Federal Budget 2026: What the changes mean for home buyers and property investors.

Sustainability is an important factor in modern Australian home building and there are several sustainable upgrades to consider when building or buying your dream home. Sustainable homes in Australia often feature solar power, energy-efficient appliances, renewable water, natural building materials and automated blinds or shutters. Here at McDonaldJones Homes, we know that sustainable homes are important to new home builders in New South Wales and that’s why we now offer options for solar panels for every new home!

Buying a new home and the moving process is very exciting, but it can also be stressful, confusing and expensive. Here at McDonald Jones Homes, the home experts of New South Wales have compiled a few helpful tips to help you save money during the moving process. Declutter and organize before your move, use some packing supplies you already have, get help from family and friends before, during, and after, keep organised during packing and look for free boxes from local businesses or social media.

When choosing a home’s style, interiors and architecture, first home buyers will come to realise which styles they prefer. When it comes to taste in New South Wales homes, McDonald Jones are the experts in all things traditional and modern. In terms of aesthetics, a house has to feel like a home and that is why we are dedicated to finding you and your family the right style to suit your preferences and lifestyle.

Moving house when you’re a first home buyer is not only the chance to make a new space for your family and yourself but to make a home. It's also an opportunity to connect with a whole new community and make long-lasting friendships, special relationships and find the new go-to places that you’ll love. We have come up with a list of four things to look for when searching for your forever home, here at McDonald Jones Homes in NSW, that will benefit those new home buyers who feel a bit overwhelmed.

When buying a new home or buying your first home, it can be tempting to choose a design with four or five bedrooms, just for the added space and the luxury. But how many bedrooms do you really need and are additional bedrooms worth the extra cost for you and your family? A few considerations to help you figure out the answers to these questions include your family size, if you plan to have frequent visitors and if you need another room for an office or business space.

When buying your first home, it’s important to know the difference between a starter home and a forever home and which one you’re looking for. In New South Wales, McDonald Jones are the leading home builder who can help you with finding inspiration for your first home purchase, whether that is a single storey home design or a double storey home design. With know-how on everything from designed new build houses to new build construction projects, we are your go-to professionals in everything design and homebuilding. 

Solar panels are becoming very popular with Australian homeowners for many reasons. Here at McDonald Jones in New South Wales, we know that new home builders can benefit from solar solutions because not only are they better for the environment, but they can help save on energy costs and expensive retro-fit costs later. Solar panels are the way of the future and it's a smart idea to include them in your new build.

All the tips and tricks to hosting a perfect cocktail party in your new home!

So you have found the perfect block of land in the ideal location, but now you need your dream new home to match? Tyler, one of our Client Liaison Officers based in the South Coast has shared his tips on finding the right home to suit your unique tastes, lifestyle, family needs and block of land.