Blog
The “Custom” in Custom Builder
A few weeks ago, Jake and I met with prospective clients at their home to talk through…
What We Believe Makes a Good Building Experience
A well-built home should be the standard. The experience of getting there deserves just as much attention….
Designing a Custom Home? Why the Concept Stage Matters
When designing a custom home, the first instinct for many people is to engage a designer or…
A Well-Designed Custom Home Starts With the Right Questions
A well-designed custom home doesn’t start with finishes, floor plans, or Pinterest boards. It starts much earlier…
Why the New Year Often Triggers Big Home Decisions
The new year has a way of highlighting the small frustrations within your home that have been…
The Story Behind Manning Homes: Our Family, Our Move Back to Forster, and Why We Started Our Building Business
If you’d told us a few years ago that we’d be back in Forster running our own…
When You Love Where You Live, But Your Home No Longer Fits: Here’s Why Forster Families Are Choosing Knockdown Rebuilds with Manning Homes
There comes a moment when the house that once felt perfect starts to feel… off. The walls…
The Hidden Cost of Free Quotes: What Forster Homeowners Need to Know Before Building
Planning your dream home in Forster, Tuncurry or anywhere along the Mid-North Coast often starts with getting…
HIA Awards Finalists 2025
We’re incredibly excited to announce that Manning Homes has been named a finalist in the Outdoor Project…
How to Build Smarter in Forster, Diamond Beach & Surrounds
You’ve Got the Vision… But Where Do You Start? You’re finally ready to design your dream home…
Manning Homes x Versiclad Collaboration
We were recently approached by Versiclad to collaborate on showcasing this stunning project where their product, the…
Why Manning Homes Only Offers Fixed Price Contracts in Forster and Surrounds
Planning to build in Forster or the surrounding areas? Before you get too deep into design ideas…