The National Housing Accord is bringing together all levels of government, industry and investors to unlock supply. An ambitious national target of 1.2 million new, well‑located homes over 5 years is driving the investment and reforms needed to support housing supply. Nearly 45,000 new homes were completed in the first quarter of the Accord, with the number […]
ADVERTISING FEATURE HAVING proudly crafted over 250 exceptional homes across Canberra, Sunny Homes has earned a repu-tation as the trusted choice for those seeking custom-de- signed, beautifully finished homes. Under the leadership of Sunny Malhotra, the dedi-cated team at Sunny Homes is committed to delivering excellence in every project they undertake. “We offer a diverse […]
Every house eventually starts to show its age, no matter how progressive its design when built. Once-trendy aesthetics become obsolete, old energy ratings fail to meet modern standards, forms and fittings deteriorate, and smaller builds no longer offer the space families need to grow. If it starts to feel like you’ve outgrown your current digs, […]
Bringing dream homes to life Starting from a family business in India, Sunny’s career journey has taken him across industries and continents. With a background in finance and hands-on experience in construction, he eventually founded Sunny Homes, a local building company. Since 2012, they have built over 250 custom homes, with a focus on craftsmanship […]
President of the Senate Senator Sue Lines, Vinnies Canberra/Goulburn CEO Lucy Hohnen, House of Representatives Speaker Milton Dick MP and Department of Parliamentary Services Secretary Rob Stefanic gather at Parliament House for the launch of the 2024 Vinnies CEO Sleepout. Photo: Thomas Lucraft. When ACT Courts and Tribunal CEO and Principal Registrar Amanda Nuttall took […]
Inspiration abounds at 73 Robin Boyd Crescent in Taylor, where a multi-award-winning display home of “impeccable craftsmanship” is setting a benchmark for customisable builds. Perched on a neat 450 sqm block, Sunny Homes’ Taylor display home is a striking property that showcases some of the company’s construction mastery. “There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to the ideal […]
CityNews speaks to some of the Housing Industry Association’s 2024 award winners on how they built their prize homes. Each year the Housing Industry Association (HIA) awards bring together the top builders and designers in new-home construction. The Housing Industry Association ACT & Southern NSW has recently announced this year’s winning homes, kitchens and bathrooms. […]
In this feature, “CityNews” speaks with some of the winners from the 2024 Master Builders Association ACT Awards. The 2024 Master Builders and Asset Construction Hire Excellence Awards celebrate the innovative, functional and beautiful projects of Master Builders ACT members. Skilled workmanship creates dream homes Brother Projects is honoured to be the recipient of the […]
FORECASTS released by Australia’s peak building industry association predict that new residential dwelling starts in the ACT will fall from 5810 in 2022 to 5000 in 2024. CEO of Master Builders ACT Michael Hopkins said the predictions reflect constraints on local construction caused by Canberra’s tight land market, slow land release policies, and bottlenecks in […]
As Canberrans, it’s in our nature to want to live more sustainably.To live where we love and nurture it for generations to come.Embracing diversity, a connection to Country and a sense of belonging.Where we seek to harness the sun’s natural energy and live carbon light– Creating a sustainable future, one step at a time. This […]
Canberra’s first-home buyers and single parents struggling to get access to home ownership will have more options as the Commonwealth lifts price caps on a scheme to get them loans with a smaller deposit. From July 1, the Commonwealth’s home guarantee scheme price caps will increase, the Prime Minister will reveal on Monday. The ACT […]
New home buyers are facing delays and price increases as builders cope with mounting materials and labour shortages in the midst of a housing and infrastructure boom. They are being warned to expect budget blowouts and extended completion dates while builders see their profit margins wiped out by rising costs. Industry sources say it is […]
A stunning property by Manteena, Architects Ring & Associates and The Dept. of Design has taken out the 2021 HIA-CSR ACT and Southern NSW Home of the Year.Friday, 05th November 2021 The awards were announced tonight in a virtual ceremony. “The 2021 Home of the Year highlights the extremely high standards of this year’s entries, […]
Under the FHSS scheme, first-home buyers can use voluntary super contributions of up to $15,000 each financial year to assist with the purchase of their first home. The key advantage is that you can end up paying less tax than you would saving for a deposit in a regular savings account. It’s important to note […]
As you would know, the ACT is in a lockdown that is currently scheduled to end on 2 September 2021. The lifting of the lockdown restrictions will of course depend on how the COVID-19 case numbers are tracking and whether the ACT Health authorities are successful in controlling the spread of the virus in the […]
Australia is in the midst of a critical timber shortage due to a surge in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic on the back of devastating bushfires. The shortage is causing timber prices to skyrocket, prompting calls for the Federal Government to review its Home Builder program. With COVID-19 travel restrictions forcing Aussie families to postpone holiday plans, […]
The Morrison Government is extending the construction commencement requirement for the successful HomeBuilder program from six months to 18 months for all existing applicants, bringing the total level of expected Government support for the construction sector under the program to $2.5 billion. More than 121,000 Australians have applied for the grant which is expected to support around $30 billion […]
On 4 June 2020, the Australian Government announced HomeBuilder to provide eligible owner-occupiers (including first home buyers) with a grant of $25,000 to build a new home, substantially renovate an existing home or buy an off-the-plan home/new home. On 29 November 2020 the Australian Government announced an extension to the scheme. A $15,000 grant is […]
HomeBuilder is a Commonwealth grants program administered by the ACT Revenue Office (ACTRO). HomeBuilder provides eligible owner occupiers with a grant of $25,000 for contracts entered into from 4 June 2020 to 31 December 2020 and $15,000 for contracts entered into from 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2021, to build a new home, substantially renovate […]
In the ACT, applying for the Grant is a two-part application process: Part A: Registration This registration (available here) must be completed and lodged by 14 April 2021 for your application to be considered. Completing the Part A form does not in any way constitute eligibility for the Grant. Part B: Detailed Application A comprehensive application […]
