by Amy Thomas | Oct 16, 2024 | Building Process, Custom Home, Design, KDR
So the time has finally come for you to build the home of your dreams? Congratulations! Dreaming of your perfect home is easy, but turning it into a reality can be more complicated than you think. When you build your home, the first steps is to think about how your...
by Teayre Cosgrove | Aug 9, 2023 | Building Process
Whether you’re building a new home or renovating your current one, creating a good relationship with your builder is the best way to ensure a stress-free project. Here at Icon Homes, we know that quite often, the building process can be overwhelming and stressful, and...
by Teayre Cosgrove | Jun 28, 2023 | Building Process, Custom Home
When you’re shopping around looking for a builder to create your next project, you’ll often come across these two terms: custom home builder, and project home builder. So, what do these two terms mean? Let’s unpack them, and examine the advantages and disadvantages of...
by Teayre Cosgrove | Jun 14, 2023 | Building Process, Finance
If you’ve been in the market looking for a builder for your new home, no doubt you’ve come across a variety of promotions, sales, discounts, and even freebies courtesy of the builders themselves. It can be pretty exciting to see, and let’s face it, who wouldn’t want a...
by Teayre Cosgrove | Apr 19, 2023 | Building Process, Design
Preparing for your colour selections Your colour selection appointment is arguably the most exciting and important part of building your new home. It’s the final stage before building commences, and it’s also the moment you get a sneak peek into what your future dream...
by Teayre Cosgrove | Nov 3, 2022 | Building Process, Custom Home, Design, Sloping Blocks
Many first-time home builders and buyers are hesitant to build on a sloping block. Potentially higher costs, limited build options, strange configurations – it’s no wonder why sloping blocks are seen as a challenge. And it doesn’t stop there. Those tossing up between...