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Thanks for supporting New Homes & Land magazine TONY GALPIN [Geelong Coast New Homes & Land Managing Editor]

Pivot Custom Homes

French Oak Trading

House made of straw

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Hamlan Homes PAGE 10

Geelong Homes PAGE 11

Orion Homes PAGE 12-13

Warralily

Approvals, builds on upward trend

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Geelong Tiles and Bathware PAGE 16-17

Bombora Custom Furniture

Drysdale Removals and Storate PAGE 32

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Manse Group PAGE 26

Lifestyle Geelong and Ocean Grove Enso Homes PAGE 18-19

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Australian Building Company Homes

Geelong to Waurn Ponds Railway Planning Project

Brax Window Treatments

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Derbyshire Homes

Aaron’s Outdoors

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WELCOME to the second edition of Geelong Coast New Homes & Land.

We’d like to begin with a big thankyou to all the readers and advertisers who embraced the debut edition of the region’s only print and online product for buyers of new homes and land.

The response was overwhelmingly positive.

We delivered 20,000 copies across Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast and even into western Melbourne.

At the same time we launched newhomesland.geelongindy.com.au, with all the editorial content of the print version as well as a free E-magazine and listings of local builders and developers.

It was a big job but the warm reception for the concept proved that the right product always finds a niche.

Again, thanks for the support.

But now we move on to the second edition, with plenty of great ideas for prospective buyers seeking inspiration for a new home.

And local builder Hamlan Homes is one of the first off the mark with its initiative to protect clients from looming power shortages. Hamlan has teamed with CSR Bradford to offer a Tesla Powerwall 2 with solar panels as a standard inclusion - it’s sure to intrigue informed buyers concerned about the instability of the nation’s power grid.

A wealth of other quality builders are also on board, showcasing some of the region’s finest designs for the city, coast or country.

Check out names like Derbyshire, Australian Building Company, Pivot, Orion, Simonds and Enso - they’re all in Geelong Coast New Homes & Land.

Warralily’s here, too, with its latest land offerings, while a host of local decor leaders present some of their new ideas.

There’s plenty more as well in the second edition of Geelong Coast New Homes & Land - in print and online.

Happy reading. ●

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news | UDIA

Above and beyond at Armstrong Going that extra mile is what differentiates Villawood from the others. It sets Villawood communities quite apart.

BUILDING a community takes a special effort - the sort of effort that’s made Armstrong Mount Duneed the prime choice for home-buyers.

Look about this flagship community of Villawood Properties and you’ll find that sense of community alive in any of the numerous facilities or activities on offer.

It might be Club Armstrong’s heated lap pool, the resort pool, the tennis courts or the state-of-the-art gym that captivates buyers’ attention. It might be the club’s barbecue, the family playroom, maybe the relaxing sundecks. Maybe the library, yoga, active mums group or the men’s shed. And definitely the 9 Grams cafe along Unity Drive.

Building communities is not just about successful ledgers. The real reward for Villawood is helping families grow healthy kids in a natural environment with a solid sense of community around them.

Armstrong Mount Duneed is about friends, neighbours and playmates bonded by shared experiences, leisure, sport and downtime.

This is bolstered by the fact over 90 per cent of buyers are owner-occupiers with 70 per cent second or third home-buyers.

They’ve bought to stay.

A special feature of Armstrong Mount Duneed is its brilliant adventure park. Think $2.6 million of tactile and sensory activities climbing gear, flying fox, tunnels, basketball, skating and table tennis.

And all of this sited brilliantly beneath mighty redgums with a huge wedge-tailed eagle sculpture at the entrance.

Armstrong Mount Duneed is all about

The real reward for Villawood is helping families grow healthy kids in a natural environment with a solid sense of community around them.

community - with a capital ‘C’. It’s all about that special effort.

Going that extra mile is what differentiates Villawood from the others. It sets Villawood communities quite apart.

Cast an eye about and you’ll find many terrific facilities, gifted by Villawood Properties to the residents of Armstrong and the local community. Club Armstrong, for one, is a state-of-the-art facility that cost $7.5 million if you’re counting.

There’s also well-lit sports grounds, community sports programs, 30km of creekside walking tracks and bike paths, plus over 60 bird species thriving in woodlands and riparian surrounds.

You’ll find brilliant giant pelican sculptures peppered across the landscape, kids’ cubby huts, 24 hectares of open space.

And there’s lots still to come: schools, a magnificent waterfront dining precinct, specialty retail outlets and more.

It’s fair to say to this growing community, at Armstrong Mt Duneed, has truly set the standard for active and resort-style living.

And with Villawood’s affordable land prices and its proximity to Geelong’s CBD, Waurn Ponds railway station and the Surf Coast, you can see why people are choosing Armstrong Mt Duneed to call home.

For more details on Armstrong’s land prices, location and facilities check out armstrong.villawoodproperties.com.au ●

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Experience Club ARMSTRONG

FOR REAL Club ARMSTRONG is now open. With its exclusive gym, tennis courts, pools, function spaces and café, there’s nothing like it in the Geelong area. Get a sneak peek and discover more about living at ARMSTRONG, Villawood Properties’ remarkable new community in Mt Duneed.

9 GRAMS CAFÉ NOW OPEN at Club Armstrong

Call 1300 710 726 • armstrongmtduneed.com.au 087_806_18697298AI_vivegroup.com.au

ARMSTRONG Land Sales Ofice Corner of Unity Drive and Surf Coast Hwy, Mt Duneed Open 7 days 11am - 6pm

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‘The Difference Between Ordinary and Extraordinary ...is that little extra’

New Display Home Opening December 2017 Armstrong Villawood Estate Display Village 56 Unity Drive, Mount Duneed

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Hot spots Think the Geelong region’s out of reach? Lacks the right lifestyle options? Think again and check out just this small sample of local delights.

Ocean Grove Is this the best combination of coastal living and urban amenity on the local coastline?

A quick audit of all Ocean Grove’s appeal can only end in the affirmative.

Start with a long, long, sandy surf beach running from the mouth of the Barwon Heads River to Point Lonsdale.

Add frontage to said river, along with a numerous leisure and sports facilities ranging from boat ramps to various ovals and a public indoor swim centre.

Then top it all off with two fully-equipped shopping centres, proximity to Geelong and plenty of land options for new residents.

Yes, Ocean Grove really does have it all. ●

Moriac AHH, the country life - alluring but usually all too hard for city workers toiling in Geelong or Melbourne.

Well, not at Moriac.

This quiet rural township just west of Geelong offers the chance to secure acreage without the massive price tag or isolation from urban amenities.

The Princes Hwy and Geelong ring road are minutes away, along with Torquay’s sandy beaches. Everything’s so close there’s no reason to sacrifice work for play - the locals have both!

A charming convenience store and a pub up the Moriac Hill round out the picture for the ideal country living experience. ●

Geelong ACCORDING to recent reports, Geelong’s now “too expensive” for new-home buyers on a budget. Wrong! As one of Australia’s largest urban growth areas, the City by the Bay actually has numerous new estates on most flanks - and most with affordable options for setting up house.

Armstrong Creek to the south offers a range of options between the city and the beach, while Lovely Banks to the north has larger allotments overlooking town and the bay. And all the other localities dotted around the city, like Fyansford, present more opportunities for finding a slice of heaven.

So, don’t believe the hype - Geelong has something for all budgets. ●

Lara LARA’S population is expanding fast as families and commuters discover the charms and opportunities of this hotly positioned town.

With the bushy peaks of the You Yangs setting a bucolic backdrop, Lara is just a 40-minute drive from Melbourne and barely 10 from Geelong.

Lifestyle enthusiasts will also find plenty to smile about with Lara’s easy access to state parks, Corio Bay and even the Surf Coast via Geelong’s smooth ring road.

A train station, schools, plenty of shopping options and a variety of allotment sizes make the town a great proposition for a variety of buyers. ●

Making your home a great one RADLEY DE SILVA [CEO Master Builders Association of Victoria]

NEW homes represent so much to a new homeowner - a fresh start, expanded possibilities, a new chapter for the family.

So much is right about a new house, and yet there is often something - some small (or large) detail - that would make the whole package perfect if you’d had control over it.

This is precisely when a well-planned and executed remodel by an experienced registered builder can make a good home a great one.

A registered builder can help you discover a solution and explore your options from the perspective of someone who knows

from hands-on experience what is possible and what resources it will take to achieve them.

They can help you with your goals and the scope of your project to make an educated decision about remodelling.

Selecting a registered builder is a smart first step in any building process because they have professional expertise for every stage of the building process.

Master Builders Association of Victoria can help you find a registered builder who is right for you.

Many builders are themselves talented designers and have won awards in Master Builders’ annual Building Excellence Awards program.

HELLO, I’M YOUR HOME LENDING SOLUTIONS MANAGER.

You can view the work of our members on our website at www.mbav.com.au and find registered builders in the Geelong area using our ‘Find a Master Builder’ feature.

Depending on the size and nature of the project, you may need a planning and building permit. You and your builder will need to work together to obtain the relevant permits.

Our team of building surveyors, inspectors and support staff are well placed to help you no matter where you are in Victoria.

Master Builders has a Geelong office at 3 Melbourne Road, with friendly staff ready to help direct you to useful resources. Don’t hesitate to contact us on 9411 4555. ●

Failing to plan can mean planning to fail.

My name is Cameron and I’m a Home Lending Solutions Manager, an authorised representative of the Commonwealth Bank.

I can assist with the full range of CommBank products and services, including:  A loan to purchase your first home.  An investment loan to expand your property portfolio.  Refinancing your current home loan to Commonwealth Bank.  Finance your renovations, new car or next holiday.

Cameron Shakespeare Home Lending Solutions Manager

I can help you with your financial needs, call me on 0405 103 941 or email shakesca@cba.com.au

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Email: shakesca@cba.com.au

Things to know before you Can: Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124. Australian credit licence 234945.

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renewable energy | Hamlan Homes and CSR Bradford

Homes with the power of the Sun Local builder partners with leading solar and battery provider to bring down power bills in new homes.

A PARTNERSHIP between Australia’s leading battery and solar provider, CSR Bradford, and Hamlan is set to see all new houses come equipped with a Bradford Solar ChargePack, including Tesla Powerwall 2 and which offers back-up energy to protect homes during power outages.

The partnership makes Hamlan the first builder in Geelong and the Surf Coast region to offer backup with the Tesla Powerwall 2 as part of their standard inclusion, and comes at a time when homeowners across the country are waking up to solar and battery technology as a solution in the fight against rising power prices and the unreliability of the grid.

New home buyers with Hamlan Geelong’s largest locally owned and operated builder - will be able to run their homes with a mix of free and low-cost energy, stored until they are ready to use it.

The world-leading renewable energy solution includes Tesla Powerwall, a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that

Going into the summer months, the Sun is a part of the Geelong and Surf Coast playground. Powerwall offers our clients a working solar system that will charge the battery and provide electricity to power your home day or night. charges using electricity from Bradford solar panels. With cloud-based monitoring from any smart device, Hamlan homeowners will be able to monitor and manage their energy, including charging from the grid during off-peak times.

Under the partnership, it is estimated that 150 homes will be equipped with the Bradford Solar ChargePack including Tesla Powerwall by the end of 2018, the system is expected to save each household on average $2300 each year.

Hamlan general manager Andrew Carroll said that the partnership with CSR Bradford

was helping the iconic home builder change the face of the Great Ocean Road area again, this time by being a leader in household renewable energy solutions in Geelong and the Surf Coast region.

“Going into the summer months, the sun is a part of the Geelong and Surf Coast playground. Powerwall offers our clients a working solar system that will charge the battery and provide electricity to power your home day or night.

For more information about Hamlan or to find your nearest display home, visit hamlan. com.au or phone 5222 5555. ●

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on display | Geelong Homes The Flinders 251

Added warmth to home’s welcome Geelong Homes sets a new benchmark in affordable living for Lara residence.

GEELONG Homes has done it again, raising the benchmark in affordable living with the opening of their beautiful new display home in Manzeene Village, Lara. The Flinders 251 with a Traditional facade is part of Geelong Homes’ recently launched new range.

The Flinders 251 blends seamlessly into the Lara landscape with its Surfmist Colorbond roof, Dune coloured linea boards and dark-coloured bricks. The addition of blackbutt posts to the porch create an added warmth to the facade which is sure to appeal to many buyers.

This 27-square home is designed to

suit a block with a lot width of 14 metres.

The Flinders 251 features three distinct zones including a parent’s retreat, kids wing and an open plan kitchen/ living area, creating a functional layout ideal for a growing family.

There’s lots to love about the styling of the Flinders 251 display. Timber, blush pink and brass feature throughout the home creating a light and fresh feel.

The master bedroom is stylish and contemporary with its spotted gum feature wall, grey suede bedhead and brass pendant light.

A large lounge adjoins the master

bedroom and features some very handy cupboards for storage.

The hub of the home is the open plan living, meals and kitchen. You’ll be able to cater for large family functions in the wellappointed kitchen and with the addition of a walk-in pantry there is plenty of room to store appliances and groceries. A herringbone pattern tile splashback along with striking brass pendant light add a lot of character to this space.

Stacker doors lead way to the impressive outdoor area. A James Hardie Plank with a raw clear coat finish deck sets the scene of this large alfresco area.

With the addition of a planter box and built in seating it’s easy to image summer nights entertaining friends in this comfortable space.

Three further bedrooms are zoned to the kid’s wing, along with a play room, bathroom, separate WC and the laundry.

Geelong Homes new display is open seven days from 11am-5pm and is located at 6 Cadence Avenue, Lara.

For inquires please contact Georgina Smith 0478 720 818.

Everyone will feel “Good to be HOME” in the Flinders 251. ●

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Warralily way of life on display Warralily is the Geelong region’s new blue-chip location - with schools, shopping centres, sporting and recreational options - and the convenience of city facilities and the charms of the Surf Coast.

THERE has never been a better time to visit the Warralily Display Village, with the recent opening of new display homes, as well as nearby Mirambeena Park and The Village Warralily Shopping Centre, all contributing to a great day out for the whole family.

As Warralily continues to attract people at record levels, the display village offers a welcome destination for new home hunters looking for inspiration from some of Victoria’s top homebuilders. The village showcases 28 contemporary and affordable homes featuring the latest in new home designs, interiors, exteriors and outdoor entertaining.

The newest display home arrivals by Mega Homes, Eight Homes and Burbank are now open to add to the line up including Metricon, Geelong Homes, Boutique, Porter Davis and more.

While at the village take the opportunity to experience Warralily - consistently rated as the best-selling estate in Geelong. A massive 50 per cent of the estate has been sold to create a thriving community of 5500plus residents occupying over 1800 homes.

Warralily is a runaway hit with home buyers, especially young families looking for lifestyle, amenities, affordability and ready proximity to the best of coast and urban living.

A short stroll from the display village is the new $1.2 million Mirambeena Park with it’s shipwrecks, swings and slides sure to be a welcome relief for the kids. Tots and teens alike will delight in all sorts of offerings: they can climb, slide, hide, skid, run, jump, bounce, kick, dig and wizz about in the extensive sand-filled playground.

They can engineer waterways in stone channels or create gong and glockenspiel music in a soundplay area designed by sound artist Herb Jercher. But these features barely scratch the surface of what’s on offer at super-suburb Warralily’s $28 million ‘green spine’ works.

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Warralily is a runaway hit with home buyers, especially young families looking for lifestyle, amenities, affordability and ready proximity to the best of coast and urban living.

Boulevard you’ll quickly gain a sense of Warralily’s indisputable Australian nature, with eucalypts and large old river red gums lining the idyllic Armstrong Creek to provide a natural wonderland for both residents and native animals.

Enjoyment of the outdoors is encouraged with 30 kilometres of walking and cycling paths planned to connect homes and community amenities, parks and conservation areas.

There’s a commitment to environmental sustainability that has seen the development earn state and national Awards for Excellence for its wetland systems.

Civil, landscaping and infrastructure investment to date has hit the $420 million mark.

In all, construction of 60 stages is

complete, 14 stages are under construction and the first stage of the $100 million shopping village opened this month.

The Village Warralily heralds a commercial coming of age for Warralily.

Warralily residents are among new specialty business operators helping bring convenience, connections and hundreds of jobs to its centrepiece The Village Warralily Shopping Centre.

The retail centre bordering Barwon Heads Road and Central Boulevard fulfils Warralily’s vision as a welcoming, vibrant town attraction at the heart of a masterplanned precinct offering sport and recreation, education, childcare and more.

The shopping centre has Woolworths as an anchor tenant, and 15 retail and food outlets bordering a leafy town square plus

office spaces, medical and dental clinic, a chemist and a gym.

A $6m McDonald’s restaurant and $5m 7-Eleven fuel and convenience store are both set to open in the next few days.

Construction of an ALDI supermarket is scheduled to start in 2018.

Hundreds of jobs will grow from The Village Warralily, with 120 at Woolworths alone, about 100 positions at McDonald’s, 15 at 7-Eleven and more at the smaller businesses, all focused on providing opportunities for locals.

The neighbouring Armstrong Creek School is scheduled to open for first term in 2018 and work on an adjoining City of Greater Geelong and State Government funded sport and recreation precinct with pavilion is underway. Construction of the Armstrong Creek School and The Village is accelerating sales growth, showing that Warralily is a blue-chip location.

The Warralily Coast Display Village is adjacent to the new Warralily Coast Sales and Community Centre off Warralily Boulevard from the Surf Coast Highway. It is open seven days from 11am to 5pm.

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Display Locations Gen Fyansford, Fyansford 5 Casey Boulevard Michael Lane - 0409 435 555 Armstrong, Mt Duneed 30 Unity Drive Adrian Lapetina - 0403 277 434 Curlewis Park, Drysdale 7 Centennial Boulevard Tania Bell - 0430 708 456 Lara Central, Lara 4 Caddys Road Miranda Williams - 0402 938 655

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We have a game changer in our home and it’s our fab new retractable awning.

This beauty has changed the way we use our outdoor space and helps keep the inside of our home cool. The high quality electric remote makes for easy functionality, whilst looking super sleek. – Casey Bell Let us help you transform your home with our extensive range of awnings, blinds and curtains – all custom made to suit your home and lifestyle.

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styling | Outdoor Lifestyle

Outdoor style is well covered CAL STEWART braxwt.com.au

‘STYLING’ seems to be a bit of a buzzword at the moment - it’s all about how you ‘style’ your home, or rooms, if you’re a contestant on The Block. Do you have a personal decorating style? Do you like to follow the trends and change things around or just like to do things once and then live with it?

I have to admit that I like to change things around a bit, which is often just a case of using the same accessories in another room for a bit of a different look. I pore over home decor magazines and rummage around online looking for inspiration - and for things that I can actually afford.

There are just so many options available for decorating our homes, and now there’s also a huge range for decorating your outdoor living spaces.

As Australians, we do like to spend a bit of time living outdoors, but haven’t our yards and gardens come a long way since the ’70s? ... although, ’70s style is very fashionable at the moment.

As a nation, we seem to have really embraced outdoor living or alfresco areas, and these areas are now both important and integrated parts of our homes.

I love getting a glimpse of all the beautiful homes and outdoor areas in the glossy magazines - they always look amazing - but we need to remember they are set-up to look great for the photos. It’s important, especially with your outdoor areas, to choose items that are easy to look after.

It’s no good going to all that effort to have an outdoor entertaining area if you end up spending all of your time cleaning it or can’t use it because it’s too hot and sunny, or gets hammered by the wind.

Before you embark on decorating your outdoor area, take some time to think about how and when you will use the space. Will you need sun protection or shade? Think about the times of the day when you will be using it most - will an umbrella give you the protection you need or would a retractable awning work better?

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a tricky problem to solve - we all know umbrellas and awnings aren’t great in the wind - perhaps you need to look for more solid screening or you can plant densely to help provide some protection. Of course, this doesn’t always work if you have a view to enjoy.

Investing in quality fabrics for outdoors means that they will last. Fabrics that are designed for outdoor use will be more resistant to fading and mildew so are easier to care for too. Most can simply be hosed down - and now there are lots of great outdoor fabrics available at really affordable prices, so you can add some instant colour with cushions.

Whatever size your yard is, or even if you only have a small balcony area, styling these areas nicely makes the space so much more enjoyable to use. With the range of options available today, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to do so.

So, decorating or ‘styling’ your home should also extend outdoors. Stick with a similar style to indoors for a more cohesive feel, but you can really have some fun while creating a space that you enjoy relaxing in, because it’s really all about what works best for you and your lifestyle. www.braxwt.com.au ● SUMMER 2017/2018

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interiors | French Oak Trading Company

Michael and Toula Roden of the French Oak Trading Company.

Couple’s creative artistry in oak “This is something that will often outlive people’s tenancy in the house...“ - Toula Roden “It’s such a warm timber with enduring appeal,“ Toula says. “The patina and the grain structure are unique to French oak and the microclimate of that mountain region.

“When you’ve got a tree that’s been growing for 200 years it’s going to have a very intricate grain pattern.”

But soon the product inspired a business idea.

“We saw the opportunity of bringing it out to Australia and giving interior designers and home-builders access to a unique product,” Toula says.

“People want something different,

something that’s going to make their building projects stand out, and that’s exactly what this does.”

Thus began the French Oak Trading Company.

Michael and Toula specialise in French oak flooring and timber products, for both contemporary and traditional tastes.

Being solid timber, this “timeless” product outlasts most other flooring options.

“This is something that will often outlive people’s tenancy in the house,” Toula says.

Their customers have used the versatile product in everything from wall cladding

and joinery, to floors, stair cases and bench tops.

“It can be adapted to all sorts of design situations,” Toula says.

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Achieve better project outcomes The process involved in a first-time build can be overwhelming, complex and confusing. Manse Group was formed to help owners and builders - to navigate the complexities and achieve a quality outcome.

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MANSE Group was founded as a result of my parents going through the new build process to create their dream retirement home.

Having never built before, they struggled with the maze of architects, builders, drawings, quotes, contracts and permits.

Every aspect was overwhelming for them.

I realised that my parents were not alone and many people could benefit from someone guiding them through the building process. And so, Manse Group was born.

Everything that we do relates back to two simple words; Quality Assurance. As Independent Building Consultants, we work to reduce discrepancies, delays and variation exposure to maintain the common goal - a successful project.

We are there for our clients from the design stage through to project completion with a customised range of services. Many contact us after they’ve chosen a builder and they discover the complexity of the construction process.

Our consultants are carpenters by trade and either have their building licence or are working towards it. This ensures we have refined practical skills and theoretical knowledge, along with an understanding of building principles and laws to identify and minimise problems.

We conduct pricing breakdowns and analyse quotes so that it is clear exactly what’s included, what’s not and how much

Builders appreciate a fresh set of eyes and it gives their clients reassurance and peace of mind.

Outsourcing inspections also demonstrates a commitment to delivering the highest quality build. our clients are up for - this is essential when selecting a builder.

Before our clients sign on the dotted line, we review their contractual documentation; examining the building contract, architectural floor plans and elevations, engineering, electrical, plumbing drawings and builder specifications, ensuring all costings, inclusions and any exclusions are noted.

We conduct site inspections at key stages of the build to ensure trade workmanship is in accordance with the contract documentation and industry standards.

Any potential problems can be flagged and amended without significant delays or additional costs to the project.

Our recommendations are 100 per cent factual, based on industry knowledge, the Building Act, Building Regulations, Building Code of Australia, Australian Standards, the Victorian Building Authority’s Guide to Standards and Tolerances and manufacturers’ specifications.

It is important to mention that it’s not ‘us against the builder’; in fact we work with many local builders. Enso Homes for example, has engaged us to complete independent inspections to streamline their auditing process and ensure they are at the forefront of their industry.

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on display | Australian Building Company Jarrah 25

Home building in Geelong now as easy as ABC Four simple steps make realising that dream home an achievable goal.

HOME building is soon to be a breeze for Geelong buyers when Victorian new home builder, the Australian Building Company, opens its first display home in the booming Geelong region, which will double as a cafestyle sales suite in the Armstrong Estate next month.

The seemingly unattainable dream of building a home has been made easier and more affordable, with Australian Building Company offering a four-step program where buyers need only to choose a design, home options and colour scheme, and match it to a block of land.

Australian Building Company’s sales and brand manager David Shorten says the new display home’s welcoming on-site sales office-cum-cafe, will provide the perfect spot for buyers to sit back and mull over their choices in a strategic move to combat the overwhelming nature of the home buying process.

“We have designed our office to have a more casual atmosphere in order to ensure the process of building a new home will be stress-free and enjoyable. From the moment buyers step through the doors, our new home advisors will be on hand to welcome them with a coffee and to lead them through the entire process,” Mr Shorten said.

“Buyers will only have to deal with one advisor throughout the entire buying journey, to ensure they have an uncomplicated and transparent experience in which they do not have to deal with multiple points of contact.

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From the moment buyers step through the doors, our new home advisors will be on hand to welcome them with a coffee and to lead them through the entire process. many Australians - our goal is to demystify this process.”

The new Geelong display home will feature the ‘Jarrah 25’ design, a classic and simple style modern family home, with four bedrooms and open-plan living, at a price starting at $188,100.

Just one of the dozens of style options available to buyers, the Jarrah 25 design offers a spacious main bedroom at the front of the house complete with roomy walk-in wardrobe and ensuite.

The remaining three bedrooms extend down one side of the home, with the opposite featuring an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, complete with butler’s pantry that leads to an outdoor entertaining zone that makes the home perfect for hosting guests.

“We have created designs that are costeffective, yet ensure no corner is cut when it comes to style and functionality with the Jarrah 25 perfect for first home buyers or growing families looking for an affordable yet spacious home,” Mr Shorten added.

The emphasis on affordability comes from the Australian Building Company’s understanding that the financial burden

and complexity of the home buying process is what puts most people off building their own home, particularly those looking to enter the market for the first time.

The market-leading home building company has display homes across metroMelbourne, but this Geelong property will be the first in the region.

Perspective buyers can visit the home at Oasis Drive, Armstrong Estate, Mount Duneed.

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Less volume, more quality The Derbyshire difference Derbyshire Designer Range Multi award winners Derbyshire are excited to launch our new range of pre-designed homes: • Over 150 floorplan designs.

• Prices start from $249,500.

• All plans are fully customisable.

What sets Derbyshire apart with this range is not only great value for money but also that they focus on a small number of builds and use the same high standards that apply to all their custom builds.

Customisation - All predesigned plans can be fully customised to suit the buyer.

You aren’t limited to a set number of alternative design options - such as moving a master bedroom to the rear of the house or adjusting the ensuite/WIR layout.

Derbyshire can change any aspect of the design, including the facade.

Build quality - Derbyshire builds the designer range to the same high level of quality that they apply to their full custom homes. Top trades, quality finishes and attention to detail is paramount.

Interior Design - You are not limited to selecting from a small range of options for interiors - Derbyshire can help put together a complete look for your new home or you can give them a design wish-list and they can source the products to suit a specified style.

Inclusions - Derbyshire’s standard inclusions are of an exceptional level and provide a fantastic home to move straight into - if you do want to further upgrade any of the features of your home you get to choose what changes are important to you.

Standard inclusions: • Franke appliances.

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Custom design and build For those that want a completely unique home designed from scratch Derbyshire offers 25 years of award-winning experience in the custom design and build space.

Derbyshire is a family owned and operated business that has extensive experience building in the Geelong, Surfcoast and Bellarine regions.

They work with a range of top architects and carefully match clients to the best designer for the project. The team of builder and architect works collaboratively with you throughout the design and build process ensuring that the end result is a home that suits you perfectly and is a joy to live in.

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New head for building body A national lobby representing some of the Geelong region’s premier residential developers has appointed a new leader.

URBAN Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) has elected Darren Cooper as national president to replace outgoing leader Michael Corcoran, who has New UDIA national served in the role boss Darren Cooper. since 2015.

Mr Cooper has more than 30 years of experience in the development industry and he currently serves on a variety of boards in the development industry, not-for-profit organisations and private companies and is a strategic advisor to national developer, AMEX Corporation.

He is a life member of UDIA WA and is a former senior executive at Mirvac, Blackburne Property Group and PEET Limited. He has also served as national vicepresident of UDIA. “I am humbled by the opportunity to lead Australia’s most prominent development industry group, Mr Cooper said.

“Our industry delivers 10 percent of Australia’s GDP and employs 10 per cent of Australia’s workforce. UDIA is here to ensure that our industry’s voice is heard given this massive contribution.

“As national president I will continue to focus UDIA on prosecuting balanced and evidenced-based policy positions that will benefit our industry, the economy and the wider community,” he said.

“The Urban Development Institute’s role, and therefore UDIA’s national advocacy, has never been more important given that our Federal Government, Opposition and crossbenchers are increasingly involved in development industry policy and especially in directing major infrastructure funding allocations.”

Outgoing president Michael Corcoran said: “After two years as UDIA national president, I’m delighted to pass the baton to Darren Cooper who I regard as one of the most experienced and capable leaders in the Australian development industry.”

“Over the past two years, UDIA has ensured that housing affordability, supply and infrastructure policy is at the epicentre of Federal Government focus and policy settings. Darren will continue with this focus with my full support as immediate past president.”

Members of the Victorian branch of the UDIA include prominent local developers such as Villawood, whose general manager of development Neil O’Connor sits on the national body’s board of directors. ●

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Country house made of straw A new home made of an old-time material is turning heads at Mt Duneed.

Tristan and Hollie O’Reilly reveal in the new edition of Geelong Coast (GC) magazine that they spent two years building their strawbale “labour of love”.

Tristan tells GC that the home is both sustainable and “healthy”.

“Straw buildings have been around for hundreds if not thousands of years - it’s a little more common than most people realise,” Tristan says.

“It takes its heating from the sun and having correct shading keeps it cool in the summer.

“It’s definitely worth it - it really is a fantastic, healthy home to live in.”

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Approvals, builds trending up The strength and longevity of the housing upturn points to the resilience of the industry...

AUSTRALIA’S leading group for residential builders has poured cold water on suggestions that supply is overtaking demand across the national market.

“There is no evidence to support claims that there is an oversupply in the housing sector,” said Housing Industry Association (HIA) principal economist Tim Reardon.

The most recent edition of the HIA’s National Outlook explained why prospects for the sector were better than previously anticipated, Mr Reardon said.

The spring outlook also highlighted the “positive role of solid population growth” as well as the mixed results of government interventions on the market, he said.

“In fact, we have upgraded our forecasts for new-home building activity upwards to account for the ongoing strong sales,” Mr Reardon explained.

“We have seen stronger than expected building approvals results now justify upward revisions to our forecasts. We have revised our forecast for the number of starts in 2018 up to 195,000, compared to our previous forecast of 184,000 starts in 2018.

Mr Reardon conceded that new residential building was “moving back from record highs” but described the slowdown as “very modest”.

He pointed out that dwellings under construction were down less than one per cent from the level a year ago.

“The downturn in apartment building has been much less significant than we anticipated. Strong growth in the population has kept demand for housing at elevated

HIA points to population boom and solid building approvals behind upgraded forecast. levels while low interest rates and a willingness to invest have enabled the supply of housing to respond,” Mr Reardon said.

“There has been resurgence in first-home buyer activity not just because of increased incentives in New South Wales and Victoria but also due to stronger demand in other states and territories. This appears to be as a consequence of the APRA changes resulting in first home buyers incurring a lower

effective interest rate than investors.

“First home buyers are also likely to be benefiting from the record number of apartments that are now becoming available. The strength and longevity of the housing upturn points to the resilience of the industry given the challenges posed by the regulatory environment in an environment beset with uncertainties,” Mr Reardon concluded.

The HIA describes its quarterly national and state outlooks as Australia’s “most comprehensive housing report card, encompassing forecasts of new dwelling construction volumes and renovations activity”.

The report also includes policy updates, analysis of global and domestic economic issues as well as dedicated state and territory housing databases. ●

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Free View of property data GEELONG has emerged as a hotspot for investors seeking rental properties, according to a national price comparison expert.

A fall in vacancy rates and rising house prices made the city a target for “rentvestors”, Mozo’s Steve Jovcevski said.

Vacancies had halved from five to 2.6 per over the past 12 months, but the median house price had increased almost 7 per cent to $647,000, Mr Jovcevski said.

He also noted Geelong’s proximity to Melbourne and the Great Ocean Road along with “strong work opportunities in education, health care and manufacturing”.

“With a strong drop in vacancy rates and steady price growth in houses, Geelong makes a smart investment given its prime location, stable job market and solid infrastructure,” he said.

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The assessment follows the launch of a new property insight tool covering every residential address in the Geelong region.

View.com.au’s Property 360 gives users current valuations and past sale prices for more than 10 million properties across Australia.

Users can also obtain updated price estimates for additions such as extra bedrooms or bathrooms.

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The site's data includes land and redevelopment opportunities, promising plenty of free information for investors keen on finding a site to build rental properties.

Geelong's only community newspaper, the Geelong Indy, has been promoting view. com.au since parent company Star News Group became a partner in the website earlier this year.

Indy managing editor Tony Galpin said view.com.au arrived at an ideal time for local investors.

“The ability to look up the prices and previous sales value of as many properties as you like for free is a real advantage to

investors,” he said.

“Market insights such as this usually come from other companies at a charge per property, so it’s a great way to do your homework without accumulating big bills.”

Property 360 was also invaluable to anyone wanting to sell their home or find out the previous and current selling prices of other properties, Mr Galpin said.

“Even if you’re not selling or buying it’s just a lot of fun looking up all the figures on any home you choose.

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Prospects for growth are good INVESTMENT and infrastructure commitments will drive price growth in Geelong housing estates, according to the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV).

One of these commitments was the proposed duplication of the Geelong line, which would increase accessibility to areas like Armstrong Creek from Melbourne after completion.

In October the State Government awarded a contract to infrastructure advisory company Aurecon to develop a business case for the Geelong to Waurn Ponds Railway Planning Project.

The business case wil guide the duplication of the line from Waurn Ponds to South Geelong, with $110m earmarked to complete stage 1.

Proposed stations in Torquay and Armstrong Creek could also drive growth in neighbouring housing estates.

Governments are also investing in individual buyers, which has increased sales recently.

The doubled First Home Owners Grant drove record Geelong house sales last quarter, according to a prominent local builder.

The State Government funded increase of the grant to $20,000 helped Armstrong Creek development Warralily to record its strongest quarter yet, said company director Mark Casey Mr Casey said overall sales in the burgeoning suburb had increased from 15 to 30 per cent since the grant doubled.

The relocation of Worksafe and TAC to Geelong, coupled with the Federal Government choosing to locate the National Disability Insurance Agency in the city had also increased demand for housing.

More recently software company LiveTiles announced it would base its Asia Pacific headquarters in Geelong, creating 500 jobs.

These and other investments could see housing growth in the estates neighbouring Geelong increase as people move to the city.

Meanwhile REIV data has revealed regional buyers can save more than $350,000 by purchasing a home in the next

town along the train line.

V/Line’s Geelong service recorded the state’s largest median house price difference between neighbouring stations.

Commuters could save $374,500 by purchasing in Lara ($455,500) rather than Little River ($830,000), which is just 11km closer to Melbourne.

The price also varied dramatically between South Geelong Station ($597,000)

and Geelong Station ($720,000), the data revealed.

REIV chief executive officer Gil King said buyers were increasingly looking for affordable alternatives to enter the market in regional Victoria.

“Investment and infrastructure commitments in regional Victoria by both the State and Federal governments will drive price growth in many of these areas.” ●

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