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

Lets take a look at both sides of the coin on the Tiny House Movement - should you or shouldn't you invest?

Not just the latest design fad anymore, green walls and vertical gardens are a must-have and have been found to improve health by purifying the air inside buildings as well as providing beautiful back drops and privacy.

A sloping site isn’t as much of a problem for building a home as all those urban myths would have you believe, but building on a slope comes with a few natural issues. The slope may be high, meaning you have to create a footing for the home on the slope. A lower slope can also pose problems, requiring the building to sit on the slope, but on a flat base. There are various ways of dealing with a slope:

A common criticism of new homes is perhaps predictable and yet extremely important. The criticism is that the new home doesn’t feel like a home. This may seem a bit more sentimental than practical but it’s a major issue for homebuyers, as well as homeowners. The fact is that the “feel” of a home is a real issue. If you’ve been searching the property market anywhere in Australia for the last few years, you’ll know exactly what that means.

When you’ve bought a new home, finding the exact home décor’ you’ve imagined for it can be a challenge. This problem can be expensive, too, but there are ways around the prices if you know where to look. We’re going to give you a few tips about saving money and finding the fabulous new stuff you want for your home.

Contribute your ideas, photos and build progress to the McDonald Jones Facebook and Instagram communities! Read on to learn how.

Decluttering, downsizing and reorganising are year-round chores that all of us are familiar with. We’ve prepared some ultimate DIY tips help you conquer your clutter. 1. Group, label and repeat The quickest and easiest solution to storage is labelling. Define your categories (perhaps by owner, function or room) and group similar objects together. Not only will it be easier to find what you’re looking for, you will also discover how many unnecessary duplicates you may have.

At McDonald Jones, we build every new home with the future in mind, from architecture to paint colours. Here are some of our picks for 2017 paint colours. Sophistication Dominates the Palette With a big design push towards modern looks and minimalist décor, paint trends have taken a turn for the sophisticated and elegant. Many people are designing with the future in mind, choosing colour palettes that are classic yet neutral so that changes to décor will be easier to accommodate.

For new homeowners, especially those building modern homes, it's important to be wary and thoughtful when it comes to your driveway and concreting options. Here are a few considerations.