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Future-Proofing Your New Homes Construction With Flexible Spaces

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  The past few months have seen us spend a great deal of time indoors and locked in our houses. Many of us spent the time in lockdown working from home, leaving us plenty of time to think about the tweaks and changes we’d make to our homes if we had the chance. Building a new home gives you the opportunity to design things exactly as you want them, specifically suited to your family and lifestyle.   One of our most popular requests when finding or creating the perfect house plan for our customers is for a ‘flexi-room’ – an extra room that can be transformed throughout different life stages, from an exercise room to a playroom to a home office . So as you embark upon your home construction journey, read on to learn our top tips for making the most of a flexi-room.   FURNITURE Invest in smart pieces of furniture for your flexi-room, like a fold-away wall bed, built-in bay window or a sofa bed, and an adjustable desk that could be used for crafts or ...

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Choosing your Home and land packages Australia

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  Finding the perfect home and land package, particularly when you’re a first home buyer, can seem overwhelming. So, what are the key points to keep in mind when making your choice?    A home and land package is a popular choice for many Australians taking their first steps towards home ownership.  But how do you find the right home and block of land for the right price?   Here are four key points if you’re considering a home and land package .   Choose a package with a fixed price Banks are being more cautious about lending practices and buyers face increased scrutiny when applying for loans. Knowing the final cost of building a new home – without any surprises – is paramount for meeting lender requirements as well as your own peace of mind. Buyers often worry about hidden costs and extra fees that can creep in, like council and developer fees. With home and land packages there is one fixed cost, so you know what you have to pay and what y...

5 Things To Consider Before You Subdivide

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  Subdivision of land  might seem like a great way to free up some capital from your home, but is it right for you? Here are 5 key  things to consider before you subdivide .   Check Your Zoning The first step towards subdividing a property is to understand the zoning requirements that apply to your site. In addition to the Residential Design Codes of Western Australia, most land in Australia is subject to the individual policies of local councils. These set out standards such as minimum lot sizes, and are therefore critical in determining the scope and subdivision potential of your property. Other factors that can influence whether you are allowed to subdivide your block include any state planning policies, local planning policies, the shape of the block and whether or not an existing home is going to remain or be removed in order to subdivide the land.   Work Out What Land Is Usable Consider how much of your block is usable, depending on your l...