Building A New Home On The Sunshine Coast?

If you watch the news, you’d be forgiven for thinking the building industry has come to a grinding halt in the wake of recent supply issues. Don’t get me wrong, there are some challenges, and some builders are running into grave troubles with poorly ageing, fixed price quotes, but that isn’t a reason to be discouraged.

Sunshine Coast Hinterland Home Building vs Estate Building

In this article we will explain the real differences of home building on the Sunshine Coast hinterland compared to home building in a Sunshine Coast estate. Home building in a Sunshine Coast estate generally means the developer will provide all the required services such as water, power, sewer and phone connections to the front of […]

Multigenerational Living: Granny Flat Sunshine Coast

While living in a Granny Flat, Australian families are starting to understand the benefits of keeping your family together, all on the same property. This might sound like a potential invasion of privacy… but dual occupancy doesn’t need to mean “living on top of each other”. Whether you build an extension, a duplex, a granny […]

Hinterland Living: What’s It Really Like?

This is post 1 of 4 in the series “Living In The Hinterland” At The Shed House we don’t just build Homes and Granny Flats on the Sunshine Coast. We are passionate advocates for living amongst nature around the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. In this series we speak about the lifestyle you can create by choosing […]

How to Choose Green Building Materials

All over the world people are adopting more sustainable practices. In construction, the materials you choose can truly make an impact on the environment. We take a look into how you can choose green building materials for your next construction project. Why Choose Green Materials? There was a time when building a home was about […]

Sustainable Living

Thinking greener, smarter, and energy efficient, and helps the environment, but also has instant benefits for the homeowner. We look at sustainable living on the Sunshine Coast. What Is Sustainable Living? Sustainability means replacing the resources that you use. This kind of lifestyle attempts to reduce use of the Earth’s natural resources and carbon footprint. […]

Tiny Home Alternative

Tiny home alternatives are quite popular, but what is it about them that people enjoy? We discuss tiny home alternatives on the Sunshine Coast. What Is A Tiny Home? There is an increasing trend to downsize, often to live a more free and simplified life. These ideals have helped shape the movement and popularity of […]

Retirement Housing Options

It is good to know you have options when you are ready to retire. We look at retirement housing options on the Sunshine Coast. Which one would be right for you? Stay In Your Current Home When considering retirement housing on the Sunshine Coast, the most desirable may be staying in your current home. With […]

Dual Occupancy with your Parents

Would you consider sharing a property with your parents to reduce your mortgage and living expenses? We look at dual occupancy and living with your parents. What Does It Look Like? Dual occupancy may sound like an invasion of privacy, but it is far from it. Put simply, it is one block of land that […]

Benefits of Downsizing to a Granny Flat

Whether purchasing or building a granny flat, they have a lot to offer. We consider three benefits of downsizing to a granny flat on the Sunshine Coast. Save Costs The first benefit of considering a granny flat on the Sunshine Coast is the cost. Downsizing to a granny flat is the more affordable option for […]