The old adage ‘the kitchen is the heart and soul of the home’ rings true to us at Think Built, so call us sentimentalists, but making changes to our kitchen is a financial and emotional investment. Really, your kitchen has to withstand weekly lunches, grocery hauls, food tantrums, splashes, breaks, burns and everything in between, so making changes and deciding which trends to invest in can be a tricky one!

While the cooler months mean weekend hibernation, how water bottles, and heavier than socially acceptable reliance on ugg boots, winter doesn’t have to mean a huge electricity bill. Think Built, based in the Sutherland Shire, put together their favourite fire place designs.. all guaranteed to create a beautiful sensory experience in your home. Talk to Think Built about how adding a fireplace into your reno project can help you beat the winter blues by warming your space, adding a sense of luxury and providing an energy efficient alternative to other heating systems. Think Built can also talk you through what type of fire place (gas fire, wood burning, electric or ethanol) you’ll need for your home.

Built to be lived in, these four architecturally designed townhouses in Caringbah South, in Sydney's Sutherland Shire, were truly built with their eventual owners in mind – families and retirees looking to downsize. In an exercise of future-proofing, the two built for the retirees are equipped with their own elevator. A contrasted colour palette and mixed materials mean each building has a bold impact and impressive street appeal. Inside, large voids in each allow natural light to fill the homes and showcase the craftsmanship of all of the finishes throughout.

After much trepidation around what a widely predicted Labor 2019 election win might mean for the already softening Australian property market, financial commentators were less prepared for what an unexpected Coalition win would mean for the market. In a dazzling election night twist, the Coalition managed to secure not only a further term in Government, but also a majority win. So, we take a look at what experts have to say about the future of the property market given the Coalition’s election promises, as well as other market factors that have been at play. We’re seeing generally increased confidence in the market, the bottom of the downturn and market recovery, and a chance for first-home buyers to get a slice of the action..