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Impressive home named North Queensland Home of the Year
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The winning bespoke resort-style residence has a breathtaking 25-metre pool boasting the finest stone and marble finishes. The judges were impressed with the attention to detail and workmanship in every room.
“The detail throughout the home was carefully considered and delivered with perfection”, commented a judge, while according to another judge the home “took their breath away”.
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) brought together the very best in tropical housing construction, design and innovation from across North Queensland at the 2021 HIA-CSR North Queensland Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards presented in Townsville on 12 November.
HIA Regional Director Peter Fry said “despite the continuing challenges posed by the pandemic, particularly around material and skills shortages, HIA has again seen an increase in high quality entries in our Award’s program from our members across the north.”
Cairns’ Artizan Cabinets took out the prestigious North Queensland Kitchen of the Year with a striking contemporary kitchen in Edge Hill. Judges were impressed with the visually stunning black kitchen with Huon Pine features.
Cairns apprentice Eric Latham from MiHaven was awarded the North Queensland Apprentice of the Year.
In congratulating the winners, Mr Fry remarked that “each year the Awards attract an outstanding array of entries showcasing the different housing forms in our region with this year being no exception.”
Mr Fry also praised the industry and its member for its resilience, strong contribution to the economy and for providing high quality housing for North Queenslanders.
“The high quality of workmanship in the entries made the judge’s task a very difficult process,” said Mr Fry.
“As in previous years the Awards were supported by building products supplier CSR and numerous HIA industry partners. Their support remains critical in ensuring events which celebrate industry success can continue,” said Mr Fry.
All the major North Queensland Award winners now progress to represent North Queensland at the national HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards to be held on the Gold Coast in 2022.
The Awards, hosted by local personality Glenn ‘Minty’ Mintern, celebrate excellence in residential building construction and design, innovation and sustainability; showcasing the industry’s best from Cairns, Townsville and Central Queenland.
| 2021 HIA-CSR North Queensland Housing, Kitchen & Bathroom Awards | |
| North Queensland Home Of The Year * | Eastbuild Designer Homes |
| North Queensland Interior Cabinetry | Pacific Kitchens & Eastbuild Designer Homes |
| North Queensland Affordable Kitchen | Campbells Kitchen Cabinets and New Home Solutions Queensland |
| North Queensland Outdoor Kitchen | Pacific Kitchens & Eastbuild Designer Homes |
| North Queensland Unique and Difficult Sites | Allaro Homes Cairns |
| North Queensland Residential Building Designer | Keir Constructions (Townsville) |
| North Queensland Residential Interior Design | Keir Constructions (Townsville) |
| North Queensland GreenSmart Sustainable Home | MyStyle Homes (QLD) |
| North Queensland Professional Small Builder/ Renovator * | New Home Solutions Qld |
| North Queensland Professional Medium Builder/ Renovator * | Keir Constructions (Townsville) |
| North Queensland Bathroom Design * | Moduline Kitchens |
| North Queensland Bathroom of the Year * | Eastbuild Designer Homes |
| North Queensland Kitchen Design * | Artizan Cabinets |
| North Queensland Kitchen of the Year * | Artizan Cabinets |
| North Queensland Steel Frame Project of the Year * | Superior Steel Homes NQ |
| North Queensland Specialised Housing * | MiHaven |
| North Queensland Outdoor Project * | Eastbuild Designer Homes |
| North Queensland Townhouse / Villa Development * | MiHaven |
| North Queensland Townhouse / Villa of the Year * | MiHaven |
| North Queensland Project Home * | MyStyle Homes (QLD) |
| North Queensland Renovation/Addition Project */td> | Urban Trend Construction Australia |
| North Queensland Display Home * | Unique Constructions Nth Qld |
| North Queensland Apprentice of the Year* | Eric Latham – MiHaven |
| North Queensland Custom Built Home * | Eastbuild Designer Homes |
*North Queensland’s national finalists at the 2022 HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards
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.
Home of the Year
Winner: Eastbuild Designer Homes