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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 ...

brick home with patio and manicured gardens

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 ...

external award winning home

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.

In Parkerville, this extraordinary custom home features double balconies, to open up the entire space to the ever-changing bushland. 

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Hinting at the farmhouses of yesteryear, our new display home is quintessentially rural - with modern touches to keep it beautifully current. 

Join Principal Designer Rob Kirkovski as he shows us around The Yalyalup Retreat, open now in Busselton. 

📍83 Joseph Drive, Yalyalup, WA
⏲️Open Saturday and Sunday 12.00pm – 5.00pm and Wednesday 2.00pm – 5.00pm

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We're thrilled to announce that we've added to our award-winning track record, claiming the 2026 Australian Project Home of the Year at this year’s @hia_au Housing Awards.

This is the fourth-consecutive year this national award has been bestowed to The Rural Building Co. and our affiliated brand, WA Country Builders.

The home, built in the picturesque suburb of Oldbury in Western Australia’s Peel region, is a beautifully crafted residence offering a private sanctuary that reflects a considered balance of comfort, functionality and timeless Australian style.

We're so proud of this home. 

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What a pleasure to show you around our Yalyalup Retreat display in Busselton's new Embark estate. 

The Yalyalup Retreat is a home designed for comfort, connection and a way of life that feels settled from the moment you arrive

📍83 Joseph Drive, Yalyalup
⏲️Open Saturday and Sunday 12.00pm – 5.00pm and Wednesday 2.00pm – 5.00pm

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Life near Emu Point has its own rhythm.

Open water, wide skies and a shoreline that’s always changing with the light and tide - it's easy to see why so many people choose to call this stretch of coast home.

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Fresh air, open skies, and room to breathe.

This idyllic home is taking shape in North Dandalup, surrounded by sweeping landscapes and endless horizon views.

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Designed for comfort and connection to its surroundings, this living space features all of our favourite things. A fireplace anchors the room, while raking ceilings create volume and light.

Framed views extend to the trees beyond, grounding the interior in its landscape and providing a calm, natural outlook from every angle. 

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