Smart Property Investing in 2025: Expert Advice for First-Time Investors

Be inspired by our beautiful coastal styled home in HomeWorld Thornton - the "San Marino Encore'. Designed and styled by our talented team of Interior designers at McDonald Jones. Taking inspiration from this coastal styled bedroom we've put together a range of pieces so that you can get the look.

The Valiente Three has recently opened at HomeWorld Thornton and this home will astound you with the amount of space and beautiful coastal styling throughout.  The NOW Series range is all about enabling people to escape compromised living, creating an affordable home, full of outstanding quality, value and style.

When you’re thinking about making the move into a new house, there will be some signs that you and your family are ready to make the change. Looking into building your new home, investing in a knockdown rebuild or finding yourself just longing for a change? McDonald Jones are here to help New South Wales homebuyers make the move they need to benefit their lifestyle and their family.

Dual Occupancy Homes Dual occupancy homes are two dwellings on one lot or bock of land that offer owners two separate homes. Each dwelling is designed to have its own entrance and amenities, but the overarching structure is considered to be one house. These types of homes are ideal for extended families with the ability to house grandparents or accommodate adult children as they begin their first home buyer journey. It also provides an excellent opportunity for investors looking to maximise their block.

When looking for a beautiful contemporary home design, visit McDonald Jones’ Contempo range. The Contempo style exudes comfort and welcome. It combines a modern look that is constantly evolving without becoming cluttered or dark. The Contempo styles include the Havana Encore, the San Marino Executive and the Tulloch. Featuring open, light-filled and airy designs, home buyers will love these interiors for luxury family living that features furniture with simple and natural fabrics, such as wool, cotton, leather, and linen.

Taking the first few steps along the journey to bringing your dream home to life can be daunting. After all, you’ve worked and saved so hard to create the home that you have always wanted; one that reflects the way that you truly want to live. When it comes to choosing the right home for you, you want it to be just that…the perfect fit! That is where our Building and Design Consultants come in.

If you are in the process of building a new home or looking for a fresh, sophisticated and stylish look for your current abode, taking style tips from Scandinavia might be what you are looking for. A Scandinavian inspired interior is well renowned for being stylish, simple and for creating an understated elegance. This beautiful, distinct look has won over modern interior designers thanks to its ideal formula of simplicity, minimalism and functionality. We have put our top 5 tips together to help you recreate the Scandi look in your home.

A granny flat is an accessory dwelling unit on your property, usually in your backyard or under the same roof in a dual occupancy arrangement. Granny flats are becoming more and more popular with the rise of multi-generational living in New South Wales and they are a very smart property investment.

Buying a plot of land can be tricky business. There are lot of variables and factors to weigh up, even without taking into consideration all the extrinsic lifestyle factors like proximity to public transport and shopping centres. You must think very carefully about the lot itself, and what sort of home you intend to build on it.