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Building excellence showcased in the Far North
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The winning bespoke resort-style residence has a breathtaking 25-metre pool boasting the finest stone and marble finishes. The detail throughout the home was carefully considered and delivered with perfection. According to one judge the home “took their breath away”.
Eastbuild Designer Homes had a night to remember, taking out an impressive haul of awards for the luxurious home in Palm Cove including Custom Built Home of the Year, Bathroom of the Year, Outdoor Project of the Year, Custom Built Home over $1,000,001, and New Bathroom Over 8sqm. Together with Pacific Kitchens, they also
won an additional three awards for the joinery projects in the home including New Kitchen over $50,001, Outdoor Kitchen and Interior Cabinetry.
Shane Moon, HIA Cairns & FNQ Manager, stated that the awards program brought together the best the region has to offer in what is a strong, competitive and flourishing industry.
“The HIA awards program is seen as a demonstration of the local building industry’s commitment to their clients and the home buying public by delivering homes with the highest standard of workmanship,” Shane stated.
“The winning projects are second-to-none and reveal the top quality homes being built in far north Queensland. Winners can be truly proud of their achievements,” he concluded.
MiHaven’s Eric Latham was awarded North Queensland Apprentice of the Year whilst MiHaven also took home three awards for Townhouse/Villa of the Year, Specialised Housing of the Year and Townhouse/Villa Development in their first year entering the awards.
A visually stunning black kitchen with Huon Pine features saw Artizan Cabinets take home the prestigious Kitchen of the Year along with Kitchen Design of the Year and Renovated Kitchen over $25,001.
Major winners now progress to the HIA-CSR North Queensland Housing and Kitchen and Bathroom Awards in Townsville on 12 November to see who is crowned North Queensland’s best.
HIA Awards recognise building and design excellence; showcasing innovation, technology and modern trends in new homes, kitchens and bathrooms.
2021 HIA-Pioneer North Queensland Cairns Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards Winners
| Cairns Home of the year: Eastbuild Designer Homes |
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| Kitchen of the Year: | Artizan Cabinets |
| New Bathroom Over 8sqm: | Eastbuild Designer Homes |
| Bathroom of the Year: | Eastbuild Designer Homes |
| Affordable Kitchen: | Style Line Cabinets |
| Custom Built Home of the Year: | Eastbuild Designer Homes |
| Outdoor Kitchen: | Pacific Kitchens & Eastbuild Designer Homes |
| Display Home of the Year: | Unique Constructions Nth QLD |
| Interior Cabinetry: | Pacific Kitchens & Eastbuild Designer Homes |
| Renovation/Addition Project of the Year: | Boscon Constructions |
| New Kitchen $30,001 - $50,000: | CCW Cabinet Works |
| Project Home of the Year: | MyStyle Homes (QLD) |
| New Kitchen over $50,001: | Pacific Kitchens & Eastbuild Designer Homes |
| Renovated Kitchen up to $25,000: | Style Line Cabinets |
| Townhouse/Villa of the Year: | MiHaven |
| Renovated Kitchen over $25,001: | Artizan Cabinets |
| Outdoor Project of the Year: | Eastbuild Designer Homes |
| Kitchen Design of the Year: | Artizan Cabinets |
| Specialised Housing of the Year: | MiHaven |
| Affordable Housing: | Matt Greenwood Constructions |
| GreenSmart Sustainable Home: | MyStyle Homes (QLD) |
| Small Lot Housing: | MyStyle Homes (QLD) |
| Steel Frame Project: | Superior Steel Homes NQ |
| Unique & Difficult Sites: | Allaro Homes Cairns |
| Renovation/Addition Project Up to $300,000: | Sherriff Contractors |
| Residential Interior Design: | Liam Gilligan Builders |
| Renovation/Addition Project Over $300,001: | Boscon Constructions |
| Townhouse/Villa Development: | MiHaven |
| Display Home Over $450,001: | Unique Constructions |
| Custom Built Home: Up to $450,000: | Mick Langtree Builders |
| Custom Built Home $450,001 - $650,000: | MyStyle Homes (QLD) |
| Custom Built Home $650,001 - $850,000: | Liam Gilligan Builders |
| Custom Built Home Over $1,000,001: | Eastbuild Designer Homes |
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Detached house approvals picking up
“There were 9,490 detached homes approved in the month of April 2025, up by 3.3 per cent compared to the previous month,” stated HIA Senior Economist Maurice Tapang.
State Budget is a missed opportunity to stimulate housing
The Treasurer has handed down the 2025/26 Tasmanian Budget. The Budget focuses on alleviating cost of living pressures, health, education and infrastructure, while mapping out a path to a fiscal balance surplus in 2032/2033.
HIA supports bipartisan approach to planning reform NSW
“The NSW planning system has failed to deliver the number of homes we desperately need and we fully support removing the politics from housing, to address this growing crisis,” said Brad Armitage, HIA Executive Director NSW.
Opposition pledge to remove stamp duty for first home buyers welcomed (Vic)
The Victorian Opposition’s announcement that it would remove stamp duty for first-home buyers spending up to $1 million on a new or existing home if elected at next year’s state election, is a positive step towards improving home affordability,” says Steven Wojtkiw, HIA Victoria Deputy Executive Director.