Perth Subdivision Guide 2026. New R Code Changes Could Unlock Your Property's Value
The WA Government has announced what is being described as the biggest reform to the Residential Design Codes in more than 30 years. If adopted, these changes could unlock subdivision opportunities for thousands of Perth homeowners and…
Perth's Most Trusted Independent Building Advice Resource
Since opening our doors in 2009, we have helped thousands of Western Australians navigate one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives. Building a home is not simply about choosing a floor plan or selecting a builder. It is about…
Why I Still Think The Perth Home Show Is Worth Visiting In 2026
After more than 25 years in the building industry, I still make time to walk around the show myself. Not because I need a new kitchen, flooring or home theatre system, but because there is always something new to see, someone new to meet or…
Building New Homes Back in the Spotlight After Today’s Federal Budget
Today’s Federal Budget has again put housing supply, property investment and residential construction firmly in the conversation, with negative gearing remaining in place and continued attention around increasing new housing supply across…
Multi Generational Homes in Perth What They Are and Why They’re Growing
There is a lot of talk right now about multi generational homes in Perth. Costs are up, land is not getting cheaper, and more families are starting to think about how one home can work for more than one generation.
Architect or Designer Plans Over Budget in Perth? Don’t Throw Them Out Just Yet
If you’ve had plans done by an architect or building designer and the build price has come back way over budget, stop for a second. Don’t throw the design out just yet. There is a very good chance it can be fixed.
Knockdown Rebuilds Done Properly
Most problems in knockdown rebuilds do not start during construction. They start well before that, during demolition, planning, sequencing and early decision-making. Once mistakes are locked in at those stages, they are expensive and…
What Does a Building Broker Do?
Not all building brokers offer the same service, and not all broker models are set up the same way. Those differences matter, and they can make a big difference to how much your home ends up costing, how stressful the process is, and…
How Cost Blowouts Happen in Custom Home Builds and How They Are Avoided
Cost blowouts in custom home builds do not occur because clients make poor decisions. They occur because the design and build process is not controlled independently from the beginning.
Building a Custom Designed House in Perth
What You Need to Understand Before You Commit! - If you’re planning to build a new home in Perth, one of the first decisions you’ll make is whether to go directly to a builder or work with a building broker. Many people also compare one…
Best Building Brokers in Perth: Why New Home Building Brokers (NHBB) Leads Western Australia
Perth homeowners searching for the best building brokers want more than a sketch, a referral, or a sales pitch. They want real industry experience, transparent advice, expert builder comparisons and protection from cost blowouts and…
Perth’s Best Home Builders 2025 – Independent Review & What to Expect in 2026
As 2025 ends, many Perth families are searching for genuine, independent advice on who the best builders really are. Build times have improved and pricing has steadied, but choosing the right builder remains critical.