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Planning your dream home in Forster, Tuncurry or anywhere along the Mid-North Coast often starts with getting quotes from builders. Many advertise a “free quote” to make things sound simple, but when it comes to custom-designed homes, these free quotes can be dangerously misleading. Free quotes for custom designed houses rarely reflect the true cost […]

We’re incredibly excited to announce that Manning Homes has been named a finalist in the Outdoor Project over $300,000 category at the 2025 Hunter Region HIA Awards.   This recognition is especially meaningful as it represents our first official project under the Manning Homes name since starting our family business just 18 months ago. To […]

You’ve Got the Vision… But Where Do You Start? You’re finally ready to design your dream home in or around the Forster, Diamond Beach or Tallwoods areas. Your inspiration folder is overflowing, you’re following all the right design accounts on Instagram, and your camera roll is packed with screenshots and videos of dream-home ideas. So, […]

We were recently approached by Versiclad to collaborate on showcasing this stunning project where their product, the Versiclad Spacemaker played a key role. They’ve written a fantastic feature about the home and its design journey, which we’re excited to share below. This project was beautifully designed by Forster-Tuncurry local building designer, Angus Laurie from JAL […]

Planning to build in Forster or the surrounding areas? Before you get too deep into design ideas or Pinterest boards, there’s one decision that can either save or cost you thousands. Will your builder lock in a fixed price contract… or leave the door open with cost-plus? Most builders offer one or the other. And […]

Choosing the right builder for your new home can feel like one of the most overwhelming parts of the entire journey, especially here in Forster, where you’re faced with plenty of options but not a lot of clarity. You’ve probably searched local builders online, clicked through websites, compared floor plans, maybe even visited a display […]