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What are squares? Understanding floorplan and lot size measurements

What are squares? Understanding floorplan and lot size measurements

June 20, 2022 6min read
Top 7 Home Designs When Demolishing & Rebuilding A House

Top 7 Home Designs When Demolishing & Rebuilding A House

June 17, 2022 min read
The Top Home Design Trends for 2022

The Top Home Design Trends for 2022

April 19, 2022 min read
Titled vs Untitled: Land Explained

Titled vs Untitled: Land Explained

March 17, 2022 5 minsmin read
Why knockdown rebuilds are booming in Victoria

Why knockdown rebuilds are booming in Victoria

December 28, 2021 min read
House designs for small lots

House designs for small lots

December 6, 2021 6min read
Builders Quotes: Here’s what you need to know

Builders Quotes: Here’s what you need to know

March 4, 2021 9min read
Ceiling heights explained

Ceiling heights explained

October 29, 2020 5min read
The ultimate luxury - 3m high ceilings

The ultimate luxury – 3m high ceilings

October 15, 2020 4min read
A guide to new home inclusions

A guide to new home inclusions

September 10, 2020 5min read
5 reasons to buy off the plan

5 reasons to buy off the plan

September 2, 2020 10min read
How to build on irregular blocks

How to build on irregular blocks

August 13, 2020 6min read
How COVID-19 has affected our dream home wish list

How COVID-19 has affected our dream home wish list

July 24, 2020 5min read
The modern family: Multi-generational living

The modern family: Multi-generational living

April 20, 2020 6min read
Why knock down rebuilds are on the rise in Victoria

Why knock down rebuilds are on the rise in Victoria

January 10, 2020 5min read
Is a townhouse a good investment?

Is a townhouse a good investment?

December 11, 2019 8min read
What is a house and land package?

What is a house and land package?

September 13, 2019 9min read
7 rooms you never knew you needed

7 rooms you never knew you needed

August 8, 2019 10min read
Understanding the design principles behind your favourite floorplans

Understanding the design principles behind your favourite floorplans

July 9, 2019 3min read
Porter Davis Homes named “Australian Professional Major Builder of the Year”

Porter Davis Homes named “Australian Professional Major Builder of the Year”

May 31, 2019 2min read
What you should know before buying acreage

What you should know before buying acreage

May 30, 2019 5min read
The advantages of acreage

The advantages of acreage

May 30, 2019 4min read
Building your new home with us in Queensland

Building your new home with us in Queensland

March 25, 2019 15min read
Knock Down Rebuild in Queensland

Knock Down Rebuild in Queensland

March 25, 2019 4min read
More Than Just A Bit Of Dirt

More Than Just A Bit Of Dirt

March 8, 2019 5min read
What to consider when designing a ‘wow’ kitchen

What to consider when designing a ‘wow’ kitchen

January 10, 2019 5min read
Choosing the right kitchen sink for your household

Choosing the right kitchen sink for your household

July 17, 2018 5min read
Beginners guide to NBN & fibre to the home

Beginners guide to NBN & fibre to the home

June 18, 2018 16min read
More than half of all first home buyers have help from mum and dad

More than half of all first home buyers have help from mum and dad

May 16, 2018 2min read
Classic Hamptons vs Classic Paris

Classic Hamptons vs Classic Paris

April 15, 2016 10min read
Create an outdoor space to suit all seasons

Create an outdoor space to suit all seasons

January 8, 2016 10min read
Make a style splash in the kitchen

Make a style splash in the kitchen

June 11, 2015 12min read
Is a house and land package right for you?

Is a house and land package right for you?

March 25, 2015 7min read
Knockdown and rebuild or renovate your home?

Knockdown and rebuild or renovate your home?

February 4, 2015 7min read
Expanding the Austral bricks selection

Expanding the Austral bricks selection

May 1, 2014 6min read
The fabulous features behind the Hampton facade

The fabulous features behind the Hampton facade

April 5, 2014 3min read
Home Fire Safety – we are all responsible

Home Fire Safety – we are all responsible

June 27, 2013 4min read
New house and land also equals faster access to NBN

New house and land also equals faster access to NBN

January 31, 2013 6min read
Include window treatments in the build of your new home!

Include window treatments in the build of your new home!

August 23, 2012 10min read
Permit us to explain permits

Permit us to explain permits

September 22, 2011 10min read
So why the second soil test and survey?

So why the second soil test and survey?

September 12, 2011 5min read
From the ground up! – Colour Selections

From the ground up! – Colour Selections

August 20, 2011 6min read
From the ground up! Decisions

From the ground up! Decisions

August 15, 2011 10min read
Buying and building for a better valuation, rent or resell

Buying and building for a better valuation, rent or resell

July 18, 2011 10min read
Will the carbon tax affect the price of my new home?

Will the carbon tax affect the price of my new home?

July 14, 2011 3min read
Ready, set, go – if you’re in the build zone

Ready, set, go – if you’re in the build zone

June 16, 2011 5min read
What do local council and OH&S fees cover?

What do local council and OH&S fees cover?

May 10, 2011 4min read
Easy to understand - Simplicity

Easy to understand – Simplicity

March 29, 2011 5min read
Comparing cooling – air con versus evaporative

Comparing cooling – air con versus evaporative

February 14, 2011 6min read
Friendly fencing and beautiful boundaries

Friendly fencing and beautiful boundaries

January 25, 2011 6min read
Avoid a guarantee asterisk issue*

Avoid a guarantee asterisk issue*

December 31, 2010 4min read
Bricks – what’s ours, yours and the tradies

Bricks – what’s ours, yours and the tradies

December 15, 2010 4min read
Peek-a-boo – How about some privacy please?

Peek-a-boo – How about some privacy please?

December 7, 2010 4min read
Fine eye for details with an independent inspector

Fine eye for details with an independent inspector

November 30, 2010 4min read
School of thought for choosing your suburb

School of thought for choosing your suburb

November 25, 2010 3min read
More to your bricks and mortar

More to your bricks and mortar

October 21, 2010 10min read
How to get the information you want, when you want it

How to get the information you want, when you want it

October 19, 2010 5min read
Your Ideas: Extending the Garage

Your Ideas: Extending the Garage

October 13, 2010 2min read
It’s raining, it’s pouring, my construction is stalling

It’s raining, it’s pouring, my construction is stalling

October 10, 2010 3min read
Onsite construction – what is going to happen and when?

Onsite construction – what is going to happen and when?

October 8, 2010 4min read
Onsite construction – what is going to happen and when?

Onsite construction – what is going to happen and when?

October 8, 2010 6min read
The progress payment is your friend

The progress payment is your friend

October 7, 2010 5min read
Making sure your finance adds up

Making sure your finance adds up

October 7, 2010 6min read
Getting your head around site costs

Getting your head around site costs

October 6, 2010 6min read
Seven questions for your builder

Seven questions for your builder

September 11, 2010 6min read
Why be a good neighbour?

Why be a good neighbour?

September 10, 2010 5min read
"Under construction" – the more you know the better

“Under construction” – the more you know the better

September 10, 2010 10min read
Two new home options you might not have thought about

Two new home options you might not have thought about

September 10, 2010 2min read
Let the kids rule the rumpus room

Let the kids rule the rumpus room

September 10, 2010 4min read
High tech home help: Use your iPhone to find your new home

High tech home help: Use your iPhone to find your new home

September 10, 2010 3min read