Whether your home needs significant repairs or no longer suits your lifestyle, starting from scratch can be daunting. Perhaps you’re a first-home buyer looking for an easier way to enter the market. You’ve found a location you love, but there’s a shortage of housing stock or land on the market. Depending on your circumstances, a knock down rebuild can be …
If your home has seen better days but you love your location – demolishing your house and starting with a blank canvas might be the best option over a remodel or renovation. But it’s hard to know where to start when choosing the right company to build your dream home on your current site. Here are the things you need to …
If your home has seen better days and is in need of major repair, or its age makes the maintenance too much of a hassle, or you’ve simply outgrown it, you might consider renovating it. If you love the suburb where you live, this might seem like the best option. But did you know a renovation can cost a homeowner …
Building a home is already a big project, but building on a sloping block can add an extra element of complexity to the process. Before deciding if building on a sloping block of land is right for you, it’s important to consider a number of factors, advantages, and disadvantages that come with it. For some, it can be a challenging …
Anyone who has built a home before will tell you it is quite an undertaking. What at first seems like one big decision soon turns out to actually be many, many smaller choices, from home design to appliances and fixtures. The features you choose for your house will help define your house and turn it into a home. We’ve compiled …
Are you looking for the perks of Sydney without the hustle and bustle? After a block of land you can afford to build your dream home on? Ready for a fresh start in a place with a modern vibe and laid-back lifestyle? Look no further than Newcastle! It came as no surprise to those who already know and love Newcastle …
Duplexes have been an Australian staple for decades. Duplex designs have come a long way from being two houses plonked together and joined by a driveway. These days, modern duplex designs can cater to a wide range of needs to make the most of your block and to suit families of all shapes and sizes. A duplex home offers the …
A timeless home. You know it when you see it—sophisticated, not overstated yet never muted, quality finishes and a classic look. They’re the type of home many buyers look for, home renovators aspire for, and custom home builders love to create. You may be under the impression that your home must be aged, lived in and slowly curated over many …
Building a home is one of the most monumental things you will ever do. It requires the skill to confidently make quick decisions, including just the right mix of emotion and realism. Whether you’ve been dreaming of your home for years or just starting to consider building a custom home from scratch, one of the best places to start is …
With more people more spending time at home, renovations are becoming the answer for those wanting a fresh perspective, extra space, or a stylish upgrade. Everyone enjoys the creature comforts of home, but often routines change, families grow and what was in vogue a few years ago is no longer trendy. We’ve compiled ten ways to redesign and bring new …
Two hours’ drive from Sydney rests an expansive region like no other – The Hunter Valley in New South Wales. Known for being the home of some of Australia’s most famous wines, many people flock to this region every year for gourmet getaways and exquisite dining opportunities. The natural wonders of the Hunter Valley, along with an expansive farming history, …
Building a duplex can be an affordable way to get into the real estate market. If you’re a beginner, it’s important to do your research so that you know what to expect. This blog post will provide you with everything you need to know about building a duplex for newbies. We’ll cover the basics, such as financing and permits, as …
Building a new home can be an exciting experience, but it can also be overwhelming. There are a lot of steps involved in the process, and it’s important to stay organised and on top of each one. Despite popular assumptions, building a home can be exciting and enjoyable. Understanding the building process can go a long way in delivering on …
The changes to the NSW housing market in the last years have been huge. Covid has helped us all clarify what is really important, and as a result, we’ve seen people flocking toward green spaces and sea-changes in droves. Who wouldn’t want to work from home while living in the most beautiful parts of our country? While it may seem …
The housing market is hotter than it’s ever been, and the market in some of Australia’s coastal and inner-city residential areas is becoming harder and harder to break into. This can make homeowners feel like they are stuck between a rock and a hard place when their family outgrows their home, the property needs expensive major repairs or they’re simply …
Being a first home buyer can feel overwhelming at the best of times, especially now with one of the hottest markets ever in NSW. Buying a home is likely the biggest purchase you’ll ever make, so feeling trepidation or nerves around the whole concept is normal. Here at Vision Homes, we live to see people in their dream homes and …
The homes that we know and love are a result of adaptation and discovery, particularly through periods such as the Spanish Flu in 1920. Impacting millions of people, designers adapted their floor plans and materials to include easier to clean surfaces for simpler and more effective sanitisation. Thus, subway tile and linoleum made their mark on the housing industry. Homes …
Building a new home can be an exciting experience, and it can be easy to overspend. When designing your new home, you will most likely have non-negotiable aspects. With proper planning, there is no reason why you must miss out on having these important elements in your forever home. While a budget can feel limiting, Vision Homes can work with …
Building a home is an exciting, scary, and important decision, and it can be a wonderful way to get your dream home for a price that suits you. Savvy homeowners know when to purchase land, whether to build or buy and if you’re at the stage of receiving quotes based on your blueprints and house plans, chances are you’re money-smart …
The home-buying experience comes loaded with many decisions you’ll have to make. Where will you buy? What sort of neighbourhood do you want to live in? What sort of house do you want? How will you finance your purchase? One of the initial big questions you’ll likely find yourself asking is whether to buy an existing house or build your …