New Homes Brisbane

Building a Comfortable Future for Family: Why Josh and Katie Chose iBuild

Josh and his partner Katie are building a Mornington kit home on their property in Queensland. Their goal is to create a comfortable and independent space for Katie’s mother, who has been living with them for several years. While they enjoy living together, they also wanted to give her some privacy and long-term security – especially as she approaches retirement.

This new secondary dwelling is a thoughtful solution – keeping family close while providing the freedom and space each generation needs. Josh and Katie were also thinking ahead: by building now, they can avoid the stress of future relocations and create a stable, cost-effective housing option for their loved one.

Josh came across iBuild while researching alternatives to traditional construction. After comparing several options, including container homes and mainstream builders, iBuild stood out for its affordability, transparency, and practical approach. He was particularly impressed with iBuild’s clear inclusions list, accessible website, and responsive customer service, which made the whole process easy to understand and manage.

Having taken the owner-builder path, this is Josh’s first kit home experience – but with iBuild’s structured process and supportive team, he’s looking forward to taking it on with confidence. With the granny flat set to bring lasting comfort and independence for Katie’s mother, this project is as much about family as it is about building.