Passive design has been a topic of much conversation in the industry over recent years, but what does this process entail and more importantly, what actually makes a passive home? Essentially, a [...]

Air flow should be one of the most important considerations in any house design in Newcastle – after all, it can make a huge difference to how you interact with your home. Introducing the correct [...]

Technology pervades every part of our lives – why not your home as well? The latest developments in smart home technology are making everyday tasks easier than ever, as well as encouraging [...]

Most people will only undertake a construction project once or twice in their lifetime, so understandably, there is much confusion surrounding the entire building process and in particular, what [...]

Shopping for sales and finding the best price is human nature. I mean, who doesn’t love a good deal? This instinctive nature is great in some situations but can have the potential to leave you [...]

A knockdown and rebuild or a major renovation and extension… Which is best? Well, each option comes with their own pros and cons and what will work best for you is influenced by a number of [...]

A home’s efficiency is something that can easily be overlooked. Designing your home to work for you, not against you is an essential part of the process and here at Homes by Elite, we make [...]

How many times have you heard the words ‘built to code’ or ‘built to Australian Standards’ and wondered what the ‘code’ and ‘standard’ actually is? Before you choose a builder, it’s important to [...]

This commonly asked question leaves many of us baffled, which is the last thing we want when starting a new build or renovation. Here at Homes by Elite, we thought we’d take the time to explain [...]

It’s likely that you’ll spend at least half of your life in your home so understandably, you’ll want it to be a haven. In addition to building a comfortable, functional and stylish home, you [...]