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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...