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Guides, stories and behind-the-scenes advice from the BuildTec Homes team.

Process31 Jul 2026

Cost to build a custom home

Ask five builders the cost to build a house in Sydney and you'll get five different answers. The real number depends on your block, your design and the inclusions you choose.

Building Tips12 Jun 2026

What to know before a knockdown rebuild

Love your street, your neighbours and your location, but not the house sitting on your block? A knockdown rebuild lets you keep the address and start again.

Design28 May 2026

Designing a home for acreage living

Building a house on acreage is a different exercise to a standard suburban block. There's more room to design around, but also more to plan for before the first sod is turned.