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Design and Build / Oct 2026
I bought a block in Sydney. What can I build and what happens next?
Bought land or an existing house in Sydney? Start with the planning controls, site conditions and documents that shape your options before committing to a design.
Design and Build / Oct 2026
New home selections: how tiles, stone and finishes change the build
Tiles, stone and finishes shape more than the look of a home. A practical selections checklist explains what to resolve before ordering, fabrication and installation.
Design and Build / Oct 2026
Renovating a Federation home in Sydney: keeping the front and extending the living space
Keep the character of a Federation home while making room for modern living. Explore the design decisions behind a rear extension with CONWAY in Randwick as a completed example.
Construction / Oct 2026
Double brick or brick veneer for a Sydney home?
Double brick and brick veneer can look alike from the street. See how each wall is built and what shapes comfort and cost. Decide the wall system as part of your home's design.
Construction / Oct 2026
What does it cost to build a duplex in Sydney in 2026?
Published duplex cost ranges explain only part of the budget. Compare the scope for both homes, site works and separate titles before pricing your Sydney project.
Construction / Oct 2026
A builder for your architectural plans in Sydney: getting a quote
Have drawings from your architect? Prepare a clear pricing package, compare tender options and understand allowances before choosing a builder for your Sydney home.
Construction / Oct 2026
Building on a sloping block in Sydney: design, engineering and cost
A site-first guide to sloping blocks in Sydney. Understand the survey, ground investigation, retaining costs and drainage decisions before committing to a design.
Design and Build / Oct 2026
Knock down rebuild or renovate? How to decide in Sydney
How to compare renovation, extension and rebuilding in Sydney. Start with the existing house, heritage controls and approval path before pricing the options against the same brief.
Construction / Oct 2026
How to choose a luxury home builder in Sydney
Check the builder's licence, project insurance and completed work. Compare tender scope and ask the questions that matter before committing to your Sydney home.
Construction / Oct 2026
Knock down rebuild cost in Sydney: a 2026 budget guide
Understand a Sydney rebuild budget with published cost benchmarks, demolition scope and the site decisions to resolve before construction.
Approvals / Oct 2026
Can I build a duplex on my property? NSW rules explained
Understand which NSW dual occupancy rules apply to your block, how DA and CDC requirements differ and what to check before designing or subdividing two homes.
Sept 2026
High-end residences in Sydney and how design and build makes the budget go further
How designing and building under one roof makes the budget go further on a high-end Sydney residence, without compromising on quality.
Interiors / June 2026
Interior design, built in from the start
Interior design is not the last thing we turn to. It begins at the first conversation, led by how you want to live and resolved as one with the architecture.
Design and Build / May 2026
Design and build vs an architect and a builder: which suits your Sydney home?
Design and build puts the design and construction of your home with one firm. The alternative is a registered architect and a separate builder. Here is how the two routes compare in NSW.
Construction / May 2026
Planning a luxury renovation in Sydney: budget, program and choosing a builder
A calm guide to planning a luxury renovation in Sydney: the first decisions to make, what drives cost, what can sit behind the walls, how approvals and NSW contracts work and how to choose a builder.
Commercial / May 2026
Commercial Fitouts Sydney: Planning a High-End Retail or Hospitality Build
How commercial clients can plan a premium retail, hospitality or workplace fitout with fewer delays and better delivery control.
Design and Build / Mar 2026
Cost to build a house in Sydney: a 2026 custom home guide
Public Sydney cost benchmarks, the costs outside a construction quote and the design choices that shape a custom home budget.
Dec 2025
How we designed and built SOL, the Bondi Beach duplex that set a new suburb record
SOL is a Bondi Beach duplex designed and built by SHORE, one team from start to finish.
Design and Build / Sept 2025
Luxury Home Builders in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs
SHORE designs and builds custom luxury homes across Sydney's eastern suburbs. One team from concept to handover, with projects in Bondi, Vaucluse and Dover Heights.
Aug 2025
What iCIRT is and why it matters when you choose a builder
The hardest thing to judge in a builder is whether they will still be standing to finish the job. iCIRT is the independent rating built to answer that.
Approvals / June 2023
DA or CDC: choosing the right approval path
A build in New South Wales follows one of two approval paths, DA or CDC. Knowing which applies to your site, before the design is locked, changes everything.
Design and Build / Mar 2020
Design and build, explained: why one firm delivers a better result
Most builds split the design from the construction, leaving you to manage the gap between the two. One firm closes it.
