We all need to play our part when it comes to saving water around the home.

Nearly three in four Metricon customers are choosing home networking and other smart technology options. Metricon’s technology partner, Lifestyle National offers a specialised electrical selections service through Studio m, aimed at explaining the advantages of incorporating smart wiring during the construction process.

Public confidence, continued strong population and economic growth and the desire to embrace the unique advantages of the Queensland climate adds up to a solid period of growth for Metricon Queensland. The huge publicity given to the parlous state of water resources throughout Queensland, Metricon General Manager – Developments, Stuart Campbell, said it has not impacted adversely to date on demand for Metricon’s residential developments.

The concept of treechange, or seachange, is still very much part of the hearts and minds of Victorians, if growth in regional home building is any measure. While there has been upward pressure on the cost of homes right throughout Australia and a corresponding lowering of building activity, HIA Chief Economist Harley Dale says Melbourne, and particularly regional Victoria, is coping better than most.

Coming soon to Canning Street, on the Maribyrnong, is an innovative development aimed at one of Australia’s fastest growing demographic sectors – retirees. With its joint venture partner, the Casey Group, Metricon will develop a community aimed at home buyers over 55

Fostering a sense of community is part and percel o ftoday's modern housing developments. The style and nature of land development has changed dramatically in recent years and Metricon has been at the forefront.

Savvy and street wise, there is a new breed of first home buyer who knows exactly what they want ... everything.

Leading Melbourne Chef Luis Naval-Aguilar of Spanish restaurant, Sanitago in Middle Park, Shares soem of his "insider knowledge"

Warm autumn days and evenings are perfect for outdoor meals, especially if you’re fortunate enough to have a Metricon home with an indoor/outdoor room.