Build & Renovate Today Features
Grand Designs
Major projects that are impressive in design, build and scale, whether it's chic setting or coastal, and building a city or ambition that is looking forward to a bright future.
Hot Homes
The popularity and appreciation of award-winning architecture/design grows significantly in every year, and the desire among buyers showcases architectural and building excellence.
Sustainability
Sustainability has long moved from a trendy catch-cry to a vital requirement in modern building. The new/renovated home should be robust and exceed new standard building code standards, delivering homes that deliver environmental performance and energy efficiency.
New Homes
Insights into modern home design, building techniques and materials. New home entrants bring fresh ideas. Novel decor and fit-outs create contemporary living spaces, all the way from the triple-fold kitchen island, to the new home office, and family suited to today's lifestyle.
Exteriors
Products, techniques and tactics that can add to any property, be it classic restoration, an extension or new house build.
Rural & Lifestyle
In a large urban centre or a large piece of land, don't lose sight of your lifestyle. Insights and real-life stories, keep up with statistics, buying a rural/lifestyle property, the experience, inspiration, legal and ownership complexities, with general and financial commitments.
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