi @ homeshelf 11th Dec 2020

Home Design Tips

Ways to Make Your House Look Luxurious

Discover some low cost techniques to make your house look even better.

by: Sarah Chapman 8th Dec 2020

Building News

Why the Victorian Budget is Full of Good News for Home Buyers and Builders

The Victorian 2020-2021 Budget has prioritised reviving the building industry. A 50% cut to stamp duty and the Big Housing Build are among the new initiatives...

by: Sally Wood 4th Dec 2020

Home Design Tips

Tips and Tricks for Assessing House Floorplans

Are you searching for a new home? Take the stress out of design with these tips and tricks for assessing house floorplans.

by: Sally Wood 1st Dec 2020

Building News

Only 4 Weeks Left to Apply for The HomeBuilder Grant

The HomeBuilder deadline is looming. Don't miss this tax-free, time-limited $25,000 grant. Here's what you need to know to get started on your application now!

by: Sally Wood 27th Nov 2020

Build Guides

House Plans & Build Costs from Melbourne builders - Free Build Guide

Check out this handy guide full of the latest house plans & build prices available from experienced builders in Melbourne. To save you time we've arranged them in popular lot sizes.

by: Samara Amadi @ homeshelf 27th Nov 2020

Home Design Tips

3 Reasons You Should Hire Registered Builders

We all look for ways to cut spending and save money. Many homeowners turn to DIY alternatives to make minor changes. For small maintenance work, DIY is definitely an option, but larger building jobs should be left to the experts.

by: Samara Amadi 24th Nov 2020

Building News

Building Stronger Bushfire-Resilient Australian Homes

In light of the Royal Commission, a series of Roundtable Talks have been established to plan the way towards more natural disaster-resilient Australian homes.

by: Sally Wood 21st Nov 2020

Home Design Tips

How to get the most out of online display home inspections

Home inspections can be a stressful process. Even when the inspection is online, there are still a variety of tips and tricks available to ensure that there's no surprises when you move in.

by: Sally Wood 17th Nov 2020

First Home Buyer Info

Federal Budget win for first home buyers

First home buyers will benefit from the Federal Government's 2020-2021 Budget, after a new version of the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme was announced.

by: Sally Wood 13th Nov 2020

Home Design Tips

6 Things You Should Know Before Building a Granny Flat

Granny flats are a fantastic option to add living space, here's a few tips to help with planning.

by: Samara Amadi 16th Nov 2020

Videos

Why it's more expensive to build inner city than estate builds

Building News

Record Level of Lending for New Home Builds

Home Design Tips

2021 Home Design Trends

House Plan Lists

Top 10 house plans for 2020 | homeshelf.com.au

Home Design Tips

Top Tips for Designing the Perfect Kitchen Floorplan

Home Design Tips

How to Decide Between a Knockdown Rebuild or Renovation

Building News

Beachwood Homes Wins HIA Best Display Home Award for 'Modern Australian Farmhouse'

Building News

Lending for New Homes Jumps from Record Lows to Record Highs

House Plan Lists

Top 5 plans under 20sq

Videos

3 Top Tips Before You Build A New Home

Home Design Tips

Ways to Make Your House Look Luxurious

Building News

Why the Victorian Budget is Full of Good News for Home Buyers and Builders

Home Design Tips

Tips and Tricks for Assessing House Floorplans

Building News

Only 4 Weeks Left to Apply for The HomeBuilder Grant

Build Guides

House Plans & Build Costs from Melbourne builders - Free Build Guide

Home Design Tips

3 Reasons You Should Hire Registered Builders

Building News

Building Stronger Bushfire-Resilient Australian Homes

Home Design Tips

How to get the most out of online display home inspections

First Home Buyer Info

Federal Budget win for first home buyers

Home Design Tips

6 Things You Should Know Before Building a Granny Flat

Complete Build Costs Melb

Find Out Cost To Build House

Sloping Block Build Prices

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