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A common misconception is that because a modular building can be transported, it must be temporary. The truth is that a well-built modular home can last just as long as a traditional home. For a properly designed and maintained modular cabin, 50 years or more is a reasonable expectation, with the potential to last much […]

Yes, it is possible to expand a modular home later, provided it is planned properly from the beginning. At Aussie Bush Cabins, we are currently working through this exact process with a client. In this example, the original cabin was designed so that one wall frame already allows for a future doorway connection. The door […]

Australia’s housing crisis is not just about affordability. It is also about how quickly practical housing can be built where people want to live. That is why granny flats and modular homes remain such a strong part of the solution. Recent Archistar research found that 2,469,477 lots across Australia may have the potential to accommodate at least […]

If you are concerned about Western Australia’s brick shortage, the good news is that Aussie Bush Cabin builds are not dependent on bricks. We build using modular construction methods with steel framing, not traditional double-brick construction, so brick supply shortages do not directly affect the way we build. Much of the construction is completed in […]

A recent ABC News story highlighted an issue more buyers are starting to run into: not every prefab structure that looks affordable and easy to assemble is ready for real living. While prefab housing can be a smart solution, the reality depends on what the building is designed for, what approvals are needed, and how […]