What to look for when buying your first home in Australia?
Table of Contents Introduction The first home buyer market is very attractive in Australia right now. With Low interest rates and several government grants helping you save more, there has been an increase in the number of people moving out of their apartment and into their first house. From our experience as a builder in […]
What to Look for When Buying an Investment Property in Australia
Property can be a long-term investment, but it carries real risks, including falling values, vacancies and interest rate rises. This guide covers what to look for when buying an investment property in Australia, including the negative gearing and capital gains tax changes that favour new builds from 1 July 2027. This guide is general information, […]
Sustainable Homes in Australia: Design, Features and How to Build One
A sustainable home is designed, built and run to use less energy and water, produce fewer emissions and stay comfortable all year for less. In Australia, that starts with smart design, including orientation, insulation and windows, and adds solar power, efficient appliances and water-saving features. This guide covers what makes a home sustainable, the features […]
What to Check Before Buying Land in Australia
Choosing a block of land is one of the biggest decisions in your home-building journey. The block affects what you can build, how much your build will cost, and the lifestyle and resale value of your home. This checklist covers what to check before you buy land in Australia, so you can avoid costly surprises. […]
Buying a Display Home in Australia: The Complete Guide
Display homes are fully finished, professionally styled homes that builders open to the public. Builders construct a “demo house”, which is designed and built with a specific theme and vision. Display homes are also called show homes or exhibition homes. When a display period ends, some are sold, either to investors with a leaseback or […]
Whitlam Display Village, Canberra: Opening Hours, Location and What to See
Whitlam Display Village is the Suburban Land Agency’s (SLA) display village in Canberra’s Molonglo Valley, where you can walk through new homes from approved builders, visit a sales and information centre and see sustainable design ideas in an Innovation Precinct. ABM Homes is one of the approved builders, and our display home in Whitlam, the […]
What is a Display Home? How It Works & What to Look For
A display home is a fully furnished, professionally styled home that a builder opens to the public, so you can see their designs and workmanship in person. In Australia, display homes are also called show homes or exhibition homes, and they’re often grouped together in a display village. This guide explains how display homes work, […]
Single Storey vs Double Storey Homes – Cost, Pros & Cons
Table of Contents Australians have traditionally opted more for single-storey homes. In recent years, this has changed as blocks have shrunk, more families have opted to build up. The average site area of new houses in the five largest capital cities fell 22%, from 602 to 467 square metres, between 2005–06 and 2019–20. The right […]