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28 Mar 2025

Building a home is just another first for Luke & Kim Schmidt.

When Dr Luke Schmidt emigrated from South Africa in 2022 he had no idea that it would be the first ...

03 Mar 2025

How SA buyers are getting into their first home from $185k

Fairmont has tailored a selection of houses for first-home buyers that will help them get into their dream home sooner, ...

18 Feb 2025

A couple's journey from knock down to custom built forever home.

When Russell and Daniel Stirling-Brown stumbled across a ‘seen-better-days’ sixties’ home for sale in Adelaide’s western suburbs, they knew their ...

29 Oct 2024

A step-by-step guide to selections for your new home build.

Building a brand-new home is an exciting life event, but it also comes with a lot of decisions to make. ...

30 Sep 2024

How a young couple established their first home in a premium coastal suburb.

Meg Meers and Ben Watkinson, both aged 23 years, have recently moved into their first home. It also happens to ...

17 Sep 2024

Property development: why Courtney chooses Fairmont Homes for her building projects.

As an experienced graphic designer, Fairmont client Courtney has a natural eye for creative design. But it was her passion ...

22 Jul 2024

First-home buyer, family or upgrader: How to know which builder is right for you

Whether you are a first-home buyer, downsizer or creating a ‘forever home’ for your growing family, finding a builder who ...

03 Jun 2024

Major South Australian builder offering solar as standard on all new homes.

Fairmont Homes, a leading name in the South Australian housing industry, is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Solar ...

24 May 2024

The Thomas family bring their Fairmont dream to life.

Building a new home is an experience Danica and Casey Thomas believe everyone should have at least once in their ...

16 Apr 2024

Dynamic duo Deanna and Tim Martin have always known exactly what they want in a home, and the best way to go about getting it.

As a young family you might not expect The Martin’s to be seasoned ‘home builders.’ With their fourth Fairmont build up for sale, their motivation behind every home is to accommodate their ever-evolving lifestyle.

28 Feb 2024

How a first home buyer has opened the door to the property market.

Beth Schenscher never dreamed she could build a home in her mid-twenties. Against the odds and despite the rising interest rates and skyrocketing living costs that are making first home ownership near impossible for many, she is well on her way and showing others how it can be done.

11 Dec 2023

6 home design trends to expect in South Australia in 2024.

As we look ahead to 2024, there's some interior design trends you can expect to see more of in the Adelaide market, enhancing homes with style, comfort and innovation.

05 Dec 2023

Find certainty by finally escaping the rent race.

It is possible to escape the tight rental market, and finally own your own home. You just have to be savvy in the ways you go about it.

05 Dec 2023

For Lisa and Nigel Gogoll, creating their own custom home design meant seeing lifelong hopes and dreams come to fruition.

A sense of community and family were the foundations upon which they have now built a family home with the perfect space to hang out and have fun together, as well as relax and entertain.

01 Dec 2023

Blending builder expertise with your wants and needs can create the perfect home.

‘We chose Fairmont because of the quality of their builds compared with other volume builders in the state. Also Fairmont have all their selections on site in one area rather than having to visit different suppliers to make all your selections.”

02 May 2023

Building energy efficient homes that are cheaper to run and more comfortable.

“It’s been life changing for me. I didn’t think I could love a home this much.” Kulvinder Kaur fantasised about raising her family in a big house with a backyard.

05 Nov 2021

Introducing Fairmont First

Fairmont First brings you a simpler, smarter and more affordable journey to new home ownership.

02 Apr 2021

Grassroots Initiative

We’re excited to announce Fairmont’s new Grassroots Initiative! Over $100,000 in grants to local junior sports.

27 Apr 2020

The perfect custom design for a narrow block

This contemporary three-bedroom home is set on two levels and ideal for young aspiring professionals or families who enjoy modern ...

27 Apr 2020

Key reasons why you should build for investment

People will always need a roof over their head, so the property market is a simple means by which the ...

27 Apr 2020

Understanding Construction Plans

A quick guide to some of the plans you will see during the construction process.

27 Apr 2019

5 tips to get your styling down to earth!

As our hectic lives revolve heavily around technology we are seeing the opposite for interior styling. The Earthen Luxury trend ...

14 Dec 2017

Good as Gold - Michaela's subdivision story

Michaela works in administration. However, she is not your ordinary office worker. For a start, she flies to work and ...

01 Nov 2017

Affordable Luxury for a Family of 5

After being scared by expensive quotes from other builders to build their new home, Chris and Joanne Henderson took a friend's advice and headed to Fairmont Homes with their plans.