First Home Builder Tips

Everything you need to know about building your first home.

Metricon's 2026 kitchen trend forecast

Metricon's 2026 kitchen trend forecast

From flowing curves and statement cabinetry to layered lighting and natural stone finishes, the kitchens of 2026 are designed to be as functional as they are captivating. Metricon Senior Interior Designer Tracey Noonan shares the trends set to transform the heart of the home.

Metricon’s most popular home inclusions for 2025

Metricon’s most popular home inclusions for 2025

Discover the home inclusions Metricon customers love most - from statement cabinetry and efficient heating and cooling, to indulgent wine rooms and brushed metallic tapware. Metricon’s Retail Product and Studio M Manager, Andrea Barnett, shares the top trends shaping Australian homes and how these inclusions turn comfort into everyday living.

How to build your home in a cost-of-living crisis

How to build your home in a cost-of-living crisis

We keep hearing it: cost-of-living crisis. Rising expenses, tighter budgets, and constant headlines about affordability. With that in mind, let’s look at Metricon’s most affordable pathways to home ownership - designed to help everyday Australians get onto the property ladder without sacrificing quality, comfort or style.

What are 'design options'?

What are 'design options'?

Want a home that feels uniquely yours without the stress of custom design? Discover how Metricon’s clever design options make it simple to tailor your floorplan to your lifestyle.

How John and his family found their dream home with Metricon

How John and his family found their dream home with Metricon

Metricon Homes helped bring a dream 2 storey home to life for this growing family in Central Coast. Find out how you can do the same without the stress.

Tidy home, tidy mind: Storage tips from Australia’s style experts

Tidy home, tidy mind: Storage tips from Australia’s style experts

From pantries to wardrobes, Metricon Homes shares home storage tips from the pros. Use these clever ideas to make every inch of your space work smarter.

Buy to Build shines a light on some of our brightest home designs

Buy to Build shines a light on some of our brightest home designs

Curious what makes a Metricon home stand out? See which of our house designs were featured on Buy to Build, and why homebuyers couldn’t stop talking about them.

Meet the Filipino nurse settling into his beautiful new Metricon home

Meet the Filipino nurse settling into his beautiful new Metricon home

After a major life move, this Filipino nurse found confidence in his new home build thanks to Metricon's supportive team. Read what made the journey work.

How to choose the right floorplan for your dream home

How to choose the right floorplan for your dream home

Need help choosing a floor plan? Metricon guides you through key questions that turn home planning into a smooth building experience. See what to consider here.

Six Essential Steps to Saving Smart

Six Essential Steps to Saving Smart

Saving for a home can feel out of reach, but Metricon shares smart ways to cut costs without giving up what you enjoy. Find out how to make small wins count.

Planning your visit to our display homes

Planning your visit to our display homes

Make your visit to a display home count with help from Metricon Homes. Learn how to shortlist, explore options online, and ask the right questions on the day.

Our invaluable guide to all the terms first-home buyers need to know

Our invaluable guide to all the terms first-home buyers need to know

Don’t let the jargon hold you back. Read Metricon's First Home Buyers Guide to tricky finance, land and build terms and take control of your home journey.