How long does it really take to build a house in Australia?

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30 September 2024

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The Towers Street Project in Brisbane by The Artificial. | Photography: Andy Macpherson
The Towers Street Project in Brisbane by The Artificial. | Photography: Andy Macpherson
A new home building project is an exciting, all-encompassing endeavour but one that is filled with unknowns, especially for those who haven't undertaken one before. The biggest question marks are often around timeframes and how long it actually takes to build a home. As you'll soon see, deconstructing this question is complicated, but there are answers to give you some certainty before completely committing to your dream project.
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