Transforming Homes: Melbourne’s Flourishing Home Extension Market

September 4, 2023

  Melbourne, the vibrant heart of Victoria, Australia, is not only renowned for its culture, arts, and bustling city life, but also for its thriving real estate market. As families and homeowners seek to optimize their living spaces, the home extension market in Melbourne has seen remarkable growth from 2022 to 2023. With an increasing…

Top Tips for Renovating a Terrace House

June 7, 2023

Oozing charm, character, and historical significance, there’s something really special about Melbourne’s terrace houses. Featuring a decorative parapet, intricate balustrade, and elaborate detailing, individual terraces were designed to be appreciated on their own as much as part of a row. While beautiful on the outside, old terrace houses are often dark, narrow and feature a…

How to Make a Heritage Home More Energy Efficient

May 24, 2023

Australia has about 100,000 heritage-listed properties, and with their magnificent detail and abundance of charm, they can be easy to fall in love with. However, while the idea of owning a slice of local history can be very appealing, these homes were not designed or built with the same commitment to energy efficiency as today’s…

Passive Design – The Key to Creating a Sustainable Home

March 30, 2023

The concept of passive design is becoming increasingly important in today’s world with rising energy costs, increased global warming, and the need for sustainable building practices. Passive design responds to the local climate and site conditions to maximise comfort and health whilst minimising energy usage. Read on to learn more about passive design principles and…

Use Vinyl Cladding or Timber for your Home Extension Building Project?

March 27, 2023

Home renovations can be a daunting task for many homeowners in Melbourne, Victoria. However, with the right planning and execution, a renovation can not only improve the functionality and aesthetic of a home but also increase its value. One of the most common and effective ways to renovate a home is by cladding the exterior.…

Heritage Overlay – Frequently Asked Questions

March 23, 2023

If you have a bought or are looking to buy a beautiful period home in Melbourne, it’s likely that you may have heard the terms ‘Heritage Overlay’ and ‘Heritage Listed’. If your home is under the heritage overlay, it’s important to understand what it means and what the implications might be for any future plans…

Home Extensions: 3 Key Areas of Melbourne that are Extending their Homes

January 17, 2023

The surges in property values over the years pushes homeowners to extend their Melbourne homes rather than put them on the market. The trend was highlighted in this article Property values in Melbourne have recorded about a five-fold increase over the past 30 years. Suburbs such as Box Hill, Kew and Aspendale top the list…

Integrating Solar into Your Home Renovation

December 14, 2022

A home renovation provides the perfect opportunity to maximise your home’s sustainability, and energy efficiency. There are a multitude of features that you can incorporate into a renovation to make your home more environmentally friendly, and one of these is a solar system. Going solar will optimise energy efficiency and reduce your carbon footprint, but…

Using 3D Modelling to preview your new Home Extension design

December 13, 2022

Considering a home extension, you might wonder how it will look prior to signing off on the design. You can get an idea of what the finished project would look like by seeing a 3D model render created using our 3D modeling software. This technology allows home building designers to accurately represent how your new…