Karandeep Singh

He is a Civil Engineer at ABM Homes. With a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, he's well-placed to dissect complex engineering jargon into simple ideas. Off-duty, he's smashing ping-pong balls or hitting cricket sixes.

Stamp Duty in NSW

Stamp Duty in NSW

Table of Contents Stamp Duty Guide for NSW Homebuyers Buying a house is a substantial cost and things can add up. A big part of these costs is the Stamp Duty.  Stamp Duty is charged anytime you purchase a home in Australia. It is charged differently in each state. It is also referred to as […]

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Butterfly Roof Guide

Butterfly Roof Guide

Table of Contents How do Butterfly Roofs work? The butterfly roof, though rare for most Australian Homes, is quite distinctive in appearance.  With its V-shaped concave shape and graceful curves, it resembles the wings of a butterfly.  In addition to its aesthetic appeal, it’s also a very sustainable roofing option.    This type of roof

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Open Floor Plans Guide ABM Homes Blog

Definitive Guide to Open Floors- and are they are right for you?

Table of Contents Open floor plans, a contemporary innovation, have become a hallmark of modern living. Their primary goal is to enhance overall space efficiency by eliminating conventional walls, thereby transforming living spaces into more open and inviting environments. Determining whether an open floor plan is suitable for your family involves considering various factors. In

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Standard Ceiling Height

Standard Ceiling Height

Table of Contents High ceilings add a spectacular aspect to any home. Most of our clients’ at ABM Homes request a higher ceiling, for new builds as well as rebuilds. As this is a topic close to most homeowner’s hearts, we’ve tried to cover the most important aspects in this definitive guide. Types of High

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Granny Flat ABM Homes Blog

Granny Flat

Table of Contents What are Granny Flats? Granny Flats have undergone a remarkable evolution. From their humble origins as purely utilitarian spaces, they have transformed into versatile living quarters, capable of serving as miniature homes, providing ample room for entertaining guests, or activity rooms. Before we talk about Granny flats, let’s talk about their larger designation

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Curved Roof Guide

Curved Roof Guide

Table of Contents Introduction Curved roofs are a treat reserved for a true aesthete. They truly make a home stand out among the surroundings.  Also called radius roofs, they are rare in most Australian neighbourhoods, as they require more cost, planning and execution.   In this piece, we will covering this remarkable roof build, how it

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The Complete Guide to Flat Roofs

The Complete Guide to Flat Roofs

Table of Contents Introduction Flat roofs are a symbol of modern architecture all over Australia. Traditionally associated with hotter, drier materials, they are well suited for many areas in the ACT as well as NSW.  Building a flat roof Flat roofs are formed with one single slab, rather than two and more as with other

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