Being green no longer alludes to living in the Byron Hinterlands, smelling like compost and wearing tie-dye.

With the changing environment, it is becoming important for the everyday Australian to be environmentally aware and active. It has become even more important for homebuyers, when you consider how much money you can save by building a green home.

Read on for our top ways to build a green home.

When looking to build your new home it pays to shop around. Though we love the notion of DRHomes being the client’s first and only choice for a home builder, in reality we know that most buyers will get a quote from a few different builders to get the best possible deal.

In this article, we explore how to compare builder's quotes and understanding what you are getting in your quoted price to ensure you are comparing apples with apples.