Red Flags to Watch Out for When Choosing a Builder in Canberra
Avoid costly mistakes when choosing a builder in Canberra. Learn the key red flags to watch for, how to compare quotes, and why transparency, quality, and clear timelines matter when building your new home.
How Long Does It Take to Build a House?
Wondering how long it takes to build a house? Discover a detailed timeline, home construction stages, and tips to stay on schedule.
Choosing the Perfect Block: What to Look for Before You Buy
Blackett Homes offers expert knowledge on ACT regulations and a free block assessment to help you find the perfect block in Canberra.
Which Builder Should I Choose in Canberra?
Choosing a builder in Canberra? Discover tips to compare quotes, check inclusions, and ask the right questions to ensure your dream home is built right.
How Much Does It Really Cost to Build a House in Canberra?
Wondering how much it costs to build a home in Canberra? Get a full breakdown of land, construction, joinery, and tips to avoid hidden costs.
Why Does Home Orientation Matter?
Discover why home orientation matters and how it impacts comfort, natural light, energy efficiency, and lifestyle. Learn how Blackett Homes can guide you through the design and build process to create a perfectly oriented, light-filled, and energy-smart home.
From Dream to Reality
Discover the Blackett Homes building journey — from designer introductions to collaborative design meetings and transparent pricing. Build your dream home with a trusted, family-owned builder who supports you every step of the way.
Common Questions First-Time Home Builders Ask
Discover answers to the most common questions first-time home builders ask. From timelines, budgets, and choosing the right builder to design tips and energy-efficient options, this guide helps you confidently navigate your first home build.
How to Create a Family-Friendly Home Layout
Design a truly family-friendly home with flexible bedrooms that grow with your kids, kid-friendly kitchens for stress-free meals, smart storage solutions to keep clutter at bay, and functional layouts that make daily life easier and more enjoyable for everyone.
Building Made Simple
At Blackett Homes, we guide you through every stage, from initial ideas and design, to approvals, selections and construction, ensuring a clear, collaborative and transparent process.
Future-Proof Homes
With Canberra’s increasingly hot summers and frosty winters, designing homes that can comfortably adapt to these seasonal extremes has never been more important.
Maison Sorella
Welcome to Maison Sorella, one of our latest architectural masterpieces. This stunning home is thoughtfully designed and beautifully crafted in the heart of the charming suburb of Campbell. Check it out!
2025 MBA ACT Awards
We’re proud to announce that Blackett Homes has been named among the 2025 MBA ACT Awards Finalists! We’re excited to see what else we can achieve as 2025 comes to a close.
Maison Verte: A Bold Take on Modern Luxury Living
Crafted with the utmost care and consideration, Maison Verte is one of our proudest achievements yet—redefining modern luxury custom homes.
Benefits of a Knockdown Rebuild
While the prospect of a knockdown rebuild could be daunting, it allows you to design a home that ensures it’s truly a reflection of you and your family’s lifestyle.
Build Your Luxury Home with Blackett Homes
If you’re enamoured with the lavish aesthetic of our award-winning projects and find yourself wondering how to infuse that same sense of luxury into your own home, keep reading!
Blackett Homes Wins Display Home of the Year
We are proud to announce we have won the Master Builders Association ‘Display Home of the Year’ award for our Whitlam Display Home. Congratulations to our team and our design partners, Thursday Architecture, Sugar Designs and Pioneer Kitchens, on this exciting achievement.
5 Benefits of a Custom-Built Home
If you’re enamoured with the lavish aesthetic of our award-winning projects and find yourself wondering how to infuse that same sense of luxury into your own home, keep reading!
How Investing in the Right Builder Can Save You Money
If you’d like to learn about the benefits of working with the skilled team at Blackett Homes who have over 42 years of building experience, please continue reading.
New Suburb Record in Curtin
Blackett Homes sets new suburb record with Japanese-inspired Curtin home.