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When building a new home for your family, choosing the right home builder is one of the first, and most important, decisions you’ll make. Taking the time to really explore and research your options is vital when it comes to signing a contract with the right home builder, to ensure that you have a positive…

In early June 2020, the Federal Government introduced the HomeBuilder Grant, designed to provide eligible owner-occupiers (including first home buyers) with a grant of $25,000 to build a new home. Following the introduction of Stage 4 restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne and Stage 3 restrictions in regional Victoria, the Government has provided a 3 month extension…

7th August, 2020 If you are a first home buyer looking to build in New South Wales, then you are in luck! The New South Wales Government has temporarily scrapped stamp duty on new homes under $800,000, saving eligible first home buyers thousands of dollars. Under the new changes, which came into effect on the…

Housing affordability is the best it has been in twenty years and latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures show that loans for new homes increased by 2.3 per cent in May, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA). A combination of lower home prices, wage growth and lower interest rates has contributed to the…

Moving into a new home sure can be exciting, but it can also come with its challenges. Trying to shift your entire life while also juggling the demands of work, children and pets is no easy task, so it’s well worth doing some pre-planning to ensure your life doesn’t end up in a shambles during…

If you’re considering building a new home for the first time, the whole process may seem a little daunting. Because you’re dealing with something that is still conceptual, it can seem like there are a lot more unknowns—however, that shouldn’t deter you.  To dispel some of the myths associated with building a new home, here…

The things we need from our home changes as we enter different stages in our lives. While you may have needed the spacious house with a large sprawling garden while raising your family, if all the kids have since grown up and moved out, you may no longer need all that space.  If you’re looking…

We’ve all heard it before—location, location, location. For many people, it’s considered to be the most important aspect of any property purchase. But how do you know what to look for when choosing the ideal location to build your new home?  Every suburb and region will offer residents a unique combination of benefits, with things…

At Dennis Family Homes, we know that no two families are the same. Every family has a distinctive set of needs, wants and lifestyle requirements that place different demands on our homes, so a one-size-fits-all approach to home design simply doesn’t work.  That’s why we created an extensive catalogue of more than 80 carefully designed…

If you’ve been following first home buyer’s news this year, you’d be forgiven for thinking it was virtually impossible to get your foot in the door of a new home. With low levels of housing supply across parts of Australia, fierce competition from investors and deposits often taking years to save up, many first home…

When there are so many financial and lifestyle benefits that come with building a new home, it’s a wonder why anyone decides to purchase an older home. While a renovated or refurbished home may appear to be in good condition on the surface, you’re always assuming a risk that you may uncover major electrical, plumbing…

Congratulations! You‘ve been saving hard for a while now and have finally managed to pull together a deposit to buy a home of your own! Now comes the part where you have to decide whether it’s a smarter option to build a new home or buy something that’s already established. Well we’re here to help.…

‘Luxury’ and ‘Family living’ don’t usually go hand-in-hand, but they do with the Dennis Family Homes Inspirations series. An Inspirations Series home goes well beyond the basics, offering a superior level of luxury. While there’s no question an Aspiration Series home is beautiful and functional, if you’re looking for that extra level of sophistication and…

Set on the banks on the beautiful Murray River in the heart of the famed Loddon Mallee Region in northern Victoria, Echuca offers an idyllic lifestyle in a warm and sunny climate. With a growing economy and a range of employment opportunities, it’s no wonder so many others are deciding to make the move to…

When you decide to build a new home, you’ll be spoilt for choice on many fronts: Which is the best suburb? What size block would work best? What façade is most appealing? What would the ideal floorplan be? What interior styling options look the best? While all of these are important questions, the most important…

Deciding to build a house may seem like a daunting prospect, particularly when you’re trying to do it on a tight budget. Most people begin the process by gaining an idea of general costs and what to expect when the time comes. So to make life easier, here’s a breakdown of the key costs associated…

If you’re thinking of building a new home in Melbourne, you can’t go past Dennis Family Homes as your builder of choice. Here’s what four happy home buyers had to say about their journey with us. Guidance from our passionate sales consultants When you build with Dennis Family Homes, you have your own dedicated sales…

It’s no secret that every family wants the best of both worlds: the quiet of the country and the comfort of the city. Prestigious Strathfieldsaye village combines the nostalgic childhood playgrounds of sleepy streets and bush paddocks with public transport, quality schools, shopping, and entertainment – all at your front door. No more hours stuck…

It’s a word that strikes fear into the hearts of homeowners and home builders in Victoria and across Australia, and for good reason too. With mounting knowledge and research into the hugely dangerous and potentially deadly health effects of exposure to the substance, asbestos has emerged as one of the biggest black marks against the…

With home ownership being one of the largest financial commitments of most people’s lives and with the ever changing cost of buying a home, it’s no surprise that a common question is whether or not a new home increases in value or like a new car, starts to depreciate over time. The answer is a…