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Keep up to date with all the latest from P J Cook Building

This blog will have our latest news, helpful articles to assist in planning your next project and details on featured builds we have completed.

2025 Tile Trends

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2025 Tile Trends: A Builder’s Perspective On What’s Hot In Australian Homes At P J Cook Building, we’re passionate about crafting New Homes and Granny Flats that are as functional as they are beautiful. Whether it’s a custom-designed granny flat, duplex, or a brand-new family home on the Central Coast or in Newcastle, every detail matters — right down to the tiles you walk on. That’s why we’ve teamed [...]

2025 Australian Bathroom Design Trends

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Bathroom Design Trends 2025: Inspiration for New Homes, Granny Flats & Duplexes In 2025, bathroom design is moving beyond function and embracing comfort, style, and wellness. For homeowners looking to build a new home, granny flat or duplex, incorporating thoughtful design elements into the bathroom from the start is essential — and that’s where we come in. At P J Cook Building, we specialise [...]

Duplex Development – Booker Bay, Central Coast

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This duplex development in Booker Bay, Central Coast, was designed and built for a pair of local investors who wanted to maximise the potential of their property. By knocking down an aging fibro home, they created two high-end dwellings that offered substantial resale value. This project aimed to develop the site and sell both properties for a significant return on investment, which was successfully achieved.

Dual Occupancy Build – Weston, Hunter Valley

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This dual occupancy development in Weston, Hunter Valley replaced an aging fibro shack with a modern, high-performing investment property. The project features a three-bedroom house with a single garage and a two-bedroom granny flat with an office and carport, maximising rental income and tenant flexibility.

Granny Flat Project: Ashtonfield, Maitland

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Situated in Ashtonfield, this stylish and functional two-bedroom granny flat was custom-built for Maitland investors. The design combines quality craftsmanship and practicality, tailored to maximise the property’s dual rental income potential while creating an appealing and well-equipped space for tenants.

Granny Flat Project: Gillieston Heights, Maitland

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Explore our custom-designed one-bedroom granny flat project in Gillieston Heights, tailored for comfort and functionality. This modern build maximises backyard space while meeting the unique needs of the family, showcasing how a granny flat can provide both value and independence.

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