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Is 2024 a good year to build your first home?

2024 is a great year to build your dream home in WA and get your life started! Perth is a great location, currently with one of the lowest median house prices in any Australian capital city. Building your first home is an exciting prospect, with a range of land options and construction materials available in WA. As the construction backlog is ...

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Sustainable House Design – 5 Ideas for First Home Buyers

Sustainable house design is probably high on your list when choosing a builder for your first home in Perth. In the heat of summer, you may be wondering how you can use less energy to cool your home. So, how can your first home perform better and help you break free from high energy bills in the longer term? In ...

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What is a Rear Strata Home?

A rear strata home is built on the back half of a subdivided block, accessible through a narrow road or driveway. When choosing your home design, you need to be aware that not every floor plan can fit on every block, some need to be a specific shape. Building on a rear strata block, sometimes referred to as house-behind-house, or ...

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Benefits Of Building A Narrow Lot Home Design In Perth

In recent years there has been an increase in the availability of narrow lots in Perth, and it is easy to see why they have become so popular. Here are the key benefits of building a narrow lot home design in Perth: 1. Affordability Narrow lots tend to be more affordable, which means your mortgage repayments will be smaller and more ...

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What is a House & Land Package?

Are you looking to get started on your first home but are not sure where to start or what you should be looking for? One of the easiest ways to get into your own home is by choosing a house and land package, an option that takes away all of the hard work. Did you know that you can get ...

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Start to Finish: What to expect on your building journey

Building a new home is a big undertaking and there are many steps to the process. There’s a lot to understand. There's also a lot to look forward to if you’re ready to start your first home building journey! Below is a simplified 6 step process of milestones you’ll come across during the building process. Stage One - ...

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Top 5 Growing Suburbs for First Home Buyers in Perth

Looking for the right place to put down some roots in a home of your own? Maybe you're keeping an eye on the median house price in a handful of suburbs? Singles, couples and young families face a huge choice of where to build their new home. We've done the property market research and found 5 of the best suburbs in ...

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Benefits of a Low Deposit Home Loan

Single parents One of the first steps towards building your own home is working out finance. You need to find out how much you can borrow. And what loan is right for you. There are a lot of lenders and loans out there and buying a new home in Perth is one of the biggest investments you could make. We’...

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Top 5 beachside suburbs for first home buyers

The Living close to the beach is a dream for many people, especially those living in Australia. There is a misconception that living in a beachside suburb is out of reach for first home buyers, but the fact is that it is totally doable. If you’re looking to leave your rental and start living that beachy lifestyle then check ...

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6 Steps To Choosing The Perfect Floor Plan

Choosing the floor plan for your new home can be both daunting and exciting. As you start looking at different options, it is important to consider how your family will use the space. A well designed home will suit your lifestyle now, and also into the future. This comprehensive list of suggestions and tips will help you find the perfect ...

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Take A Tour Of The Memphis – Our Largest Display Home

 If you are wanting to build your dream home, then visiting our Memphis display home should be your first step. The Memphis is our biggest display home, and it has some amazing features. If you're looking for the extra space that this 289m2 design offers, then visit the Memphis display home today. First Impressions Arriving at the Memphis display, the ...

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How to Future Proof Your Floor Plan Design

Building a new home is a big undertaking, and you want the finished home to be able to grow with you and your family. You need to choose a house design that has the ability to accommodate your family and their changing lifestyle for years to come. The following are some simple tips to help you future proof your floor ...

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