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AWARD Winners

Covering the Mackay Regional Housing Industry Association Awards 2012

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2012 HIA Mackay Telegraph Housing, Kitchen & Bathroom Awards Results Home of the Year

Sponsor The Mackay Telegraph

Winner Rebetzke Homes

Custom Built Home of the Year

Coastal Building Approval Service

Rebetzke Homes

Display Home of the Year

Mackay Regional Council

Pacific Homes

Project Home of the Year

Nabilla RiverLink Estate

Rebetzke Homes

Kitchen of the Year

HIA Insurance Services

Nissen Quality Cabinet Makers

Bathroom of the Year

Woodman's Mitre 10

Premier Living Homes

Custom Built Home up to $400,000

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Rebetzke Homes

Custom Built Home $400,001 - $550,000

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Rebetzke Homes

Custom Built Home $550,001 - $650,000

Coastal Building Approval Service

Rebetzke Homes

Custom Built Home $650,001 - $800,000

Termimesh

Suncrest Homes

Custom Built Home over $800,001

Mackay Regional Council

Airlie Builders

Display Home up to $300,000

Woodman's Mitre 10

Visual Constructions

Display Home over $300,001

The Mackay Telegraph

Pacific Homes

Project Home over $300,001

Nabilla RiverLink Estate

Rebetzke Homes

Renovation/Addition Project of the Year

Woodman's Mitre 10

Higgins Designer Homes

Townhouse/Villa Development of the Year

Queensland Homes

Higgins Designer Homes

Outdoor Project of the Year

Woodman's Mitre 10

Pacific Homes

Greensmart Energy Efficiency Home of the Year

Mackay Regional Council

Visual Constructions

Apprentice of the Year

Construction Skills Queensland

Tyler Sutton – Higgins Designer Homes

Residential Building Designer of the Year

The Mackay Telegraph

Amber Barnett – Rebetzke Homes

Bathroom Project

Sunsuper Financial Services

Premier Living Homes

New Kitchen up to $20,000

Coastal Building Approval Service

Premier Living Homes

New Kitchen over $20,001

The Mackay Telegraph

JSK Industries Pty Ltd

Kitchen Renovation up to $20,000

Mackay Regional Council

Custom Cabinetry Gladstone

Kitchen Renovation over $20,001

Liddell Financial Solutions

Nissen Quality Cabinet Makers

Kitchen Renovation up to $20,000

Mackay Regional Council

Custom Cabinetry Gladstone

Kitchen Renovation over $20,001

Liddell Financial Solutions

Nissen Quality Cabinet Makers

Celebrating building excellence

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N September our HIA members, sponsors and partners from the Mackay region came together for the Annual HIA Housing, Kitchen & Bathroom Awards at the Mackay Grande Suites. The HIA Awards attracts, promotes and recognises the very best that our builders, cabinetmakers, designers and industry professionals have to offer.

With design and décor changing all the time, these awards help to keep the industry up to date with new trends as well as set a standard of quality HIA members are renowned for.

HIA Office Manager for Mackay, Judi Baker, said the homes, kitchens and bathrooms entered in this year’s awards ceremony were outstanding

and displayed a variety of designs and products.

Rebetzke Homes performed especially well taking out the prestigious Home of the Year Award.

The home has exceeded previous standards and reflected innovative design principles that are unique and practical. Rebetzke Homes was also successful in winning seven other categories including: Custom Built Home up to $400,000, Custom Built Home from $400,001 to $550,000, Custom Built Home from $550,001 to $650,000, Project Home over $300,001, Residential Building Designer of the Year, Custom Built Home of the Year and Project Home of the Year.

Pacific Homes also performed well taking out the Display Home of the Year, Outdoor Project of

the Year and Display Home over $300,001.

Higgins Designer Homes also took out three categories including Renovations and Additions, Project of the Year and Townhouse/Villa Development of the Year.

Tyler Sutton of Higgins Designer Homes was awarded Apprentice of the Year for his positive attitude, enthusiastic nature and excelling in all areas of his carpentry apprenticeship.

In the Kitchen and Bathroom Award sections, Nissen Quality Cabinet Makers took out Kitchen of the Year with a stunning renovation project that harmonised with the rest of the home.

The new kitchen is also an innovative use of design and finishes such as Lemurian blue granite, made this entry especially unique and appealing.

The Bathroom of the Year project was won by Premier Living Homes with an entry that portrayed both luxury and glamour while still remaining practical. A good use of space and product combined to make the entry an ‘eye catching’ award winner.

HIA and their sponsors congratulate all entrants and winners of the 2012 HIA/Mackay Telegraph Housing, Kitchen and Bathroom Awards.

HIA Mackay office manager Judi Baker.

HIA regional executive director John Futer at Mackay’s HIA awards night in September.

Excitement for Mackay’s housing industry

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he Housing Industry Association origins can be traced back to the Melbourne suburb of Ormond in 1945 – just after the end of World War II – and a chance meeting between two local builders, Bill Hunt and Perce Newton, outside a real estate agent’s office where both bought blocks on which to build ‘spec’ houses. Building at that time was difficult because of an acute shortage of building material, so it was not surprising that their conversation focused on those problems.

As a result of many things along the way, the Housing Industry Association (HIA) came into being in June 1965. Soon after, the industry’s unified and authoritative voice - and its distinctive logo - was recognised nationally.

In 1987, HIA opened its Mackay office. In 2007, HIA moved into the Victoria St office which has a training/event facility for member ‘get togethers’ and industry training courses.

In 2012, HIA made a further investment in Human Resources by engaging Judi Baker as the office manager and Brook Anstey as the new Business Development Representative for our Mackay operation.

Judi can be found in the office from Monday to Friday, while Brook is on the road working with current and prospective HIA members.

Why join the HIA? Are you working in the building industry? Are you looking to get into the building industry?

Belonging to HIA gives you a competitive advantage and assurance that you are staying ahead of the forever-challenging changes of the residential building industry.

You can concentrate on doing what you do best while the dedicated HIA team keeps you up-todate with all the latest industry changes and provides you all the tools you need – a first-rate partnership in ensuring your business success.

HIA membership is vast and growing continually. It has over 44,000 members, including builders; developers; building trade contractors; apprentices; manufacturers and suppliers; kitchen and bathroom designers, fabricators, cabinet makers and installers, bathroom specialists, as well as the all-important “business partners” in the family business. As Australia’s largest building industry association, the strength and influ-

ence of HIA ensures your views and concerns are heard ‘at the table’ by all levels of government.

You benefit from a stronger voice for the housing industry, greater lobbying power and better outcomes for your business.

Wherever you operate your business you can be sure HIA will be there for you.

Its experienced dedicated team of over 300 professional staff with local knowledge and national strength will ensure you get paramount support and professional advice on a wide-range of business issues.

HIA Mackay offers many services for builders and contractors including legal, technical and planning and development advice. You are also able to purchase various contracts in plain English and general housing specifications, site signs, first aid kits and other products at special member prices.

HIA Mackay also offers various training courses at discounted rates for members. These include the Cert IV Building and Business Management for Trade Contractors to enable a member to apply for their respective licences, as well as safety training courses and other short courses.

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Workshops, training courses and 2013 dates for your dairy

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he HIA office in Mackay not only has the annual awards day booked for 13 September 2013, but also a Business Partner Network Information lunch on 6 February at the Ocean International.

The business partner member is a family or staff member helping an HIA member to run a small business in residential construction or manufacturing.

HIA Mackay has a golf day planned for April 26 at Black Springs Golf Course and an economic outlook presentation in May. The aim of HIA is to provide the Mackay region’s members with the best service possible with a stylish Awards night plus information for the BPM’s (Business Partner Members eg wives, partners, Office Managers etc of the various builders, contractors and so on) – helping them to keep up to date with various areas of their business.

Another objective is to provide imperative training classes for the contractors and sub-contractors in the Mackay region.

On January 31, HIA Mackay has the first class of Cert IV in Building beginning in its Victoria St training rooms. With moderate levels of building activity in Mackay there are many contractors

who now wish to increase their qualifications and to apply for their BSA Building Licence.

At present HIA are offering some tremendous funding incentives to help members achieve their goals.

The Cert IV in Building takes approximately seven months to complete. The classes are usually on the weekend so that it doesn’t interfere with a contractors’ capacity to earn, while training and is one to four days a month.

Judi has a few seats left for this course, so if you would like to enrol please do so as soon as possible.

HIA Mackay is also taking expressions of interest for other courses such as business management and white card induction.

In 2012, HIA was awarded funding by the Australian Government Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education to undertake the YouthBuild Adviser Program.

The predominant aim of this program is to pro-

vide information and advice to students about apprenticeships and career opportunities within the building and construction industry.

As part of the program, HIA has been selected to conduct industry presentations in schools across the country to help potential apprentices make an informed decision about the right Australian apprenticeship pathway.

With a large number of builders and manufacturers reaching retirement age, it is imperative that we educate our young people regarding apprenticeships, so that we can hand down the knowledge and skills our builders, contractors and manufacturers have accumulated over the years.

If you need to contact Judi regarding any of these issues and events or would like more information, visit the Mackay office located on the ground floor, 224 Victoria St (opposite Dan Murphy’s) or phone her on 4957 5467.

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Neighbourhood selection critical

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OCATION is often quoted as the most important thing in real estate because you need to make sure your home is in a good location – for now and for 20 years into the future.

But location is more than just a place on a map. A good location is also about the people. Suburbs are often associated with the people the people who live there.

Nabilla Riverlinks Estate at Marian has maintained a high enquiry rate on the back of the quality neighbourhood that has developed there.

With large blocks of land offering plenty of room for young families, the estate has maintained that “country atmosphere” that makes a good neighbourhood.

Once thought to be a long way from town, the fringe areas of Mackay and small townships in the Pioneer Valley are now perceived as being rather close.

Mackay is expanding and the newer population thinks nothing of driving 18 minutes to get to Mackay, which is shorter than the drive from the northern beaches.

Walkerston, once thought of as “out of town” is now considered a suburb of Mackay and Marian is the new Walkerston.

What that means for home owners and investors is confidence in where Marian will be in another 20 years’ time.

Marian already has good facilities with more to come.

The supermarket at Walkerston is only a short drive away, as is all the facilities Mackay has to offer, and the new Marian Town Centre shopping centre will be opening soon.

The main attraction, though, is the neighbourhood you won’t find in the city. A friendly, country atmosphere is where people like to live and that will ensure demand now and into the future.

A great location at Marian

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HE satellite community of Marian has doubled in size over the past five years, thanks largely to the development of Nabilla Riverlink Estate.

Marian, 16 minutes from Mackay in the Pioneer Valley, boasted 698 homes in the 2011 Census and the number is rapidly increasing as Nabilla Riverlink Estate sold-out its original 321 allotments and commenced a 150-allotment extension to the original plan on adjoining land.

Marian’s location has easy access to the mining boom in the Central Highlands and the industrial hub of Paget in Mackay.

With an average allotment size in excess of 1000sqm across the estate, families are building large homes with side access, large sheds, and enjoying the extra space a big backyard affords, at a much more affordable price than living in Mackay itself.

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THERE is enough room to swing a cat. Yes, there is enough room to swing a cat at Nabilla Riverlinks Estate.

Meggs, the Nabilla cat, was first used to promote the size of the blocks at Nabilla Riverlink Estate in 2009 when he was placed on a swing for signage.

Since then, his antics on signage, print advertising and the radio have ensured Meggs a starring role in one of the region’s most popular estates.

If there’s one thing that people want when they are looking for a block of land around Mackay it is space – and lots of it.

With a great outdoors lifestyle and a high number of boats and jet skis in the region, the extra space for a shed and pool in the backyard (leaving enough room for a game of cricket) is ideal for a young family.

The all important width of the block is ample too, with frontages at Nabilla Riverlink Estate allowing side access no matter what home design you choose. The extra space, as well as the lower price, gives you greater freedom to build “the home you want” rather than “the home you can afford” or “the home that will fit on the block”.

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Pacific Homes owner Paul Dingle at his spec home under construction at The Waters Ooralea residential estate.

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ITH more than 22 years’ experience in the building industry Paul Dingle, owner of Pacific Homes, has created more than his fair share of dream homes for hundreds of people across the Mackay district. Mr Dingle said the secret to build a comfortable but sustainable home was to ensure the house was built to take full advantage of the region’s natural conditions. And that is why Pacific Homes offers a range of home designs that make the best use of space and the tropical lifestyle.

“People want a comfortable home, they want something that has that open plan feel and a hou-

Dingle helps hundreds realise the great Australian dream se that makes the most of entertaining areas,” he said.

“Our point of difference is offering higher ceilings, bigger doors, generating that different feel to a house when you walk into it.”

Being a local boy, Mr Dingle said he knew it was extremely important to support the region’s robust industry.

“I believe being locals makes a difference as you know the region. You know the areas, you’ve lot local tradesmen, local suppliers instead of using people out of town,” he said.

“You have to support the industry that’s here.”

Pacific Homes owner Paul Dingle has helped hundreds build their dream home in Mackay.

Mr Dingle says the best advice he can give people is “consider what suits your way of life, make the right choice and choose Pacific Homes”.

“When building a new home, especially if it is their dream home, it’s a very big deal to them, and we want to make it the most enjoyable, rewarding and simple as possible,” he said.

“We’ll have someone look after our clients every step of the way from choosing a house design to colour schemes, ensuring they will always be kept up-to-date and well informed throughout the building process.

“Discover the difference and come and see us.”

BUILDING your first home has never been more achievable with the new Queensland Government’s First Home Owners Grant of $15,000.

Under the new grant, first homebuyers will receive $15,000 in lieu of the former $7000 when buying newly constructed home.

The grant is available to first home owners who will be buying or building a new home.

The following eligibility criteria applies: •Contracts to buy a new home (including off the plan) dated on or after 12 September 2012 •It must become your principal place of residence within one year of taking ownership.

• It must be your principal place of residence for at least six months.

•You must not dispose of all or part of the property within one year after you start to occupy the residence as your home.

•The property must be bought or built at a value under $750,000 •It must be a new home that has not been previously occupied as a place of residence

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An exciting time ahead for Pacific Homes A Q&A with Pacific Homes owner Paul Dingle How many awards and did you win this year and where is your display home situated?

Pacific Homes won three awards including, 2012 HIA Display Home of the Year, 2012 HIA Display Home over $300,001 and 2012 HIA Outdoor Project of the Year. The winning display home is located in the established residential community of Pacific Parks Estate, 24 Pacific Avenue, Sarina.

In your opinion what is an award winning feature of your home?

Maybe something that makes you stand out from the rest. Take a closer look at Pacific Homes key differences and features of this award winning home; treated as optional extras by many builders, by visiting our display home. This new home includes 2.6 metre high ceilings and 2340mm high doors which are just some of the standard features that help to make every home in their range look and feel more spacious.

The award winning 4 bedroom Banksia 250 home design takes advantage of the region’s tropical climate by capturing prevailing breezes and providing an uplifting sense of light throughout the home. The master suite is located in a private position of the home, with the ensuite boasting an oversized shower, twin ‘his’ and ‘her’ basins and generous bench space. This is matched by the oversized walk in robe for all your storage needs. The free-flowing, intelligent design, offers the perfect setting for where the family can come together, as its well-appointed gourmet kitchen with walk-in pantry overlooks the expansive living and dining areas.

Outdoor living is a highlight of this home as the open plan living areas seamlessly flow out onto the huge alfresco entertaining area... the perfect space to accommodate guests or relax in the surrounds of the award winning resort inspired landscaped gardens. Abundant storage is also cleverly integrated throughout the home, which is a growing request of many home buyers today. I believe every person

has their own priorities and design needs.

What are Pacific Homes’ plans for 2013?

The highlight of year will be the unveiling of Pacific Homes brand new display home which is currently under construction in the newest display village for the Mackay region at The Waters Ooralea; set to open in early 2013.

Pacific Homes is excited to be delivering another choice for home buyers in this display village. This new home will be showcasing products never seen in this region before, along with the latest in design, colour and interior styling trends.

Plus, to make the buying process easy, the home will feature the full range of Pacific Homes standard inclusions, helping buyers understand what they will receive in the price of their new home.

Other key plans for the year are focused on continuing to deliver a great range of ready to build house and land packages in well located, popular residential communities including Plantation Palms, Glenrowan estate, and The Waters Ooralea and Pacific Parks estate in Sarina. Pacific Homes will also be delivering two new home design ranges in 2013, to complement their existing design collection that offers a wide variety of great choices for living with outstanding floor plans and beautiful exteriors. The two new ranges are focu-

sed on livability and flexibility; delivering plans to better suit the changing needs and various budgets of home buyers, whether they’re starting out as a first home buyer, seeking more space for the growing family or considering to downsize from the family home.

Who has helped you have such success with this home?

I would like to take the opportunity, to thank all who were involved. Pacific Homes prides itself on a team effort, and would like to thank the whole team for all their efforts – so thank-you everyone.

What services can Pacific Homes offer those looking to build?

Pacific Homes is renowned for building new homes with an exceptional level of style and quality, lifting the standard of building in the Mackay and Sarina regions.

As a builder, I strive to continually develop the level of service delivered by him and his team to ensure that everyone who chooses to build their new home with Pacific Homes will have a more enjoyable and rewarding building experience.

To help achieve this, our team and myself have implemented quality assurance procedures and supervision standards to deliver a building process that they believe sets them apart from other builders. From the moment you decide to build your new home or investment property with Pacific Homes they will have someone with you every step of the way, ensuring you will always be kept up-to-date and well informed throughout the building process.

We understand it is important for you to be in your new home on time. With their dedicated team of tradespeople, suppliers, supervisors and management, they are able to complete buildings within the timeframes set out at the beginning for their contracts. To further improve their systems and customer experiences, Pacific Homes encourage feedback from their clients both during and after construction.

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THE BANKSIA 250 Display Home Design features: 4 bedrooms, designer kitchen, open plan, double garage, alfresco, raised portico.

There are 2.6 metre high ceilings and 2340mm high doors throughout the house to look and feel more spacious. The open plan design and extra high 2.6 metre ceilings capture cooling breezes and create an uplifting sense of light and space that looks fantastic.

Check out the Banksia 250 floor plan on Page 18.

Display home location: 24 Pacific Avenue, Pacific Parks Estate, Sarina Friday & Monday 11am to 3pm Saturday & Sunday 10am to 4pm Or by appointment, phone Christine 0418 604 187

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A new range for 2013 ORION

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N the New Year, Pacific Homes will be delivering two new home design ranges to complement their existing design collection that offers a wide variety of great choices for living with outstanding floor plans and beautiful exteriors.

The two brand new ranges are focused on livability and flexibility; delivering plans to better suit the changing needs and various budgets of homebuyers, whether theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re starting out as a first home buyer, seeking more space for the growing family or considering to downsize from the family home.

Infinity Series (refer to the Orion and the Titan plan) Have the ability to respond to various needs and possibilities, plus avoid the added expense that comes with unplanned extensions and renovations. The Infinity design series from Pacific Homes is a range of expandable home designs focused on livability and flexibility; giving homebuyers the opportunity to build a new home to suit their lifestyle today, with the plans in place to adapt their home to accommodate their changing needs as they arise in the future. continues on page 15

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By planning possible lifestyle changes from the start, homeowners are more likely to have the chance to live in their favourite suburb for longer and continue to enjoy the convenience of their location and social networks.

The Infinity designs start with either 2 or 3 bedroom options and would suit a first home buyer who is just starting out, a young family who may need more space in the future as their family grows, or an investor who is looking for an opportunity to enter the market at a level that is more comfortable with their borrowing capacity.

KeyStart Series (refer to the Pinegrove and Silkwood ranges)

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Designed for those who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need a large 4 bedroom home, the new KeyStart design series from Pacific Homes offers buyers all the benefits and features youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d receive in a larger new home, but without all the extra bedrooms and unused space.

Get everything you want, ready to move straight in with a choice of two, three or four bedroom home designs focused on livability and smart, compact living; competitively priced to cater for various budgets.

Each home features all the key differences that come as standard with every Pacific Homes design, along with great service and support throughout the construction process from Paul Dingle and his building team.

If you thought building a new home was out of your reach, there is another choice. Choose a KeyStart design today to experience the excitement and convenience of moving into your brand new home where everything is done for you.

A superior team

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Geoff Renshaw

Christine Wilsmith

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r Renshaw has worked for Pacific Homes as manager since 2008.

Rarely do you find someone with such extensive knowledge and years of experience in the construction industry. Mr Renshaw has experience in both residential and commercial construction. He understands the important aspects of building a quality new home to suit our tropical climate and way of living, having a long history in management and supervisory roles throughout North Queensland including Cairns, Townsville and Mackay.

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rs Wilsmith understands buying a new home is often going to be the biggest purchase anyone will make and that it should be a positive experience. Having worked for several major builders, both in a major capital city, plus here in Mackay; she believes her knowledge gained in the building industry has given her a solid understanding of the building process to better inform home buyers. It has also helped her to make improvements in the industry, particularly when it comes to the communication of the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expectations to the builder and the construction team.

Mark Humphreys PaciďŹ c Homes supervisor

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r Humphreys is a fully qualified carpenter and cabinetmaker with extensive experience in residential and commercial building having previously worked in England and in several different locations of Australia since arriving nine years ago. As supervisor, Mr Humphreys is responsible for overseeing the construction of your new home by working closely with management, administration and Pacific Homes dedicated team of tradespeople and suppliers to ensure your new home is completed using quality materials and workmanship, within the construction timeframes set out at the beginning of your building contract.

Kylie Parnicott Design consultant and contract administration

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s Parnicott is a fully qualified interior designer and an award winning kitchen designer, who has been involved in the local building industry for many years. During this time, Ms Parnicott has seen extensive changes to the industry from design, to materials and trends and this wealth of experience has helped her to make the process easier for clients to choose their design and colour selections for their new home. She strives to take the stress out of the building experience, by being available to answer any client concerns and help them throughout the construction process. The knowledge she possesses for this area of the building industry is particularly helpful to investors considering duplex or higher density projects.

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Pacific Homes is renowned for building new homes with an exceptional level of style and quality, lifting the standard the building in the Mackay and Sarina regions. Here are a few examples:

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Home decorators heaven at Mackay Curtain Making 19 Deanne Pin, owner of Mackay Curtain Making, with the latest home decorating trends.

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OU will find a home decorators’ heaven when you step inside Mackay Curtain Making Service’s showroom in Lawson Street.

The locally owned family business offers more than just stunning curtain fabrics and blinds.

In fact, you will discover unique and exquisite handpicked homewares, wall art and furniture that you will not find anywhere else in Mackay and for affordable prices that will keep you within budget when decorating your home.

“We have taken it that step further and have giftware products and furniture so that you can get

whole picture here in store,” Deanne Pin, director of Mackay Making Service, said.

“A lot of people don’t release we have such an exquisite range of homeware products. It isn’t until they come in here for curtains or they go to someone’s house and ask ‘where did you get that?’

“We are trying to create a one-stop-shop.

“We can do everything here if you wanted to, or we can just focus on whatever you came here for.”

When branching into homewares and furniture, Mrs Pin said the main focus was to ensure products were affordable.

“If the price scares me then it’s going to scare most consumers, so I just walk away from it and find things that I think are unique but acceptable prices for people,” she said.

“Focusing on price point is really important for us. When building or redesigning a home people need to stick to their budget and they need to be realistic about what they are spending but at the same time have something unique.

“We also try really hard to focus on trying to find things that are a bit different. I ask lots of questions such as ‘who else has got it in Mackay?’

“As we don’t want to see the same product in another shop and consumers don’t want to keep

seeing the same thing in every shop they go to.”

Mackay Curtain Making Service offers a wide range of homeware products including vases, cushions, big pots, artworks, wall art, clocks and bedding. Furniture includes draws, table and chairs and the list goes on.

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HAT’S on your windows is probably just as important as what you wear.

What you wear often reflects the feeling, the mood, or the effect you want to create for yourself. For your windows, the concept is no different – your window has needs and these needs must be met. For Queenslanders, there are two major factors which come into play when deciding about what to hang up in the window. To decide whether to use curtains or blinds is a complicated choice in itself. But add the factors of shape, type, and practicality and you have yourself a decorating dilemma.

Director of Mackay Curtain Making Service Deanne Pin said the most important issue to tac-

kle first was deciphering what you needed your curtains or blinds to do.

“We ask our customers what their needs are,” Mrs Pin said. “Where is the sun shining in? Are their issues with privacy? These are the things that need to be clear.”

Mrs Pin’s number one tip was to try to stay away from anything too bold as creativity could turn into a disaster.

“We discourage people doing anything bold in window coverings because it limits everything around and will date far too quickly,” Mrs Pin said.

So what to choose: blind or curtain? In fact, both can be used to create whatever you want in your home.

Curtains create a softer, warmer mood and are the best at blocking out the light. However, blinds are practical and easy to use. Whether you go with curtains or blinds, the decision doesn’t have to break the bank.

“There are always things you can do on any budget to achieve what you want to achieve. It is good if people come in here and talk about their budget upfront because we will then know to steer them in a different direction but looking at what you need we’ll give you a mix of product to suit the home.

We can always work to any budget,” Mrs Pin said.

Mackay Curtain Making Service, located at 13 Lawson Street. The friendly team can be contacted on 4951 1129.

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Alan Pedersen, the director of Imagine Home Loans which is a mobile lender in Mackay.

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Imagine the right home loan

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here are hundreds of choices when it comes to deciding where to borrow the money to buy your dream home.

How do you choose who will best suit your needs? How do you know the services they provide will suit you in the long run?

If you’ve been confused and baffled by banks

How can Imagine Home Loans help you?

They specialise in: ■ Home Loans ■ First Home Buyers ■ Investment Loans ■ Business Loans ■ Re-financing ■ Debt Consolidation Imagine Home Loans offer: ■ Service after hrs 7 days ■ Free Comprehensive Property Report (Find out before you buy) ■ Free service (Banks pay us)

and their figures before, then why not try a new approach and give Alan Pedersen from Imagine Home Loans a call.

Mr Pedersen is a mobile lender and says his service goes above and beyond anything his competitors offer.

“Firstly, I like people to know that in this environment and with the range of shifts that Mackay people work, I am available after hours, seven days,” he said.

“I want to make it easier for people to get the right product for them and at a time that suits.

“I am a mobile lender and because I don’t have a shopfront my overheads are lower which means I can afford to spend more time with my clients, making sure that they fully understand the entire loan process as well as the loan structure that they are choosing.”

Mr Pedersen said his flexibility meant people could go house hunting on the weekend and call him straight away.

“There is no waiting until Monday to find out if you can afford a property with me,” he said.

“Even if they think it’s for a silly question, I am

happy to give them advice on it, even if it is nine o’clock at night, I will make myself available.

“I pride myself on treating people like they are family members, not just a number.”

Mr Pedersen has access to a range of products through more than 30 accredited lenders and said he was committed to finding the best loan tailored to suit every individual.

“Every case and every client is unique in their own way. What might work for one bank might not work for another person, so it’s important to explore all the options,” he said.

Alan and Imagine Home Loans have been involved with Pacific Homes during the creation of their HIA winning home.

“I would like to congratulate the team at Pacific Homes for their ‘Display Home of the Year’ award. It is such a great achievement and truly something to be proud of,” said Alan.

If you are looking at buying or building your dream home, or buying an investment property, why not give Alan from Imagine Home Loans a call and let him do the financial legwork for you?

Call Imagine Home Loans on 0411 692 443.

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L’Amour offers a contemporary and stylish solution

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’Amour Home is Mackay’s newest furniture and homewares boutique store.

Owners Barry and Debbie Goodwin pride themselves in selling contemporary, stylish and exclusive furniture and homewares products, as well as an extensive range of gifts.

Their products are of the highest quality, and inspired by the latest designer trends and fashions from all around the world and brought to Mackay at affordable prices.

With their very own interior stylist, Debbie, customers have access to the best quality advice and ideas to new home buyers, builders, or renovators.

L’Amour Home had the privilege of providing Pacific Homes with interior styling solutions on their winning HIA award home.

L’ Amour Home’s company interior stylist Debbie Goodwin answered a few questions to help those who are unsure what to do when it comes to styling their new home.

What was L’Amour Home’s role in creating this award winning home?

I was contracted by Pacific Homes to provide the interior styling solution. This included supplying the furniture, soft furnishings, window coverings, artwork, rugs, decorative pieces and interiors for the home. I styled each room, making sure that there was a flowing theme of quality and contemporary style throughout the home.

What advice do you offer those looking at styling their home?

There are three simple rules I live by with my interior styling.

1. Less is more - clutter is an enemy of true interior style.

2. Make one piece in a room your focal point and then use other pieces to complement your feature piece, both with colour and style.

3. Have an overall theme throughout the home that can be tied in from room to room, a bit like having a story that is made up of its chapters.

What are the current seasonal trends?

Summer is all about colour. Bright pops of colo-

ur are definitely the seasonal trend. It could be bright coloured cushions, artwork, vases, or even a beautiful bright juju hat, as a statement piece, which is new to Mackay but so on trend in the capital cities.

What services can L’Amour offer clients looking at building a home?

What we specialise in is providing complete interior styling solutions for people that are building new homes. I consult with the customer to work out what type of style or underlying theme they want for their home. Or specifically, what story do they want to tell throughout their home and then we provide options to suit that customer’s style, taste and budget, and due to our myriad of both national and international suppliers, we are able to provide the complete furniture, soft furnishings, artwork and interior solution for the customer at an extremely affordable price. I am also an experienced colour consultant.

In your opinion, what was the key feature in your design within the Pacific Homes display house?

All of the rooms of that display home were very special, and it was a deserving award winner, however the master bedroom had the “X factor”.

It had a beautiful French sitting chair, an elegant linen bedhead, it had a textured wallpaper feature wall, and the room was softened up by two natural hanging pendant lights.

What products do you offer people looking to add something special to their own home?

As well as our interior styling business, we also have our retail store at the Northern Beaches Central Shopping Centre. We sell furniture, artwork, homewares and gifts. The retail store always has beautiful products, and we have a very loyal customer base that continues to grow, however it is only a small sample of the range of products that we provide for our customers. Most of the furniture that we sell, we have sourced specifically for our customers who either want precise furniture pieces, or we are doing interior styling

L’Amour owner Barry Goodwin says his business provides complete interior solutions.

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solutions for. We also show a great variety of products on our Facebook page or our website at www.lamourhome.com.au Where do you source your products?

We go to all the major national trade shows in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, and this is where we have found a great stable of wholesalers that supply the most contemporary, unique and on trend furniture, artwork and homewares in the country. As well as this we directly import products from the United States, Europe, New Zealand, and we import Juju Hats from Cameroon in Africa.

How did L’Amour come about?

We have previously built, bought and sold several houses in the last 15 years and through this process Barry and I became very passionate about the interior styling of our homes, so I decided to formalise my passion, with the intention of working for a company in Mackay. We decided we would look to buy a Mackay business a few years ago, and we noticed that there was a niche in the market for unique, contemporary furniture and interior styling solutions, so we decided to start our own business and because most of the new homes in Mackay are being built in the Northern Beaches, as well as the fact that we live in Rural View, we thought the Northern Beaches Central Shopping Centre was a good fit for our business.

What kind of shopping experience can people expect when dealing with the L’Amour team?

Our business is all about customer service. Customers should expect excellent customer service, and the ability to help them find things that they will absolutely love putting in their home.

One of the most rewarding things about our business is that the products that people buy from us are things they absolutely love and want in their home.

L’ Amour in French means Love. L’Amour home is love home, and that’s what we help people do love their home and its contents.

To contact L’Amour Home email: goodwin@ lamourhome.com.au or phone 4840 2274.

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Rebetzke Homes is dedicated to delivering affordable quality

R The proud team from Rebetzke Homes collect their awards at the 2012 HIA Building awards, from left, Melissa Ritchings, Amber Barnett and Sian Johnson.

Amber Barnett, Sian Johnson, Donna Barford, Melissa Bezzina and Tia Gorrie from Rebetzke Homes at the HIA awards night.

ebetzke Homes has dedicated an impressive 35 years to building dream homes for many people in Mackay and its surrounds.

There have been many changes in design and trends over this time, but Rebetzke Homes has never changed the affordable quality it delivers with each and every new home.

A testament to this is the many industry awards won by Rebetzke Homes over more than 10 years and this year they were proud recipients of nine industry awards including HIA Mackay 2012 Home of the Year and HIA North Qld Project Home of the Year. Rebetzke Homes’ success at this year’s HIA Mackay awards showcases the versatility it offers in new home service, managing director Kevin Rebetzke said.

“The Project Home of the Year was an alteration of their very successful standard Hepburn Design.

“Rebetzke Homes knows making your house your home means adding and/or changing details to suit you individually and this is an obligation free service offered in their design process.

“With over 60 plans to choose from, we are confident we can create and personalise a design for everyone.”

The team at Rebetzke Homes is grateful to receive these awards, but say the most satisfying reward was receiving positive feedback from happy and excited new home owners.

“The Rebetzke team has guided and supported us through our building journey and we are thri-

lled with the result...” one home owner said.

“For the second time in five years we have had Rebetzke Homes build a beautiful home for us.

“The professionalism of the entire team at Rebetzke Homes made the experience of building again so much easier.”

Rebetzke Homes’ loyal and dedicated team of office staff, sub-contractors and suppliers has a common priority to deliver a quality construction to all of their new home owners.

House and land packages Rebetzke Homes works closely with Mackay developers to offer house and land packages in some of Mackay’s leading residential estates.

Having a land database means Rebetzke Homes is your one-stop-shop for all of your building needs, making your building experience relaxed, stress free and most of all enjoyable.

Rebetzke Homes is currently offering house and land packages in Ooralea, Andergrove and Sarina. You can choose from one of the already packaged designs, or you can choose the block and select a design suited for you.

Rebetzke Homes offer new home designs to meet your wants, needs and budgets and has the ability to customise any of their standard plans. Rebetzke Homes’ range of home designs is endless, priced from $280,000 onwards.

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Featuring raised and raked ceilings with high louvre glass windows in the entry and main living areas, this home was designed for a family with a busy lifestyle to be able to come home and relax.

The oversized garage allows for that extra storage space. The walk through butlersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pantry accompanies a kitchen that any chef would love to work in.

The master bedroom is separate from the other bedrooms and office and flows onto a large open plan ensuite showcasing a double vanity, spa bath and separate WC.

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The generous open plan living, dining and kitchen areas are enhanced by raked ceilings with a separate media room perfect for the ultimate at home theatre experience.

The master bedroom located off the entry is secluded from the remaining bedrooms, as is the study nook, complete with a built in desk.

A specialised dressing and make-up room, situated between the rear bedrooms of the home, is every girl’s dream as it is perfect for preparing for that big night out.

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The office, kitchen, living areas and timber deck are situated on the central level. Bedrooms two and three, main bathroom and laundry are located on the upper level at the rear of the home and the master bedroom, ensuite and WIR situated on the lower level at the front of the home accessed through a private hallway.

Glass louvers, high ceilings, wall cut-outs and timber are featured throughout the home, which encourage a relaxed and inviting feel to this coastal home.

The home also incorporates a four-bay garage ideal for that extra storage space.

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The open plan living opens through corner stacker doors onto the large alfresco area complete with BBQ kitchen and stained timber ceiling.

The darkened media room is perfect for the home theatre experience complete with sound proofing to the walls.

The spacious master bedroom, separate from the other bedrooms and living areas, opens onto a private courtyard, while the sophisticated open plan layout of the ensuite is complete with an elevated free standing bath tub, double head shower and floor to ceiling wall tiles.

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Araluen showcases latest trends

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It boasts four generous sized bedrooms, office with built-in desk, media room and open plan living areas. The master bedroom located at the front of the home oozes sophistication with the three metre ceiling, custom-made bedhead and open ensuite complete with double shower and suspended vanity unit.

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and conditions are a very determining factor in the overall cost of a new home.

Sloping land, boundary clearances and easements are all things that need to be considered before a new home design can be finalised.

Rebetzke Homes obligation-free site inspections means the team will inspect your land and factor any extra expenses into the quoting process. This way, you know from the beginning exactly what your overall investment will be and there are no hidden extras.

Offering an honest, efficient service from the very beginning is important to the Rebetzke Homes team in developing long lasting, successful relationships with clients.

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ebetzke Homes has presented its quality construction through its Araluen display home in Kerrisdale Estate, Beaconsfield.

This home has been complete with standard range quality fittings and fixtures and has effectively used minimal upgrades to luxuriate the ensuite and kitchen. This Rebetzke Homes display home is completed with the concept that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;what you see is what you will getâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Rebetzke Homes is also currently in the process of constructing its second display home in The Waters Estate at Ooralea and is excited for its release early in 2013.

These Rebetzke Homes Display Homes expose the quality of construction and finish you can expect in all new Rebetzke Homes.

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We wish you a merry Christmas

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ebetzke Homes would like to wish all of its clients a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy festive season.

It has been our pleasure to have built, or be building, your new home and we hope you have enjoyed your building experience.

Rebetzke Homes would also like to thank all of

its valued sub-contractors and suppliers for their support throughout 2012.

We wish you and your families a very merry Christmas and we look forward to a successful 2013 with you all.

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PREMIER Living Homes pride themselves on having a huge range of floors plans available for their clients to choose from. All of which can be tailored to suit all lifestyles, budgets and tastes. Premier Living Homes are only too happy to build clients a home of their own design or help them design the home of their dreams from scratch.

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REMIER Living Homes prides itself on constructing the highest quality and the best value for money properties in Mackay. Whether it’s your first home or dream home, Premier Living Homes endeavors to ensure your experience is enjoyable and with a 100% customer satisfaction, it’s why its quickly becoming one of Mackay’s most preferred builders.

So it wasn’t a surprise the locally owned company walked away with three major awards at the recent HIA Kitchen & Bathroom Awards night.

We spoke to Premier Living Home owners Cameron and Lauren Skippen about their success.

How does the team at Premier Living Homes feel about winning a HIA award?

The team at Premier Living Homes was ecstatic about the achievement of taking out three prestigious awards at the recent HIA Kitchen & Bathroom Awards night. These awards are testament to the quality, design and workmanship that goes into each and every project Premier Living Homes undertakes and it’s an honour and very rewarding being recognised amongst the industry’s best.

What award/s did you win?

Bathroom of the Year, Bathroom Project, New Kitchen up to $20,000.

In your opinion what is a winning feature of your home?

Our display home, which we had open for a limited time to the public, boasted many features.

The kitchen and both bathrooms which received the awards were definitely popular and received massive amounts of positive feedback from the public.

The open planned outdoor living area with a built-in outdoor kitchen also proved to be a very talked about aspect. As a whole, the home was designed specifically to suit most families, the tropics and the layout, design and clever ideas used throughout proved that Premier Living Homes first ever display home was a huge success and an extremely rewarding experience.

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It was also a fantastic opportunity to showcase an example of our work, innovative ideas and inclusions to the public.

What advice would you give those people wanting to build a home?

In this day and age when choosing a builder, we can’t stress enough that you need to compare apples with apples. At Premier Living Homes, we are proud to boast a generous list of standard inclusions which is testament to our value for money.

There are many options available which we include as standard that makes our homes noticeably stand out from the rest without costing any extra or blowing the budget.

A local builder with experience is also another important factor to consider – not only are you able to see the work they complete first-hand, but you can be guaranteed that they will have a much better understanding of the climate and building practices in the local area while also supporting the local community. Premier Living Homes is a local Mackay based company and has been in operation since 2007. Within this period the company has quickly built a reputation, backed by a long list of client testimonials on exceptional quality, value for money homes with second to none customer service.

What services can Premier Living offer people looking to build?

At Premier Living Homes our aim is to provide every client with an enjoyable, personal building experience. From the very beginning of your building plans, you deal face to face with Cameron Skippen, the owner and builder, and you maintain regular contact throughout the whole process, ensuring peace of mind, while staying informed of each and every exciting stage of your new homes’ construction. Cameron has over 15 years of hands on experience within the building industry and is well renowned not only for his eye for detail and exceptional workmanship but also the great rapport he builds with his clients due to his appro-

achable, friendly manner. We like to consider ourselves specialists in building custom designed homes for the Mackay area and are willing to help design the home of your dreams from scratch or help you choose a home from the huge range of designs available.

Is there anyone you would like to thank for your success?

Premier Living Homes’ wouldn’t be where it is today without the support of our tradesmen and suppliers. Many of our tradesmen have worked with Cameron throughout his career and only deliver the highest standard of quality in which he is renowned for. A fantastic relationship with all our suppliers also ensures not only are the best quality products used but that we are provided with a reliable, supportive service helping us deliver the

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What are Premier Living Homes’ plans for 2013?

Premier Living Homes plans for 2013 is to have yet another successful year of building exceptional homes for lots of satisfied clients, but we also wish to add a few more prestigious HIA Industry Awards to our growing collection.

We have also started building a portfolio of house and land packages which are now available in the Nabilla Riverlink Estate, Marian, which have already proven to be popular. More information on these is available at www.premierlivinghomes.com.au.

When building your next home be sure to contact Premier Living Homes on 0418 982 772 or email enquiries@premierlivinghomes.com.au

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T was gutted by fire, but Greenfields Shopping Complex building will be rebuilt by the end of 2013, thanks to the help of the local team at Coastal Building Approval Service.

Private certifier Gordon Heelan, his wife Nerelle and their team have been working on applications for the demolitions of the three businesses which were burnt to the ground on November 10 and will help push through permits so building can start.

The aim was to have it reopened by the end of 2013, Mr Heelan said.

“We were on site last week with engineers and we have already started a three-stage plan to make sure the project runs smoothly and everything is approved as soon as possible,” he said.

“First we sorted out getting Sam’s Warehouse opened temporarily by December 8 so they could capture the Christmas trade, then we issued a permit for demolition and now we are working with all the players, including tenants, to work out what sort of buildings they want there so we can get applications in for the rebuild.”

It’s not the first high profile Mackay project Coastal Building Approval Service has helped turn into a reality. Being local means the team is often the first choice for people looking to make their building approval as simple and hassle free as possible.

Since 1977, Mr Heelan has worked both in the building and construction industry and within local government and he and the team have the expertise to assist you throughout the approval process, from design, construction and applications.

They take care of everything from total building

approval service, fast-tracking building approvals and electronic approvals to the coordination of boundary relaxation and oversize sheds.

They can also coordinate approvals with local council including Material Change of Use (MCU) applications and pool safety certificates that meet the latest legislation.

Out of hours inspections are available by arrangement if necessary.

Mr Heelan said spending a little bit of time and money in the early stages of your project could save cash and heartache later.

“I have met so many people who wish they had worked with us to make sure their project complies with the relevant legislation,” he said.

“Unfortunately, a lot of people just go ahead and build and hope to get the certification later, normally that doesn’t work out and they are left out of pocket.

“Working with us will ensure your project; whether commercial or residential will comply.

“Our professional experience and knowledge will ensure that your project proceeds smoothly throughout the whole construction process.

“And we are totally local, and when I say local I mean local.

“We all live and work in Mackay, we hire local people and our profits stay in this region.”

With affiliate and contract staff, Coastal Building Approval Service is able to provide building certifying services throughout the region, from Bowen to St Lawrence and out to Moranbah; including areas such as Sarina, Nebo, Marian, Mirani, Koumala and Carmila.

“No job is too big or small – we can approve

anything from a garden shed, pool or house to a commercial development,” Mr Heelan said.

For more detailed information on a particular service, visit www.coastalbuildingapproval.com. au. Email admin@ccbuildingapproval.com.au or phone (07) 4942 0266.

Top 10 reasons why you should use Coastal Building Approval Service (CBAS) 1. Quick building approvals: On average 10 business day turnaround from when the application is properly made.

2. Electronic lodgements: Save time, we can lodge your application electronically.

3. Electronic building approvals: Save time, if requested your approval may be emailed to you.

4. Building inspections: Done within 48 hours.

5. Minor MCU coordination with the local regional council 6. Boundary relaxations coordination with the local regional council.

7. Classification (occupancy) certificate.

8. Fast tracked building approval option: On average just five business days turnaround from when the application is properly made.

9. St Lawrence to Bowen service: Generally within a two-hour radius of Mackay, excluding the islands.

10. Professional service: Up to-date with the latest legislation requirements.

For more information, contact www.coastalbuildingapproval.com.au or phone 4942 0266

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ISUAL Constructions, trading as Lanai Homes Pty Ltd, was created in 2007 by local builder Ian Bean who has more than 28 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in the industry.

Visual Constructions caters to all aspects of the building industry from construction of new home, contract and renovations. Visual Constructions is strongly committed to delivering excellence to its clients in its building and renovation development businesses. Visual Constructions offers sustainable profitability for the benefit of its workforce, its owner and its future growth and success.

Mr Bean said his companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motto said it all at Visual Constructions we help you to â&#x20AC;&#x153;visualise your dreamsâ&#x20AC;?.

How many awards and did you win this year and where is your display home situated?

We won two awards Best Display Home up to $300,000 and Best Energy Efficient Home â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8.5 stars.The Display Home is located at 5 Prima Vera Blvd Miraflores Estate Beaconsfield.

This is the second year in a row you have taken home this award, what is the secret to constructing an award winning home?

The secret to our success is quality and dedication to the finer details by myself my staff our subbies

and our workers. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use inferior products and we build to the highest of standards. Our homes are built above the required cyclone rating and each of the areas. We never build to W41C1, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always W50C2 or higher.

Our plans are individually designed by myself and Stephanie (sales consultant) and we always try and achieve a free flowing home that encompasses the breezes and the type of lifestyle the owners want to have. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no use designing a home that only has one living areas when the client likes to watch movies, so we will include a unique media room that makes the owner feel like they are at the movies.

We also allow larger than normal patios or even two patios in a home which will suit our outdoor lifestyle in Mackay.

In your opinion, what point of difference does Visual Constructions offer clients over other companies?

Our Office and Display Home will be closed from 12 Noon Friday 21 December. The Display Home will reopen in 2013 at 10am Saturday, 12 January and the office will re-open at 8.30am Monday, 14 January. As the year is coming to a close and everyone has been rushing around finishing Christmas shopping, holiday preparations

Friendly down to earth staff and honesty. We will tell you whether a home you like will or will not fit in your budget. We do not lead the clients on a dream they cannot afford. Our quality is second to none, the best in town. Our inclusion in our standard homes is higher than the other buildersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; standard range, for example the number of light fittings or sensor to the garage. All may seem minor, but they add to the overall cost later if added in and also when we include them the home looks of a higher quality.

What services can Visual Construction offer those looking to build?

We can build from our standard range or we can modify or even design a home to suit the client needs, budgets and wants.

Turn your dream home into a reality today, pick up the phone and phone Ian and his team at Visual Construction on 4969 6279 or 0409 614 705. and finding odd jobs to keep the kids amused, the team at Visual Constructions has been busily applying the finishing touches to a few new homes to hand over, prior to the silly season, to happy clients. We would like to take this opportunity to thank-you for your business this year. It has been a dream to help you visualise your new homes.

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©All plans, this brochure and its content including all illustrations are copyright of Lanai Homes Pty Ltd t/a Visual Constructions 2006-2011. Illustrations in this brochure are artist’s impressions only. Areas given are based on Block Render construction & sizes may vary depending on construction methods. Lanai Homes Pty Ltd reserves the right to alter design, plan, elevation, suppliers, specifications and prices without notice. QBSA: 1117288

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