Home & Lifestyle Blog
Coming to Swanbuild: The Sustainable Living Inclusions Package
One of the things we pride ourselves on here at Swanbuild is giving our clients choices—a choice of...
Building Your Home Strong Enough To Withstand Cyclones And Achieve A High Cyclonic Wind Rating
In today’s environment, it feels like every few months areas of Australia are hit with...
The Top Design Trends Of 2024
While some things in home design are timeless, like wrap-around verandahs and alfresco dining...
The Challenges Of Complex Or Remote Sites: Solved With A Modular Home
We hear from many of our clients that they initially need help finding the best home-building...
Upcoming Changes To The Construction Code: Livable Housing Design And 7-Star Energy Efficiency Rating
A new year often means many changes come into effect across all areas of government regulation, and...
A Closer Look: The Arcadia 21 Dual Occupancy Duplex
We are so excited for our brand new Dual Occupancy Series of homes, and from the great feedback we...
Introducing Our NEW Dual Occupancy Series
Dual occupancy duplexes are an excellent way to make the most of your available land while still...
Planning For Your New Home With Swanbuild
It's never too early for future clients to start planning their new homes. Deciding what you want...
Why To Choose A Smaller 2 Bedrooms Home: All The Reasons You Need To Know
Recent updates to zoning and planning ordinates are placing a greater focus on small homes and the...
Verandahs And Alfresco Areas For Summer Living
We know from the many years of delivering our clients their dream homes the features they enjoy the...
Discover Our Brand New Display Home In Swan Hill: The Sandhurst 25
Building a display home is a real treat for the Swanbuild team. We love getting the chance to show...
How Your Swanbuild Home Will Keep Cool During The Summer Heat
By all indicators, this summer will be a scorcher across Australia. At Swanbuild, we build our...
Homes For Growing Families
At Swanbuild we know that families need a home with room to grow. As the kids get older they begin...
Learn About Our High Quality Modular Homes
Modular homes have many benefits over standard homes constructed on-site using traditional methods....
Homes for the land you love
There really is something special about farm living, from the wide open spaces to the fresh air and...
Case Study: The Avoca 16
There's nothing we love more than delivering homes for our clients. Let's take a look at a recent...
Spotlight: The Best Of Recent Swanbuild Homes
Take a look at the highlights from some of our most recently completed homes.
Add More To Your Home With Selected Optional Extras
When you build a home with Swanbuild, you can expect a whole raft of standard inclusions that add...
Homes For Everyone's Needs
At Swanbuild we have a home design to suit everybody no matter what their needs.
Compare The Best Of Classic Country Vs Contemporary Country Designs
At Swanbuild, our home designs are distinctive in their country house elements.
Introducing Our New Benalla 22 Bendigo Display Home
We recently completed construction on our brand-new Benalla 22 display home at our Bendigo factory...
The Benefits Of Factory-Based Construction
Discover the benefits of Swanbuild's factory based construction process
4 Design Trends For Winter And How To Achieve Them
Seasons changing is an excellent excuse for an overall style refresh. The cooler months can make...
Choose Swanbuild: A Trusted Company
The construction industry in Australia has had a rough couple of years. The 'great Australian...
Prepare Your Home For The Looming Winter: 3 Helpful Tips
Unfortunately, that time of year has come. The peak of summer has come and gone, and for some of us...
Financing Your Dream Home Made Easy
Financing a new home is a complex process with many moving parts. At Swanbuild, we are committed to...
Enhance Your New Home Façade With An Upgraded Exterior Package
If you've been thinking about choosing Swanbuild to build your dream home, now is the time to...
Escape to the Countryside: How to Choose The Right Modular Home For Your Move
Making a tree change a bit easier, here's how we help you choose the right modular home for your...
Build it your way with a modular home
Are you looking to build a new home? Have it your way with a modular home from Swanbuild.
Swanbuild homes of 2022
We love that moment when we get to deliver a client’s home and hand them the keys ready to start...
Our range of new homes is here!
At Swanbuild, we’re always looking at ways that we can give our clients more, and recently we've...
Interior style trends for 2023
In 2022 Interior design was all about ditching minimalism and adding second hand & vintage pieces,...
What to look for in a modular home builder
No two builders are the same and this is also true of modular home builders. There are certain...
Is it time for you to make a tree change?
Tree changes were a thing long before the pandemic but covid has made many more of us examine...
How to inject colour into your home and find what works for you
Adding colour to your home shouldn’t be a difficult ordeal. There are many different aspects to...
Our inclusions are anything but standard...
Here at Swanbuild, we pride ourselves on providing the highest-quality homes and best building...
We can help you get into your dream home faster than you might think!
Making an escape to the country, or want to get a newer home on your site, or even add an extra...
What happens when your home arrives on site?
While there are many ways to build your new home, there are some major differences between the...
A look at built to lock up & complete homes
So you’re building a new home – and a decision people are often confronted with is whether to build...
Sorting modular home fact from fiction
While modular building has been a popular option for building your new home for many, many years –...
Top tips to make the most of your open-plan home
Open plan living spaces and home designs have become incredibly popular in modern homes, and it’s...
You can get your dream home on your town block or semi-rural site with Swanbuild
While many people are looking to build their new home in the country surrounded by lots of space,...
How Swanbuild can help you plan for future additions to your home
Here at Swanbuild, we will work with you in many ways to make sure you get the maximum home for...
DIY jobs to tackle at home this winter
With winter well and truly on the way – and with it shorter and wetter days, now can be a great...
Why modular building is a great option for your new home!
When it comes to building a new home there are many options available to you, from traditional, to...
Brilliant Bathrooms
When building your new home, the bathroom is often one of the last spaces you think of – but not at...
Is it time to make your escape to the country?
With many of our lives having changed over the past couple of years, lots of us have re-evaluated...
5+ Bedroom designs for the ultimate dream home
When it comes to the rural living dream, many of us want the space inside our home to reflect the...
Our most popular additions and customisations
The great thing about building with us is the ability to customise your home to suit your...
Helping you get the most home for your budget
In the current climate, many people know exactly how much they have to spend on their homes, and...
We build homes that suit your needs!
We’ve all thought about what it would be like to make a change and move to the country or coast,...
Design Trends for 2022
As we head into 2022, we know a lot of people are looking at freshening up their current homes, or...
Swanbuild Homes of 2021
It’s been another challenging year for all of us! From opening up at the start of the year, to the...
Modular or Kit Homes - What's the Difference?
When it comes to building your home, there are many different options available to you, each with...
We are continuing to bring you dream homes at this busy time...
Despite the testing times within the construction industry, Swanbuild are still working hard to...
Tips for keeping your home in top condition for years to come!
We know that your new home is your pride and joy, and that after making the journey to moving in...
Current challenges facing the Construction Industry - August 2022
Throughout 2021 and into the start of 2022, the knock-on effects of the Covid-19 pandemic were...
Getting the most from your space
With lots of us having spent time inside over the winter months, now is a great time to break out...
5 outdoor ideas to get spring ready...
With Spring upon us, it’s a great time to start getting outside and making the most of the better...
What happens after your home is finished?
Here at Swanbuild, we don’t just help you through the planning and building process, but we also...
Modular Building – where did it start?
For over 35 years, we have been building quality homes throughout Victoria, Southern New South...
Open Plan v Separate Rooms...
When designing your home, one of the big questions you’ll have to tackle is whether open plan...
4 signs you're ready for a new home...
Our homes and where we live has a huge impact on our lives – after all, they’re the spaces in which...
Before you build: How we can help with planning
So you’ve decided on the location and type of home you want and are ready to turn your dream home...
Efficient Energy & Simple Sustainability
Making your home more sustainable isn’t just good for the environment, but it is also good for you...
Winter Warmers For Your Home
With winter well and truly in swing, we take a look at some things to consider when building that...
Exploring the options: Kit vs Modular vs On Site builds
When you choose to build your home, there are three general options available to you. Firstly,...
How will current industry price rises affect my build?
Current events have had an effect on many industries, including real estate. Here is a breakdown of...
How to design an outdoor area for all seasons
Your outdoor area need not only be used in summer - you can design the space to be comfortable year...
5+ bedroom homes for complete freedom of choice
If you have the space and the means, a house with five bedrooms or more is the ultimate dream....
Could modular be the answer for your ‘difficult’ site?
Often sites in a great location or with great views come with added challenges. Don’t let that put...
3 Bedroom Homes for Variety and Versatility
3 bedroom homes were initially designed for the nuclear family, with a bedroom for parents and one...
What are your options when cooling your new home?
There are many ways to keep your home cool, including employing passive cooling principles in the...
Designing a kitchen with form and function
Designing a kitchen involves taking into account both form and function. Function is key because...
2 Bedroom Homes for Simplicity and Functionality
Many people underestimate 2 bedroom homes and are under the impression that they are always less...
Three Trends For 2021
With a new year comes new design trends, and 2021 is no exception. After the year that was, it is...
A Holiday Investment
In this period when more Aussies are holidaying locally, it is the perfect time to make an...
Upgrades Worth Investing In
Swanbuild Homes’ offer standard inclusions that are truly better than ‘standard', however, many...
Designing The Ultimate Laundry
Who doesn’t dream of the perfect laundry? The workhorse of the home is often overlooked, but if it...
Swanbuild Homes of 2020
2020 was a year that tested us in more ways than one and, fortunately, Swanbuild Homes was still...
Kitchens, the heart of the home
A functional kitchen is one of the most integral aspects we look for in a great home. The majority...
4 Bedroom Homes: For Every Stage of Life
Are Four Bedroom Homes the new black? Whether you have a family of five or not, a four bedroom home...
Building For Lifestyle: A custom built home in NSW
Whilst Swanbuild has a range of house plans for customers to choose from, we understand that some...
What You Need To Know: Building in a bushfire prone area
Before building a new home it is important to check whether the land is in a Bushfire Prone Area....
Changes We Have Seen in 2020
There is no doubt that our priorities have changed in 2020. We have been put into a position where...
Adapting Floor Plans For Individual Needs: Benalla Case Study
Swanbuild Homes loves adapting and reinventing floor plans with our clients to deliver the home of...
Kickstart Your Retirement Plans
If you have been thinking about retirement and downsizing, there has never been a better time to...
Fast-track Your Country Ambitions
Imagine yourself in your country home sooner. It’s a welcome thought with all that has happened...
Commitment to Quality and Progress For Customer Satisfaction
Swanbuild has a commitment to quality and to the ongoing improvement all aspects of our building...
5 Winter Design Ideas for a Cosy Home
There’s nothing like stepping into a warm house in the winter months. Fortunately, you can...
Here’s How We Build Sustainable Prefab Homes
All Swanbuild prefab homes have a minimum 6-star energy rating. According to Sustainability...
At the Forefront of Flexible Living
If this year has taught us anything, it is to expect the unexpected. Swanbuild can help you create...
Rebuild Your Home After a Bushfire Faster with Swanbuild
Between the bushfire devastation earlier in the year and the current COVID-19 pandemic, it has been...
Keep Family Closer With Secondary Dwellings
As our parents age, there is always the concern of where they will live out their later years....
5 Big Features to Optimise Small Living
No matter how small your space to build, Swanbuild Homes can help you out. Our space saving designs...
We Can Build Your Home Anywhere
Whether you live in the country, city, suburbia or beachside, Swanbuild has a home that suits your...
Here’s How To Ace Indoor/Outdoor Living
In this age of smaller blocks and busy lives, we want to make even better use of our space and time...
Swanbuild’s Top 5 Customisation Requests
One of the wonderful things about building with Swanbuild is that you can customise your home to...
Here’s how Swanbuild builds your modular home in six easy steps
We have all heard the stories from friends relating what a nightmare building their home was. It...
Save energy and money with Swanbuild and passive cooling
When Swanbuild creates homes we try to do it in the most environmentally friendly way possible....
Happy Holidays in Swanbuild Homes
You can truly gauge the effectiveness of your design plan when you are hosting a celebration or...
Swanbuild Homes of 2019
As we wind down for the year, we love looking back on some of the homes we've completed in the past...
5 Features of a Great Holiday Home
Undoubtedly the best thing about a holiday home is that it is away from the humdrum of normal life...
Here’s How to Customise Your Home To Suit Your Rural Lifestyle
At Swanbuild Homes we know that not only should you design your home to suit your tastes, but you...
A Standard Package That Truly Delivers
Whilst the base inclusions for traditional builds are basic at best, Swanbuild Modular Homes...
What’s Your Style? From a House to a Home
It goes without saying that no one person is the same. Likewise, no two houses should be the same...
You Can Keep Up With The Joneses
There is always work to do on a farming property but unless you schedule regular maintenance in the...
Kids In The Countryside
Many city folk worry that the change to a country lifestyle will mean missing out on exciting...
Thinking Of Retiring From Farm Life?
Are you retiring from farm life and looking to downsize? Want a speedy, cost-effective home without...
Get Moving. Start Living.
Many Australians have turned to modular homes to realise their countryside ambitions. Modular homes...
Are Your Farm Buildings Looking A Little Worse For Wear?
When the farm changes hands in your family, don’t go through the hassle and cost of renovating....
By The Numbers
Studies suggest that trading urban for regional living benefits your health in a variety of ways....
Your Neverending (Home Improvement) Story
Moving to the countryside is a dream come true for most people looking to leave behind the...
Outfitting Your Farm for the Dream Retirement
For many years, the farm has supplied and benefited those who needed it, including you. Now, the...
Keep Your Farm in the Family
As a farmer, your farm is more than just a business, and your land is more than just a piece of...
Top Reasons Australians Are Heading To The Country
Large cities with their bustling social scenes and busy streets used to be where Australians...
Enjoy the Fruits of Your Farm Labour
For those looking to retire soon, it's very important to consider how one wants to spend their...
The Great Escape
Australia has some of the most beautiful countrysides in the world. If you are looking to relocate,...
Why a Modular Home Is Better Than a Kit Home
If you want to build a new home and are thinking about a modular or kit home, it's important to...
Defining Features For Modern Farmhouse Style
Thanks to the many home improvement TV shows, the term "modern farmhouse" has become ubiquitous in...
4 Must-Know Tips to Make Your New Build Water Efficient
When it comes to a new build, installing water efficient systems, fixtures, and appliances offer a...
Identifying The Ideal Location for Your Holiday Home
Home is the place to be when you need to relax, refresh, and reconnect with family after a hard...
Considerations When Positioning Your Home
The orientation of your home is an important factor to consider. If well positioned, the need for...
Planning Your New Home’s Orchard
Many people decide to live out in the country because they love the idea of having enough land on...
Choosing A Floor Plan Layout For Your New Home
Building a new home is exciting and one key benefit of building is that you can design a floor plan...
Key Questions To Consider Before Retirement
Retirement comes with a lot of adjustment. While most people only think about the financial...
Benefits of Country Living
In these days of urbanisation and sky scrapers, many people are feeling the urge to move away from...
Swanbuild Homes of 2018
As we're nearing the end of a busy 2018, we wanted to share some of the wonderful homes we have...
Custom Home in Hurstbridge | Swanbuild | Modular Homes
While there are many Swanbuild home plans available which can all be customised, we also build...
Country Style Wall Treatment Ideas
If you've recently made the decision to build a new home, part of that process is adding the right...
Choosing The Right Kitchen Cooktop
Choosing the perfect cooktop for your needs comes down to a number of factors. It's important to...
A Guide to Outdoor Furniture
One of the great things about building a home is the ability to add the features that can truly...
Energy and Eco-Friendly Ideas For Your New Home
It's always an exciting time when selecting design features for your new home. Along with selecting...
Why Building Modular May Be The Best Option For Your Holiday Home
If you've always wanted to build a holiday home but were concerned about the time and money...
Choosing the Right White Paint for Your Home
Selecting the right paint colours, flooring types and fixtures is always an exciting part of...
Why a Modular Home in Australia Could be the Best Option for You
When you’re looking for a new home in Australia, there are many different options to choose from....
The Most Energy Efficient Heating for Your Home
According to energy usage experts, heating and cooling makes up an average of 40% of our energy...
How to Choose the Right Art for Your New Home
Building and moving into a new home is an exciting time! Although many features of your new...
Spring Cleaning In The Autumn: Why It's Important
As the Summer months wind down and seasons start to turn colder, homeowners would be wise to...
3 Advantages of Modular Homes For Rural Areas
If you've decided you want to move to the country, you're probably thinking about fresh air,...
4 Helpful Tips When Moving House
Moving into your new home is an exciting experience. Before the ink can dry on your mortgage...
Benefits of High Pitch Roof Modular Homes
If you’re looking for a unique, durable, low maintenance and aesthetically pleasing home that can...
Building a New Home: Understanding the Most Common After-Build Regrets
When you're building a new home, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement and forget to do some...
Luxury Modular Homes for the 21st Century
Some people still assume that a modular home consists of a one storey rectangular floor plan filled...
Designing a Child-Friendly Home
One of the best things about designing and building a new home is that a family can tailor the...
What is the Difference Between a Kit Home and a Modular Home?
If you've always dreamed of designing and building your own home, it can be daunting to understand...
Building a Minimal Maintenance Home
Building a new home is a very exciting time - and moving in is even better. Everything inside and...
Smart Technology for Modular Homes
Some people assume it isn't possible to incorporate smart technologies into modular homes, but this...
Advantages of Elevated Homes that Extend Beyond the Views
Elevated, or stilt homes as they are sometimes referred to, always offer a lot in the way of unique...
Swanbuild Homes of 2017
2017 has been a very busy and eventful year for the team at Swanbuild, particularly with the recent...
Must-Have Features For A Truly Functional Laundry
Like many household chores, doing the laundry can sometimes feel never-ending. Carting dirty...
Building on a Sloping Block - Is Modular Construction a Good Choice?
Sloping properties are notorious for presenting unique challenges which can often lead to increased...
Helpful Tips for Selecting the Right Carpet
There are so many options available when it comes to carpet selection. Factors such as the colour,...
The 6 Key Stages of Building a New Home
Building a new home is a very exciting time! It is most likely a goal that has been years in the...
Making Your Home Your Own: Interior Design and Decorating Tips
Your home is your mark on the world. It should excite you and help you relax at the same time....
High-End Houses: The Rise of Luxury Modular Homes
Home owners looking to build an architecturally designed house are increasingly opting for modular...
Interior Decorating: How to Create a Modern & Inviting Home
Those of us with a modern design aesthetic love the clean, simple lines of modern decor and...
How Modular Homes Are Redefining Retirement
For those transitioning in to retirement, the prospect of enjoying your future years relaxed and...
Eco-Friendly Modular Homes
Thanks to an increased focus on environmental impact around the globe, society is more aware of...
Designing Your Dream Home: What You Need to Know
Many people turn to building their own home because they simply cannot find the perfect match for...
Considering Cladding: Options for Your New Home
The exterior of your home should reflect your personal style as it is often the first thing that...
A Guide to Selecting the Perfect Tapware
Gone are the days when tapware was limited to a handful of choices for kitchen and bath areas. Now...
Veggie Garden 101: Year Round Gardening
Developing a veggie garden year-round takes some time and preparation to determine which vegetables...
Renovating vs. Rebuilding - Which is Right for You?
With all the popularity of home renovation shows, it can be tempting to consider buying an older...
Three Major Advantages of Modular Construction
A growing number of home owners are realising the benefits of modular construction which include...
Designing a Beautiful Elderly-Friendly Home
In a time where age is just a number, individuals strive to retain their independence as long as...
How To Take Advantage of the $20,000 First Home Owners Grant
If you’re thinking about buying your first home, you’ve probably heard about the Victorian State...
What is Your Preferred Home Style? Overview of Key Style Categories
One of the perks of building a new home is that you can bring your personal style to life by...
Essential Considerations When Buying a Block of Land
Embarking on the process of building your own home is a dream come true for many. It is exciting to...
30-Minute Home Maintenance Jobs to Tackle This Weekend
Whether you’re a true handyman (or woman) or not so inclined, there are some simple home...
Modular vs Built On-site Homes: Key Similarities and Differences
When deciding whether to build your new home via traditional on-site construction or the...
Practical Tips to Help Save Your Home Deposit Sooner
If you're a first-time home buyer, the prospect of saving up for a house deposit can feel...
Interior Design Trends That Are Set to Shape Our Homes
Barely three months in to 2017, those of us who love to freshen up our homes' by getting rid of old...
Cube Modular Homes Gaining Ground in Australia
With the modern look growing in popularity, sleek and stylish homes are popping up in almost every...
Narrow Lot House Plans: How to Make the Most of Your Space
If you’re lucky enough to own a block of land that you intend to build your dream home on, don’t...
Built to Lock Up or Package Home: What's the Difference?
If you’ve decided you’re ready to build a new home, you have probably been presented with the...
Modular Homes: The Eco-Friendly Choice
Modular homes have become increasingly popular in recent years and it's easy to see why - in...
Keep Your Home Organised Year-Round with These 14 Hacks
Have you ever looked around your home and wondered where all the “stuff” has come from? It’s not...
15 Questions To Ask Your Builder Before Signing a Contract
When deciding to build a home, there are many questions you should ask before you sign your...
Four Tips to Downsize to Your Dream Home
Moving to a new home is never a simple process, but when you're downsizing for retirement finding...
Customising A Modular Home: The Possibilities are Endless
Once upon a time, all modular homes were the same. If you had walked through the front door of one,...
Five Ways to Keep Your Home Safe when Heading on Vacation
Summer is a time of year many of us enjoy heading on vacation with our friends and family. Among...
Swanbuild Homes of 2016
As 2016 comes to an end, we’ve decided to take a look at some of the homes we were lucky enough to...
8 Benefits of Building a Modular Home
Once you find your dream property, the decision to build a house on the land often involves...
Prepare Your Home & Minimse Fire Risk
While bushfires are important to the ecology of the country, they are also potentially dangerous to...
4 Ways to Bring the Outside In
There is nothing like an ocean breeze or a hike through a forest to rejuvenate your spirit....
Top 4 Reasons People Buy Modular Homes
Modular homes have begun to grow in popularity in recent years, with more and more homebuyers...
6 Spring Cleaning Jobs That Will Leave You Feeling Fresh and Inspired
Welcome the change in seasons with a fresh home ready for whatever the season brings. Use these...
Building a Modular House Can Help Get You in to Your Home More Quickly
Building a home of your own can have many advantages. Since the house will be brand new and built...
Swanbuild Introduces Commercial Division “Pretect”
In over 30 years of delivering high quality modular buildings, Swanbuild has crafted homes and...
Disability Friendly Modular Homes
In the rapidly developing market of modular homes, it has become just as affordable and realistic...
Building vs Buying: How to Find Your Dream Home Sooner
Finding your dream home is a lot like searching for Mr. or Mrs. Right. There are many options, each...
How to Help Your Pet Settle into Your New Home
Moving house is an exciting change and opportunity to start a wonderful new chapter of your life....
5 Hidden Costs When Building a House
Knowing what costs to expect is key to keeping home building stress to a minimum. Some are obvious...
Selecting the Right Bathroom Tiles: Our Top 3 Tips
Choosing the right tiles for your bathroom is not just about picking your favourite colour,...
Going Mad For Marble
When we think of marble, we immediately think of opulence and grandeur. Well, thanks to recent...
3 Myths About Prefabricated Homes Busted
Prefabricated homes made the headlines in 2013 when a home in Pasadena, California went on the...
How Business Franchises Can Benefit from Portable Buildings
Business franchising can be a very lucrative venture, as it not only expands the scope and...
How 3D Printing is Changing the World of Construction
Ten years ago, 3D printing made the leap from the industrial world to home use. The concept had...