Why New Home Builders Are the Winners of the 2026 Federal Budget

Luxe styling is undeniably opulent with a palette that exudes warmth and glamour. Our newest Miami 16 Display Home at Box Hill showcases this Luxe styling perfectly creating a beautiful home. Read more to be inspired

Skillion roofs, when incorporated into a home correctly, can become an elegant and eye-catching design feature. We have built a number of homes with Skillions, so we encourage you to explore this design in the more detail below.We also invite you to visit our Display Homes at with a Skillion roof: 

Need a recipe for your Australia Day celebrations? Lamingtons are an iconic Aussie treat and are always eaten on Australia Day among family and friends. We’ve sourced the best recipe for these delicious home-made sponge cakes dipped in chocolate and coconut. These delicious treats taste so good you wont mind if the kids let the coconut fall on the floor- after all, it’s part of the fun! Here is the recipe, inspired from taste.com.au, so you can learn how to make them yourself. Ingredients 125g butter, softened 1 cup caster sugar

No matter what style you are dreaming of for your new home… a visit to one of our stunning new displays will inspire you with the beautiful styling and gorgeous finishes throughout these brand new homes.Are you a Hamptons lover, a Coastal fan, or do you adore Luxe styling? Are you dreaming of the simple sophistication of a Contemporary styled home with a Modern or Minimalist twist? Or do you dream of being transported into a stylish Mid-Century home?

What should you look for when buying a house? It can be confusing to look at a whole range of different options and not know which one is the one you want. When walking through a display home there are several questions to ask yourself in order to decide if it is the right sort of house design for you.

Christmas is that time of year where traditions are made with family and friends and enjoyed time and time again. In my family, making my own gingerbread is something that I’ve made a tradition for the past 7 years. Christmas is the only time of year it is made, and I love seeing the excitement and happiness on my loved ones faces when I tell them it’s time to bake. Here is my recipe, and perhaps it can be a tradition you can start in your family. Ingredients 3 ¾ cups of plain flour ¾ cup of brown sugar firmly packed

Our homes are an extension of ourselves. The homes we live in accommodate and amplify our particular habits, rituals, and strengths. On the other hand, living in the wrong home can suppress some of the natural enthusiasms and rhythms we feel for everyday life. We’ve put together a quick guide on some of our favourite substyles, which fall under our six styles available in our MyChoice Design Studio. 

Skillion roofs are becoming more and more popular in the Australian landscape, with many Australians understanding the appeal of a practical, elegant and affordable roof option. Eco-Friendly Skillion roof designs are especially eco-friendly. When positioned correctly, they can truly engage with solar panels, ensuring significant sunlight exposure and allowing for good energy savings.

Looking for an aesthetically pleasing affordable house? The right colour scheme can make or break a home. A beach home deserves colours that complement their environs, from breezy blues to reflective whites, homely timber floors to chic tiles. Together with carefully picked furniture and decorations, some careful colour choices will create the proper beach aesthetic for your perfect beach home.Here are some ideas from the team at McDonald Jones Homes based on some of our favourite designs.