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Renovating a home requires careful planning and research to help you choose the right changes and design for your home. Today, we have the benefit of jumping online to view hundreds of websites and dedicated channels to find inspiration and see what are the building trends in 2020. In this post we look at some […]

Building or renovating a home involves a lot of careful planning and research to find what you want and get the job done right. Often, people feel overwhelmed with the variety of choices and don’t know where to start. In this post we look at some of the current building trends in 2020 to give […]

Brisbane is home to thousands of homes across the area. These include apartment style living in the city and residential homes of all sizes across the neighbouring suburbs. Some of these suburbs have a number of luxury style homes built in affluent areas with beautiful views and close proximity to the city and surrounding amenities. […]

With the Government’s announcement this week (4 June 2020) of the HomeBuilder grant to help stimulate the building industry, now is a good time to reconsider building a home or renovating your existing home. HomeBuilder will complement existing State and Territory First Home Owner Grant programs, stamp duty concessions and other grant schemes, as well […]

Building on a sloping block is not impossible or outrageously expensive. When you find a block in an area you like that has wonderful views and surroundings, it’s hard to ignore it. How to choose the right block of land There are a number of considerations when planning to build on a sloping block. How […]

Queensland’s Gold Coast is well known for its beaches, holiday activities and lifestyle. The region is scattered with numerous suburbs, some beach side, regional and suburban locations. Some suburbs are well known for their luxury homes. Homeowners establish themselves in these locations for the surroundings and ability to build and own a luxury styled home. […]

When you decide to build a new luxury home, designing the home is the top priority. Your builder will discuss your needs and wishes up front to understand your budget and how you want the home to look and feel. At Nikal we often work with Architects to help create a design and plan for […]

During this unprecedented time of Covid 19 virus in Australia and around the world, we have had to change the way we do things with our clients and the construction process. The safety and wellbeing of our team and our clients is our top priority. Some clients have put new buildings and renovations on hold […]

Clear Island Waters is a waterside community on the Gold Coast. The area is well known for its lavish homes in a picturesque location, while still close to all local amenities and services. There is limited space in the area so most homeowners keep hold of their properties for many years. This limits building in […]

Miami is a beach side suburb on the Gold Coast. It’s a popular area for people seeking to live near to the ocean and enjoy good food close to all amenities. The area has a number of luxury homes built facing the beach, in surrounding streets and homes being rebuilt or renovated to reflect the […]