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How to get into your first home sooner!

Discover how you could achieve your dream of homeownership sooner than you think with the expansion of the 5% Deposit Scheme. Keep reading to learn more.

How to get into your first home sooner!

How Long Does It Take to Build a House in QLD?

If you’re planning to start your own home-building journey, you might be asking yourself: how long does it take to build a house? The answer isn't straightforward, as the timeline will come down to lots of moving parts.

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What's it Like Living on the Tweed Coast?

The Tweed Coast region is a hidden gem nestled in northern New South Wales. With an incredible lifestyle that balances coastal charm, natural beauty and close proximity to big cities, it’s no wonder so many people are seeking out Tweed Coast living.

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Why everyone’s making the move to Ripley Valley

Once a quiet farming community, Ripley Valley is set to be one of the largest Priority Development areas in Australia. Set 8km south of the city of Ipswich and part of the Greater Brisbane area, the area currently houses about 18,228 residents, but once fully developed, Ripley Valley will have a population of over 131,000.

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Introducing our three newest displays at Kinma Valley

Throw open the doors to our three newest display homes at Kinma Valley, Morayfield – the Melody 24, Evie 27 and Preston 35. All part of our Gallery collection and designed to truly inspire.

10 Dream Home Must Haves You’ll Wish You Had Sooner

From smart home features to small-space solutions with serious impact, we’ve put together the top 10 dream home must-haves that modern homeowners wish they’d added sooner. So, grab a pen (or start pinning), because these ideas will inspire and excite – while helping you create a house that feels like home.

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Home Office Ideas: Designs For The Hybrid Work Era

In this hybrid work era, your home is now a place where you live, work, create and recharge. So how do you build a well-designed home office that suits your work habits and lifestyle?

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Capital Gains Tax on Property: A First Home Buyers Guide

Buying your first home is a huge and exciting milestone – but selling it later might come with a few unexpected tax implications. If you haven’t already wrapped your head around capital gains tax (CGT), now is the time to do so. Here’s everything you need to know about how capital gains tax works in Australia so you can avoid any potential nasty surprises down the track.

How much do you need for a house deposit in QLD?

How Much Do You Need for A House Deposit QLD?

If you’re looking to buy or build in Queensland, one of the biggest hurdles is saving for a house deposit. But knowing exactly how much you’ll need for a house deposit in Queensland doesn’t exactly have a one-size-fits-all answer. It depends on things like whether you’re building new, buying a house and land package or purchasing an established home. Then there are factors like your lender’s policies, government grants you’re eligible for, as well as your personal financial situation.

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Interior Paint Colours For House: How To Choose

Create the ideal backdrop for living with the right neutral paint colours for your home. Read our guide on how to choose the best ones for your home here.

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Where to See Christmas Lights Brisbane

The holiday season is a time of joy, wonder and plenty of festive spirit. Even though we don’t get the winter wonderlands of our neighbours in the Northern Hemisphere, there’s still nothing that captures the magic of Christmas quite like a dazzling display of Christmas lights.

Where to See Christmas Lights Brisbane

Buying & Building Home Designs

Most Popular Roof Types in Australia

Australia's diverse climate and architectural styles have given rise to various popular roof types. Each roof shape not only influences the aesthetic appeal of a home but also its functionality and energy efficiency. Understanding the differences between these roof shape types can help first-time home builders select the best option for their dream home.

Queensland's First Home Owner Grant Doubled to $30,000

The dream of owning a home is something most Australians aspire to. It’s a symbol of stability and security, and an incredible accomplishment no matter how old you are when it happens. But while it’s a fundamental part of the Great Australian Dream, the cost of living has made it harder than ever to get a foot on the property ladder.

Buying & Building

How to Choose the Right Facade for Your New Home

First impressions count, and the facade of your new home is the ultimate first impression. We want you to have one you'll love coming home to, which is why we've created this article to guide you in choosing a distinguished façade for your home. First, we'll explore what you should consider when selecting house facades before displaying the different styles at Brighton Homes.

Buying & Building

How to Choose the Right Type of Flooring

Choosing the best types of flooring for different parts of your home might not seem like a challenging task, but it can get overwhelming given the sheer amount of options available to you. That’s why it's essential to weigh the pros and cons of each material, and consider how certain factors – like their durability and aesthetic appeal – will impact your day-to-day home life.

Inspiration & Styling

How to Create an Amazing Outdoor Area

When designing your front or back yard, it can be helpful to think of these spaces as just another room in the house - an outdoor room with abundant potential. Expanding on our ‘7 Ideas to Get Your Outdoor Area Summer-Ready’, this blog will focus on how to plan your outdoor area based on different design sensibilities and lifestyles. By first defining the 'why' of your outdoor area design, you can embark on your project with intention and purpose, choosing floor plans, colour palettes and styles that make the impression you want.

How to Create an Amazing Outdoor Area

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Crafting Homes of Grandeur: The Transformative Power of Voids

Step into a world where architecture becomes art and living spaces transcend mere functionality. Discover the transformative power of voids in crafting homes of grandeur.
These architectural marvels breathe life into a double-storey house, infusing them with natural light and a sense of spaciousness that invites connection and inspiration.

Buying & Building

How Do House and Land Packages Work?

A house and land package simplifies the process of building a new home by bundling the price of the land and building into one. But there is a lot more that goes into them and it's useful for first home buyers to learn as much as they can before making a decision.

How Do House and Land Packages Work?