Elizabeth Searle

Designing your custom home is one of the most exciting journeys you can take. It’s your chance to create a space that’s truly yours – tailored to your lifestyle, your family, and your vision. But there’s one challenge many people face: you can’t actually experience your home until it’s built. Floor plans can be hard […]

Purchasing land that’s yet to be registered is an exciting step in your custom home building journey – but it often comes with a waiting game. Unregistered land can be an exciting opportunity, but it also requires strategic planning before land registration is completed.  While the site might be months away from being ready to […]

  When embarking on your custom home building journey, selecting the right custom home builder is crucial. One key factor to consider is whether they use a project management system. Let’s explore why this is important and how it benefits you during your home building journey. With a project management system, you can watch your […]

Five years ago, the dream of building your perfect home may have felt like a straightforward process—a clear budget, accessible materials, and predictable timelines. But today? It’s a whole new world. Rising costs, stricter regulations, and industry-wide shifts have transformed homebuilding into a challenge requiring careful planning and adaptability. If you’re finding that the numbers […]

When you’re ready to build your dream home, the difference between a display home salesperson and a custom home building specialist might just be the most important distinction you’ll make. When building a home, you’re not only looking for the right price—you’re looking for a partner who will bring your unique vision to life with […]

When building a new custom home, one of the most critical aspects to understand is site costs. These are expenses that cover the preparation and essential groundwork before construction can even begin. Unfortunately, some builders may intentionally underquote site costs to appear more affordable, only to surprise clients with additional expenses later on. This practice […]

Building your dream home is one of the most exciting yet complex endeavours, filled with countless decisions you’ll ever have to make. From selecting the perfect location to deciding on the smallest design details, the process is filled with critical decisions. Whether you’re constructing your dream home or an investment property, one thing that often […]

Building a custom home is an exciting journey, but it can also be fraught with challenges, especially if you don’t engage the right professionals at the right time. One common mistake many aspiring homeowners make is approaching a designer or architect before consulting a custom home builder. While designers and architects play crucial roles in […]

Building a new custom home is one of the most significant investments you’ll ever make. It’s a journey filled with anticipation, dreams, and countless decisions. To ensure transparency and peace of mind during this process, it is vital you choose a professional custom home builder who offers a TRUE fixed price building contract. But what […]

Have you ever sat down with a builder to discuss your exciting new house plans, only to be astonished when they reveal that your home’s measurements are actually larger than what you discussed with the architect or draftsperson and what has been documented on the plans? When envisioning your dream home, every square metre counts. […]