How To Choose the Right Tapware For Your Home
While the big picture is certainly important, a home’s charm emanates from the tiny details that can be found within the space. A perfect example? Your tapware. But with so many options and different styles available, how do you ensure you’re choosing the right fit for your space? Here are our top tips. Your style […]
Financing Your Home Build. Q&A with Mortgage Broker Kris Faife
The first step to building is to find out how much you can afford to borrow and arranging for the necessary finance. If you’ve been through this before, you’ll know exactly how this works – if not, there’s a little more to it than just asking the bank for the precise cost of the house […]
5 Design Trends To Look Out For In 2021
The global pandemic has completely reshaped home design as we know it. With many people spending a majority of 2021 locked down indoors, there has been an increased importance placed on creating calming and inviting spaces in the home. We’re also seeing clients waving goodbye to sleek minimalist design, instead favouring a more homely look, […]
Is Knockdown Rebuild Right For Your Melbourne Home?
Are you situated in a Melbourne suburb that you love, but finding your existing home isn’t serving the needs of you and your household anymore? Or perhaps your home is tired and in desperate need of a makeover? While your mind might immediately go to a renovation or extension, there’s another, more cost-effective solution that […]
Are Your Windows Energy Efficient?
Did you know windows and doors are two of the most important factors when it comes to the energy efficiency of your home? According to experts, up to 49 per cent of heat loss occurs through windows and doors, while buildings gain 89 per cent of their heat through inefficient windows. When talking about energy-efficient windows, […]
How To Organise Your Home Build During Lockdown
The pandemic has caused many disruptions across Australia, even in the building trade. It may seem like a time where you have to put your dream home project on the backburner, but if you have the financial means to do so, it’s actually a great time to get your affairs in order and start planning […]
The Brownhill Story – Building Locally for 25 Years
Brownhill Homes is a local building company with a long-standing reputation for high-quality custom homes across Melbourne’s east. For over 25 years, the family-owned and operated Brownhill Homes has been delivering beautiful designs with expert craftsmanship, the finest materials and an honest, approachable and tailored service. Of course, establishing such an excellent reputation is hard […]
6 Reasons to Choose a Local Custom Builder Over a Volume Builder
Building your dream home can be equally as confusing as it is exciting. The process is full of decisions that will have long-lasting effects on your new home. One of the larger choices is whether to engage a custom or volume builder. With a number of key differences in operations and approach, it can make a huge difference to […]
5 Trends to Watch in 2020
Looking to build or planning to start a renovation in 202? If so, its important to be aware of the budding trends to hit our shores for 2020. Building a home can be expensive, so its best to make sure you get it right the first time round, and that means compiling plenty of research […]
Preliminary Agreements
What is a Preliminary Agreement and why should I consider this for my next project? A preliminary agreement is often used to obtain early documentation such as soil report and foundation data, or to develop design, plans and specifications for the construction or renovation of a home. Sometimes the document is called a pre-construction contract, […]
