Straight talk from 30+ years of building on the Sunshine Coast.
2026-10-05
There's no official body ranking Sunshine Coast builders. Here's the 9-point checklist we'd use ourselves to score any custom builder before signing anything…
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2022-03-15
Dual Living Properties Revolutionising the Real Estate Landscape Have you heard about the latest trend that’s changing the shape of the Australian real estate m…
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2022-02-16
Our clients build new homes with Optam for many reasons including to raise a family, as an investment to resell or even just to create the perfect retirement sa…
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2022-01-27
Sunshine Coast Smart Homes Smart homes – connected homes – intelligent homes. Whatever you call them, more and more people on the Sunshine Coast are becoming in…
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2021-12-16
With major disruptions and job losses as a result of the current COVID pandemic, many younger and older people struggled to keep up with the rent. As a result, …
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2019-03-27
If you’ve been in your home a while and it’s no longer meeting your needs, a renovation might be exactly what you need to freshen up your living spaces. A home …
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2018-12-05
You have bought your perfect piece of land, found your dream home layout and met with your builder. You are eager to book the removal truck, but how long should…
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2018-10-17
The thought of building a brand new house can be both exciting and a bit scary for some people but a new home can give you the freedom to enjoy a property desig…
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2016-09-28
Dual Key - Air BnB Your guide to passive income It's official Air BnB the global room sharing app has disrupted short stay accommodation around the world and is…
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2016-09-28
While building work has been slower I have been reducing costs and moonlighting as my own marketing team. As I ponder over website SEO, adwords, social media, m…
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2016-09-28
When is demolishing a building the correct decision? Strategies for redevelopment of existing dwellings can also include variations like lifting, sliding and re…
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2016-09-28
Some optional extras that seemed like a good idea at the time are never fully utilised, like a fold up cup holder on a ride-on mower but a trend toward dual-key…
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2016-09-28
Recently I bought a second hand mower from a retired widower and upon entering his garage I could not help but notice 15 - 20 bicycles of varied styles and stat…
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