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Walking into the Bowral 44 single storey acreage style display home in Lochinvar, you can almost hear the whipbird call over the treetops as you immediately transport to a new era of Australian country living: cool, clean and refined design, with expansive living and cosy, serene escape in one

Repricing v's refinancing: could you be you be saving money in a rising-rate environment?

With the recent hike in interest rates by The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), we have seen home loan interest rates increase across the board for both fixed and variable rates.

People with a variable-rate loan will already have felt the hit to their hip pocket, but there are options available to help you save money.

Lifestyle and liveability are just around the corner for Newcastle and mid North Coast residents with the opening of four new Clarendon Homes designs at the Hunter Valley’s Lochinvar display centre.

Our team of Construction Home Finance Specialists share common construction loan mistakes to avoid.

One of Clarendon Homes’ most popular designs has re-opened in Sydney’s north west with the opening of the Bronte 28, back on display at Parklea. This five-bedroom home is an exemplar of contemporary design with its mix of natural elements and neutral palette partnered with a flexible floorplan to create light-filled spaces ideal for families.

Thanks to Marie Kondo and her minimal lifestyle phenomenon encouraging us to hold our worldly possessions to ask if they spark joy (and if not, out they go), we're all increasingly interested in the energy flow of our homes. Of course, the aesthetic remains important (the facade of your home is a decision worth very close consideration - it’s the first impression of your dream build), but choosing your floor plan can go beyond practical and personal preferences – it can be about energy flow. Or, feng shui.

Sophistication has a new address with the opening of Clarendon Homes’ Stamford 45 at Forestville. The two-storey, five-bedroom design with home office marries a flexible family floorplan and architectural detail to create spaces perfectly calibrated for contemporary living.

Cancel the holiday and stay home. That’s the word on the street with the opening of the Boston 37 with new Brighton facade by Clarendon Homes at Forestville. This two-storey, four-bedroom design has everything for the ultimate staycation, from light-filled, spacious interiors to multiple living rooms and outdoor spaces designed to catch the breezes - and the views.

The past 18 months have yielded some strange outcomes in the housing market. Even as restrictions on building sites came and went, prices for housing sites continued to surge and demand has remained stubbornly high. Indeed, some experts suggest that those fortunate enough to get into the market even a year or two ago have made more on their properties in the past 12 months than they would earn in their day jobs. 

As Australians, we’re very aware of the amazing climate we enjoy. Unlike our European and North American neighbours, our milder seasons often mean that for much of the year, we have the option of living outdoors.

There’s a reason why the most beautiful homes have well cared for front gardens - and it’s not just about impressing the neighbours. For many, stepping through the front gate and putting the key in the door signals time to unwind, exhale and just be themselves.

There was a time when single storey designs ran a poor second to their double storey counterparts. Not anymore. The Airlie 30, on display at Clarendon’s Warnervale Display Centre in Hamlyn Terrace, is part of a new generation of single level designs offering the convenience of having everything within easy reach without compromising on the comforts, privacy and sophisticated style modern families have come to expect.

Australians are a nation of travellers. Perhaps it’s our island status at the bottom of the world that makes overseas travel inevitable but many of us think nothing of packing our bags and heading for the airport.

Some expressions are thrown around so much that they start to lose their meaning. These days, ‘family friendly’ is attached to everything from movie sessions and restaurants to workplaces and hotels. But what does it mean for home designs?