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May 12, 2026 24 min

Building Profitable Sustainable Homes with Simon Clark

from Future Property Hosted by Ynance

Why are century old homes in the UK, more sustainable and better built than Australian homes? That was the question that ignited a career mission in Simon Clark. Since that thought, he has founded Sustainable Homes Melbourne, and sits on the board of Sustainable Builders Alliance, and built and designed countless sustainable homes in Australia. The sustainable build isn't just better for environmental factors, it can save you, even help you profit off a sustainable built. To get in touch with Simon, visit sustainablehomesmelbourne.com.au. For any questions about purchasing property, please visit ynance.com.au or contact Mitch Woods directly on 0411 235 798 or [email protected]. 0.00 - Introduction to Simon Clark and Sustainable Homes Melbourne. 2.50 - The Big Three: Insulation, hydronic heating, and the importance of air sealing. 6.43 – The State of the Market: Construction costs and trade availability in 2026. 8. 44 Carbon Negative Homes: Making $800 a year from your electricity bill. 10.56 - Volume Builders: Metricon’s shift from 1,600 to 600 designs for efficiency. 16.43 – Design Trends to look out for and sustainable upgrades 23.02 - The 20-Year Outlook: Mainstreaming low-carbon living. .

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