There have been a number of recent media articles about the increase in homes experiencing cracking in Melbourne as a result of structural movement caused by the extreme change in weather conditions over the last 12 months. This is particularly prevalent in areas with highly reactive soil types such as in Melbourne’s north and west.

One of the first responses to the Reserve Bank's interest rate cut today has come from Metricon, Australia's leading home builder of detached homes, who called the move "very welcome news". Metricon suggests buyers consider the cost of building a new home with the cost of renting.

As soon as you walk through the impressive and expansive glass door into the Aria you instantly feel that this home offers something special. The bold contemporary design of the façade has been superbly offset by the 70's retro, Andy Warhol inspired style that also has eclectic contemporary edge expected of today’s designer files weaved into its interior. The combination of both elements presents a home of effortless style that defies the ages.

From the moment you see the Addison’s stone-and-wood rich Plantation façade on display at Spectacle Crescent, Point Cook, one is amazed. With its unique side entry, this home is suitable for corner blocks as the secluded entry dresses both sides of the award winning home.

Metricon Queensland recently took home the HIA award for 2011 Professional Major Builder of the Year. The awards were announced at the 2011 HIA-CSR Queensland Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards.

Metricon is delighted to have won the Display Home Under $350,000 category at the recent HIA-CSR NSW Housing Awards. The Awards recognise excellence in housing innovation, material selection, design, construction and services to the NSW residential building industry.

For the first time Metricon has been ranked as Australia’s largest home builder in 2010/11 according to the latest HIA-COLORBOND® Steel Housing 100 Report released today.

With affordability an increasing concern for home buyers in the North, Metricon's upcoming display centre at the Amberfield Estate, Craigieburn Rd, Craigieburn will showcase great value, stylish and spacious, modern family living.
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Khadijeh El-Masri knew there were 30,000 good reasons for her to visit this years HIA Sydney Home Show at Darling Harbour. At the Metricon stand, Khadijeh filled in the $30,000 Home Makeover entry form and then crossed her fingers.
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Although the chill of Winter has hit us early this year, things are still heating up at Lovely Mayfield Park Mernda, with prime land in the stylish and ever-popular Mernda suburb selling fast.
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