Making the decision to build a Sunshine Coast home is a dream for many Australians. Building a place to call your own, designed to suit you and your families’ needs and to suit the local climate. From the outset however, the process may seem a bit daunting to some. With many unknowns and issues to […]
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If you are familiar with the Sunshine Coast hinterland, you would also be familiar with how many Sunshine Coast sloping block builds are in the region. The primary reason coming down to the landscape. Our local geography means that sloping blocks are much more common – but with this comes the amazing views. It isn’t […]
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Building an off grid granny flat with passive cooling is something that we find very popular with our clients. Location is often talked about when considering the real estate value, but just exactly how important is the location when considering a granny flat with passive cooling? Natural ventilation is not only a better choice for […]
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Here in 2022 we are facing a number of everyday living cost changes – so what exactly is the importance of building an off grid Sunshine Coast granny flat? While electricity bills have been steadily increasing, we now know for sure that 2023 will see ever further increases in the electricity sector. What is to […]
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Due to the current housing crisis, many people are making the decision to build a Sunshine Coast granny flat. So what are the rules for legally renting your granny flat? As many are aware, there have been restrictions on who can and who can’t legally live in the granny flat you build. Strain on the […]
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You’ve probably heard the saying ‘the kitchen is the heart of the home’, the same can be applied to the kitchen in your granny flat. If you have laid the foundation work and are wanting to build your own Sunshine Coast granny flat, you may be considering what type of kitchen will suit your needs […]
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Summer on the Sunshine Coast means spending more time outside. So, what is the key to creating the perfect Sunshine Coast outdoor living space? As we move into the warmer months, we are reminded of how lucky we are to live in the Sunshine state! Everyone knows that the secret to a great family gathering, […]
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Of recent, the current Sunshine Coast build market has become a particularly popular topic with our clients and our new build enquiries. There seems to be a fair amount of concern about the industry, especially from what is conveyed through the media. Current concerns about the global market have had a flow on effect to […]
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Welcome back to the final series in this 4 part case study where we discuss and analyse our Sunshine Coast granny flat build. This time, we will investigate the energy efficient build materials that were used in the case study. The materials selected in any build will go a long way to contributing towards the […]
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As we explore and investigate our very own Sunshine Cost energy efficient granny flat, it is becoming clear where the future of building is headed. Achieving energy efficiency in your build will future proof against ever increasing utility bills, uncertainty in electricity supply and non-renewable forms of power. In this part 3 of the series, […]
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