How Does An Estimate Differ From A Quote?
Assuming an estimate and a quote are the same is a common mistake, and easy to make—however, the […]
How To Create The Ultimate South Coast Outdoor Living Area
The South Coast is blessed with picturesque views and beautiful summer sunshine. To take full advantage of these […]
The Importance of Involving a Builder & Architect Early
Building your dream home is no easy feat. It requires plenty of pre-planning, big decision-making, and aligning of […]
How To Accurately Compare Building Quotes
So you’ve decided to take the plunge and launch into a custom building project. You’ve been speaking to […]
Project Feature: The Icon at Barrack
Our team recently completed an outstanding project in Barrack Point, knocking down an existing property to create an […]
The Importance of Communication in Construction
Communication is the foundation of any successful build – without it, any project is set to crumble. From […]
5 Elements of an Architectural Bathroom
The bathroom is one of the most used rooms in your home, which is why designing a brand […]
Where to Spend the Dollars in a Custom Home Build
(and Where You Can Afford to Spend Less) Building your dream custom home is such an exciting prospect. […]
Coastal vs Hamptons. What’s the Difference?
If you’ve been flicking through home design magazines of late, you may have noticed a big shift towards […]
3 Challenges When Building on the Coast
Ocean views, fresh sea breeze and a beach within walking distance – who wouldn’t love to build a […]
How To Bring the Outside into Your Home
Your home is your sanctuary and should be a place of peace and tranquillity – something many of […]
Project Feature: Werri Beach Hamptons Home
With its beachy tones and elegant celebration of the outdoors, the Hamptons-style trend is here to stay. Originating […]
Outdoor Living Ideas to Inspire Your New Home
As this tumultuous year comes to a close and summer quickly approaches, it’s never been more important to […]
5 Elements of a Coastal Home
Over the last few decades, the coastal home has become synonymous with sophistication and luxury. However, what differentiates […]
What Insurances Does a Builder Need?
With all the excitement and decision making involved in building a new custom home, insurance might be the […]
What’s the Difference Between Prime Cost and Provisional Sum?
When it comes to building a new home, construction jargon can be confusing and intimidating for many clients […]
Is Your New Home Eligible for a $35,000 Grant?
Have you heard of the Australian Government’s new economic stimulus package? Announced in early June, HomeBuilder will see State Governments […]
Everything You Need to Know About Timber Shingles
Shingles may not be the first thing you think of when building your new home, but they can […]
Take A Closer Look…
This latest project built in Barrack Avenue has been an uplifting way to enter the new decade with […]
Everything You Need To Know About Building A Pool
Take the Plunge into our Q&A with Cloud9 Pools When it comes to building a luxury home on […]
How to Maximise Waterfront Views in Your Home Design
Are you lucky enough to be living on the waters edge? It would be an absolute shame to […]
Step Inside the Architecturally Designed Smartbuild HQ
As we near the end of another big year, we wanted to take you through our most recently […]
Why Choose Quality Over Price?
Let’s be honest, no one wants to build a house that’s going to take the rest of their […]
Shellharbour. Build Your Future
Have you considered building your dream home in Shellharbour? Perhaps it’s time… Located on the picturesque South Coast […]
Less is More. How to Design an Architectural Home on a Narrow Block
Building on a narrow site can be challenging – you can’t just approach any Illawarra builder to construct […]
Step Inside our Corrimal Duplex
Our latest project was a great opportunity to showcase the expertise and craftsmanship of our custom home building […]
Should Your New Home Be Single or Double Storey?
When it comes to designing your dream home, there are plenty of decisions to make. Which way will […]
Everything you Need to Know About Building a Dual Occupancy Home
Over the last few years, we’ve noticed a rise in dual occupancy, or multi-dwelling developments. With large blocks […]
5 Reasons to Build on the South Coast
The South Coast is a glorious region of New South Wales stretching from the south of Sydney all […]
Take A Step Into Architectural Luxury
We’ve had an excellent start to the year at Smartbuild South Coast, having recently handed over the keys […]
Demystifying the Construction Certification Process
The steps involved in pre-construction can be confusing and overwhelming. With so many planning, council and certification processes […]
What Is the Difference Between an Architect and a Draftsman?
While it’s common to hear those not in the industry use the terms ‘architect’ and ‘draftsman’ synonymously, they […]
Why Builders Charge For Quotes
When it comes to choosing your builder, you may need to collect a number of quotes, for which […]
6 Ways To Spruce Your Outdoor Living Space For Summer
Outdoor living is such an important part of the Australian lifestyle, particularly during summer. To ensure you make […]
Types of Building Contracts
A building contract is an essential part of any construction process. It is a legally binding document that […]
What to Avoid in the Building Process
With decades in the building industry, we’ve seen and heard the full spectrum of building successes and disasters. […]
Choosing Your Builder
The process of renovating, extending or creating a brand-new home is unique and requires plenty of expertise and […]