Last updated on December 10th, 2020 at 05:37 amThere’s more to a house than four walls and a roof. Foundations and footings, structural timbers and steel, and load bearing brickwork are all doing their bit to keep your house up for decades to come. So, how exactly does it all work? Foundations and Footings Houses…
Last updated on December 10th, 2020 at 05:37 amArguably the most exciting part of building your dream home is envisaging the end product, waking up in your pristine bedroom, cooking dinner in your new kitchen, relaxing in front of the TV. What you might not have thought about is how design choices will influence the…
Last updated on November 20th, 2020 at 10:44 amThere’s no doubt that there’s been a lot of buzz around Googong – but how much do you actually know? We’ve got 10 things you maybe didn’t know that will make you want to find out more! It’s closer than you think. If you’ve never been out…
Last updated on December 10th, 2020 at 05:38 amThrosby is the latest addition to sunny Gungahlin. Sitting on the North side of Horse Park Drive and backing the Goorooyarroo Nature Reserve and Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary, this suburb has all the convenience of the city with the stunning vistas of a regional township. So, what…
Last updated on November 20th, 2020 at 10:45 amWho chooses a Knock Down Rebuild? We’ve already established that knock down rebuilds are becoming increasingly popular in Australia, but you may be wondering who chooses to go through the exciting process of demolition and building a dream home when you’ve outgrown your current space? If any of…
Last updated on December 10th, 2020 at 05:38 amYour dream home is easy to imagine but getting those ideas in your head to translate into reality can be difficult. That’s where architectural services comes in handy. Krystal is Achieves in-house Project Designer and with more than 10 years of industry experience she knows a thing…
Last updated on November 20th, 2020 at 10:46 amBuying a new home vs buying an established home? This is a question we constantly get asked, the truth is, there are advantages and disadvantages for both! We’ve pulled together a list of what we love – and less than love – about purchasing an established home…
Last updated on November 20th, 2020 at 10:47 amAre you a first-time home buyer that’s finding the First Home Owner Grant all very confusing? You’re not alone. We’ve answered the most important questions you’re probably asking yourself about the grant, to help make life a little easier while you search for your new home: The…
Last updated on April 21st, 2022 at 10:34 pmAn accessible home is one that not only makes life easier for the mobility impaired, but is also one that’s sustainable. Owners of homes that are built in an accessible way can live comfortably for decades to come, without the need for expensive modifications in the future….
Last updated on December 10th, 2020 at 05:40 am If you’re reading this, chances are you’re looking to build a new home. For some of you, that might even mean having to prepare your current home for sale – a huge task to say the least. So, we spoke to Own It Finance to find out…
Last updated on December 10th, 2020 at 05:40 am When buying a new home there are a tonne of options to consider. One option that should be at the forefront of your decision making is buying off-the-plan. Off-the-plan refers to purchasing a property before it is constructed. Most of the time this means you will…
Last updated on December 10th, 2020 at 05:40 amThis Saturday 6 May, we’ll be opening our brand new Googong Display Homes – yes, that’s right, not one, but TWO new display homes for you to peruse. These two new display homes embody everything that Achieve Homes represents — real homes for real people. They also…