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Building a New Home on a Sloping Block: Everything you need to know!

February 11, 2020

When people think ‘sloping block’ they usually think about the additional costs involved in building a new home on a difficult site. This is not an unreasonable assumption. When you choose to build a home on a sloping block there are going to be some additional costs involved. However there are also a whole lot of benefits to building on a sloping block too! In this article we will run through the most important things th...

Perth's Best Display Home 2019

October 25, 2019

Each year a selection of homes from around Western Australia are nominated as the best of the best. It is the pinnacle of the HIA Perth Housing Awards and provides a benchmark for the highest quality builders and trends in housing design. This past weekend the Mandalay by Novus was voted the best display home, taking out the Golden Key Award for Perth's Display Home of the Year. This is the...

How Much Do Site Works Cost for a New Home in Perth?

April 24, 2019

How Much Do Site Works Cost for a New Home in Perth? The cost of your siteworks can vary considerably depending on which part of Perth you have purchased your land. The main purpose of this article is to give you a basic overview of the core site-work components no matter where you build. The additional costs of building a custom home will vary depending on many different conditions and is very dependent on your individual ...

15 Questions to Ask To Help You Choose the Best New Home Design For Your Family in Perth

April 16, 2019

15 Questions to Ask To Help You Choose the Best New Home Design For Your Family in Perth One of the best ways to choose the design that best works for you and your family in Perth, is to ask yourself the following questions to help you get a clear picture of what is important to you: 1. How many bedrooms do you need? 3, 4 or more? 2. Do you need a home office in addition to these bedrooms, or could ...

How Do I Choose the Best Builder in Perth?

March 15, 2019

How Do I Choose the Best Builder in Perth? By Damian Will, Sales & Marketing Manager Building a new home for most people is the single biggest financial investment you will ever make. So I am constantly amazed when I hear of some of the criteria people have used when it came to deciding upon the builder for this huge investment: I really liked the sunken home theatre in their display home... The price was cheap... They inc...

How Much Does It Cost to Build a New Home in Perth?

March 14, 2019

How Much Does It Cost to Build a New Home in Perth? Welcome! We're excited to be able to help you understand how to budget for building a new home. So let's get started. There are four elements to understanding the overall cost of a home: The cost of your land The cost of your home The cost of your siteworks The cost of your finishings Let's look at each one of these elements individually...

New Land Estate for Sale close to Perth CBD

December 19, 2018

These New Land Estates are more than just a place to call home, they're an opportunity to explore a brand-new kind of lifestyle. We've selected some of the most popular Estates close to the Perth CBD, to give you a chance at becoming a part of a fantastic local community without feeling like you are 'out in the suburbs'. Whether you're looking for a beautiful beachfront home at Ocean Road Estate in Coogee, or you pre...

New Land Estates for Sale in Perth Metropolitan Area

December 12, 2018

New Land Estates for Sale in Perth Metropolitan Area If you're looking for a community where you can feel at home, then you've come to the right place. Our list of Land Estates will tell you everything you need to know about some of the most vibrant and popular locations around Perth. From Catalina Estate at Mindarie, to The Hales at Forrestfield, you'll find beautiful communal hubs of entertainment, relaxation,...

Perth Inner Suburbs - All You Need To Know!

November 14, 2018

Image Finding the perfect place to build a new home in Perth starts with choosing the neighbourhood that's right for you. The Inner Suburbs of Perth offer an eclectic mix of dynamic cultures and experiences for people all across Australia. Whether you're looking for the natural beauty of a suburb like Wembley, bordered by Lake Monger, or you want the excitement of a suburb like Subiaco, there's truly something for everyo...

Perth Western Suburbs - All you need to know!

October 29, 2018

Image Looking to build your new home in one of Perth's western suburbs but not sure which is the right area for you? With so much history and culture to take in, you can be sure you'll find something that speaks to your needs. From Cottesloe, known for it's relaxed, beach-side atmosphere to Mosman Park, located on the northern bank of the Swan River to Shenton park, an attractive destination for professionals and famil...

Top 3 Biggest Interior Design Trends for 2019

July 16, 2018

As the years pass by, so do design trends. Maybe you’ve lived in your house for years and it’s finally time for an upgrade. There’s so much to think about before designing your home that it’s hard to even figure out where to start. Each new year delivers an exciting array of interior design trends to be incorporated into the home. Designers are already talking about the home decor trends for 2019. We round up the key 20...

Top 3 Things to Consider When Designing a New Kitchen

March 13, 2018

The kitchen is the heart of every home. We spend more active time in our kitchens than almost any other room in the house, and these days so many kitchens are connected to open-plan living spaces. There are a lot of factors to consider when building a new home and designing a functional kitchen. When it comes to renovating a kitchen, many of us worry too much about the aesthetic, and not enough about the functionality. From the placeme...

The Top 3 Things to Consider To Create A Functional Bathroom

February 20, 2018

A bathroom can be a tricky thing to design and organise. Typically you're dealing with a smaller small space than the other rooms in the house, but yet a space that serves multiple purposes. As experienced new home builders, we know that designing a bathroom that is both enjoyable to be in, and also functional, can be difficult. That's why we decided to round up some of the top interior designers we could find and ask ...

Top 100 Interior Design Bloggers

February 01, 2018

Whether you're building a new single storey or two storey home, the interior design elements can make or break the whole project. We understand how important the design is, and also how challenging that piece of the puzzle can be. That's why we've gone ahead and sorted through hundreds of interior design blogs and compiled our list of the Top 100; the best of the best. No matter what it is ...

Client Home: Fortunate Family in Mt Hawthorn

July 11, 2017

Chris and Angie are a married couple who set out to find a new family home for themselves and their two young girls. Building their home was something they had never seriously considered, so it is quite a surprise that they are now the proud owners of a beautiful brand new home in Mount Hawthorn. “We wanted to buy a family home in Mount Hawthorn due to the community feel and concentration of young families like us, however ex...

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