Home Blog

Interest Rates Explained

When you’ve found the perfect home to purchase, or the perfect block of land to build on and it’s time to organise a home loan, your mortgage broker will start talking to you about interest rates and which home loan gives you the best rate. If you’ve never held a mortgage before, it might initially feel confusing to be talking about rates and percentages, so we’ve got a quick break down of interest rates, what they are, and how they impact your mortgage over time.

Learn More

Pastel Colours in the Home

Our friends at Haymes have released a re-edit of their beautiful spring colour forecast, the ‘Colour Conscience Re-Edit.’ If you’re building a new home, or thinking about a little interior refresh to your colour palette, this is the perfect time to inject some pretty, pastel colours into your interiors!

Learn More

Creating a Mid-Century Modern Aesthetic

Originating in the time period between the 1930s and the mid-1960s, mid-century modern is a style that emphasises organic influences with simplicity and function a priority. Think Mad Men’s understated retro style, with well-crafted furniture silhouettes mixed with texture and colour to add personality and flair. It’s a timeless aesthetic, and we’ve got some tips to help you incorporate this style into your home in a variety of ways!

Learn More

New Year, New Home: Savings Goals

When 2019 arrived, did you decide that this was going to be the year you started saving to buy your own home? The start of a new year is often the perfect time to sit down and work out your savings goals by taking an in-depth look at your finances to figure out how you can quickly and efficiently save a deposit to build or buy your first home.

Learn More

Christmas in Your New Hotondo Home

If you’ve been waiting all year to host Christmas in your beautiful new Hotondo home and show off that stunning new kitchen, elegant dining area, and enjoy relaxing in your living space with family and friends, we’re here to help. We’ve got some tried and true dessert recipes from some of our very own Hotondo team members that you can make ahead of time to help with your celebrations for Christmas Day!

Learn More

Perfecting Your Butler's Pantry

The inclusion of a butler’s pantry in your home will give you a much needed second utility and storage space next to the main kitchen area!

Learn More

Choosing Perfect Paint Colours

Over the past few years, interior design trends have encouraged the use of colour in the home, ranging from bold jewel tones to a touch of pastel here and there. There’s no question that a neutral colour palette will ever go out of style, but if you want to embrace colour and include it on your walls, we’ve got a few tips and tricks to help you choose the perfect paint colours throughout your home!

Learn More

First Home Owner Grants State By State

Calling all first home buyers! If you’re ready to make your very first real estate purchase, there are first home owner grants you may be eligible for to help you get into your dream home.

Learn More

Downsize Your Home

There are a number of reasons why people decide to downsize their homes. Perhaps the kids are grown up and have moved out, maybe you’re ready for a more modestly sized home that requires less maintenance, or perhaps you just like the idea of a cosier space to live in. Whatever the reason, making the decision to downsize requires a little forethought and planning so you can easily transition into the new phase of your life. If you’re thinking about downsizing your home, we’ve rounded up a few compelling reasons to help you decide!

Learn More

Alfresco Design Tips

Want to spruce up your existing outdoor space for the warmer months? We’ve got you covered with a round up of alfresco design and style tips!

Learn More

Benefits of a Knockdown Rebuild

Love where you live but feel like your home is less than perfect, and you don’t really want to renovate? It might be time to start thinking about knocking down your home and rebuilding it! Whether you’ve just bought an older home and want to rebuild it before you move in, or your family has outgrown their existing home and you need to completely redesign it to suit your needs, a knockdown rebuild will give you the opportunity to have your dream home in the location you already know and love.

Learn More

Designing the Perfect Media Room

Many people are embracing the trend of an in-home media room with all the bells and whistles of a movie theatre that the whole family will enjoy for years!

Learn More