There are many factors that contribute to making the decision to build a house, but underpinning all other decisions should be your financial security. If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, you’ll know that interest rates are now at a record low after the Reserve Bank of Australia cut them earlier this month. […]

There’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 sit upon a foundation which transfers the load […]

There’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 to Googong before, you might be thinking that […]

Who 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 these sound like you, a knock down rebuild might be […]

Your 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 or two about making your dream home become […]

Buying 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 and purchasing a brand new home. An Established […]

An 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. Plus, building a house that is accessible means […]

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 how you can get the best possible price for […]

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 be buying a property while it is just a […]

If you’ve considered investing in the property market, there is a chance that you may have been baffled by the complexities of “positive” and “negative” gearing schemes. However, determining whether your property will be positively geared or negatively geared is an important step in the investment process. For a better understanding of the benefits and […]

  Image Via dronestagram As Australia’s third most expensive capital city to buy a house, it’s important to keep in mind which suburbs are the most affordable when searching for your new home in Canberra. The capital city is becoming more urbanised, and has a stronger economy with a high employment rate. In addition, the […]