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Alder Tapware At Dennis Family Homes
Water efficient tapware will contribute to the required 7-Star energy efficiency rating of new homes, under changes to the National Construction Code (NCC), as of 1 May 2024. By 1st May 2026 new tapware will be lead-free under NCC changes, marking an end to the element’s use in tapware manufacturing. Alder Tapware is working 2…
A Stress-Free Home Built In Manor Lakes
“It was really a stress-free build and the communication was really transparent from our site supervisor, John,” Jithin Kodoor, Manor Lakes 10-month, stress-free family home construction. Jithin and Ramya knew that custom features and space would suit their family, and that they would have visitors coming to stay. After owning their first home, they had…
Amazing House and Land Packages in South East Melbourne
In the past few years, South East Melbourne has become a hotspot for prospective homeowners. Suburbs like Officer and Clyde North have seen rapid growth and hundreds of residential developments, making them a popular choice for singles and families looking to buy their first home. It’s also why Dennis Family Homes offers a competitive array…
Saving Tips and How to Get a New Home in 2024
Smart Saving Strategies for First Home Buyers Buying a house is a financial goal for many Australians. Homeownership is a smart choice for your family and future and acts as a fantastic investment opportunity. With careful planning and decision-making, your dream of owning a home could be a reality sooner than you expect, even during…
Homes With Room For Families To Grow
The latest Dennis Family Homes display centre has now opened in Ballarat at Lucas Estate, showcasing two exceptional new four-bedroom single-storey designs – the Alexandra 294 and the Venetia 322. Dennis Family Homes Sales Consultant at Lucas, Tim Britt, describes these two homes as perfect for this vibrant and growing regional Victorian city. “The Alexandra,…
FAQs – National Construction Code Changes In Victoria
New homes will have improved access and energy efficiency under the changes. 1. What are the main changes in this update to the Code? As a resident, you may notice the following changes: A minimum 7 Star energy efficiency rating will increase thermal and energy efficiency. This may be through increased insulation, more efficient hot…
Homes To Love In Melbourne’s Metro North
Invest in the future of your family by building a new home with Dennis Family Homes in Melbourne’s Metro North and the surrounding areas. The suburbs north of Melbourne CBD include bustling communities with new and established schools for growing families. The suburbs of Donnybrook, Mickleham, Sunbury, Wollert, and the township of Gisborne are conveniently…
We’re For Every Family
When looking to purchase your first home, you may hear the same advice repeated – ‘location, location, location’. Finding the perfect suburb, street, and lot on which to raise your family is the most important element. For families and first-home buyers, estates located across Victoria are the perfect areas to achieve the great Australian dream;…
Aspire to Double Storey Living with the Santina 332
The latest Dennis Family Homes display to open at Katalia Estate, Donnybrook, showcases the best of Aspirations living in a luxurious home design. As the first double storey from the Aspirations range on show, the brand new design of the Santina 332 is a pure delight and provides a desirable, affordable living option that combines…
Why rent when you can buy? The age-old housing debate.
While renting in some outlying suburbs may be more affordable than paying off a mortgage, not having the stability of knowing how long you can stay past your lease, living with a colour scheme that’s not your taste, not being allowed pets or adding hooks to hang a favourite painting without consent, along…
5 reasons why house and land packages make great investments
Looking to invest in property but unsure whether to build or buy established? Here are five reasons why a house and land package could be a great option. 1. Choice When you opt for a house and land package, you have all the control right from the beginning. From an investment point of view, this…
The pros and cons of buying a display home
If you’re in the market to buy a home with plenty of space and style, a house and land package could be the answer. But before you sign on the dotted line, there is another alternative you may not have considered—buying a display home in Melbourne. As with any home purchase, there are various benefits…
Property Potential: Why investors are returning to the Melbourne market
While it cooled off for a little while, we’re now seeing a resurgence of investors returning to the Melbourne property market. Here’s why… Strong population growth forecasts With the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) estimating the Australian population to be nearing 25 million people, there’s no question that Australia is growing fast—and Melbourne is leading…
Market Update: Melbourne
Looking for a way to break into the Melbourne property market? Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening in the beautiful city by the bay. What’s happening in the Melbourne market While growth in many of the nations’ capital cities has slowed or even declined in recent months, performance in the Melbourne market in the December…
Why building a new home could be a great investment
If you’re thinking about purchasing an investment property, you’ve no doubt been weighing up the pros and cons of buying an established property compared to building something new. While there are various benefits to both options, if you’re looking for something that is low maintenance and appealing to renters, while offering a range of tax…
Wodonga Leads The VIC Regional Property Boom
Whether you’re looking for a sea change, a place to settle down in retirement, or just a place to experience true community values and easy country living, Wodonga should perhaps be at the top of your list. Nestled along the Murray River right at the border of New South Wales and Victoria and closely joined…
Should You Buy A Home Or An Investment Property As Your First Property Purchase?
Buy-to-live, or buy-to-rent-out? It’s a question being faced by many, and as the property landscape continues to change rapidly every year, there are a lot of factors to consider when deciding whether to buy a rental property first, or a home to live in. To help get you thinking about which might be the right…