Real Estate

04/Apr/2019

panorama of western suburbs of melbourne

Suburban Life

Okay. I've lived in the suburbs all my life, so I don't really know any better. It seems that every...

Walk-In Wonders – Spotlight on the Perfect Kitchen Pantry

01/Apr/2019

General

Sublime kitchens begin with a functional and well-designed pantry. Even more so than a walk-in wardrobe, pantries need to have...

Things to look out for when inspecting your newly built home

03/Mar/2019

Building & Renovating

Things to look for when inspecting your newly built home So You've just built your dream home, but you didn't...

Creative Kitchens – Expert Tips on Choosing Tiles for Splashbacks

01/Mar/2019

Lifestyle

Once treated as a perfunctory afterthought in the kitchen, splashbacks have now been recognised as one of the key components...

Tree Change – Landscaping Logic

28/Feb/2019

Lifestyle

Building a home is one of the greatest journeys you can embark on, resulting in an end product that provides...

House Building Questions You’ve Always Wanted to Ask

by Kayla Mackinnon

27/Dec/2018

Are there hidden costs? When purchasing a home, some government fees and charges are unavoidable, such as stamp duty. Fortunately building a new home means these costs are substantially reduced. When building a new house, only the land component of the sale attracts stamp duty. This can mean real savings of up to $10,000! At Wisdom Homes we are committed to transparency in every aspect of the build process. Once your selections have been finalised we will be able to provide you with an accurate costing of your home. How much deposit will I need to put down? If building on your land, a deposit is made once all your selections for design, inclusions and upgrades have been finalised. At this stage a fixed price siting and tender for the construction of your new home can commence. It is at this time that an initial deposit of $1,500 Vacant Site or $2,500 for a Knock Down Rebuild, will be made so we can proceed with soil testing, contour surveying and site inspections. Don’t worry, we take care of everything including the paperwork! Are there any government grants or concessions for new home buyers? Government grants and concessions can make new homes particularly attractive to first home buyers. A First Home Buyer Assistance calculator can be accessed here, to assist with identifying both eligibility for the grant and expected concessions. How long will the home build take from start to finish? While some factors such as council applications and the weather will have an effect on the length of the build, buyers can expect the process to span around twelve months. Can I change things? At Wisdom Homes, we have an extensive range of new home designs, however we appreciate that every family is different. What suits one, may not suit another. For this reason we can custom and tailor our floor plans to adapt to our buyers tastes and lifestyle requirements. Delays and additional costs can be avoided by finalising selections prior to signing contracts.

Building & Renovating

Someone once said there is no such thing as a stupid question. For those new to homebuilding however, the whole...

Reasons Why We’re Building a Steel Frame House

12/Nov/2018

Building & Renovating

Most houses in Australia are built with wooden frames and whilst steel frame houses have been around for a long...

Things to Know When Building in Bushfire Prone Areas

28/Jul/2018

Lifestyle

We love a sunburnt country but the combination of searing summer temperatures and dry conditions means bushfires are an all...

What Is Body Corporate In Australia?

13/Jun/2018