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Dennis Family Homes displays in Wodonga have been recognised with two prestigious awards at the Regional Master Builders Awards held in Albury on Friday, 7th July.  In the Best Volume Builder Display Homes Awards section, the Waterford 232 was judged best display in the $250,000 to $350,000 price category, while the Macedon 322 was winner…

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…

There’s a lot more to bathrooms than just taps and tiles. Whether you want your bathroom to be a place for pampering, a sanctuary for relaxation or a statement of your personal style, here are three steps to help you create a truly beautiful bathroom when building a home. 1.   Define your style Do you…

Dennis Family Homes Hartley 333 display in Bendigo has been judged North West Victoria’s Best Volume Display Home ($350,000 to $500,000) at the 2017 Regional Builders Awards – North West. These prestigious awards were held in Bendigo on Friday, 23rd June, 2017. “We are very proud to have received this recognition from the Master Builders…

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.…

For a strictly limited time, Dennis Family Homes customers building any design from the Inspirations Series have the opportunity to choose from a selection of designer additions to their home. There are now three Luxury Collection package options on offer giving buyers the freedom to choose the level of Luxury that best suits their budget…

Whether you know it best for its spectacular natural environment, for raising some of our favourite personalities including comedian Dave Hughes and a raft of Australian Football League (AFL) players amongst other notable sportspeople, or for achieving fame as Victoria’s shipwreck coast, there’s no question that Warrnambool is one of Regional Victoria’s most loved and…

Want your new home to be Unreal?! Dennis Family Homes customers who choose an Aspirations Series home now have the opportunity to choose from a range of fabulous upgrades, for a strictly limited time. Customers who purchase a Dennis Family Homes Unreal Pack for $5,990* can choose a complete home flooring package and get a…

‘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…

If you’ve been looking for a way to achieve better work-life balance, a sea or tree change may be the answer. With so many lifestyle benefits on offer, it’s no wonder so many Victorians leaving the city in search of a more tranquil and relaxed setting. If you too are thinking of making the move…

If you’re a first home buyer and you’ve been thinking about building a new home in Regional Victoria, then you’re in luck. Following a recent announcement from Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, from 1 July 2017, the First Home Owners Grant will double from $10,000 to $20,000 for first home buyers who purchase a new home…

The new Dennis Family Homes display at Habitat estate in Tarneit demonstrates perfectly how two similarly sized homes can offer distinctly different lifestyles through astutely designed floorplans. According to Anthony Garrubba, Dennis Family Homes Sales Manager – Metro West, having two single storey, four bedroom homes on display side-by-side helps people identify their own needs…

In fantastic news for first home buyers, the Victorian State Government recently announced changes to the rules surrounding stamp duty tax. From 1 July 2017, Victorian first home buyers who purchase a property for less than $600,000 will no longer need to pay stamp duty on the purchase of their home, provided they live in…

There’s no question that choosing the best new home builder can be a difficult task. Not only do you need a builder that offers a good balance between affordability, quality, functionality, style and service, you need a builder that you can trust and rely on. While it’s unlikely the home builder offering the cheapest quote…

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…

Dennis Family Homes has added to its display presence in Bendigo with the opening of the new Olinda 263 Vogue display at Top Paddock Estate at Ascot. If looks count for anything, then this home is destined to be a sure-fire winner with new homebuyers in the region. A popular design from Dennis Family Homes,…

Visitors to the Hastings 293 display by Dennis Family Homes at Jubilee estate in Wyndham Vale are welcomed into a spacious home where neutral accents and a thoughtful, family-friendly floorplan combine to create a feeling of calm and order. Built to the Premium specifications from the Inspiration Series, the Hastings has been designed to suit…

Dennis Family Homes has introduced several exciting new products into its Aspirations Series. Twelve brand new Aspirations Series home designs have been launched following exhaustive feedback from our customers and an innovative design process. Two of the new homes – the Ardina and Jardean designs – have been developed specifically to address the Small Lot…

Home buyers can view the palatial double-storey Whitfield design from Dennis Family Homes for the first time at the Highlands estate in Craigieburn. And what an auspicious debut the Whitfield has made! Designed for large or extended families, the home is available in two size options – the four bedroom Whitfield 363 (36 squares) as…

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…

Two new homes perfectly suited to coastal living are now open to the public at the Dennis Family Homes display centre at Warralily Coast estate in Armstrong Creek. The Macedon and the Brookdale are popular designs in the Inspirations Series from Dennis Family Homes. The Macedon has been built to showcase the upmarket specifications of…

An idyllic lifestyle If you’re searching for an idyllic regional lifestyle to build your new home, you can’t go past the vibrant Victorian regional centre of Bendigo. Only a two-hour drive from Melbourne, Bendigo provides a perfect balance between historical beauty and contemporary living. Steeped in gold rush history, Bendigo is the third-most populous city…

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…

The new Hartley 333 display from Dennis Family Homes at Imagine estate in Strathfieldsaye introduces Bendigo home buyers to the full range of Premium inclusions from the 2016 Inspirations Series. “We are very excited to have our first Premium display here in Bendigo and it’s a real pleasure to welcome visitors through one of the…

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…

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…

The top goal for any winter home is to achieve a feeling of warmth and comfort. You want a room that will make you question your desire to do anything but curl up on the couch with a warm cup of something, a dog, and the infinite abyss of Netflix. Achieving this isn’t as hard…

The Warragul area is set to benefit extensively from new Government funding announced in the 2016 Victorian budget earlier in the year. Included in the plans is additional funding for school upgrades and the redevelopment of Warragul Hospital. It’s great to see key infrastructure being implemented in these areas, making them even more appealing to…

The Windsor has been designed for family living. This impressive home design understands family life should be lived to the full, whether it’s a night of board games or cooking pancakes on a Sunday morning, everyone will enjoy it. Two large living spaces and a study waves goodbye to fights over the television, while the…

Recent property evaluations carried out in the City of Greater Geelong have shown large increases in average house prices in almost 60 suburbs and towns. The information that was compiled as part of the area’s 2016-17 budget show how property prices have changed over the last two years and will help towards establishing next year’s…

If you’re looking to build a new home, chances are you’re scouring the internet looking for inspiration, finding up to date trends, exploring new tech, and admiring your dream furniture. Designing your new living room, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom can be an exciting time, but it can also be a daunting endeavour. So in order…