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Rainwater tanks for your rural home

Reduce your mains water use Rainwater tanks are used to collect and store rainwater runoff typically from rooftops. Rainwater tanks are installed to store rainwater for later use and to reduce the mains water use for economic and environmental reasons. Stored water may be used for watering gardens, agriculture, flushing toilets, in washing machines and to wash cars. Below are three main reasons why rainwater tanks are very useful; Save Money: As the cost of living seems to be increasing day by day, many Australians are turning to rainwater tanks to reduce their water bill. Rainwater tanks can reduce the ...

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The benefits of solar power

Looking for ways to reduce you electricity bill? Want to reduce you electricity bill by up to $800 a year?  It's simple; all you have to do is install a Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System in your home today. Not only will you be saving money, but you will also ...

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Kitchen design tips for your country home

Are you ready to design your dream kitchen? The kitchen is often referred to as the 'heart of the home'. It is where the family interact, where meals are prepared and it's where guests migrate when you're entertaining at home. That's why your kitchen must be both beautiful and functional. ...

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The building process guide

Understanding your building journey Part of the building process is to meet new people along the way. At The Rural Building Company there is approximately 35 staff including construction supervisors, new homes consultants through to drafting and estimating. When building with The Rural Building Company, at one stage or another they ...

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What is greywater?

Grey water is the waste water stream from all sources other than the toilet and kitchen because this water contains sewage, oil, fats and food scraps which will not break down easily and will cause blockage in filters and pipes. Most houses can easily re-use Greywater from their laundry’s ...

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Australian bushfire protection advice for your Rural home

Protect your home from potential damage During summer the risk of bush fires drastically increases. Even if you don’t live in a high risk area it is always a good idea to protect your home from potential damage. Please have a read of the following Australian bushfire protection advice ...

Video Library

Looking for home design inspiration? Our display home videos make choosing your new home even easier. Take a virtual walk through our range of display homes from the comfort of your home at a time convenient to you.

We have included a comprehensive range of videos that will delight your new home aspirations. You’ll find the latest design trends and styles suited to rural locations across Western Australia. From rustic rural retreats to classic country hideaways, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

We understand that for many of our clients, living in the country means you simply can’t get to a display home. What are you waiting for? View our video display home tours below and get your new home building journey underway.

Wherever you are in this spectacular state of ours, we wish you all the best for 2026. Happy New Year, from The Rural Building Co. team across Western Australia. 

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Seeking a lifestyle immersed in nature, Darren and Michelle chose Parkerville, where they embraced a tree change that transformed their everyday. Darren tells us that he absolutely love every moment of their new, nature-infused life.

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Sitting on a sprawling Bullsbrook block, this magnificent custom home was designed to take full advantage of the surrounding hills and beyond. 

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However your Christmas preparation is going, and whatever you have planned, we wish you the most beautiful day with family and friends, from everyone at The Rural Building Co. 🥮🤶

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With its classic mix of rich weatherboard cladding, and our trademark timber poles, The Pinehill is a quintessentially rural home designed for urban settings. It's one of eight home designs in our new Urban Range. 

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For Naomi and her family, building with The Rural Building Co. was a wonderful experience based on trust, respect and understanding.

“For us, the building process was remarkably pleasant. We had a lovely supervisor who was very attentive. It was a lovely experience.”

The end result is a warm, welcoming home that sits comfortably in the Gidgegannup landscape.

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