There are countless paths available to you in the pursuit of your dream home – it’s simply a case of choosing which one works best for you. Building a home from scratch on a new plot of land is a popular option, but it’s not the only one. If you currently own a property you’ve…
Last updated on November 25th, 2021 at 01:45 amDid you know all Achieve Homes in NSW and ACT are built with steel frames as standard? While timber has traditionally been used for house framing, we believe there are myriad benefits to using steel frames – from durability to sustainability and fire resistance. We’re passionate about…
Last updated on September 6th, 2021 at 02:18 amBuilding your own home is an incredibly exciting experience. It’s an opportunity to create an aspirational yet functional space for yourself and your family that works perfectly for your needs. Here at Achieve Homes, we’ve worked extensively with first home buyers across NSW, ACT and VIC to…
The term ‘site costs’ may be something you’re familiar with – or maybe not. This commonly overlooked expenditure comes before building has even started and is an important thing to consider when building a house. It’s crucial to be aware of what site costs are and which ones will apply to your block before you…
Last updated on November 3rd, 2021 at 08:07 amWollert is a family-friendly suburb just 26 km north of Melbourne’s Central Business District and only 6 km north of the established suburb of Epping. With a population just shy of 10,000 people, this suburb has been tipped by several experts as an ‘up-and-comer’ with huge growth…
Last updated on April 28th, 2022 at 06:18 amTired of the fast-paced hustle and bustle of city living? Thousands of Australians are with you! Net migration to Australia’s regional areas in 2020 was the highest on record, with the numbers more than double those in 2019. Although the ‘tree change’ concept is not new, the structural…
Last updated on April 21st, 2022 at 10:54 pmIntroduction As time passes, your lifestyle matches your stage of life, and the home you once bought as your “dream home,” no longer works for you and your family. A knock down rebuild allows you to build your new dream home, while staying in the area you…
Last updated on November 3rd, 2021 at 08:12 amWallan is a lifestyle-friendly suburb, 45 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD. Wallan is set amongst the farming country of north-central Victoria, with a backdrop of the Great Dividing Range — so it’s easy to see why many Victorian families are choosing to move to Wallan for its…
Last updated on May 16th, 2022 at 05:11 amWhat is Hamptons style? People often ask, where did Hamptons style originate? The Hampton style homes interior design originates from the lavish holiday homes of the area of Long Island known as “The Hamptons”. These homes are the American take on the traditional French styles of Baroque,…
Last updated on May 16th, 2022 at 05:42 amIntroduction When building a new home, the decision to install (or not install) solar panels is something that many families wrestle with. Solar panels are an “add-on” cost that can be hard to justify if we don’t fully appreciate the cost/benefit equation. But the reality is, the…
Introduction The interior design of your home has a huge impact on the overall aesthetic and the feeling and sense of calm and peace you feel in your own space. It’s also a way to showcase your personality and style in an intimate way. After all, there is no place like home! Interior design has…
Last updated on November 3rd, 2021 at 08:13 amIntroduction Mernda is a suburb 27km northeast of the Melbourne CBD, nestled within picturesque green countryside and riverside. Locals describe Mernda as the best of both worlds — nestled in the scenic hilly landscape, but still a stone’s throw from the city and with all the modern…