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We give you useful, knowledgeable tips and advice based on actual experience so you can decide what’s best for your new home. From design considerations to construction knowledge, we share what goes into achieving a better result.

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Proud to support the Queensland Deccan Chargers Cricket Club
Proud to support the Queensland Deccan Chargers Cricket Club
Being part of the Brisbane community means more to us than simply building homes here. BESA is proud to support […]
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Where BESA Builds: Brisbane & Gold Coast
Where BESA Builds: Brisbane & Gold Coast
Every block of land has its own story. The slope of the site, its frontage, surrounding homes, access and local […]
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Custom Builder vs Volume Builder: When Does Custom Make More Sense?
Custom Builder vs Volume Builder: When Does Custom Make More Sense?
Building a new home often starts the same way, looking through floorplans. You find one with the right number of […]
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Queensland’s New 6-Star Energy Rating for Raised Homes
Queensland’s New 6-Star Energy Rating for Raised Homes
What Homeowners Need to Know From 14 August 2026, Queensland amended QDC MP 4.1 – Sustainable Buildings to introduce a […]
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New Build Homes Brisbane & Gold Coast: 7 Areas Showing Building Momentum
New Build Homes Brisbane & Gold Coast: 7 Areas Showing Building Momentum
Building Through a Changing Market Based on HIA’s 2025 data, we explore seven Brisbane and Gold Coast areas showing strong […]
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Planning Your Custom Home Build
Planning Your Custom Home Build
A Step-by-Step Guide for Brisbane and Gold Coast Homeowners Planning your dream custom home is one of the most exciting […]
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What Does ‘Fixed Price’ Really Mean for a Custom Home Build?
What Does ‘Fixed Price’ Really Mean for a Custom Home Build?
If you’ve been researching custom home builders in Brisbane, you’ve probably seen ‘fixed price’ used as a selling point by […]
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What Is a Stepped Slab? A Smart Solution for Sloping Blocks
What Is a Stepped Slab? A Smart Solution for Sloping Blocks
You’ve located the ideal block for your future dream home and are ready to get things moving, only to be […]
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Is It Cheaper to Knockdown and Rebuild or Renovate?
Is It Cheaper to Knockdown and Rebuild or Renovate?
Are you weighing up a knockdown rebuild vs renovation? A knockdown rebuild gives you a fresh start and makes sense, […]
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The Knockdown Rebuild Process
The Knockdown Rebuild Process
Finding a home that suits your lifestyle in a location you love is tough, and finding empty land in well-established […]
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A Guide to Building a Split-Level Home on a Sloping Block
A Guide to Building a Split-Level Home on a Sloping Block
If you grew up around South East Queensland, there’s a good chance you’ve lived in a house on the hill […]
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How Much to Build a House in Brisbane
How Much to Build a House in Brisbane
If you’re thinking about a new home, you might be wondering whether to build or buy. There are plenty of […]
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5 Things to Consider When Building a Split Level Home
5 Things to Consider When Building a Split Level Home
With sloped blokes being so common across Brisbane, chances are you’ve either lived in, visited, or at least driven past […]
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Standard Ceiling Height in Australia
Standard Ceiling Height in Australia
Your living spaces can feel vastly different based on ceiling height. The way you experience cosiness or spaciousness in your […]
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The Benefits of Open Plan Living
The Benefits of Open Plan Living
Open plan living isn’t just a trend, it’s a smarter way to live. Since the 1970s, this design approach has […]
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Understanding the Stages of House Construction
Understanding the Stages of House Construction
Building your dream home is about more than just bricks and mortar, it’s about shaping your vision into something real. […]
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Multi-generational Home Designs That Meet Everyone’s Needs
Multi-generational Home Designs That Meet Everyone’s Needs
Multi-generational living has made a comeback in Australia. Research from UNSW City Futures Research Centre shows one in five Australians […]
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