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Editor’s LetterThis issue, I’ve been struck by how

forward-thinking you need to be

when looking to build a new

home. You need to look into

the future in so many ways

to create a home that will

meet your requirements.

How long do you plan to

have the house? How will

your lifestyle change in the

next 10 years? How do you

want to spend your time when in

the house?

These questions are just the starting point before

looking into the nitty-gritty of rooms and roofi ng. Then there’s

a whole stack of other considerations: if your house is likely to

increase in value, if your favoured style will still be popular by

the time you plan to sell and if the home is made of durable

materials. Although we never know what the future holds,

we can be prepared.

BuildHOME aims to help you make the right choice in a

house and building company so that all of your research and

diffi cult questions pay off.

With our extensive coverage of residential communities,

apartments, display homes, knock-down rebuilds, kit homes

and special products, we are sure you will be well informed on

exactly which is the best avenue for you.

Sophie Hull

Editor

Don’t forget that you can

fi nd even more information about

the companies featured in

the magazine, free how-to guides,

expert advice and much

more online at

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FEATURES

15 News

News and trends from the world

of home building

16 Purchasing your fi rst home

Your fi rst home can be one of the

biggest purchases you will ever

make, so you want to make sure you

get it right. BuildHOME takes you

through the process step-by-step

18 Challenge accepted

Found the perfect spot for your

dream home but worried the site

poses a few too many problems?

We talk to the experts about

the ins and outs of building on

diffi cult blocks and why you should

embrace the challenge

21 Ask a Builder

Builder, interior designer and TV

presenter Barry Du Bois shares his

expert advice

22 Choosing building materials

What materials will you choose

in the construction of your home?

We look at the advantages

and disadvantages of common

building supplies

26 Build smart

Building a home in the 21st

century means more than just

getting the colour scheme right. In

addition to the interior aesthetics,

consider building smart for a better

future by using recycled building

materials or reusing resources

from your demolition

28 Georgian grace

This display home in Sydney’s

Bella Vista Waters balances

considered design with truly

luxurious features

34 Suburb profi le: coasting along

Want to make a sea- or tree-change

but still want the convenience

of living close to the city?

Look no further than NSW’s

Central Coast

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38 The rise of Sekisui House

Sekisui House aims to bring a

positive change to the face of

community development and

homebuilding in Australia

117 New-home builders’ checklist

The essential checklist for a

smooth building process

120 Contract checklist

A comprehensive guide to contracts

with your tradesman or builder

CUSTOM-BUILT HOMES

44 Buildcraft

48 Young Homes

54 Rustic Touch

DISPLAY HOMES

58 Beechwood Homes

62 Hotondo

64 Elandra

HOMEQUEST

68 Homequest Home Builders

KNOCKDOWN REBUILD

76 Bellmarch

KIT, MANUFACTURED & TRANSPORTABLE HOMES

80 Paal Kit Homes

86 Kitome

90 Harkaway Homes

96 Storybook Designer Homes

98 Parkwood

100 Country Kit Homes

102 Jarrah Homes

104 Appalachian Log Homes

106 Manor Park

108 Valley Kit Homes

SPECIAL PRODUCTS

112 Spantec

QUEENSLAND HOMES

Q2 Garth Chapman Queenslanders

Q6 Ownit Homes

Q12 GW Homes

Q14 Colonial

INDEX

Q32 Index

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NEWS AND TRENDS

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SOLAR SUBURBS TO POWER CITIESExperts have predicted that suburbia will adopt a valuable new role

— powering the cities of the future. Professor Hugh Byrd from the

University of Lincoln, UK, and researches at The University of Auckland

report that with photovoltaic solar panels on roofs and increasing use

of electric vehicles, a city’s suburbs could produce enough energy to

power residents’ cars and even top up power resources. Low-density

housing is capable of producing 10 times the amount of solar energy

created by skyscrapers and also has a greater surplus after its own

energy uses have been taken into account.

Professor Byrd has called for an increase in solar roofi ng, along with

smart meters and charging facilities for electric vehicles. “We need to

embrace the dispersed suburban areas and smart new technologies

that will enable us to power our cities in a cost-effective way, without

relying on ever dwindling supplies of fossil fuels,” he says.

CHOOSING LAND Master Builders Queensland tells BuildHOME

what to keep in mind to ensure you have the

right block to suit the home you want to build.

The fi rst step is to go out and see how much land is

currently available, where it is located and at what

price. It is also important to make sure the land you

purchase is compatible with your home design;

taking into account the size, shape, orientation,

slope and soil type.

Every site is different and it is not fi nancially logical

to do a soil test on every block of land you consider

purchasing, so consult adjoining property owners or

local builders. When you have decided on the land

you feel is right for you, then obtain a soil report.

Consider the availability of power, water and

sewerage, storm-water easements and soil

conditions. Are there any development covenants

that could impact on the cost of building?

If you are looking at acreage, don’t forget the

costs associated with installing a household

sewerage treatment plant, power lines, water tanks,

telephone and internet connection and access roads.

Steep blocks or sites with diffi cult access all have

challenges that will cost you more money. There

are also possible additional costs if you’re building a

considerable distance from the property alignment.

Once you have narrowed down the options on

your land, talk to the local authority planning branch

to check fl ood levels, landslip, buffer zones and

other easements. Remember, talk to some industry

experts and do your homework; the more research

you do, the fewer surprises you will have when you

start building.

A good starting point, not just for the selection

of land but also for the design of your home, is to

decide what lifestyle you’re aiming at. Different

neighbourhoods provide different opportunities to

achieve the lifestyle you’re looking for. Choose one

you believe will suit the needs of you and your family.

When inspecting land, consider the age and

lifestyle of those living in the area. Make sure

you have a lot in common with your potential

neighbours. If you need them, how close are shops,

public transport and schools?

Once you choose and buy your land, you are

ready to move to the next step in the building

process — planning your home.

GREENERY GROWS ESTATEA newly completed one-hectare park with walking paths and children’s play

equipment is one factor keeping sales at The Rochedale Estates in Queensland

strong. The 64 lots of stage 2a were over 80 per cent sold prior to completion

in October and the newly released stage 2b is already over 60 per cent sold.

More beautiful outdoor spaces are still being added to the comprehensive

parks and conservation areas already on the estate, with the revegetation of a

natural water-way corridor alongside the new stage 2a nearly completed.

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FOLLOW THE SUNMAG Constructions and DNA Architects have been awarded the 2013 HIA

GreenSmart Home of the Year. The four-bedroom Girasole home, built on

a steel framed motorised turntable, rotates automatically, synchronised to

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HOME FINANCE

Purchasingyour first home

Taking the fi rst steps towards buying your fi rst home can be

both an exciting and stressful time. There are many things

to take into consideration, whether you are building your

home from scratch or purchasing an established property.

Proper research, successful budgeting and awareness of all

those hidden extra costs are key to removing stress from the

equation and progressing with the successful purchase of

your very fi rst home.

RESEARCHThe initial step to purchasing your fi rst home is to view a

variety of properties to get a feel for the market. The internet

is a powerful tool to have at your disposal, so research the

suburb and area, as well as the house itself where possible.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics offers freely available

online content that allows you to see for yourself which areas

have increasing and decreasing populations. Consider high

land value, increasing population and local amenities such as

schools, public transport, shops, hospitals, leisure centres and

parks. Websites such as domain.com.au have a ‘radar’ tool

allowing you to fi lter properties according to how close you

wish to be to certain amenities.

It is also really important to do your own personal research

and planning before purchasing your fi rst home. Accredited

mortgage broker Marijan Boric recommends looking to what

you need in the immediate future rather than the long term.

“Instead of going out and planning eight to 10 years ahead,

for that large house with three to four bedrooms, and putting

undue fi nancial stress on yourself by spending more than you

need to spend now, you may be better off getting a one- or

two-bedroom apartment in an inner-city suburb in an older

block. In doing this, you will be spending up to $80,000 less

and be able to really attack your debt in the fi rst three to fi ve

Your fi rst home can be oneof the biggest purchases youwill ever make, so you want to make sure you get it right. BuildHOME takes you through the entire process step by step so you can avoid any later regret.By Jessica Griffi n

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years. By then you will have set yourself up with a capital base

for that bigger place that you need further on down the track.”

BUDGETINGThe initial deposit tends to be the largest expense when

buying a fi rst home. When it comes to budgeting, you will have

your own cost of living to cover so sometimes it is very hard to

put together that initial deposit.

Marijan recommends saving a minimum of fi ve per cent of

the full property price you’re aiming for. “If you are buying a

house for $400,000, you need to show that you have $20,000

genuinely accumulated in a savings account for a minimum

of three months. In addition to this, you must also make sure

you have the relevant funds to complete your purchase, so on

top of that $20,000 deposit, for a house of $400,000, you will

need another $17,000 or $18,000 to cover stamp duty and the

cost of legal fees and adjustments before you are eligible for

any grants.”

Sit down and plan how you are going to achieve your goals

by assessing your income and highlighting where you are

going to make sacrifi ces each month.

There are many options available for those who may be

struggling, such as fi rst-home-buyer loans, low-deposit loans

and even guarantor loans in which you would use someone

else’s equity to lower your deposit amount. Banks such as the

Commonwealth Bank offer a six-month pre-approval for home

buyers, allowing you to know how much you are eligible to

borrow before even looking for a house. This can be a great

benefi t, as it will put things into perspective and allow you to

venture into the market with clear expectations.

FIRST HOME OWNER GRANTThe First Home Owner Grant scheme is the perfect way to top

up your deposit and lower future repayments. This scheme is

not for the purpose of investment home loans but is designed to

both encourage and assist home ownership in young Australians

and offset the effects of the GST on home ownership.

The scheme currently offers $15,000 for fi rst home owners,

however, it is limited to those who wish either to build their

own home or purchase a newly constructed home. In NSW,

the grant will reduce to $10,000 for eligible transactions that

have a commencement date on or after January 1, 2016.

If you are a fi rst home buyer, whether you are purchasing

an established property or are building a property, you may

also be eligible for exemptions or concessions on transfer duty

(previously referred to as stamp duty). This is a tax based on

the purchase price of the property and is usually one of the

biggest expenses.

To seek further information and conditions on the First

Home Owner Grant scheme, visit the NSW Offi ce of State

Revenue, www.osr.nsw.gov.au/benefi ts/fi rst/home/, or the

Queensland Government page, greatstartgrant.osr.qld.gov.au.

OTHER COSTSSeveral costs accompany the purchase of your fi rst home

in addition to your deposit, stamp duty and future loan

repayments. These are things that new home buyers often

forget to budget for and, as such, may be caught off guard

with the added expenses.

Registration fees will need to be paid. The goods and

services tax (GST) is one of the reasons the fi rst home owner

grant is now in action. If you are buying a new home, be aware

that GST may apply. GST will also apply to your valuation,

inspections and real estate agent’s and auctioneer’s fees. A

lender’s mortgage insurance or low-deposit premium is a one-

off charge added to your loan amount that will allow you to

purchase a property with a smaller deposit in the future.

Finally, if you are looking to purchase an investment

property, remember to consider the implications of the capital

gains tax (CGT) if you ever decide to sell. Ensure to consult

with your tax advisor on this when heading into investing.

THE PROCESSFollowing your research of the market and area, your budget

projections and your research of all the extra costs in

purchasing your fi rst home, comes the administration process.

The fi rst step is usually an application interview. You will

apply for the home loan that you have deemed right for you,

in which the decision on your acceptance is usually relayed in

about 24 hours. The lender will use this time to check things

such as property valuations and whether or not you will need

building and contents insurance. From here, if accepted, you

will receive a loan contract with terms and conditions. Once

signed and returned, your lender will now be responsible for

your documents.

With a secured loan, you can now move on to the exciting

part, buying a house. If you purchased your new home at

auction, you will need to exchange contracts and usually pay a

10 per cent deposit on the spot. If not, you should be able to pay

a holding deposit of one per cent at the time of purchase and

then 10 per cent when you exchange contracts. Remember that

a cooling-off period may apply after the exchange of contracts

should anything go wrong. For more information on contracts,

check out our contract checklist on page 120.

The fi nal step is the settlement, in which your lender will

confi rm the loan details and settlement completion. You are

charged the stamp duty and registration costs at this point.

Once you have registered your deed and mortgage with the

Land Title Offi ce, you will receive the keys to your fi rst home

and your new life can begin.

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AWKWARD SITES

You’ve been searching for an ideal location to build your new

home for what feels like forever and you’ve fi nally found it.

The block’s in a great area, close to schools and transport and

comfortably within your budget. It’s pretty much the complete

package, except there’s one problem: the site has a signifi cant

slope, is spatially challenged or an awkward shape, and it looks

like the build might prove diffi cult. What should you do: take

the plunge or run?

DEFINE DIFFICULT“When we think of a ‘diffi cult site’, we think bad access, steep

or a site that has evidence of damp or bad drainage,” says

Barry Du Bois, an interior designer, master builder and one of

the hosts of Network Ten’s The Living Room.

Other blocks that can prove challenging include small and

awkward-shaped sites, noisy locations and blocks where

overshadowing or a lack of privacy are a problem.

Diffi cult sites may also present one or more design

challenges. For example, a sloping site may have drainage

problems and challenging ground conditions too.

COMMON CONSTRAINTSBuilding and development controls will also infl uence the

design of your home. For example, certain limits apply to the

height, footprint and setback of a dwelling, depending on the

size of the property. These restrictions ensure new homes

have a reduced carbon footprint, complement the character

of the area and have minimal impact on neighbours’ privacy,

views and solar access. In some cases, you may also have to

apply for planning approval.

Have you factored additional costs — such as surveying,

engineering consultations or possible excavation work —

Reduce your electricity bills with a low-maintenence solar power system.

Found the perfect spot for your dream home but worried thesite poses a few too many problems? We talk to the experts about the ins and outs of building on diffi cult blocks and why you should embrace the challenge. By Natasha Saroca

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Grantleigh Homes has ensured this sloping site has resulted in great views, optimal airfl ow and natural light.

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AWKWARD SITES

related to the site constraints into your budget? Paul Vale

of Grantleigh Homes says you should ask your designer

or builder for a detailed costing of the overall design and

construction of the home before buying the block, as budget

blowouts will place restrictions on the build — and added

stress on you.

THE BEAUTY OF CHALLENGING BLOCKSAccording to architect Darren Naftal, who specialises in

creating homes for diffi cult sites, one of the main benefi ts of

building on a challenging block is being able to enjoy a bespoke

home that’s been created with you — and your site — in mind.

“There are many homes out there that are so similar, but

diffi cult sites require you to think very differently and come up

with a totally unique home,” says Darren, who recently penned a

guide to building on tricky blocks. A custom build will also prove

to be a good investment should you ever decide to sell the home.

As Paul points out, imperfect blocks are often more

affordable than “the perfect block”, while homes on sloping

sites tend to offer great views and, with good design, optimal

airfl ow and natural light.

THE NEXT STEPDo your research. Learn about the constraints on your site and

the impact they will have on the design and construction of

your home.

Start searching for a designer or builder with experience on

diffi cult sites. Before contacting those on your shortlist, work

out your budget and wish list. This will create a starting point

for them to work from.

If you haven’t purchased your block, hold off until your

designer or builder has inspected the property and is confi dent

they can create the home you want and one that addresses

the challenges of the site, within your budget.

“With this expert advice, you aren’t assuming and

running the risk of getting a nasty bill later that is much

greater than you anticipated,” says Darren. “There is no

golden rule other than don’t chance it; get advice fi rst.”

CUSTOM VS PROJECT HOMES“If you design to suit the diffi cult site and work with it

rather than fi ght it, you will create a beautiful harmony

between the building and the natural environment,” Barry

says of the benefi ts of opting for a custom-designed

dwelling. “The connection between home and land is not

just through the entry and exit, it’s the overall immersion

of your building into the space.”

Custom homes are also oriented for passive solar

heating and cooling and designed to maximise energy

effi ciency, reduce overlooking and overshadowing and

capture the surrounding views, Darren points out.

Some project-home builders also specialise in diffi cult blocks.

According to Dean Allison of Montgomery Homes, which is well

known for its expertise on sloping sites, this approach is more

affordable than a custom build.

“It’s nearly 30 per cent cheaper to start with a standard project

home like ours, which are designed for sloping sites, and

modifying it, compared to choosing a custom home,” he says.

Another advantage of choosing a project home is that you

can visit the builder’s display homes to see whether they, and

one of their designs, are the right match for you.

In the end, there’s no wrong or right way to build — it all

comes down to your needs, personal preferences and budget.

DECISION TIME“My number one rule when looking for a builder is to make

sure you can communicate,” says Barry. “Ask as many

questions as you can and don’t be afraid to have him or her go

over a question with you several times.”

“A builder who has proven experience on diffi cult sites will

not only be more likely to anticipate any potential problems

that may arise but their team of subcontractors (brickies

plumbers, sparkies and chippies) will be aware of what

to expect and this will reduce the chance of unforeseen

problems,” he adds.

What does your dream home look like? Dean recommends

searching for established builders who have constructed

similar dwellings in the past. Look through their display homes

and ask to see references from previous clients.

Being referred to a builder is best, says Paul. “Nothing is

better than having someone refer a builder to you, someone

who they’ve built with before and have had a good experience

building on a diffi cult block — that’s about as good as it gets.”

Darren Naftal of DN Architecturesays diffi cult blocks can makefor more individual designs.

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Barry Du Bois is an interior designer and master builder who shares his advice on TV show The Living Room. He retired from his building company in 2006 to spend six months of the year travelling on a yacht and says his twins are by far his greatest achievement.


ASK A BUILDER

What should our readers look for in a good builder?

“You need a proven and trusted performer. Not someone who

says they are but someone who has runs on their board and

references. Not references from their friends six years ago but

selected from people they are working with right now and in

the last 12 months. I also want to know that they have a team

of plumbers and electricians that they are familiar with.”

What trends are you seeing in new houses at the moment?

“In the 1950-70s, bedrooms were much smaller because we

lived as a family unit. There was space in the kitchen and dining

rooms and not in bedrooms. There is a separation of the family

in the modern designs as I see it. There are these big kids’

bedrooms for them to study and play... home is for a family. That’s

my philosophy. You need to decide the individual relationships you

want to have with the house and the people in the house.

This should be in the brief. Sit down with the family and talk

about what the next 10 years means to you. If you have kids,

will they be in the same room? For how long?”

Are there common mistakes people make when doing

their house plans?

“Some people sit down with an architect for one hour and then

they spend $500,000 on their house. There’s no sense telling

the architect that you want three rooms and two bathrooms.

We need an understanding of what the home means to us,

using an architectural philosophy that suits us. Preparing your

brief for the architect is important but understanding what a

brief is, is even more important. You don’t want to move in and

think ‘I wish we had realised we would need that,’ or ‘why did I

put that window there looking at a fence?’

Previously I lived in a penthouse in Bondi Beach and

I was sure I would spend my life in a unit. Two weeks

after my babies were born, we bought a fi ve-bedroom

Federation house. I think some hormones kicked in and I

wanted rolling grass lawns. This is why it is so important to

talk about the future.“

Any fi nal words of wisdom?

“Never stop analysing something you create. I would draw

something 100 times before I even started construction.

A home is one of the biggest things you can do. Break that

up and analyse each part individually. For example, what

is the yard for you and how does it

connect with the home?”

Connect with Barry on

Twitter @Baz_DuBois.

Q&A withBarry Du Bois

Barry Du Bois gives homes a makeover on The Living Room.

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BUILDING MATERIALS

What building materials will you choose in the construction of your home? Here, we look at the advantages and disadvantages of common building supplies. By Ian Cleland

Material matters01

When man fi rst turned his hand to farming, he started

building permanent shelters. To begin with, the buildings were

constructed of locally available materials or, if the builders

were lucky, they would fi nd a cave to live in and house all their

possessions. Materials included vegetation, timber, stone and

mud brick. These materials are still being used but in a more

contemporary form.

Today, many exotic materials have also been developed

for use in the construction of buildings, such as plastic,

aluminium, galvanised steel, compressed board, laminated

timber and concrete.

HOW DO WE DECIDE WHAT MATERIALSTO USE IN OUR HOMES?When buying a home, many people look at the spaces

within, the views beyond or they simply want a roof over their

heads. When you create a design where the materials are

thoroughly thought through, you can achieve a cost-effective,

low-maintenance, energy-effi cient, comfortable

and sustainable home.

EMBODIED ENERGYBefore we discuss the products, let’s talk about embodied

energy. According to Australia’s Guide to Environmentally

Sustainable Homes, “Embodied energy is the energy

consumed by all the processes associated with the

production of a building — from the mining and processing

of natural resources to manufacturing, transport and product

delivery. Embodied energy does not include the operation

and disposal of the building material, although this would be

considered in a lifecycle approach. Embodied energy is the

‘upstream’ or ‘front-end’ component of the lifecycle impact

of a home. The single most important factor in reducing the

impact of embodied energy is to design long-life, durable and

adaptable buildings.”

The embodied energy of products is becoming important

when designing and building for future structures that are

required to be energy effi cient.

As a general rule, the cost of the material in a building is an

indication of the embodied energy. The more expensive the

building materials, the higher the embodied energy will be.

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Estimated embodied energyof common building materialsMaterial Approximate

density

kg/m³

Embodied

Energy

MJ/kg

Embodied

Energy

MJ/m³

Timbercrete block 1000 1.9 1900

Brick (clay) 1700 2.5 4250

Tile (clay) 1920 2.5 4800

Tile (concrete) 1920 2.5 4800

Concrete block 2180 0.9 1960

Concrete (ready-mix 17.5 MPa)

2400 1.0 2400

Plasterboard 880 8.1 5368

Kiln-dried, dressed timber

510 2.5 1280

Aluminium 2680 191.0 512,000

Galvanised steel 7850 34.8 273,000

Fibreglass insulation

18 30.3 550

Cellulose insulation

29 3.3 100

Wool Insulation 22 2.5 55

Polyester insulation

53.7

Fig 2. Source: Lawson Buildings, Materials, Energy and the Environment (1996). Comparing the energy content per square metre of construction is easier for designers than looking at the energy content of all the individual materials used. The table above shows some typical fi gures that have been derived for a range of construction systems.

Assembly PER Embodied

energy MJ/m2

Single-skin AAC block wall 440

Single-skin AAC block wall, gyprock lining 448

Single-skin stabilised (rammed) earth wall(5 per cent cement)

405

Steel-frame, compressed-fi bre cement-clad wall 385

Timber-frame, reconstituted-timber, weatherboard wall 377

Timber-frame, fi bre cement, weatherboard wall 169

Cavity clay brick wall 860

Cavity clay brick wall with plasterboard internal liningand acrylic-paint fi nish 906

Cavity concrete block wall 465

Straw bale ----

Fig 1. Source: Lawson Buildings, Materials, Energy and the Environment (1996), www.yourhome.gov.au/technical/fs52.html#assessing.The legend is for a guide only.

Embodied energy of common materials

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THE BUILDING PRODUCTS

� Brick, clay or concrete, brick veneer and cavity brick� Concrete block� Hebel block (Autoclaved Aerated Concrete — AAC)� Timbercrete brick and blocks� Timber framing� Ritek Wall Systems (Ritek Building Solutions)� Bamboo fl ooring

01. Bamboo is a sustainable building product that is being increasingly used inside the home asa fl oor covering.

02. Timber framing is the most sustainable system for building construction.

03. Concrete blocks are strongand versatile.

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Bricks, concrete blocks, Hebel blocks and Timbercrete are

similar in their construction methods as a grout or adhesive

is used to bond the wall elements. They also have similar

embodied-energy content. Timbercrete is a lightweight brick

that uses timber-mill waste and has less than half the embodied

energy of clay bricks per cubic metre. (See fi gure 1.)

Timber is seen as the most sustainable material, assuming

it’s from a certifi ed sustainable plantation. As a single-skin wall

system that includes internal and external linings, timber has a

third less embodied energy than a single skin of masonry brick.

The majority of homes constructed in Australia are constructed

from brick veneer with an internal skin of timber and an external

masonry skin. The brick-veneer system of construction has an

embodied energy that isn’t very different to cavity brick walls.

(See fi gure 2.)

The Ritek Wall System is one of several that use a pre-

assembled panel to make composite walls with a concrete-

fi lled core.

BRICK AND CONCRETE BLOCKClay brick is used on the majority of new homes in Australia and

has a long history of use throughout the world. The construction

of walls is either a cavity brick or brick veneer, with brick veneer

as the more popular of the two.

Cavity brick is constructed with an internal and external

masonry skin, with the outside using feature face brick and the

internal skin fi nished with a rendered or plasterboard lining.

It creates a durable building with high thermal mass, which is

benefi cial when built in conjunction with the appropriate insulation.

As brick veneer is the most popular construction method, it

has created a homogenous suburban landscape of simple-to-

construct homes. Brick veneer is constructed with an external

skin of brick or block and an internal skin of timber or steel

frame lined internally with a lining board, generally plasterboard.

Insulation is added to either the void between the brick and

timber frame or places within the frame to make the structure

thermally effi cient. One of the greatest benefi ts of brick veneer

is that the internal framing for the whole building can be erected

before starting the external brick veneer.

If you’re designing a building that’s going to be around for

a couple of centuries, the large embodied energy captured in

this type of structure should be a sustainable building material.

However, in many cases today, the external brickwork is also

rendered and painted, further increasing the embodied energy

and maintenance of the building.

Clay and concrete bricks are made from a defi ned and

limited resource which, when used with cement mortar, cannot

be recycled to be reused as bricks. Up until the 1960s, brick-

wall construction used a lime mortar rather than a cement

mortar, allowing the brick to be used again when the building

has been demolished.

Concrete blocks do not have the aesthetic appeal of clay

bricks, yet have the advantage of being engineered to create a

reinforced, strong and versatile wall that can be used for retaining

and internal walls and can be lined or have an applied fi nish. The

voids in the blocks can also be used for services, or services can

be chased into the wall so they’re not seen. Blocks come in three

main wall thicknesses: 200mm, 150mm and 100mm.

Like bricks, blocks with concrete infi ll have a high-embodied

energy but, because they can be used as engineered design

elements in a building, they will always have a use that can only

be substituted by formed concrete-reinforced walls.

HEBEL BLOCKSAutoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Hebel blocks have been

available in Australia for more than 20 years and have 40 per

cent of the embodied energy of bricks and concrete blocks. The

Hebel block is lightweight and solid, provides insulation to your

home and is easier to handle than concrete blocks.

Hebel blocks can be cut with a handsaw, allowing you to

create curved feature walls and easily chase services into the wall

without losing the structural integrity of the wall. The bonding of

the blocks uses an adhesive rather than a grout. Hebel also has a

range of panels designed for wall and roof constructions.

TIMBERCRETE BRICKSTimbercrete bricks are made from timber-mill waste, sand,

magnesium oxide and bonding agents, producing a lightweight

and strong brick. They’re so strong, in fact, that you can even

drive nails directly into the brick without drilling fi rst. These

bricks have also been shown to perform well in bushfi re-prone

areas, an important consideration in our country.

Timbercrete bricks have better insulating values than Hebel

products. However, as a cement-based grout is used in the

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construction of the wall, it affects their overall insulating value.

Because of their insulation qualities, they cannot be used for

their thermal capacity to store heat as other masonry products

can. Developed in Australia and sold in a number of countries,

the product is also supplied in blocks.

Note: the thermal capacity of a material is important if you

want it to assist with heating and cooling a home. This feature of

masonry should be considered carefully in the design. Thermal

capacity can be designed into the walls and fl oors of your home.

TIMBER FRAMINGTimber framing is the most sustainable system for

construction as timber continues to grow in plantations. You

could construct a house using only timber for framing, external

and internal lining as well as cellulose insulation. Timber can

be fully assembled in a factory and erected on-site, reducing

construction time to as little as a couple of weeks. This method

of construction has been developed in Europe and the US;

a typical example is the HUF house as seen on the English

series of Grand Designs.

In Australia, the supply of prefabricated framing has been

used extensively since the 1970s and reduces construction

times, but not to the same extent as the fully engineered

fabricated home. One of the best framing systems in Australia

is Sekisui House, with its Shawood design series that uses

an engineered system precise to 1mm of tolerance, which is

unheard of in Australian domestic construction.

WALL PANEL SYSTEMS: RITEKThe Ritek Wall System, a prefabricated permanent

formwork system, is a versatile structural walling method

that has been extensively and successfully used both

nationally and internationally.

The system is used for all internal and external walls

and selectively for such areas as lift shafts, stairwells and

party walls. The key benefi ts of the Ritek Wall System are

its structural integrity, speed of installation, reduced on-site

waste, fi re and acoustic ratings.

The wall system is made up of prefabricated panels used

to provide permanent formwork for in situ reinforced concrete

walls. Ritek’s wall panels consist of 6mm fi bre cement and

recessed-edge facing sheets bonded to patented vertical

composite studs.

This system is suitable for use in single residential, multi-

storey residential and commercial buildings as load-bearing/

structural walls up to 25 storeys or higher in non-load-bearing

capacities. Panels can be confi gured to include additional

materials to increase thermal and acoustic properties.

The system does use aluminium and plastic components

that have large embodied energy but are only a small part

of the whole system. Consideration should be given to how

much of the total building is composed of this material — ask if

there’s an alternative that can perform the same job.

There are many materials you can use in the construction

of your dream home. It’s important to discuss the type of

structure you want with your designer, engineer and builder.

It’s also important they understand how to design and build

with the materials you nominate.

The time spent on the design prior to starting construction

is important to ensure you create a home that is cost effective,

low maintenance, energy effi cient, comfortable and sustainable.

04. Australian Living’s 8-star energy-effi cient house was constructed using Ritek wall panelling.

05. Clay brick has a long historyof use in Australian homesand throughout the world.

06. Benefi ts of Ritek wall panels include quick installation and structural integrity.

07. Ritek is a versatile pre-fabricated system that can be used forall internal and external walls.

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Recycling: I know it’s an unconventional way

of building, particularly since we are so used

to having everything brand new, but think about

the benefi ts. Not only will you be saving money

— there’s an incentive right there — but

you’ll decrease your landfi ll contribution and

new material use, resulting in a reduced

carbon footprint.

If you’re still not convinced, consider the

statistics: up to 40 per cent of waste sent to

Australian landfi ll comes from building activities.

Sadly, most of this waste can be reused and isn’t.

In 1997, Australia produced 98-million tonnes of

new construction materials, most of which

were used within Australia. That amounts to

approximately 5200kg of building materials per

person. That’s a lot of greenhouse gas emissions!

Instead of perpetuating this trend, why not

step off the treadmill and reuse or recycle your

building waste for more money in your pocket

and the satisfaction that you’ve made a difference

to the environment?

Does this sound too hard? All it takes is

communicating your needs at the beginning

of the project to your architect or designer and

builder. Work with them to formulate a design

and construction program based on smart design,

reusing materials and a waste-management plan.

Smart design refers to an assessment of your

space requirements and how you intend to use

your home. You can easily decrease materials

required for your project by honestly and

objectively assessing whether you really need

three bathrooms. In the short term, you’ll reduce

building costs and carbon emissions, increase

your garden to allow for a vegetable patch and

fruit trees as well as creating more space for the

kids to play.

In the long term, your home-maintenance

needs will decrease and your energy bills will be

lower as you use less energy to heat and cool

your home.

Reusing materials in your new home will

mean an inventory of current materials by your

architect or designer prior to demolition with a

view to incorporating them into the new design.

This should be done at the very beginning of the

project to save back-peddling when the design

has already been fi nalised. This also enables your

builder to plan for careful removal of materials

earmarked for reuse.

Building a home in the 21st century means more than just getting the colour scheme right. In addition to the interior aesthetics, consider building smart for a better future by using recycled building materials or reusing resources from your demolition. By Eminè Mehmet, FDIA

Build smart

This Beacon Hill project used recycled timber window frames.


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A waste-management plan takes into

consideration the recycling of building waste that

can’t be incorporated into your new design. It

involves separating materials during demolition

and construction and organising collection by

appropriate recycling services. If you’re really

keen, you can list items online to sell or give

away for free.

Another way to decrease landfi ll is to use

materials with recycled content or source

other pre-used materials. Again, having these

specifi ed by your architect/designer during

the design phase will reduce expensive back-

peddling. Be prepared to purchase pre-used

materials as soon as they are sourced, otherwise

you may miss out.

The good news is that most building

materials can be recycled or reused. Below is

a list to help you get started:

Steel is the world’s most recyclable material and

can be recycled numerous times. Most steel

comprises 20 per cent recycled content.

Aluminium is 100 per cent recyclable and easily

reused on your project.

Plasterboard can also be recycled quite easily.

Plasterboard disposed of in landfi ll produces a

toxic gas called hydrogen sulphide.

Timber can be reused or sold. Using recycled

timber on your project gives your home more

character. You can reuse timber studs and timber

fl ooring from your existing home.

Concrete can be reused or recycled depending

on its type. It can be converted into new

concrete or used to line roads.

Most glass can be recycled. Windows and

frames can be reused on your project if planned

for at the beginning of the design phase.

Timber door frames and window frames

can be reused if your new home is designed to

accommodate existing sizes and styles.

Doors, door handles and doorstops can

be removed and transferred to

new homes and extensions.

Carpet in good condition can

be sold or reused. It can also be

recycled into secondary carpets.

Wall and fl oor tiles can be reused

if carefully removed. Today, you

can purchase tiles with recycled

content made with sustainable

manufacturing processes.

Reuse existing cupboards and

wardrobes. To give them a fresh

look, keep the carcasses and

use new doors or paint them to

suit your new colour scheme.

Light fi ttings can be incorporated into

your new design.

Bricks can be reused if removed with care or can

be crushed for use as backfi ll, aggregate and gravel.

Plastics from a building site include electrical

wiring, PVC pipes and vinyl fl ooring. They

can be recycled into new plastic-based products

and materials.

Power points and switch faceplates can be

removed and reused or sent for reuse by others.

Reuse fi ttings such as baths, toilets, basins,

sinks and taps. They can also be sold for

extra cash.

The possibilities for a more sustainable

construction process are endless. The result is

a home of character and personal style without

the new-car smell and associated toxins that

come with it. Plan carefully to allow additional

time to make this shift from conventional to

unconventional building practice. Take a leap

of faith and know that in the background, your

actions will have far-reaching effects beyond the

end of your project.

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RESOURCESLiving Greener and Building Material Waste.

www.livinggreener.gov.au/waste/

building-material-waste

Buy, sell or offer building materials for free

at www.salvagebazaar.com.au

Find, sell or offer building materials at

www.ecodirectory.com.au/index.php/

salvaged-building-materials

Search for appropriate recycling facilities

near you at

www.recyclingnearyou.com.au

This Manly project used radial sawn-timber cladding and a recycled timber structure.

This Queenscliff project used recycled ironbark stairs.

Up to 40 per cent of waste

sent to Australian landfi ll

comes from

building activities.


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The attention to detail in this grand Georgian-inspired home is

evident from the moment you step into its impressive lobby,

where inlayed marble fl oors, highly detailed carved-timber doors

and a sweeping staircase make for a truly stunning entrance.

To the right, the formal lounge makes a similar — albeit slightly

softer — impact with its pearlescent wall coverings, subtle lighting

and Real Flame gas fi replace that fl ickers in a spectacular fl oor-to-

ceiling marble fi replace.

Built by Felton Constructions (www.feltonconstructions.com.au),

this new display home in Sydney’s Bella Vista Waters is an example

of the craftsmanship the company is renowned for. The building

is not a project home, but rather a showcase of the products

Felton uses and design features to inspire clients’ own plans. “It

showcases what traditional builders are all about. It’s somewhere

you can go to see detail, workmanship and quality,” says architect

Georgian Grace

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A new display home in Sydney’s Bella Vista Waters balances considered design with truly luxurious features

01. A formal garden and stylish lap pool in the backyard complement the home’s Georgian-style architecture.

02. Pearlescent walls, plush carpet and a gas fi replace make for a sophisticated yet comfortable

formal lounge and dining room.

03. The kitchen’s Hamptons-style cabinet doors have been painted with satin polyurethane in a mellow, neutral colour that brings out the vein in the marble benchtop.


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says architect and builder Michael Milosevic.

And there’s plenty to inspire, from the

home’s high, coffered ceilings with elegant,

plaster cornices to the staircase’s ornate

wrought-iron balustrade and dark-timber stairs.

French and bifold doors throughout the home

have been proportioned to accentuate its vertical

dimensions while refl ecting the elegance of the

Georgian period.

Most breathtaking of all is the sweeping

kitchen. An island bench in the open-plan space

is topped by a slab of spectacular Calacutta

marble, beautifully lit by three oversized lights

made of blown glass. Hamptons-style cabinet

doors and panels throughout the kitchen are

painted with satin polyurethane in a mellow,

neutral colour that brings out the vein in the

marble slab. Gaggenau appliances and a Sub-Zero

fridge add to the opulence.

An adjoining butler’s pantry includes

self-contained cooking and cleaning facilities

to ensure minimal interruption to the fl ow of the

main kitchen when the house is being used for

entertaining. The pantry also includes a dedicated

bar area with an under-bench wine fridge, racked

wine storage and an integrated coffee machine.

A Combi oven and an Abey work console fi nish

this light-fi lled pantry, which also boasts a home

offi ce and is the electronic hub of the house.

Massive bifold doors with Centor fl yscreens

separate the kitchen and dining area from the

outdoor entertaining space, which includes its

own kitchen. Overlooking a sophisticated lap

pool and a low-maintenance formal garden, this

alfresco area perfectly complements the home’s

internal architecture. As with all spaces in this

elegant home, every detail has been considered,

from the granite tiles to the sleek outdoor joinery.

If this is the signature of a traditional builder, it

may be time to bring back the old ways.

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04. High ceilings and built-in storage add elegance to this casual lounge room.

05. The master bedroom features a generousensuite and a dressing room, with soft,muted tones used for each space.

06. Large windows keep the casual living room

full of natural light.

07. Built in a striking Georgian style, this home’s facade is a grand nod to the opulence within.

08. Marble and limestone set the tone for this lavish bathroom. The stone was polished on-site to give it a silky softness.


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cosmopolitan lifestyle mixed with a relaxed,

coastal vibe, tick, tick and tick. Sound like a

place you’d like to call home? Well, more than

320,000 people already do and there’s nothing

stopping you making the move to NSW’s

Central Coast too.

THE BASICSNestled between Sydney and Newcastle, the

Central Coast stretches from Gwandalan near

Lake Macquarie, down to the Hawkesbury

River and out past Mangrove Creek in the

west. The region consists of six different

precincts: the Gateway Cities (Gosford

and Wyong); the Hinterland; the Peninsula

(including Ettalong, Woy Woy and Umina

Beach); Beach Villages (including Terrigal and

Avoca Beach); The Entrance, and the Northern

Lakes district (including Toukley, Budgewoi

and Norah Head).

One of the fastest-growing regions in the

state, the Central Coast is currently the third-

largest urban area in NSW. Its population is

estimated to swell by 100,000 residents over

the 25-year period from 2006 to 2031.

MOVERS AND SHAKERSMany people, in particular former

Sydneysiders who wish to escape the chaos

of big-city living, have made the move to

the Central Coast because of its enviable

coastal-meets-city lifestyle, affordable

housing, beaches and other nature attractions,

employment opportunities and, of course, its

close proximity to Sydney via the F3 Freeway

and train line. The area is also very family

friendly, with numerous schools, hospitals,

retail outlets and leisure centres dotted

around the region.

“Community is the key to the Central Coast’s

attractiveness, as most people in the region feel

part of their local community,” says Regional

Development Australia Central Coast chairman,

Dave Abrahams. “Volunteering is high in the

region, with everything from surf life saving

clubs to music and cultural groups on offer.”

POPULAR PLACESAccording to Dave, the Wyong Shire is

currently one of the Central Coast’s hotspots

and is growing at a more rapid pace than

Gosford — the region’s other urban centre.

Coasting alongWant to make a sea or tree change but still want the convenience of living close to the city? Look no further than NSW’s Central Coast. By Natasha Saroca

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NSW SUBURB PROFILE

Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics confi rm

this trend, with the Warnervale-Wadalba area just one

of the locations in Wyong that has seen signifi cant

growth in recent times.

Several new developments have been completed or

are currently underway around the Central Coast, which

is great news for those who wish to relocate to the area.

“The region has a choice of new home sites where

people can build, from the Narara Ecovillage, to the

luxury environmental sites at Terrigal and brand new

land releases near the Wyong hospital precinct,”

Dave says.

QUALITY CONSTRUCTIONDo you desire a home for a breezy coastal locale or a

spacious and stylish abode for the suburbs? Well, there

are numerous builders who service the Central Coast

and, thanks to their knowledge of the region, can create

a home that best captures the character of the area and

personality of your site.

One such company is Rustic Touch, which has been

building homes on the Central Coast for almost 30

years. Owners, Antony and Debra Turner, are well-

respected throughout the region, having won numerous

HIA (Housing Industry Association) and MBA (Master

Builders Australia) awards. They have completed

homes and extensions in beachside spots such as

Umina Beach, leafy suburbs like Bateau Bay, as well as

picturesque locations such as the Matcham Valley area.

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SEKISUI HOUSE

Following strong demand in the Macarthur

region, property developer Sekisui House

has brought forward the release of new

lots at its fi rst master-planned residential

community, The Hermitage, almost a year

ahead of schedule.

Set on a 312-hectare site bound by

Camden Valley Way, Raby Road and Gregory

Hills Drive, The Hermitage will feature a

three-kilometre green corridor, bicycle and

pedestrian walkways and a planned hilltop

village precinct complete with boutique

stores such as grocers and cafes.

The development is also home to The

Gledswood Homestead and Winery, a

200-year-old colonial convict-built mansion

and local treasure that inspired the suburb’s

name, Gledswood Hills.

At completion, the Hermitage’s latest

release, Gabriel’s Run, will feature a

collection of lots fronting what will be a

16ha regenerated South Creek Riparian

corridor with more than 200 home lots,

which would house more than 600 new

residents. Lots start from 377m² with prices

starting from $240,000.

Exceptionally designed landscaping and

mature trees will add a sense of belonging to

future residents and clear design guidelines

will ensure they can enjoy the community for

many decades to come.

Craig D’Costa, Sekisui House’s project

director, says that while buyers had

been attracted to The Hermitage for its

thoughtful design, expanses of green

open space, cycleways and walking paths,

location was fast becoming a key item on

the shopping list.

“It is close to existing local shopping, public

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and private schools, health care and major new

infrastructure such as the Leppington train station,

the widening of Camden Valley Way and the M5

Duplication Project,” he adds.

“The Hermitage is a compelling option for

buyers because it comes with a clear vision for

the future and with more than 60 homes now

complete and almost 150 residents moved in,

people can see this rapidly coming to life on a

daily basis.”

Craig says many buyers had come from

outside the Camden area, attracted by the

family-friendly feel of The Hermitage and its

communities and the growing connectivity of the

area as a whole.

ACKNOWLEDGING HERITAGEGabriel’s Run takes its name from Gabriel

Louis Marie Huon de Kerillian, a local identity

who built and owned the 200-year-old colonial

convict-built Gledswood Homestead, keeping

with the Sekisui House way of acknowledging

an area’s heritage.

“Honouring the past and making it relevant for

the present is very much the Sekisui House way, so

each stage, park, path or public space will, in some

way, acknowledge the historical or geographical

signifi cance of its location,” says Craig.

“The fi rst release of land within The

Hermitage, Hardy’s Rise, launched in March

2012, is named after the visionary Australian

architect, artist and author Hardy Wilson and

Chisholm’s Corner, the second precinct, has been

named after the Chisholm family, who planted

the fi rst of the region’s vineyards in 1830.”

COMMUNITY FOCUSResidents who now call The Hermitage home

have been utilising the growing number of

community amenities. The Hermitage retains

a strong connection with the outdoors, with

residents now enjoying more than 10 kilometres

of bicycle and pedestrian walkways at the

neighbouring Fairbank Reserve.

Feedback from buyers has already indicated

The Hermitage is a spectacular place to

call home and a welcome addition to the

southwest corridor.

Paul and Erica Robinson recently moved

into their dream five-bedroom, two-storey

home at The Hermitage in July 2013 and are

expecting their first child together on New

Year’s Eve.

“Like most young married couples, we had a

tight budget. Sekisui House allowed us to attain

our dream of owning a large home, designed to

suit our lifestyle and needs, all within our price

range,” says Paul.

“We made the quick decision to purchase

our plot of land with Sekisui House because

they promised us a thriving family-friendly,

master-planned community, with open spaces

and amenities.

“Now that we’re moved in and preparing for

the arrival of the baby, we can see that Sekisui

House really delivered. There’s a sign outside

Hardy’s Rise that reads ‘Almost Home’ and we

truly feel as though this is our home and is where

we are meant to live as a family.”

The couple are now looking forward to

raising their future family in their new home and

new community.

“Our neighbours are from all demographics

— retirees, young families, singles and young

couples such as ourselves. Everyone is always

out and about and willing to lend a helping hand.

We could not have chosen a better place for our

growing family.”

A NAME YOU CAN TRUSTEstablished in 1960, Sekisui House is one of

Japan’s most respected home builders and

community developers. With more than two

million homes to its credit and a multitude of

awards for innovation, quality and sustainability,

Sekisui House is now a major player in the

Australian market.

Sekisui House’s portfolio of residential

projects in New South Wales includes The

Waterfront at Wentworth Point and Central Park,

in partnership with Frasers Property Group in

Chippendale and The Hermitage in Gledswood

Hills. The company also has a number of other

major interests and joint ventures in Victoria

and Queensland.

Sekisui House’s designs have been developed

through collaborations between talented

Australian and Japanese designers. It’s this unique

approach that has allowed Sekisui House to take

the best of Japanese expertise and technology

and adapt it to Australian design tastes, lifestyle

needs and climates. Sekisui House aims to bring

a positive change to the face of community

development and home building in Australia.

Sekisui House’s well-thought-out design

principles includes the use of Satoyama, a

Japanese term that signifi es the preservation

of the environment while encouraging human

interaction to create mutual benefi t.

CONTACT DETAILSTHE HERMITAGE SALES CENTRE

Fairbank Drive (off Camden Valley Way),

Gledswood Hills NSW 2557

Phone: 1800 113 943

Website: www.thehermitagesydney.com.au

Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehermitagesydney

Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheHermitageSyd

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CUSTOM BUILT | BUILDCRAFT

Award-winning beach houseA focus on natural light and good use of space makes this home perfect for both relaxing and entertaining

The featured double-storey modern beach house

in Callala Beach, Jervis Bay, uses a combination of

render, cladding and stone tiles for its eye-catching

front facade, giving it a sense of depth. The facade

also showcases a verandah on the ground fl oor

that looks out to the front yard.

The client wanted to achieve a luxurious

home that includes all the modern fi xtures and

fi nishes. Walking through the front door, you

are immediately drawn to the American walnut

staircase, which is accompanied by glass panels,

a stainless-steel handrail and a beautiful feature

wall with patterned wallpaper. The high void

ceiling, sliding door to the verandah, skylight and

fl oor-to-ceiling windows all combine to create a

welcoming, bright open space. The passive-solar-

designed home maximises the use of natural light

in every room.

Following through the hallway, you are met with

a large, open living area, which comprises a living

room, dining room, kitchen and a fully equipped

bar — perfect for entertaining. There is also a large

rumpus room that can be closed off. The kitchen

shows great attention to detail with state-of-the-

art appliances, a stone mosaic bar and a walk-in

pantry. This large living space opens up to the

alfresco area with oversized stacker doors.

There are four bedrooms upstairs and a

guest room downstairs, which are all fi tted with

custom-made bedside tables and bedheads.

Buildcraft Constructions took into account all

of the project’s special considerations, such as

estate guidelines, the beachside conditions, to

ensure building material longevity, and special

windows and fi ttings for being in a bushfi re zone.

This is a multi-award-winning home, having won

the 2013 Master Builders of Australia Excellence in

Housing Awards Contract House Up to $500,000

and for the Excellence in Regional Building Awards

Best Contract Home $400,001-$500,000. It was

also a fi nalist for the Housing Industry Association

NSW Custom Built Home Up to $600,000 award.

Buildcraft Constructions is a family-owned

business that has more than 20 years’ experience

building homes with exceptional quality at an

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The combination of render, claddingand stone tiles on this double-storeyhome makes for a contemporary and textured facade.

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satisfaction. Spacious interiors, distinctive

elevations and professional workmanship from

inside out is just the beginning of the company’s

commitment to excellence. The team at Buildcraft

brings to the table an unwavering dedication to

create a home that is as wonderful for entertaining

as it is for relaxing from life’s stresses.

Visit the exhibition home at the Homequest

Display Village in Bella Vista to view the quality

inclusions and workmanship you can expect when

you build with Buildcraft Constructions.

CONTACT DETAILSBUILDCRAFT CONSTRUCTIONS

8 Craigend Place, Bella Vista NSW 2153

Phone: (02) 8814 7701

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.buildcraft.com.au

affordable price. The company is defi ned by their

commitment to communication, quality and style.

The company’s owners are personally involved in

each project and prefer a hands-on approach. They

specialise in designing custom-built homes, to suit

every lifestyle, that are rich in beauty, comfort and

luxury. They have the expertise to design homes for

any individual taste and ensure that their clients are

involved in every step of the process, from initial

design to completion of construction.

From start to fi nish, Buildcraft Constructions

combines uncompromising craftsmanship with

attention to detail to provide complete customer

The patterned feature wall and American walnut staircase in theentryway give the interior design a distinctive character.


Classic is a premium builder of fi ne homes.

At Classic, we like to think ‘outside the square’

and strive to design and build homes that are

unique, meet your budget and are unmistakably

another Classic dream home. We off er a complete

design/build service in addition to our standard

range of homes as a template. Clients work with

us to tailor the design to suit diff erent locations,

slopes, budgets, family size, etc, with passive solar

elements, thermal comfort and sustainability

integral to the process.

Head Offi ce: Tuggerah NSW 2259

Sydney: Brookvale NSW 2100 (by appointment only)

Phone: 1300 761 454 or (02) 4352 1189

www.classicbuilding.com.au

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Young Homes designed this substantial

605m2 house to have a combination of a

modern contemporary facade with a splash

of coastal appeal.

Soaring 10 foot ceilings on the ground fl oor

and 9 foot ceilings to the fi rst fl oor, coupled with

an abundance of window space, give this home

a light, bright, open feeling that will appeal to

anyone who enjoys true open-plan living.

Everything about this home is impressive: the

wide and welcoming entrance, with its beautiful

western-red cedar door with stainless-steel inserts

and sweeping curved wall, leading into a light-

fi lled, open void and staircase lit from above with

louvred skylight windows adding ventilation as

well as natural light. The formal living areas, clearly

designed with timeless elegance in mind, have

bulkheads in the ceiling, while the lounge room

boasts a beautiful gas fi replace and the dining room

is perfectly offset with two sets of matching French

doors giving easy access to the garden outside.

The hub of the family area is the gourmet

kitchen with its Caesarstone benchtops, glass

splashbacks, integrated Miele appliances and a

huge walk-in pantry. The kitchen, living and rumpus

rooms all open up via bifold doors to the alfresco

area creating the perfect entertaining area. A large

laundry with ample cupboard space plus a study

with built-in robe and a powder room complete the

downstairs layout of this gorgeous home.

Coastal appealThis large home has been designed to allow for a generous feeling of space and well-balanced family living


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Upstairs, the master suite serves as a large

private escape, comprising of a sitting room with

gas fi replace and reading alcove, and a master

bedroom with a walk-in robe large enough to be

a dressing room. A beautifully appointed ensuite

including a double shower with feature corner

window completes the picture.

Every room in this tranquil parents’ retreat

is supersized and both the bedroom and sitting

room have access to a magnifi cent suspended

concrete balcony that runs the width of the

fi rst fl oor. An additional three generous-sized

bedrooms — all with built-ins — plus a huge

main bathroom provide the upstairs layout of this

unique home with space for the whole family.

CONTACT DETAILSYOUNG HOMES


Phone: (02) 9629 5585


Website: www.younghomes.com.au

Soaring 10 foot ceilings and an abundanceof windows gives this home a light, bright,open feeling.

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Phone. 02 9153 6111 · Email. [email protected]

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While our beautiful new display homes at HomeWorld Kellyville are under constructionour sales consultants will come to you at a convenient time to discuss your aspirationsfor a new home by Lifestyle Designer Homes.We can build to any of our current designs but if you have something special in mindwe can create a custom design to match your expectations.It’s part of the Lifestyle Designer Homes service to make it as easy as possible tomake your dream home come true.

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The Grevillia is one of Rustic Touch’s established

Distinctive Design range. These designs suit

those that don’t wish to embark on the time-

consuming and sometimes intimidating process

of designing their own home or have a budget

that they need to adhere to, but still want

something different to anything else available in

the market place.

The Grevillia is perfect for the fi rst home buyer

or anyone wishing to live in a comfortable, cosy

home and still be reassured of a quality-built

abode. With 200m² of living space and 31m² of

patios, this single-story home is a great entertainer.

The galley kitchen overlooks the open-plan

living area that leads to the northern patio. The

master bedroom is spacious with an ensuite,

walk-in robe and stacking doors that open to the

northern patio. Soft lines and good zoning create

a well-balanced home.

The Grevillia was designed for the Rustic Touch

client Maggie, who was living in Europe and wanted

a place to come home to on her return to Australia.

“When I originally planned building my dream

home on the Central Coast, I looked around for

a suitable builder and the Rustic Touch company

philosophy of building environmentally-friendly

and energy-effi cient homes appealed to me,

along with the design fl air I saw.”

Her brief was for a solar-passive, sustainable

home with minimal visual impact on the

environment. Planning for her retirement, the

Distinctive design Rustic Touch’s Grevillia design is simply different

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home needed three bedrooms for visiting

children, a comfortable open-plan living space

and main bedroom. It was designed for a long

narrow block with a southern streetscape and

northern views.

The fl at block enabled Rustic Touch to use a

slab on ground with limited excavation to the

site while maximising thermal mass. The Rustic

Touch team used low-pitched skillions and a

butterfl y roof for lightweight construction and to

achieve maximum solar access to the southern

rooms by way of highlight windows.

An internal corner covered patio captures

the northern winter sun and protects the large

glass doors from the harsh summer sun. Vaulted

ceilings through the living area allow the northern

light into the central hallway and southern room

to create a light and breezy ambience.

One year on, Maggie reports that she

is thrilled with both her new home and the

customer service she received along the way.

“Our fi rst meeting convinced me that I was

dealing with people that I could trust and work

with. Working with Rustic Touch was a pleasure.

Although it was risky for both of us to work

together from opposite sides of the world, [the

company] kept me well informed of progress and

consulted with me to my full satisfaction on all the

matters that were important to me.

“I had no experience in building but [Rustic

Touch] was able to explain choices in a way

that I could understand and feel a part of the

decision-making process. I never felt that I was

being pushed into anything and [the company’s]

knowledge and experience was invaluable.

“What a wonderful experience it was to

walk into the house and see the quality of the

workmanship and all the attention to detail

given. I wanted a house that was open and fi lled

with light, taking maximum advantage of the

beautiful views. Rustic Touch created a space

that is a real pleasure to be in and meets my

requirements fully.”

CONTACT DETAILSRUSTIC TOUCH

Glenning Valley NSW 2259

Phone: (02) 4389 1551


Website: www.rustictouch.com

With open-plan living and a patio, the single-storey Grevillia is great for entertaining.

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display homesIt is diffi cult to know where to start when building a new

home. There are so many options out there in terms of style

and design, and it can be hard to visualise what will work for

you. Display homes help you to see the options in real life and

get a proper feel for what you like and what is possible.

The creation of exhibition villages has made viewing a great

selection of homes easier than ever before.

Once you’ve found a design you like, most display homes

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Created with your family in mind, the Asquith

design by Beechwood Homes considers the

individual needs of each family member. It

delivers a home with a universal approach that

enables life to fl ow through spacious corridors

into rooms that allow a family to live in perfect

cohesion and harmony.

A striking exterior gives way to an equally

impressive interior. The Asquith takes open-

plan living to the next level, featuring coffered

ceilings and walls and open-plan dining and

living rooms. Modern slim-design windows are

also used throughout the home, enhancing its

energy effi ciency and visual appeal while also

allowing an airy ambience to fl ow from room

to room. The spacious residence also boasts a

modern and generously sized kitchen with walk-in

pantry, home theatre and master bedroom with a

luxurious ensuite.

Flowing seamlessly from the open-plan living

room through stacker doors is Beechwood

Homes’ renowned terrazza area with a timber-

decking fi nish, providing an ideal and exclusive

space for entertaining family and friends. If

you’re after an alternative design, you may wish

to view the other homes in the Asquith series.

Beechwood Homes has been building spacious, stylish family homes for more than 30 years and prides itself on providing superior customer service and quality building at affordable prices

Harmonious living

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DISPLAY HOMES | BEECHWOOD HOMES

Beechwood Homes build to maximise your living space and provide fl exible living options.

The Asquith display home is now open at Oran

Park Town (The Asquith thirty one) and Hunter

HomeWorld (The Asquith thirty six).

Beechwood Homes builds in the Sydney

metropolitan area, as far north as Port Macquarie,

through the Southern Highlands to Yass, Goulburn

and Bungendore, west to Lithgow, Bathurst,

Cowra and Young, and south to Narooma.

CONTACT DETAILSBEECHWOOD HOMES

Unit 2, 25–27 Redfern Street,

Wetherill Park NSW 2164

Phone: (02) 9616 0999


Website: www.beechwoodhomes.com.au

DISPLAY HOMESOran Park Town Village

Bond Street, Oran Park NSW 2570

Phone: (02) 9043 5929

Hunter HomeWorld

Whitetip Street, Chisholm NSW 2300

Phone: (02) 4021 1471

ASQUITH THIRTY ONE

Accommodation: The Asquith thirty one is 31 squares,

with four bedrooms, living area, theatre room, terrazza,

double garage and patio.

Price: $211,820 (Sydney contract price, includes the

classic facade. Conditions apply).

Size: 285.89m². Living area 223.29m²; terrazza 20.28m²;

double garage 39.03m²; patio 3.29m².

Options: Multiple facades to choose from.

Special features: All homes in the Evolution series

include the Evolution Indulgences package.

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“I was so excited to be buying my own home. I thought I’d have to put up with landlords forever, but now I can settle in and really make the place mine. I’ll remember this feeling forever...like when I got Ralph, my fi rst dog when I was seven.”

James, First Home Buyer

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The AON

Let us help you achieve another milestone... Your first hom e.

The Aon showcases the ultimate in modern design.

This unique design is suitable for both fi rst home buyers and investors alike with the ability to suit a small allotment.

Sweeping around the main bedroom, the central expanse of the home creates an architecturally open space.

The Aon provides a modest and practical retreat for the fi rst home buyer.

Visit our display homes:Penrith - Glenmore Ridge DriveMittagong - 38 Renwick DriveLithgow - 2 Surveyors Way

We also have offi ces and shopfronts in the following locations:Bulli - 2/254 Princes Highway, Offi ce: 02 4285 3121Faulconbridge - Shop 11, 7-9 St Georges Crescent, Offi ce: 02 4751 5222Narellan - 3/28 Somerset Avenue, Offi ce: 02 4647 3729West Pennant Hills - 12 Castle Hill Road (Thompson Corner), Offi ce: 02 9484 5800

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www.hotondo.com.au

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DISPLAY HOMES | HOTONDO

The one-stop builderWhen it comes to fi nding an answer to your building needs, Hotondo Homes has it covered

Specialising in everything from energy-effi cient

homes, knockdown rebuilds to building on narrow

and sloping blocks, Hotondo Homes has forged

its reputation as the one-stop builder.

The company understands that building a new

home is a major investment, which is why it is

important to have expert advice along the way.

With years of experience building on all types

of blocks, Hotondo Homes’ builders work within

their customers’ individual lifestyle and budget

requirements in order to create their dream home.

They also provide their customers with house

and land packages, which are the most economical

and effi cient way of getting into the housing market.

According to manging director, Michael

Renwick, the right building advice and unbeatable

customer service sets Hotondo Homes’ builders

aside from its competitors.

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“If there is something that works to our

builders’ advantage, it’s the fact that they listen

to their customers’ needs,” says Michael.

“They are able to refer you to a reputable

fi nancial institution, have long-standing

relationships with local land developers and

can help you choose the perfect home design

to match.”

Given the shortage of residential land

in the metropolitan areas of Sydney,

knockdown-rebuild projects have become

increasingly popular.

Michael believes knockdown-rebuild

developments are the most affordable way

of building a home in an area you love,

without compromising on the needs,

comforts and quality that today’s building

innovations can offer.

“New homes are smarter homes. They

are built using the latest technologies in

structural integrity and energy effi ciency,”

adds Michael.

Hotondo Homes’ builders also offer a fi xed

price contract on every build so customers

know exactly how much their home will

cost before the contract is fi nalised. Not

only are customers freed of the anxiety of

hidden extras but they are also spared the

administrative tasks. The builders look

after everything from knocking down your

old house to attaining local council plans

and permits.

Being attached to a national network also

allows customers to choose from a range

of more than 90 home designs, which cater

for the fi rst home buyer right through to the

established investor.

There are four Hotondo Homes builders

servicing the Sydney metropolitan area. To fi nd

your nearest builder, call 1800 677 156

or visit hotondo.com.au.

DISPLAY HOMES

Penrith – Arizona 332

Glenmore Ridge Drive

Mittagong – Highlander 329

28 Renwick Drive

Lithgow – Airlie 242

2 Surveyors Way

SALES AND SELECTION CENTRES

Colin Duncan

Shop 11, 7-9 St Georges

Crescent, Faulconbridge

Brandon Cooper

3/28 Somerset Avenue,

Narellan

Graham Dowd and

John Stein

12 Castle Hill Road

(Thompson Corner),

West Pennant Hills

Brian Roby

2/254 Princes Highway,

Bulli

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DISPLAY HOMES | ELANDRA HOMES

Elandra Homes has great fl exibility with its builds — to suit the land, individual requirements and budgets — making it easy to create your dream home

As you enter The Ellin design by Elandra Homes you

immediately notice the abundance of natural light

streaming in from the central two-storey void and

cleverly positioned glazing. The structured layout

of the open-plan lounge and living areas creates a

space that is bright and roomy.

The 500m2 home features an extremely high

quality of fi xtures and fi ttings throughout, with a

level of care and attention to detail that is evident in

every room.

A focal point of the home is the large island-bench

kitchen, which adjoins the dining and family areas.

With plentiful cupboards, a walk-in pantry and luxury

features such as soft-close drawers, stone benchtop

and quality European appliances, the kitchen is fully

equipped for family life and entertaining.

Through large glass sliding doors, the open-plan

living area seamlessly fl ows out to an integrated

outdoor entertainment and barbeque area.

Upstairs, you’ll fi nd a central mezzanine area that

looks out over the entry void and opens onto its own

private balcony.

The generous master suite features a fully

integrated walk-in robe and an ensuite with bathtub.

There are three further bedrooms with built-in robes,

two of which open onto their own private balcony.

The large main bathroom carries on the theme

of natural light, with its own skylight, and boasts a

handy laundry chute.

Quality workmanship

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DISPLAY HOMES | ELANDRA HOMES


THE ELANDRA HOMES DIFFERENCEElandra Homes is a boutique-style builder. The

company only take on a select number of clients

to ensure a personal, fi rst-rate service. Its priority

is quality workmanship to ensure your individual

design will withstand the test of time.

PROBLEM SOLVINGElandra Homes specialises in solving design

issues; whether your block is sloping, narrow

or wide, the company can work on a plan to

suit. Elandra Homes saves time with council

applications by doing the homework fi rst to ensure

all requirements are taken into consideration.

The company also ensures all your concerns

and apprehensions will be given the highest

priority, with good old-fashioned customer

service. You will receive personal contact during

every stage of construction.

Experience The Ellin from Elandra Homes

on display now at Homequest Bella Vista

Display Village.

CONTACT DETAILSELANDRA HOMES AT HOMEQUEST


Phone: (02) 8814 6391


Website: www.elandrahomes.com.au

High ceilings and extensive use of windows and glass doors mean The Ellin design makes the most of natural light.

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locals always at hand.

Imagine your home.

With G.J. Gardner Homes, if you have a question

for your builder, you don’t have to look very far.

Every G.J. Gardner Homes office is a local business run by local people. We make life

easier by costing everything upfront for you then working with local home designers,

tradies and councils to make it all happen. We’re always on hand to share our local

building experience with you, so drop in for a chat soon.

Contact us on 132 789 or visit gjgardner.com.au

Images may depict fixtures, finishes and features not supplied by G.J. Gardner Homes. These items include planter boxes, retaining walls, water features, pergolas, screens and decorative landscaping items such as fencing and outdoor kitchens and barbecues.

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homequestHomequest Bella Vista, in Sydney’s Hills District, is a

must-see boutique display village showcasing a range

of exclusive homes by highly respected and award-

winning builders. Homequest contains a great range

of display homes and is specifi cally geared towards

the needs of the discerning second or subsequent

homebuyer who knows exactly what they want in a

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DISPLAY VILLAGEELANDRA HOMESWhen choosing an Elandra home, you are choosing

an individual design with quality workmanship,

outstanding customer service and the owner’s

personal attention to assist and guide you

throughout the design and construction process.

Elandra Homes will ensure that your design will

sustain all aspects of a practical and functioning

home. Their display home, The Ellin, is new to the

village, and has recently opened for inspection.

02 8814 6391 www.elandrahomes.com.au

Homequest Builders build

architect-designed homes that focus

on high quality and award winning

and innovative design solutions for

all of our clients. You can visit our

display village and then customise

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YOUNG HOMESYoung Homes is a proud third generation, family-

owned company that have been building outstanding

prestige homes for over 60 years. Young Homes use

first-class designers for all their uniquely designed

homes, and are happy to show you their wide

portfolio of custom-built luxury homes.

Strict attention to detail, coupled with hands on

family management have earned the company

countless prestige industry awards including: the HIA

NSW Project Home of the Year, BHSC Top Home

Award, the HIA Best Workmanship Award and the

HIA Best Outdoor Entertainment Area of the Year,

plus no fewer than five Australian Achiever Awards for

Excellence in Customer Service in NSW’s Building and

Construction Services & Supplies Category, the most

recent for 2013.

Come visit their display homes at the village -

The Macquarie, a stunning classical design and

The Galaxy, a stylish ultra modern design with

clean architecturally appealing lines and a host of

startling features.

02 9629 5585 www.younghomes.com.au

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HOMESTEAD HOME BUILDERSHomestead do not mass produce homes - each

Homestead home is architecturally styled to suit

the buyers’ unique family requirements, lifestyle,

block of land and most importantly, budget.

Homestead Home Builders will provide you with an

expertly built, custom designed home at a project

home price.

They currently show two display homes at the

Homequest Display Village, The Taya - designed

for the young active family, and The Skye,

designed specifically for narrow, 15-metre sites.

Making great use of a difficult block, the home was

designed to take advantage of the lovely aspect

and provides a comfortable and stylish place for

the owners to relax with family and friends.

Homestead can individually craft a prestige family

home for any type of building application. From

acreage, to small and large building blocks, even

knock down and re-builds.

02 9629 5199 www.homesteadhomes.com.au


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Featuring quality, style, innovation and

craftsmanship in architecturally-designed

homes, all in one location.

Homequest Builders build architect-designed homes that

focus on high quality, award winning and innovative design

solutions for all of our clients. You can visit our display

village and then customise a design to suit your lifestyle,

your family, and your dreams. www.homequest.com.au



ROSELEA HOMESFor more than 19 years, Roselea Homes has

been building prestigious homes of quality and

distinction throughout metropolitan Sydney. A

family owned and managed company, they boast

an excellent reputation by consistently delivering

luxury family homes at an affordable price.

Expert building knowledge and superior quality

workmanship is the cornerstone of their company.

The Sapphire is on display at Homequest Display

Village and has recently undergone a complete

transformation, now more modern and stylish

than ever before. Their second display home,

The Diamond, has just opened and is open

for inspection. The Diamond is a magnificent

home, where style, experience and quality create

perfection.

Roselea Homes specialise in knocking down older

homes and rebuilding stunning new designs.

Everything is organised for you, from the design of

your new home, demolition of the existing house

and all the necessary approvals organised. You are

guided every step of the way and aim to make the

process as simple as possible.

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BUILDCRAFT CONSTRUCTIONSBuildcraft Constructions specialise in designing

custom built homes to suit every lifestyle. Their

homes are rich in beauty, comfort and luxury. The

owners of Buildcraft Constructions are personally

involved in each project, which their clients

appreciate. The display home is The Sterling, and

it showcases an architectural design that gives

families a great home for entertaining.

02 8814 7701

www.buildcraft.com.au

HORIZON HOMESHorizon Homes are creators of luxurious designer

homes providing quality inclusions, workmanship

and award winning design and building solutions.

They have recently won the Master Builders

Association (MBA) for Excellence in Construction

for Exhibition Homes $350,000 and over, and

the Housing Industry Association (HIA) CSR NSW

Housing Award for Display Homes over $350,000.

Their display home Q46 is an exceptional family

home, packed with innovations and features

designed to make life easy for every family member.

02 8882 9111

www.horizon-homes.com.au


MEADOWBANK HOMESMeadowbank Homes have won many prestigious

building awards including the NRMA, HIA NSW

Display Home of the Year, The NRMA, HIA, NSW Best

Home of the Year and the HIA National Display Home

of the Year. Just over 47 square metres in size, The

Carmel offers a well thought out design blended with

an understated elegance. With it’s limestone entrance

tiles, richly coloured grey ironbark timber flooring and

2700 (9 feet) ceilings throughout the ground floor

area - The Carmel is a home to remember.

02 9875 4411

www.meadowbankhomes.com.au

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Sometimes it’s best to knock down

an existing structure and start over

again. In the past few years, there

has been a staggering increase in

the number of people choosing to

knock down an existing older house

and put a new one in its place.

There are many reasons for

knocking down and rebuilding.

Often, vacant lots in desirable

metropolitan areas are simply

unavailable, so buying a cheap

property with a view to demolish is

sometimes the only way for home

builders to get the home they want

in the neighbourhood they prefer.

Others are perfectly happy with

where they are but have found

that their existing house no longer

meets the needs of their growing

families. Whatever the reason,

knocking down and rebuilding is a

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01. Zac Homes created this Blue Mountains knockdown rebuild to look stunning front and rear as it backs onto a golf course.

02. The existing timber home on this site was full of white ants, so it was demolished

and the team from GW Homes replaced it with two separate dwellings on 10-metre-wide blocks. The team made the most of the small parcel of land with the pictured house by building over three levels.


KNOCKDOWN & REBUILD

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ON THE WEB:www.bellmarch.com.au

Head Offi ce(02) 9114 8878

Fax(02) 9114 8877

Sales Offi ce(02) 8824 6669

[email protected]

Integrated Living Designs by Bellmarch Homes.

GRANNY FLAT is a commonly used term to describe a separate living area and accommodation attached to a main house or separate to the main house as a unit in the rear yard. Granny Flats are not usually large, they normally provide a living area, a bedroom + kitchenette for the provision of light meals and a bathroom / ensuite. The entrance is usually separate to the main dwellingand there are no interconnecting doors or openingsbetween the main house and the granny fl at.

‘INTEGRATED LIVING DESIGNS’ are part of the main home, but offer a segregated area designated for member/s of the family who want some space and accommodation on the ground fl oor away from the busyness of the living areaof the home. These designs do have openings and doors connecting them to the main house.

The Integrated Living Design can be used by older members of the family who want to retain some independence, like -wise a younger member of the family. Check out our designs at www.bellmarch.com.au

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Calfornia 14 – Pioneer Façade

Colorado 10 - Alfresco

New York 16 - Bushview Façade

California 18 Mk2 – Pioneer Façade

Bellmarch Homes specialise in a range of two-storeyhomes for both narrow and wider sites suitable forknock-down-rebuild projects in Sydney and CentralCoast suburbs.

Homes like the Michigan 12 Lifestyle Façade (see 3Dfl oorplan) are available to fi t your 12 metre wide land.

Bellmarch have a range of designs to fi t sites from10 metres wide to sites more than 18 metres wide.

Visit our website: www.bellmarch.com.auor call (02) 8824 6669

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kit, manufactured & transportable houses

Kit, manufactured and transportable homes

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challenges and give owners the satisfaction of

building their own homes.

Kit homes are a great option for those

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Easy to changeThis family discovered that a kit home was just DIY on a bigger scale, and they were very satisfi ed with the results

This sprawling home has six bedrooms and several living areas to cater for a large family.

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Tracey and Mervyn Trindall wanted a large family

home, so they extended the Elizabeth design

from Paal, providing six bedrooms instead of four.

“Enlarging a standard Paal plan is an effi cient

alternative to buying one of our bigger homes,”

says Paal Kit Homes regional consultant Phillip

Longhurst, who liaised with the Trindalls during

the early stages.

The family of six youngsters and two adults

live in their new home on 10 acres at Reserve

Creek in northern New South Wales.

Tracey says changing the standard design was

a straightforward process. “We told Paal what

we wanted, they set up the plans for us and we

endorsed them.”

She and Mervyn both work full-time, so they

built their home on weekends and after work.

Initially, they organised family working bees, then

managed the rest themselves. Neither of them

had prior building experience.

“It was a learning curve, although not hard

if you kept to the manual, which was very well

written. If we ever got stuck, we rang John at

Paal who talked us through it. His support was

fantastic,” she says.

Tracey and Mervyn did most of the work

themselves, paying for trade help where

specialist skills were needed. They employed

a concreter, brickie, roofer and a fi nisher to

complete the plaster boarding.

“It’s so rewarding to live in a house that

we built ourselves. If Mervyn and I can do it

with six kids, both of us working full-time and

no prior building experience, then anybody can,”

Tracey says.

The Trindalls also, obviously, saved money by

doing it themselves.

“It cost us around $240,000, whereas we

would have paid a builder $450,000,” says Tracey.

“We’re extremely happy with our new

home. With the knowledge acquired, we’d

do it all again — perhaps next time as an

investment property.”

CONTACT DETAILSPAAL KIT HOMES

Sydney — Phone: (02) 4735 4377

Melbourne — Phone: (03) 9720 1222

Brisbane — Phone: (07) 5495 4070

Website: www.paalkithomes.com.au

Tracey and Mervyn have six children and work full-time but still managed to build their home themselves.




This country-style kit home fi ts in beautifully with the natural landscape.




A recent open house held by Paal Kit Homes at

Cedar Creek in Queensland, saw people come

from afar to view the home built by retired

plumber Brian and his wife, Cheryl.

This beautifully presented residence

attracted a lot of favourable comments from

the numerous visitors.

“Our driveway was congested with cars.

People were so talkative and wouldn’t leave!

Some were here for hours and a few even went

away and came back later,” Brian says.

The couple built a traditional Queenslander

based on Paal’s Kiama design, with modifi cations

that included an enlarged verandah and a double

set of steps in front.

Cheryl created many of the home’s beautiful

fi nishes, both inside and out, and Brian employed

carpenter friends to give him a hand with

construction, all of them wood chippies who

hadn’t worked with a steel frame.

“They loved the way it all fi tted together and

say it was millimetre-perfect. Looking along the

frame at ground level, they found it to be as

straight as a gun barrel.

“One of them inspected and certifi ed the

house for the council and says he had never seen

a steel-framed home as good as Paal’s.”

Brian didn’t need the plumbing and electrical

inclusions in the kit, as his mates provided those.

He also substituted non-standard architraves

and skirtings and Paal upgraded his own choice

of plasterboard.

“Paal went along with all our changes to the

kit. They were fl exible and easy to deal with. Our

motto for Paal homes is: you’re only limited by

your imagination,” says Brian.

“They gave us plenty of backup. If we weren’t

sure about something, we just rang them. They

were always very helpful.

“I’ve dealt with other building companies

before. They usually leave a nasty taste in

the mouth. This time we really enjoyed our

homebuilding experience.”

CONTACT DETAILSPAAL KIT HOMES

Sydney — Phone: (02) 4735 4377

Melbourne — Phone: (03) 9720 1222

Brisbane — Phone: (07) 5495 4070

Website: www.paalkithomes.com.au

This kit home has proved popular with more than just the homeowners

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Angelo and Alannah were searching for just the

right house to put on their land by the Hawkesbury

River near Windsor, New South Wales. In the end,

they concluded that nothing they had seen was

quite what they wanted so they decided to design

their own house with the help of Kitome. The end

result is a stunning home that sits like a jewel in its

tranquil rural setting among the orange groves.

Kitome’s Internal Design Service was able to

work with the couple to help them bring their ideas

to life. A key requirement was the Federation-style

facade to ensure the building blended in well with

the historic feel of Windsor. It was also important

to have a verandah that completely surrounded

the house to allow for the amazing 360° vistas

available from every side of the house. The inside,

however, needed to be thoroughly modern with an

open-plan living style and practical and functional

entertaining areas that are able to take full

advantage of the house’s natural assets.

Knowing it would be a guest house, the

couple took a Kitome design and made a lot

of modifi cations, including adding an ensuite to

Riverside retreatThis couple turned a kit home into a popularHawkesbury River holiday house

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each of the four bedrooms.

“We wanted something comfortable and

attractive. Because of the views, we wanted

every room opening to a balcony or verandah.

Kitome appealed to us because we were on

a budget and they seemed the most fl exible

company,” says Alannah.

Once the design was fi nalised, everything

turned up at the site on time and ready to go.

“The builder recommended by Kitome knew

exactly what to do. Everything was on time and

there were no hitches at all.”

Linda from Kitome was on hand to help

the couple navigate the issues that invariably

arise on a build project. She ensured that any

issues were dealt with quickly and effi ciently

so that construction wasn’t held up. The new

construction, called Cornwallis House, is now a

working holiday home and Alannah says that they

love the house’s fl ow and sense of space.

“It is absolutely great. All our guests love it and

we are booked out every weekend. Most can’t

believe it’s a kit home!”

CONTACT DETAILSKITOME

Phone: 1300 794 737

Website: www.kitome.com.au

This magnifi cent holiday house makes full use of verandahs to ensure all guests can enjoy some outside space and spectacular views.




With Kitome, you can choose an existing designor alter one to fi t your needs

Ultimate flexibility

Kitome’s main point of difference is flexibility.

The company understands that everyone has

different wants and needs — a design that

works for one person, may not work as well for

another. That’s why the team at Kitome says,

“Build your own dream home, not

someone else’s!”

Kitome has more than 50 home designs to

choose from, but the company is just as happy

to alter its designs to fit your needs. If you

like the plan but want higher ceilings, larger

rooms, more rooms, this room here and that

room there, it doesn’t matter. If it can be done,

Kitome will make it happen. Alternatively, staff

will work with you on developing your own

unique design.

Kitome is a customer-oriented company

that takes pride in its reliability, professionalism

and quality. Kitome has organised its home

designs into three exciting series:

THE GABLE SERIESA number of smaller, cost-effective options with

designs for large families to studio style, with

fl exible plans to suit your needs.

THE FREEDOM SERIESOffers a large collection of medium-sized home

designs up to 292.5m2. They are ideal for large

families wanting room to move.

THE PRESTIGE SERIESOffers large mansion-sized homes up to

509.7m2, perfect for some acreage in a rural

setting. These generous, spacious designs have

all the extras to make the ideal home.

The comprehensive Kitome range covers a wide variety of attractive styles.

CONTACT DETAILSKITOME

Phone: 1300 794 737

Website: www.kitome.com.au

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Specialising in traditional styles, Harkaway Homes has nine ranges of houses to choose from.

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Reflections of the past

Authentic looks, heights and profi les are Harkaway

Homes’ specialties. The company was established

in 1986 and its homes can be found in New South

Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and

southern Queensland. Harkaway Homes’ designs

have attracted attention in the building industry

and they have won many Excellence in Housing

Awards from the Master Builders Association.

Specialising in traditional styles, the company has

nine ranges of homes to choose from.

Capturing a hint of Australia’s colonial past, Harkaway Homes specialises in Victorian-style and early Federation designs

VICTORIAN HOMESTEAD SERIES

This series is a perfect choice for people looking

for a traditional country home. Rather than being limited

to homes that are designed to suit city blocks, they

can have a rural-looking residence with all the period

features such as authentic roofl ines, verandahs, bay

windows and fancy leadlights. Featured is the Bowral

from Harkaway Homes’ newest range, the Victorian

Homestead Series.

Price: $148,828 for the deluxe lock-up package

(price includes GST).

Size: 298m² (32 squares).

Accommodation: Four bedrooms with built-in robes,

study, living room, rumpus room, meals/family room,

two bathrooms, walk-in linen cupboard, kitchen with

walk-in pantry, and laundry.

Construction: Choice of weatherboard or brick.

Construction time: 16 weeks, mainly built on

a project-managed basis.

Special features: Captures every element of the best

of yesteryear, with tall external walls, high ceilings,

leadlight-topped box bay windows and French doors.

Included in price: Fully stabilised, prefabricated,

termite-resistant, kiln-dried wall frames and roof

trusses; full-frame erection; choice of brick or

weatherboard; Colorbond roofi ng; Victorian ash

windows; Victorian hardware and fi xings.

Optional extras: Verandah, three-metre ceilings,

feature entry-door frame.

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FAIR DINKUM FEDERATION SERIES

This authentic Federation home reproduces the look

of a suburban home of the early 1900s with its distinctive

bell-shaped roof over the verandah, bay windows, grand

entries and beautiful leadlights above doors and windows.

Featured is the Caulfi eld, from a range of seven different

sizes and fl oorplans.

Price: $120,178 for the deluxe lock-up package (price

includes GST).


Accommodation: Four bedrooms, living room,

meals/family room, kitchen with walk-in pantry, laundry,

two bathrooms.




Special features: Authentic reproduction Federation

home with a wide range of traditional features, including

high external walls (3.6m), high ceilings (3m), Federation

roofl ine, integrated verandah, leadlight-topped box bay

windows, leadlight front-door frame with cricket-bat entry

door, Federation-line casement windows, Federation friezes,

French doors.


termite-resistant, kiln-dried wall frames and roof trusses;

full-frame erection; choice of brick or weatherboard;

Colorbond roofi ng; Victorian ash windows; Federation

cappings and fi xings.

Not included in price: Internal linings, plumbing,

electrical, kitchen, fl oor.

The Caulfi eld has a wide range of traditional features, including high ceilings and external walls.




VICTORIAN TRADITIONAL SERIES

This classic double-front home sits comfortably on city

or country blocks with verandahs to front and rear and

window canopies to the sides. Alternatively, it can be

an old-fashioned country homestead on land with a

verandah all around. Featured is the Seddon, from a

range of six different sizes and fl oorplans.

Price: $105,714 for the deluxe lock-up package

(price includes GST).


Accommodation: Four bedrooms with built-in robes,

living room, family room, dining room, two bathrooms,

kitchen with walk-in pantry, laundry.





termite-resistant, kiln-dried wall frames and roof trusses;

full-frame erection; choice of brick or weatherboard;

Colorbond roofi ng; Victorian ash windows; Victorian

hardware and fi xings.

Not included in price: Internal linings, plumbing,

electrical, kitchen, fl oor.

Optional extras: Verandah (four types as package), 3m

ceilings, timber block front facade, assorted leadlights.

CONTACT DETAILSHARKAWAY HOMES

Melbourne Sales and Display

Centre: Corner Princes Highway

and Station Street, Offi cer Vic 3809

Phone: 1800 806 416 or

(03) 5943 2388

Fax: (03) 5943 2599

Website:

www.harkawayhomes.com.au

Registration NSW: BSC

Licence 45511C

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01. The Victorian Traditional series features Harkaway Homes’ signature Victorian windows, hardware and fi xings.

02. The Seddon design, from the Victorian Traditional series.


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Living happily ever after in a dream home has never been so affordable

Suited to almost any location — farm, suburbia,

acreage or beachfront — Storybook Designer

Homes’ residences are always inviting. The

attic-style homes on offer at Storybook Designer

Homes look like they’ve jumped straight out of a

picture book.

With an experienced and professional team,

the company strives to please and accommodate

all clients. The staff understands that designing

and planning are the most important aspects of

building a new home or adding an extension to an

existing property.

Whether you’re looking for a modern or

traditional-style home, the company has a design

to suit. And, while there are more than 2000

designs to choose from, Storybook Designer

Homes remains focused on providing an individual

design service for all clients.

“Storybook clearly understands the powerful

infl uence emotive architecture has on those who

live in or visit such houses. It enriches their lives,”

says managing director and designer, Phil Malcolm.

Individual designs

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Whether you’re looking for a modern or traditional-looking home, Storybook Designer Homes has a style to suit.

When designing your new home, Storybook

Designer Homes takes into account all

necessary details including constraints such

as trees, slope, neighbours, views, indoor- and

outdoor-lifestyle requirements, budget, council

requirements, materials and energy effi ciency.

Add to this the opportunity to become involved

in the building process as an owner-builder or

with other tasks such as painting or installing

decking, and the construction of your new

home can become increasingly cost-effective.

According to Phil, “Anyone can be an owner-

builder, provided they receive the right technical

and practical assistance.”

An owner-builder “help package” is available

from Storybook Designer Homes and includes

site evaluation, designs, costings, permit

applications, technical assistance and a list of

sub-contractors and suppliers.

Storybook Designer Homes can help build

your dream home while saving you thousands

of dollars in the process.

CONTACT DETAILSSTORYBOOK DESIGNER HOMES

Website: www.storybook.com.au

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KIT, MANUFACTURED & TRANSPORTABLE HOMES | PARKWOOD MODULAR BUILDINGS

Casual characterParkwood provided a fl exible approach to help this couple create a home they love living in

This gem of a house is designed to sit snugly

in the cosy coastal village environment that

is unique to Davistown on New South Wales’

Central Coast. At 172m², it is compact yet delivers

on light-fi lled and spacious living. It has been built

to maximise its leafy position, offering a feeling of

a holiday hideaway due to its secluded site.

Owners, Wendy and Colin, were downsizing

and wanted to make sure their new home fi t

their lifestyle.

“We wanted a casual open design that wasn’t

going to appear pokey. We wanted our kitchen,

dining and living area to have a view out to our

backyard, as we backed onto a lovely bush aspect.

We had a basic two-bedroom and study design,

with a large two-way bathroom but, with the help

of Parkwood, we were able to come up with a

plan that fi t the bill,” says Wendy.

There were some challenges to overcome

along the way. Due to its proximity to the water,

the home had to be raised in case of fl ooding and,

due to the narrow access, the home sections had

to be reduced.

“Building a house is always challenging but we

found the Parkwood experience very easy. We

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have built a couple of times before and found that

you couldn’t vary the original design and make

changes to suit you without it costing heaps.

The Parkwood style of building is so much more

fl exible and your design becomes your own. They

are so eager to work with you to come up with a

home that you will love living in.”

The big windows and double doors give the

house a great fl ow from indoors to out and the

high ceiling enhances the feeling of space.

“We were able to create a home that we

wanted. We wanted that beachy, casual feel with

lots of character and we, with Parkwood, have

achieved that. We enjoyed the whole experience.”

All Parkwood designs can be easily varied to

meet your requirements such as site orientation,

internal layout, materials and exteriors, with

a design team to personalise each home. The

company prepares all plans for your council

application and lock up is achieved in a day.

Lots of glass enhance the natural views, and wooden fl oors add a warm, welcoming feel.

CONTACT DETAILSPARKWOOD MODULAR BUILDINGS

7-11 Kangoo Road, Somersby NSW 2250

Phone: (02) 4340 4077


Website: www.parkwood.com.au

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KIT, MANUFACTURED & TRANSPORTABLE HOMES | COUNTRY KIT HOMES

Kit homes are getting more popular every year

but when considering this option, you need to

ask exactly what you are getting. With the huge

volume of choice, you must ensure that you

know what is in each kit home and that you are

receiving the right quality and customer service

from the kit home company.

Country Kit Homes focuses on giving the client

as much information as they need from the start.

Andrew Wood from Country Kit Homes says that a

well-educated and guided client is a happy client.

“At Country Kit Homes we have put a lot of

thought into our kits so that we have come up

with smart ways to make the construction quicker

and more cost effective. We make the whole

process clear and easy to follow.”

Unlike many kit options, Country Kit Homes

has a full steel fl oor system included in all of

its kits. This system is easier to construct and

gives the client the choice of many more building

sites on many different types of blocks. The fl oor

system also has the advantage of using different

fl ooring types to suit all clients’ needs, climate

conditions and fi nished fl oor coverings. The

company also provides 90 millimetre steel frames,

giving homes a very solid frame to build from.

It’s the little things that can really make a kit

a real home: from smart design to using pre-

assembled frames and trusses, and the right

insulation and cladding types. Country Kit Homes

offers many features that make installation easy.

With most kit homes, there are standard plans

to choose from and most are not going to suit

your needs, either in terms of lifestyle, budget

or practical considerations such as elevation.

Country Kit Homes specialises in designing

practical kit homes, taking into consideration

the most common must haves and trying

to add as many extras that clients ask for as

possible. Country Kit Homes understands that

each customer has individual requirements and

tastes and can tailor your home to suit. Possible

modifi cations include adding lined verandahs,

extra rooms or windows, increasing wall heights

and choosing your own external fi nishes. Country

Kit Homes even welcomes a client’s own plans.

Before you decide on a kit home, make sure you understand exactly what is included

Complete kits

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Country Kit Homes offers steel fl oor systems and frames to ensure your house is solid and durable.

INCLUSIONS

Each Country Kit Homes design can

be provided in three stages of completion,

from a basic lock up to a total kit

with fi nishes such as bathroom fi ttings

and kitchen appliances.

Even its most basic stage one includes:� Plans, specifi cations and energy-

rating certifi cate� Steel fl oor system � Particle board fl ooring� Steel frames and trusses pre-assembled� Colorbond roofi ng � External cladding and accessories� Aluminium sliding windows and doors � Front and rear doors with locks and handles� Eave and verandah linings with fi xings� Roller doors where applicable

CONTACT DETAILSCountry Kit Homes

Phone: 1300 805 022


Website: www.countrykithomes.net.au

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KIT, MANUFACTURED & TRANSPORTABLE HOMES | JARRAH MODULAR KIT BUILDINGS

Jarrah Modular Kit Buildings is an experienced and

versatile company with 22 years’ experience of

building traditional, fl at-pack and modular buildings.

The company is Australian owned and operated

and it provides a professional and friendly service.

The designs are open and inviting and can be

customised to suit your needs. Each of its plans

has optional upgrades, such as timber fl oors.

“Our diverse experience means we have more

to offer our clients than just a kit home or just a

modular building. We have worked in a variety of

areas, not only in the building industry, but also in

a variety of locations as well,” says Brett Rossiter

from Jarrah Modular Kit Buildings.

Building with fl at-packs means your project will

be quick and cost-effective. For example, Jarrah

recently completed a 60m2 dwelling for $92,000,

including plumbing and electrical connection. Not

only that, but it was completed in only fi ve weeks.

Certifi cation for this type of building is now also

easier than ever.

“We build to your lifestyle so if you need a

Whether you are after a separate home offi ce, guest house or self-contained studio for a relative, Jarrah Modular Kit Buildings can work with you to meet your every need

Something for everyone

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This self-contained accommodation was completed quickly and inexpensively.

granny fl at for your aging mother or teenage son

or are just looking for some extra rental income,

then we can build it for you. If you are looking

for a modular renovation to save time, then

we can build it for you. If you are looking for a

comfortable four-bedroom loft design home for

your expanding family, then we can build it for

you,” says Brett.

CONTACT DETAILSJARRAH MODULAR KIT BUILDINGS

PO Box 2 Bringelly 2556

Phone: (02) 4774 9699


Website: www.jarrahbuilding.com.au

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Would you buildwith wood?

Appalachian Log Homes proves that traditional handcrafted materials and methods make for beautiful and practical homes

A cosy log cabin and the picturesque area of

Jindabyne seem to go together like a roaring

fi replace and a bottle of good wine. This is why

Leon and Juliet decided on Appalachian Log

Homes to help them build their charming home.

The use of high-quality timbers such as

Australian white cypress throughout give the

home a warm, inviting feel. Vaulted cathedral

ceilings, a handcrafted feature support post,

prow design windows and an open plan give this

home a feeling of airy spaciousness. The loft is a

snug nook overlooking the main living area, with

spectacular views to the balcony, Lake Jindabyne

and the mountains beyond. All bedrooms are

generous in size and include built-in robes. The

upper-level bedrooms have large triangular gable

windows and the master bedroom opens out

to a wonderful verandah, ideal for enjoying a

morning coffee.

Leon says he and his late wife Juliet developed

a passion for log homes when they were in

Canada. When planning a second home, they did

their research and ended up with Appalachian

because they could tailor the company’s quality

product to suit the area they had. Their home took

just under 12 months to build.

“Wood is a labour of love: it does require

maintenance but, if you are prepared to put in the

work, it provides a very aesthetic product. It has

good thermal properties and feels like a home

rather than a house,” says Leon.

There were some building challenges to

overcome — a restricted building envelope, which

was affected by a large easement, meant the

lower deck had to be redesigned to maximise

deck space and the upper deck had to be taken

into account.

Juliet and Leon had some specifi c requirements,

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TODD CHALET IV

Price: The lock-up package is $140,000.

Size: Total living area, 168.8m2, deck area, 60m2.

Accommodation: Three bedrooms with built-ins,

combined living and dining room, bathroom and

ensuite, laundry, loft, generous kitchen.

Special features: Australian white cypress is

used throughout, except for internal larger beams

and rafters.

Optional extras: A fi x-out timber package,

which includes various trims to help complete

the internal fi nishing.

including an oversized laundry to make room

for their skis and an extra front porch to

welcome guests. As Juliet was a fabulous

cook, her kitchen design was made with an

expert eye. She specified that the kitchen

opened to the living area so she could

interact with her guests but requested a

dwarf wall to hide cooking mess. This was

achieved by building a breakfast bar and

using matching cypress lining to the outside

of this wall.

This house is based on the Appalachian

Log Homes Todd Chalet IV design, with many

tweaks to suit the clients. Appalachian Log

Homes offers a range of solid timber frames,

post and beam frames, handcrafted logs

or half log engineered panel systems, all

constructed from the Australian indigenous

termite-resistant timber. This humble, heavy

timber has many benefi ts and can be used

in bushfi re prone areas. It is also an

environmentally friendly option; using solid

timber instead of conventional building

materials can result in an 88 per cent

reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

CONTACT DETAILSAPPALACHIAN LOG HOMES

20 Pullman Place, Emu Plains NSW 2750

Phone: (02) 4735 7044


Website: www.appalachianloghomes.com.au

KIT, MANUFACTURED & TRANSPORTABLE HOMES | APPALACHIAN LOG HOMES

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KIT, MANUFACTURED AND TRASNPORTABLE HOMES | MANOR TOWN & COUNTRY HOMES

Designed by Manor Town & Country Homes, this

residence was specifi cally created to make the

best use of space.

The Mitchell 6 boasts four big bedrooms

and study, a large ensuite, and an impressive

built-in dressing room in the main bedroom. A

welcoming entry leads into the spacious living

area with an adjoining meals area and a feature-

packed, open-plan kitchen. With its 2.7-metre-

high ceilings throughout and 190mm-wide

polished oak fl ooring in the kitchen, family area

and hallways, this is a home of class, distinction

and character.

The huge bifold doors lead to a practical

outdoor entertaining area that can be used for

family and friends alike. The large wrap-around

verandah with classic double French doors also

promotes a distinctive Australian country feel.

Having ceilings of 2.7 metres-high throughout this home ensures a spacious atmosphere.

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KIT, MANUFACTURED AND TRASNPORTABLE HOMES | MANOR TOWN & COUNTRY HOMES

Homes offers many optional extras for its

clients, including:� 27° roof pitch with hip ends� 2.7 metre-high level ceilings throughout� 190 millimetre polished oak timber fl oors� Large four-panel bifold doors opening to

outdoor entertainment area� Classic double French doors to verandah� Downlights� Premium kitchen upgrades

Manor Town & Country Homes has more

than 60 standard fl oorplans and options.

However, if none of the available designs suits

the requirements specifi ed by a client, the

professional design team are on hand to

custom-design a home to achieve the client’s

individual requirements. This makes personalising

the home a simple, uncomplicated experience.

COMPANY PROFILEWith more than 20 years in the building industry,

the team at Manor Town & Country Homes have

developed a solid reputation for constructing

consistently fi ne homes while offering

exceptional service. Specialising in homes for

acreages, properties and town sites, the company

successfully designs and builds low-maintenance

yet stylishly modern homes to suit their clients’

lifestyles. The company operates according to

the principle of “Innovation, Experience and

Effi ciency”. This ensures each client benefi ts

by receiving a home that is above and beyond

The perfect country complement

Carefully constructed and beautifully planned, this easy-living home is perfect for a country lifestyle

CONTACT DETAILSMANOR TOWN & COUNTRY HOMES

Display Home/Sales Offi ce:

Corner Station Street and New England Highway,

Branxton NSW 2335

Phone: 1800 55 18 18

Fax: (02) 4938 3511


Website: www.manor.net.au

THE MITCHELL 6

Price: From $214,550 for Mitchell 6

standard package.

Price of the home as displayed: $343,280

Size: The home with the verandah and outdoor area

is 24.6 x 13.5m (255.7m²).

Accommodation: Four large bedrooms with ensuite

to master bedroom, study and large open plan

living areas.

the usual factory-built home, conquering

most limitations, exceeding expectations and

guaranteeing satisfaction. The friendly staff at

Manor Town & Country Homes are experts when

it comes to designing the home, helping to

choose the site on which to build and constructing

the house effi ciently.

To experience the ambience of the featured

home yourself and to speak with Manor’s expert

team, visit the display home at Branxton, Monday

to Friday, 9am-4.30pm.

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Modelled on a Valley Kit Homes’ Beechmont

design, this home perches like a tree house on a

slim block in the middle of wildly natural terrain.

The one-bedroom house was provided in kit

form. The owners chose to perform most of

the work themselves, only contracting out

trade work such as plumbing, and the savings

were signifi cant.

All materials were supplied by Valley Kit Homes

to lock-up stage. A gable roof portico shelters

the front verandah. Wide steps at the side lead

up to the timber double-front door, inset with

slender, slumped glass panels. This glass has also

been used effectively in a shell pattern on the

shower screen and in a black, sparkled splashback

in the kitchen.

Starlight black quartz coats the island bench,

shaped angular to allow for breakfast seating.

Glass-fronted cabinets are placed either side

of the cooktop in this compact kitchen, which

features stainless-steel appliances, a java

redwood veneer fi nish and appliance cupboards.

The adjoining laundry is accessed through a

timber-framed, see-through door.

The owners plan to add two more bedrooms

in a second storey. A wood fi re sits at the

centre of the home to provide warmth on cold

mountain nights.

Verandahs wrap around to take advantage of

coastal views and can be stepped onto from all

rooms except the bathroom. The merbau decking

looks natural with its oil fi nish. Hardwood timber

railings, 120mm high, are topped with black steel.

Deck balustrading and the outside stairs add to

the appeal of this home.

Wide olive-green tiles blend superbly with

the green-and-gold-granite vanity top in the

bathroom and kitchen. A bevelled-edge mirror,

shelving compartment for towels and chocolate-

brown walls add visual appeal in the bathroom.

Forest fantasy

Dense rainforest surroundings and spectacular views put this home at Springbrook, on Queensland’s Gold Coast, in a class of its own

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KIT, MANUFACTURED & TRANSPORTABLE HOMES | VALLEY KIT HOMES

Valley Kit Homes offers a choice of more

than 40 original designs in a range of sizes and

fl oorplans. Newly introduced are three

ultra-modern curved-roof designs. Using

recognised and guaranteed brands for all

materials, easy-to-follow construction manuals,

layout plans and expert back-up service, Valley

Kit Homes has made building a home easy,

enjoyable and economical.

Valley Kit Homes fosters high-quality, low-

cost production due to construction taking place

in-house rather than with the use of outside

contractors. A wide range of external cladding

caters to individual tastes.

All frames are delivered pre-assembled,

ready to stand and are clearly marked to

show their positions in the building, ensuring

easy construction. Kits are also designed and

engineered to provide the structural strength to

withstand a minimum of N3 (50 metres/second-

wind velocity). All components used are Australian-

made and covered by Australian warranties.

CONTACT DETAILSVALLEY KIT HOMES

18 Hawker Street, Currumbin Qld 4223

Phone: (07) 5534 5182

Freecall: 1300 559 282


Website: www.valleykithomes.com.au

Set on a sloping site in the rainforest, this home feels like a dream tree house come to life.

BEECHMONT (MODIFIED BY OWNER)

Accommodation: Lounge/dining room, kitchen,

laundry, porch and wraparound verandah,

one bedroom, bathroom.

Construction: Hardies Primeline cladding with a

colonial-look black Colorbond roof, cypress pine fl ooring,

steel stumps.

Special features: Verandahs with oiled merbau

decking boast fantastic coastal and forest views, the

home is 4.5 metres off the ground at its highest spot,

with a water tank underneath the house.

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SPECIAL PRODUCTS | SPANTEC

Spantec Systems has taken its steel fl oor framing system to a new level of user-friendliness with its new Smart Bearers, which come with brackets already mounted

Smart steel floor framing

For 20 years, Spantec Systems has been

designing steel fl ooring systems for builders

and owner-builders, with a view to making

things on-site as simple as possible. The target

is to reduce site work and the time required to

understand the system.

Spantec takes your architectural plans and

uses them to design the most effi cient and

economical fl ooring system. The system is

delivered to the site as a complete package,

with cut-to-length bearers, joists, brackets and

screws, as well as detailed plans showing how

the fl oor goes together. All bearers and joists

are marked to match the plans.

The simplicity of the system has made it

possible for owner-builders to save on costs by

putting it together themselves. If they use

a builder, they still save because of the speed

of installation.

The latest development by Spantec is

the Smart Bearer, which takes advantage of

computer-aided design and manufacture to

mount the joist brackets on the bearers in the

factory, thus eliminating several functions that

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would otherwise have to be done on-site.

The new technology uses information from

the CAD drawings to mark the bearers with

locations and joist numbers (matching the

working drawings) and to punch the bracket

holes — all done automatically during the

manufacturing process.

The fi nal step is to attach the joist brackets

to the bearers in the factory, allowing the

Smart Bearers to be delivered to the site with

brackets already fi xed in the correct locations,

marked with the code of the appropriate joists.

Now the fl oor system really is a kit that can be

assembled on-site quickly and easily, without

leaving workers waiting around while the

bearers are measured and marked up. The only

tool required is a cordless screw gun. If you’ve

played with Lego and Meccano, you’re ready for

Spantec steel fl ooring.

Because the beams are made from high-

tensile steel, Spantec fl oor frames are very light

and safe to handle on-site. In some applications,

the fl oor can be completed in a day without the

need for a tradesperson.

Spantec beams are manufactured from

two sheets of zinc-coated high-tensile steel,

roll-formed and locked together by a patented

process. The result is a beam that is 40-60 per

cent lighter than timber, with the strength and

durability of steel.

STRAIGHTER, STRONGER,SIMPLER FLOORSSteel fl oor beams are an ideal alternative to

timber. Steel beams won’t shrink, twist or rot,

so there are no problems with squeaky fl oors,

cracked cornices or doors and windows that stick.

They are also termite-proof and fi re-resistant.

The beams have similar dimensions to

standard timber beams and are produced to

controlled tolerances. They are manufactured

to exact lengths but can be easily cut on-site if

necessary, using simple tools such as a drop saw

or circular saw with a friction blade.

The wide range of brackets and accessories

makes it an easy substitute for timber in most




applications. And, in the majority of applications,

Spantec beams require less depth than timber to

reach the same span.

Spantec beams come in a range of beam

sizes and gauges from 100mm × 50mm to

250mm × 50mm, ensuring that an economical

beam selection can be found for every project.

Whatever fl ooring option you choose, it will sit

uniformly fl at on the joists. Spantec takes pride in

its fl oors and always designs them to be stiff and

without any bounce.

IDEAL SOLUTION FOR OWNER-BUILDERSThe lightweight quality of the Spantec beams,

combined with effortless assembly, makes them

particularly suitable for owner-builders. They also

provide an ideal fl oor framing solution for kit homes.

On diffi cult sites, the long spans available

can reduce the number of piers required by up

to 50 per cent.

Spantec manufactures and stocks a wide range

of brackets, plus the screws and nails needed to

complete the job. All fl oor frame requirements

can be ordered at the same time. Spantec also

supplies an adjustable steel pier system called

Ezi-Pier that again makes the installation process

easier and quicker (no need to wait for a bricklayer

to put up piers).

Spantec Systems’ fl oors can easily be fi xed to

Ideal Foundations screw piers.

PERFECT FOR SLOPING SITESOn sloping sites, Spantec fl oor framing eliminates

the need for cutting, fi lling and compaction. And

there’s no need to repair the site with expensive

landscaping after the completion of building,

often an overlooked cost in the building process.

Spantec Systems takes ownership of every

project. The company is committed to ensuring

the job is done properly, can design the most

appropriate system for your home and provide

an accurate quote. Experienced designers and

estimators also provide design advice and solutions

to external consultants, builders and owner-builders.

PEACE OF MINDSteel is long-lasting, non-fl ammable and is the

most recycled product in the world. If you are

building in a bushfi re zone, Spantec can help with

the design, including BAL 4 regulations.

The company’s extensive design knowledge

has been developed from fi re tests that were

conducted by the CSIRO in conjunction with the

National Association of Steel Housing (NASH).

Unlike other companies, Spantec has always

worked with owner-builders and understands their

interest in the products they buy and their need

to “work through” the process. The company

takes great pleasure in offering this service and

is willing and able to help customers at any stage

of their building process. Spantec shows owner-

builders all design information before installation

occurs with state-of-the-art 3D models, which

allow each client to “walk” through their frame on

their own computer, guaranteeing they are well

informed from conception to completion.

CONTACT DETAILSSPANTEC SYSTEMS PTY LTD

17 Drapers Road, Braemar

(Mittagong) NSW 2575

Phone: (02) 4860 1000

Fax: (02) 4872 1616


Website: www.spantec.com.au


Spantec® steel floor framing is custom designed for your project and delivered as a complete package,

Spantec® kit floor frames

Now easier than ever.New smart bearer

Spantec® steel floor framing is custom designed for your project and delivered as a complete package, with

cut-to-length bearers, joists, brackets and screws. Now it’s even quicker and easier with new Smart Bearers.

The standard brackets are already fixed to the bearers. You place the bearers according to the detailed plans

and then drop in the joist as marked on the Smart Bearer. The Spantec® system is so easy to install, you can do

it yourself. Or if you use a tradesperson, you still save on costs because of the speed of installation. Spantec®

beams are manufactured from lightweight, high-tensile steel and are easy to carry and safe to handle.

Spantec Systems Pty Ltd. 17 Drapers Road, Braemar (Mittagong) NSW 2575 Ph (02) 4860 1000. Email [email protected]

Take the s t re s s out o f subf loor s .The biggest building concern for owner builders is usually getting the platform right. That is, foundations andfloor frame. At Spantec, we have been looking after owner builders for 20 years and have developed a rangeof products and services that will help take the stress out of any subfloor project.These include; foundation design, design and supply of what is commonly regarded as the best and most easily assembled floor system in the business and installation (many areas please call).Our design team can deal with simple rectangles on flat land to complicated mansions on steeply sloping sites.

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Can be colour matched to suit special requirements

Hoobler Stone is more cost effective than using natural stone

Products have proven their quality and durability with the test of time

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NEW HOME CHECKLIST

WHAT CAN YOU AFFORD?� Have you calculated your total budget, including legal fees,

the cost of the land, land evaluation fees, rates and taxes,

stamp duty, site works, landscaping and moving expenses?� Do you qualify for fi nance and, if so, how much are you

able to borrow? Find out whether a bank, building society,

mortgage broker or an independent fi nancial adviser is the

best option for you. The Australian Securities and Investment

Commission consumer website, www.fi do.gov.au, is a great

source for people who need more information or advice

about home loans.� Have you allowed an extra 15 per cent to cover any

unplanned additional expenses, such as price increases or

changes to your plans after the building has commenced?� Are you eligible for any fi nancial assistance from the

government to build your new home, such as the First Home

Owner Grant Scheme (all states), the First Home Bonus (Vic),

benefi ts for building in regional areas (Vic and Qld) or stamp

duty concessions or exemptions, for example under the NSW

Home Builders Bonus? To fi nd out whether you can take

advantage of these benefi ts, contact the relevant government

body: Offi ce of State Revenue (NSW and Qld) or the State

Revenue Offi ce Victoria (see contact details on the next page).

CHOOSING THE LAND� Does the area you’ve chosen to build in meet the needs of

your family? Find out about schools, transport, shops, parks,

medical services etc. If you are building in a new residential

development, fi nd out whether these amenities will be

available in the future.

There is so much to think about when building a new home.Use this list to check off important items

to ensure the building process is a smooth one

The essential new home builders’ checklist

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� Have you checked with the Land Titles Offi ce in your state

to fi nd out if the land has any encumbrances, easements

or restrictive covenants, or whether there is likely to be any

delay in subdivision approvals that might prevent the builder

lodging plans with the local authority?� Check with the local authority to see if there are any future

subdivisions, road changes or any special building conditions

that may apply.� If it’s a strata-title block, have you checked with the local

authority to see whether or not there are any special

building requirements?� Are you informed about the availability of gas, water,

sewerage and electricity?� Are you fully aware of the extent of site works needed, such

as tree removal, levelling, retaining walls, removal of clay or

rocks, extra drainage etc?� Have you considered how the natural features of your

block can be used to maximise your home’s thermal

performance? For example, will the block allow for a north-

facing home to aid passive heating and cooling?� Is your block located in a high bushfi re risk or fl ood-prone

area? If so, certain building requirements may apply.

GETTING READY TO BUILD� Develop a simple fi ling system to keep track of the

building process.� Think about what features are must-haves and what’s on

your wish list. This will ensure your new home suits your

needs, desires and lifestyle.� Visit a few display homes, kit homes and custom-designed

homes to gauge the different options and to clarify

special offers.� Do your research before choosing a builder. Ask friends and

family for recommendations, contact industry associations

such as the Master Builders Association (MBA) or Housing

Industry Association (HIA) for a list of reputable builders or

search trade directories. Be sure to ask for at least three

quotes from different builders, see examples of their work

and try to speak with past clients.� Check with your relevant state body to ensure your chosen

builder is properly licensed: NSW Fair Trading, the Building

Services Authority (BSA) in Queensland or the Building

Commission for those who live in Victoria (see contact

details on opposite page).� Are you happy with the type and dimensions of the

materials used, such as the thickness of the wall slabs, type

of brick to the inside walls, roof framing, roof tiles, wall

plaster or fi nish? Ask an independent expert for an opinion.� If buying a display home, have you checked that the model

you are purchasing includes all the features you expect?

Remember to check the contract and specifi cations.� Do you fully understand what is — or is not — included

in the price? Make sure you have everything in writing,

including features such as driveways, fencing, hot water

service, light fi ttings etc.� If the plans were prepared to your instructions, ensure

no copyright laws have been infringed by using any part

of someone else’s designs. If in doubt, check with the

Australian Copyright Council on (02) 8815 9777 or by visiting

www.copyright.org.au.� Have you considered appointing a building lawyer to help

prevent any misunderstandings by making your contract

clear before you sign?

CHECKING YOUR PLANS� Check all the plans and specifi cations thoroughly — make

sure you fully understand the plans and all the symbols

used. If plans are drawn up in advance of a building

contract, check with your local authority that they will be

approved without major amendments.� If you have chosen a display home, take the plans along and

check the features, measurements of rooms and furniture

installed. Check any changes or extras are included.� Ensure all your selected materials and design changes are

included in the drawings and/or specifi cations. Variations

made after the contract is signed may incur a fee.� Check that your plans comply with the Building Code of

Australia’s six-star energy-effi ciency standard.

BEFORE YOU SIGN THE CONTRACT� Insist on using a recognised form of building contract,

such as those published by the HIA or the MBA. The BSA

also offers a range of contracts, including the Major Works

Contract for residential work that’s more than $40,000,

which complies with Queensland’s Domestic Building

Contracts Act 2000.� Read, check and make sure you understand all contract

documents thoroughly. You should strongly consider seeking

legal advice from a solicitor who specialises in home-

building matters to review and help make your contract

clear before you sign on the dotted line. They will also offer

advice on any areas that require changes. Remember rights

such as implied warranties and other rights under the Home

Building Act 1989 (NSW), Domestic Building Contracts Act

2000 (Qld) and the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995,

cannot be signed away.� Have you received a valid certifi cate of home warranty

insurance from your builder?� Has the builder confi rmed that they have obtained and

reviewed the foundation data?


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� Does the contract require the release of progress payments

at various stages of construction and, if so, are the terms

satisfactory to you and your fi nance provider?� Do you intend to provide any materials for your home,

such as a spa, kitchen equipment or light fi ttings and, if so,

have you checked whether the builder’s insurance covers

the loss or theft of these materials from the site or damage

after installation?� Have you checked the dates or time periods that the fi xed-

contract time is scheduled to start and fi nish? Establish

what your rights and the builder’s rights are if the builder

runs over the original contract construction time.� Have you fi lled in the liquidated damages clause? Is the

amount suffi cient to cover your losses if the home is not

fi nished on time? Take into account the cost of rent, storage

and other out-of-pocket expenses.� Ensure the contract documents are fully complete. There

should be no blank spaces and the contract should include

everything that has been discussed.� Has your builder given you the required supporting

documents and checklists? If you are building a new home

in NSW, check that you have received a copy of NSW Fair

Trading’s Consumer Building Guide and contract checklist.

Queensland-based builders are required by law to provide

their clients with a copy of the BSA-approved Contract

Information Statement and contract checklist, while Victorian

residents must complete the Consumer Affairs Victoria-

approved contract checklist. Do not sign the contract unless

you answer yes to all of the questions in the checklist.� For more information on contracts, read our Contract

Checklist on page 120.

ONCE CONSTRUCTION STARTS� Have you been given the name and phone number of your

contact person in the builder’s offi ce?� Have you organised to confi rm all important agreements or

comments in writing throughout the entire building period?� Ensure you have received a claim from the builder for a

progress payment — do not make payments in advance!

Carefully check that the work is properly completed up

to the appropriate stage or secure the services of an

independent building consultant to do this for you.� Purchase a diary to record all the day-to-day happenings,

including discussions with your builder.� Has your builder advised you if the home has reached

“practical completion”? Check every aspect to ensure you are

satisfi ed and the home is habitable. You can then hand over

the fi nal payment. Remember that you have made a fi nancial

commitment to your builder to pay in accordance with the

conditions of the contract before obtaining your house keys.

MOVING IN� Arrange connection of the telephone (you can organise

for cabling to be carried out during construction), gas

and electricity.� Advise the water board, local council and post offi ce you

have moved.� Notify the electoral offi ce, bank, your employer, Medicare,

insurance companies, schools and professional associations.� Make a note of any minor defects and arrange to provide a

list to the builder.

Remember, the builder has a legal responsibility

to ensure the work is carried out in a proper

and professional manner. If necessary, there are

government departments and bodies in each state that

help consumers and builders resolve building disputes

and also offer advice on how to prevent building

disputes from arising. However, you should try to

resolve any problems or disputes with your builder in

the fi rst instance.

WANT MOREINFORMATION ON:

HOME LOANS?

MoneySmart

1300 300 630

www.moneysmart.gov.au

GOVERNMENT BENEFITS FOR NEW-HOME BUILDERS?

NSW Offi ce of State Revenue

1300 130 624 (First-home

owner benefi ts)

1300 139 814 (Stamp duty

enquiries)

www.osr.nsw.gov.au

Offi ce of State Revenue Queensland

1300 300 734

www.osr.qld.gov.au

State Revenue Offi ce Victoria

13 21 61

www.sro.vic.gov.au

FINDING A BUILDER?

Housing Industry Association

1902 973 555 (calls charged at

$2.75 per minute)

www.tradebuild.com.au

Master Builders Australia

(02) 6202 8888

www.masterbuilders.com.au

UNDERSTANDING YOUR RIGHTS AND GENERAL ADVICE?

NSW Fair Trading

13 32 20

www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au

Queensland Building Services

Authority

1300 272 272

www.bsa.qld.gov.au

Consumer Affairs Victoria

1300 558 181

www.consumer.vic.gov.au

Building Commission (Vic only)

1300 815 127 or 1300 557 559

www.buildingcommission.com.au


A building contract is an important legal document that

forms an agreement between a builder and consumer about

domestic building work. As each state and territory in Australia

has its own building authority, building contract laws vary from

state to state.

In NSW, Queensland and Victoria, legal requirements for

these contracts are set out in the Home Building Act 1989,

the Domestic Building Contracts Act 2000 and the Domestic

Building Contracts Act 1995 respectively. Regardless of where

you’re building your new home, a contract is required if the

total cost of work exceeds a certain amount. In NSW, builders

must supply their clients with a written contract if a job costs

more than $1000 (including labour and materials). This amount

is set at $3300 in Queensland and $5000 in Victoria.

By law, contracts must contain a checklist of the following

items. A caution about signing the contract must be included

if “yes” cannot be answered to all items on the checklist. You

should also consider seeking legal advice from a solicitor who

specialises in home building matters before you sign on the

dotted line.� Does the builder hold a current builder’s licence or

registration certifi cate? If so, does it cover the type of work

Contracts are legally binding so it’s important to get them right. Use this checklist to ensure your building contract contains all the necessary elements

Contract checklist


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outlined in the contract? You should only deal with a builder

or tradesperson who is licensed by the NSW Offi ce of Fair

Trading, Queensland Building Services Authority or Victoria’s

Building Commission.� Do the name and number on the builder’s licence or

registration certifi cate match those on the contract?

Building contracts must also contain your name and

address, the signatures of both parties and the date the

contract was signed.� Are you aware of who is to obtain any council and other

approvals of the work? Make sure you understand who is

required to obtain these approvals.� Has the builder obtained the necessary foundation data,

such as a soil report and contour surveys?� Does your preliminary agreement cover anything other than a

soil report? Preliminary agreements are often used to get your

agreement to a soil report, but some builders include costs for

drawing up plans and specifi cations. It’s important to obtain

advice from a building lawyer before signing such a contract.� Is all work to be undertaken covered in the contract,

drawings or specifi cations? Contracts must detail the full

terms of the agreement between you and your contractor

and contain a suffi cient description of the work to be carried

out. All plans and specifi cations (including fi xtures, fi ttings

and fi nishes) should be attached to the contract.� The contract price should be prominently displayed. The

contract must contain a clear warning if the contract price is

unknown or if it is subject to change. An explanation of how

the contract price may be varied should also be included.� Ensure the deposit is within the legal limit. Your deposit

should be no more than 10 per cent for work costing

$20,000 or less and fi ve per cent for work costing more

than $20,000.� Does the contract require the release of progress payments

and, if so, is the payment schedule clearly outlined in the

contract? In Queensland and Victoria, you must pay a specifi c

amount for each completed stage of building. If your builder

has requested different payments, ensure you get legal advice

before you decide and that the alternative method complies

with requirements.� Do you understand the procedure for variations? All

variations must be in writing and should include the

signature of both parties to the contract.� Does the contract state when work on the home is to

start and fi nish or the number of days required to fi nish? If

there is no defi ned start date, the contract must state that

the builder will do everything feasible to start work on the

home as early as possible. The contract must also outline

allowances made by the builder if any delays occur.

� The contract must contain a note about the insurance

required under NSW’s Home Building Act 1989, the

Queensland Building Services Authority Act 1991 or the

Building Act 1993 in Victoria, as well as the implied statutory

warranties in each state. In NSW and Victoria, builders must

provide you with a certifi cate of insurance before receiving

any money under the contract or before doing any work for

more than $12,000. For Queensland builders, a certifi cate of

insurance is required for domestic building work valued at

more than $3300.� Are you aware of the cooling-off provisions related to

the contract? In NSW, Queensland and Victoria, building

contracts are subject to a cooling-off period of fi ve business

days, starting the date you receive the signed copy of

the document. The contract may be cancelled by the

homeowner during this period by way of written notice.

Different conditions apply in each state regarding cooling-off

periods — contact the building authority in your state for

more information.� Does the contract contain an approved checklist and a separate

section with defi nitions of words used in the document? In

NSW, you must also receive a copy of the NSW Fair Trading

Consumer Building Guide, while Queensland builders are

required to give consumers a copy of the BSA Consumer

Guide. Consumer Affairs Victoria produces a similar document,

Building and Renovating: A Guide for Consumers, which is

available from its website.� Don’t forget, if a builder or tradesperson wants you to sign a

contract that does not meet all of these requirements, you

should not sign it. The homeowner is always entitled to a

copy of the contract once it has been signed. The client must

be provided with a copy of the contract within fi ve business

days of it being signed.

WANT MORE INFORMATION OR ADVICE ON BUILDING CONTRACTS?

NSW Fair Trading

13 32 20

www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au

Queensland Building Services Authority

1300 272 272

www.bsa.qld.gov.au

Consumer Affairs Victoria

1300 558 181

www.consumer.vic.gov.au

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It’s an elegance and style that never wanes: the unmistakable look of an old Queenslander with a warm timber fi nish, decorative colonial details and sturdy stumps for support

In Brisbane, this type of heritage home enhances

the city’s streetscapes. Century-old buildings

are lovingly restored by owners aware of their

superb aesthetic value as well as their ideal

livability in a sub-tropical climate. But buying an

old home is not the only option for seekers of

quality workmanship and historic excellence.

Garth Chapman’s Traditional Queenslanders

provide all these attributes in a home, with the

important benefi ts of contemporary layouts,

classic fi nishes and signifi cantly reduced ongoing

maintenance due to modern materials and

construction techniques.

The Georgina by Garth Chapman

Queenslanders would fi t beautifully on a small

frontage close to the city. Instead of spending a

fortune on renovating an existing house, with all

the time and effort that entails, homeowners can

knock down and rebuild with ease. Alternatively,

as the block sizes in new estates diminish, the

Georgina would perfectly suit any modern

streetscape with its old-world charm and

fetching facade.

The Georgina is one of many eye-catching

designs fashioned by Garth Chapman’s

Traditional Queenslanders. Angled timber stairs

at the front provide access to an L-shaped

verandah, which takes full advantage of outdoor

family living. Surian cedar-framed French doors,

double-hung windows and sliding doors blend

perfectly with heritage colours exhibiting a

modern twist, colonial balustrading, decorative

corner brackets and window hoods. A small bay

window in the master bedroom creates a visual

highlight on the facade. Lifted high on steel

stumps topped by curved timber-skirt battens,

the Georgina promotes the classic beauty of a

Queenslander home.

Inside this well-crafted abode, mixed

hardwood-timber fl oors team with delicately

carved breezeways, colonial arches and dado rails

to show off the preference for quality living with a

heritage feel.

Families who love large gatherings will fi nd

the full-length, covered rotunda at the back to

their liking. A servery window in the kitchen

makes food distribution a breeze. The corner

kitchen, with its vinyl-wrap VJ profi le cabinetry,

Smartstone benchtops, walk-in pantry and island

bench, is more than adequately equipped to

service the spacious family/meals room, study

and two bedrooms upstairs.

Attractive turned-timber balustrading

introduces the steps, which lead downstairs.

Overhead is a slender fi xed window that throws

appealing light onto the passageway down to

two more bedrooms, a bathroom, rumpus/media

room, a laundry, plentiful storage and two-car

accommodation. Underneath the upstairs rotunda

and fl owing out from the rumpus room is a

At home with heritage

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QUEENSLAND HOMES | GARTH CHAPMAN QUEENSLANDERS

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01. Large verandas make outdoor relaxing easy.

02. Wooden fl oors enhance the warm, natural feeling of the homes.

03. The spacious Georgina design, perfect for family living.

GEORGINA

Price: On application.

Size: 344m2.

Accommodation: Four bedrooms plus study or fi fth

bedroom, family/meals room, corner kitchen, two

bathrooms plus powder room, laundry, rumpus and

two-car accommodation.

Construction: Timber, James Hardie Heritage Primeline

cladding, Colorbond roof.

Construction time: Seven months.

Special features: Cedar framing on windows and

French doors, small bay window in master bedroom,

colonial styling, two levels of living, verandahs for

outdoor entertaining.

sandstone-tiled verandah, adding another venue

for alfresco living.

With the current focus on sustainable

development and energy effi ciency in a tropical

climate, the Queenslander-style home seems to

be an answer that doesn’t require a reinvention

of the wheel. The standard features of a Garth

Chapman-inspired Queenslander include

insulation in all external walls and internal

ceilings, wide verandahs, window hoods, eaves,

breezeways above bedroom doors, light frame

construction, natural ventilation and high ceilings.

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DISPLAY HOMES

BRISBANE

THE NORMANBY

1716 Mount Cotton Road, Burbank Qld 4156

Phone: (07) 3823 4240 or 0448 744 437

Offi ce phone: (07) 3264 3304


SUNSHINE COAST

RIDGES DISPLAY VILLAGE

3 Quoll Court, Peregian Springs Qld 4573

Phone: (07) 5471 3412 or 0428 596 497


TOWNSVILLE ATHERTON

CENTRAL PARK DISPLAY VILLAGE

21 Kahana Avenue, North Shore, Townsville Qld 4810

Phone: Anna Williams 0407 123 721


Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and

Friday 12–5pm, weekends 10am–5pm

The Garth Chapman design team will then

individually modify the designs to minimise the

effects of the summer sun, maximise the benefi ts

of the winter sun and take advantage of any

prevailing breezes. These attributes all ensure your

home will be cool in summer and energy effi cient.

Garth Chapman Queenslanders is a multi-

award-winning group of individual authorised

builders consistently taking out many Queensland

Master Builders’ heritage home awards since its

formation in 1988. The company is renowned for

inspiring the faithful reproduction of traditional

Australian architectural homes with all their stylish

attributes. These magnifi cent homes are distinctive

in design and perfect for the Australian climate.

CONTACT DETAILSGARTH CHAPMAN QUEENSLANDERS

Website: www.garthchapman.com.au


The Garth Chapman team makes beautiful, enduring designs perfect for the Australian climate and lifestyle.



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The quintessential look of a Garth Chapman Queenslander is unrivalled and unique. We are renowned for our distinguished appeal, achieved by authenticity of architecture, superior standard inclusions, and an attention to detail that strives to exceed our clients’ expectations. The ‘feel’ of your home can be as traditional, contemporary, or eclectic as you desire. We passionately believe in creating contemporary traditional homes for future generations.

BSA Lic No: 22789 QMBA No: 00543

Bespoke BurdekinQMBA Award Winner 2012

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Sunshine Coast DisplayPH: (07) 5471 3412

Townsville DisplayM: 0417 635 741M: 0407 123 721

MackayPH: (07) 4998 5987M: 0439 668 438

LismorePH: (02) 6629 5342 M: 0428 666 882

Brisbane DisplayPH: (07) 3823 4240Office: (07) 3264 3304

Unlimited ValueBrisbane Region

Best Heritage Home2012 Winner of QMBA

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QUEENSLAND HOMES | OWNIT HOMES

The masterful and magnifi cent Mirage 391 is a

home to be admired and enjoyed. Its dramatic,

playful decor will be appreciated by home buyers

seeking an extra element of creativity. Of course,

clients may express their individuality in a number

of ways to suit their tastes and budget.

The Mirage display home was recently named

as a dual winner of the 2013 Brisbane President’s

Award and Display Home $376,000-$475,000

award at the Brisbane Master Builders Housing &

Constructions Awards.

The majestic facade of the Mirage 391 makes

for exciting street appeal. Tinted, tall windows

on both levels are placed alongside a welcoming

entry porch. Above the double garage, an encased

window protrudes to give additional visual appeal.

Stone feature tiles give a natural look to

the portico supports at the entrance. Inside,

an extra-wide hallway is a path to extraordinary

and super-comfortable living.

Black and white is the dominant colour

scheme, although bright splashes of citrus yellow

and orange on furnishings enliven the senses.

Sparkling mirrors, bright feature walls and clever

lighting stir up a party atmosphere.

The attention to detail is immense, from

coffered ceilings and decorative cornices to

exquisitely fi tted bathrooms. At ground level, the

two-way bathroom services the fi fth bedroom.

Dark Smartstone coats cupboards in the

kitchen, where top-of-the-range accoutrements

include a concealed utility cupboard, central

servery, stainless-steel Smeg appliances, a classy

coffee maker and butler’s pantry. Adjacent to

the dining area is a high-tech computer zone for

avid students.

Wide sliding doors from the informal living

areas effortlessly open to reveal a wealth of

alfresco dining and recreation space.

Undoubtedly, the Mirage 391 is an

entertainment paradise that will thrill invited

guests. A second family room on the upper level

Seeing is believingEverything about this fantastic home on Brisbane’s south side is designed to impress

Strong lines and large windows give the Mirage 391 a visually bold appeal.

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CONTACT DETAILSOWNIT HOMES

1933–1937 Logan Road,

Upper Mount Gravatt Qld 4122

Phone: (07) 3343 4244

Fax: (07) 3343 5866

Website: www.ownithomes.com.au

DISPLAY HOMES

Augustine Heights

Valentine Circuit, Augustine Heights Qld 4300

Phone: (07) 3814 2600

Mango Hill

Stodart Terrace, Mango Hill Qld 4509

Phone: (07) 3204 9645

Rochedale

Skyview Avenue, Rochedale Qld 4123

Phone: (07) 3219 7188

Yarrabilba

Wildfl ower Street, Yarrabilba Qld 4207

Opening February 2014

is accessed by black-painted steps, complete

with concealed lighting and glass balustrading.

Parents will love the master bedroom with

its spacious ensuite, double vanities, mirrored

cabinets, oval free-standing bath, clear glass with

frameless shower screen and handy bottle shelf.

Ownit Homes has been at the forefront of

home innovation and improvement for four

decades. The dedicated team has worked

tirelessly to create many award-winning homes.

Anyone wanting the best in customer service and

fi ne design at an affordable price should seek

out Ownit Homes.

MIRAGE 391Price: On application.

Size: 391m².

Accommodation: Double storey, executive styling,

ample entertainment spaces indoors and outside,

computer nook, open-plan rumpus, meals and

family rooms, second family room upstairs, separate

living room, fi fth bedroom and two-way bathroom

on ground level, alfresco, chef-style kitchen, four

bedrooms upstairs (ensuite and walk-in robe in

master), entrance hall, laundry, double garage.

Construction time: About 26 weeks.

Construction: Brick veneer with optional render,

Colorbond multi-level roof.

Special features: Amazing streetscape appeal,

up-to-the-minute design, high-quality fi ttings and

workmanship, rear alfresco off the informal living

rooms, high ceilings, several family living spaces.

Not included in price: Light fi ttings, window

treatments, landscaping, extended alfresco

area, driveway.

Bright splashes of citrus yellow and orange on furnishings enliven the senses.




Many a champagne cork has popped in these

fabulous dwellings that help put Queensland

design and workmanship on a pedestal. Three

new eye-catching home designs are now on

show at Arise at Rochedale on the fertile ground

of Brisbane’s south.

The fi rst, the Sorrento 363, is ideally suited to a

block 15 metres wide. This extraordinary double-

storey home is set to be a bestseller, with its

striking facade and ultra-comfortable interior.

Grand columns support the sturdy portico,

making a majestic entrance statement. Above,

a charming balcony is framed with glass

balustrading to give a glimpse of the luxury

living beyond.

Ownit Homes has dressed up the facade

admirably with an attractive curtain window

reaching from ground to upper ceiling level. The

wide 1200mm × 2400mm front door, with glass

security panels inset, opens to reveal a long

hallway. Sparkling white fl oor tiles and walls,

high ceilings and doors, abundant windows

and coffered ceilings give the lower level of the

Sorrento 363 a distinctive air of elegance.

This fantastic living environment, with top-

quality fi ttings and fi ne workmanship, exhibits

fi ve-star appeal.

Feature walls, exquisite tiling, accent patterned

doors in a choice of styles and artistic display

niches perfectly complement the pure white

decor. The Sorrento 363 is the pinnacle of design,

crafted to give a family all they could wish for.

Any chef would be at home in the fabulously

equipped kitchen with top-of-the-range DéLonghi

appliances, clear-glass rangehood, frosted glass

on the cabinets and a drop ceiling. Wine racks

are thoughtfully built into the central servery and

cutaway walls add to the feeling of space.

This display home design can be changed to

please. For example, the walk-in pantry can be

fashioned as a butler’s pantry, or the study with

its ample three-door storage can be turned into a

fi fth bedroom.

Generous living areas are expanded even

further with the spacious open-plan meals and

family room adjoining an inviting alfresco. Ownit

Homes classes this outdoor recreation hub as

a standard inclusion. In fact, in all its display

homes, generally what you see is what you get.

What other builders consider to be extras, Ownit

Homes will include as part of a value-added,

unbeatable home package.

The upper storey of the Sorrento 363 is as

impressive as the lower level. Flared stairs lead

up to the four bedrooms and second family

room. Cleverly placed glass panels shed light on

the extra-wide landing. The fi ttings and fi nishes

Ownit Homes has many good reasons to celebrate as it reaches an astounding 40 years of building high-quality homes for fastidious buyers

Superb Sorrento

The Sorrento’s signature striking facade and ultra-comfortable interior.




DISPLAY HOMES

Augustine Heights

Valentine Circuit,

Augustine Heights Qld 4300

Phone: (07) 3814 2600

Mango Hill

Stodart Terrace,

Mango Hill Qld 4509

Phone: (07) 3204 9645

Rochedale

Skyview Avenue,

Rochedale Qld 4123

Phone: (07) 3219 7188

Yarrabilba

Wildfl ower Street,

Yarrabilba Qld 4207


are divine, including fashionable Smartstone

benchtops and designer tapware.

The master bedroom is a parent’s delight, with

the balcony providing a lovely space for breakfast.

Adding to the luxury, a step-up spa bath and

double vanities dress up the ensuite while the

huge walk-in robe separates ‘his’ from ‘hers’.

Clients of Ownit Homes, during the company’s

40th anniversary celebrations, can take advantage

of special inclusions.

There’s no doubt the Sorrento 363 will quickly

attract attention. The design employs space, light

and supreme quality to accommodate a family

with undeniable taste. The Sorrento 363 allows

clients to stamp their own ideas and needs on

their fi nished home.

Ownit Homes feels immense pride in the

thousands of homes its tradespeople have built

for satisfi ed clients.

The Sorrento 363 takes the builders’ reputation

for excellence to a new standard and level

of sophistication.

This majestic home has a taste of ultimate

luxury that few designs can match. Breathtaking

style and unsurpassed quality are Ownit Homes’

hallmarks. The company builds investments

for the future. Its designs exhibit style and

originality, which guarantee a lasting quality.

Ownit Homes has worked solidly over decades to

promote its motto: “A family company catering for

your family needs.”

SORRENTO 363 Price: On application.

Size: 363m².

Accommodation: Study, multimedia room,

open-plan living, rumpus and meals room,

living room, kitchen, alfresco on lower level,

downstairs bathroom, laundry, four bedrooms

upstairs including master bedroom, walk-in robe,

ensuite, bathroom, second family room, upstairs

balcony, double garage.

Construction time: Approximately 26 weeks.

Construction: Brick veneer with optional

render, parapet wall on garage, Colorbond roof.

Special features: Designed for blocks at

least 15 metres wide, contemporary design,

high ceilings and doors downstairs, open-plan

family living at rear with alfresco, separate

multimedia room, generous use of glass and

provision of storage.

Not included in price: Extended alfresco area,

light fi ttings, window treatments, landscaping,

pergola and driveway.


1933–1937 Logan Road,

Upper Mount Gravatt Qld 4122

Phone: (07) 3343 4244

Fax: (07) 3343 5866


Large rooms and high ceilings emphasise the elegance and space of the modern design.



Ownit Homes’ creative team has lovingly crafted

homes for thousands of families, such as the

latest success, the Palazzo 321, on show between

two other stunning display homes in Brisbane.

A narrow frontage of 10 metres means the

Palazzo 321 is tailor-made for tricky, infi ll blocks of

land that increasingly dot the urban landscape.

The full-width balcony on the upper level can

be accessed from the master bedroom, providing

plenty of fresh air and space for relaxation. The

wide front entrance is set back at the right side of

the home with a window above it.

An abundance of ultra-comfortable living

space awaits inside. Quiet contemplation can

be considered on the charming timber-decked

patio with atrium to the right of the entrance hall.

Outdoor entertaining and recreation are

well catered for with a family-friendly alfresco

area at the rear of the double-storey Palazzo 321.

This wonderfully functional area can be

fashioned to include a barbecue, a shady arbour

or garden gazebo.

Indoors, light showers every corner of the

home through picture windows. Durable and

easily maintained slate-grey ceramic fl oor tiles

blend admirably with the earthy tones found

in the bathrooms and ensuite. The decor is

crisp, clean and holds sudden surprises when

decorative feature walls attract the eye.

There is ample opportunity for a quiet retreat

with a well-lit study downstairs and two appealing

study nooks on the second level.

Two slim windows fl ank the living room, set

apart slightly with a cutaway wall from the open-

plan family and meal rooms. Opposite is the

centrally placed kitchen, with its servery offering

plenty of shelf and easy-glide drawer space. Wide

windows above the Smartstone benchtops bring

necessary light into the food preparation area.

The fastidious fi nish includes white-polished

cabinets and prestigious DéLonghi appliances.

Flared stairs lead up to a second family room

and four expansive bedrooms. The master bedroom

is huge, with a striped feature wall for colour

and an inviting ensuite offering double wall-hung

vanities and a spacious shower with bottle shelf.

Walk-in robes are built into all the bedrooms.

With this innovative design, Ownit Homes

has transferred the quality and professional

workmanship of its award-winning homes to a

haven of exemplary living. The Palazzo 321 offers

an enviable lifestyle, with high ceilings adding to

the impression of space.

The design of the home carries great fl exibility

to suit different tastes and budgets. This home is

generously sized and Ownit Homes’ legendary

attention to detail and quality are obvious.

Its uncluttered yet striking facade has

undoubted streetscape appeal.The Palazzo 321

has investment value that would be hard to beat.

This home is terrifi c value for money and has

design attributes that will stand the test of time.

Ownit Homes’ policy of offering upmarket

extras in its standard list of inclusions extends

to a ducted vacuum system, front door intercom

and security. Every home built by Ownit Homes is

constructed to the highest standard. For more than

40 years, the company has developed a reputation

for building fi ne, executive-style family homes that

show intricate attention to detail combined with

superb-quality materials and fi nish. An owner’s

wishes can be tailored to fi t any requirement.

PALAZZO 321Price: On application.

Size: 321m².

Accommodation: Study nooks, living room adjacent

to meals and family rooms, alfresco, upstairs balcony,

small downstairs patio with atrium, well-equipped

kitchen, second family room upstairs, four bedrooms

(ensuite and walk-in robe in master), walk-in robes in

all bedrooms, entrance hall, laundry, double garage.

Construction time: About 26 weeks.

Construction: Brick veneer with optional render,

Colorbond multi-level roof.

Special features: Ultra-contemporary styling, alfresco

area off the informal living rooms, high ceilings,

designed for narrow blocks, balcony upstairs, several

family living spaces.

Not included in price: Light fi ttings, window treatments,

landscaping, extended alfresco area, driveway.


1933–1937 Logan Road, Upper Mount Gravatt Qld 4122

Phone: (07) 3343 4244

Fax: (07) 3343 5866


Up-to-the-minute designs have been the hallmark of Ownit Homes for its entire 40-year history

Designs that dazzle

The Palazzo 321 istailor-made for narrowor urban blocks of land.


DISPLAY HOMES

Augustine Heights

Valentine Circuit,

Augustine Heights Qld 4300

Phone: (07) 3814 2600

Mango Hill

Stodart Terrace,

Mango Hill Qld 4509

Phone: (07) 3204 9645

Rochedale

Skyview Avenue,

Rochedale Qld 4123

Phone: (07) 3219 7188

Yarrabilba

Wildfl ower Street,

Yarrabilba Qld 4207



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A GW Homes knockdown and rebuild allowed these retirees to downsize without settling for second best

For many people, the traditional family home

can become a problem once children grow up and

move on, especially when that coincides

with retirement.

They begin to wonder why they need unused

bedrooms in houses that are starting to demand

extra attention and repairs as they age, often

surrounded by gardens that require their own

high levels of maintenance.

That’s certainly the situation Barbara and Bill

Foster found themselves in. They had lived in

their fi ve-bedroom Queenslander in Brisbane’s

leafy Toowong for more than 30 years but, in

retirement, and with their three children gone,

they decided that there was more to life than

housekeeping and labour-intensive gardening.

But while they were open to the idea of

downsizing, they both agreed that they didn’t

want to compromise their standards of space,

quality or comfort.

The answer was just a couple of blocks away.

A few years before, Barbara had acquired an old

weatherboard home on a narrow block of land

nearby as an investment property. They decided

to look into the possibility of demolishing the

house and building a new home there more

appropriate to their changing needs.

Narrow blocks can be daunting. The fi rst building

company they approached wasn’t enthusiastic and

Barbara and Bill were starting to wonder about

the viability of their idea until they discovered GW

Homes. After inspecting three of GW Homes’

specially designed narrow block homes and being

impressed with their layouts and practicality, they

knew they had found their answer.

Jody Armstrong of GW Homes designed for

A new start

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them a superb three-bedroom home (the main

bedroom with an ensuite) that includes an entry

porch, living room, offi ce, large family room

with kitchen, bathroom, separate utility room,

and a double lock-up garage underneath, with

internal access to the entry lobby.

The GW Homes specialist knockdown and

rebuild team looked after the necessary council

approvals, organised the demolition and removal

of the old house, and built exactly what Barbara

and Bill had hoped for — a downsize without

compromise. They moved in at the beginning of

October 2012, and say they still wake up every

morning with “a large degree of wonder” that it’s

their house and they really do live there.

That’s the kind of response that, after nearly

half a century in the building industry, GW Homes

still values highly. The family-owned company’s

commitment to personal service and absolute

quality has been demonstrated time and again by

the many satisfi ed clients who come back to have

second, third and even fourth homes built for

them by GW Homes.

CONTACT DETAILSGW HOMES

893 Stanley Street East, Woolloongabba Qld 4102

Phone: (07) 3393 1399

Mobile: 0418 194 677

Fax: (07) 3891 0705


Website: www.gwhomes.com.au

QBSA Licence No: 694

03 AFTER

01. Barbara and Bill Foster absolutely love their new GW Homes custom-designed home.

02. This home in Bulimba was built for a couple who had already had

an earlier home builtby GW Homes.

03. These two architect-designed homes were built by GW Homesto replace a single older dwelling.

02 AFTER


QUEENSLAND HOMES | GW HOMES

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The family-owned and -operated Colonial Building Company specialises in Queenslanders and Colonials

Traditional service and style


QUEENSLAND HOMES | COLONIAL BUILDING COMPANY

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Since 1994, Colonial Building Company has

successfully recreated the style and grace of

yesteryear, with the modern technology and

comforts of today. Custom-built or selected

from its large range of unique Queenslander and

Colonial-style house plans, you can easily fi nd

a home design that is suitable for your climate,

budget and lifestyle.

Colonial Building Company’s Queenslanders

and colonial homes encapsulate an era that has

been long forgotten by modern architecture. The

company specialises in designing and building

individual homes and, most importantly they tailor

your home to your needs.

Its traditional homes are distinctive in design

and perfect for the Queensland climate. By

incorporating shady verandahs and authentic

roofl ines, Colonial Building Company successfully

recreates the colonial style with modern touches.

Its homes are built either elevated off the ground,

ideal for sloping blocks,or slab-on-ground style for

inner-city and large acreage sites.

If you already have a drafted plan, Colonial

Building Company can quote this for you based




upon the colonial inclusions. It builds in the major

areas of southeast Queensland, northern New

South Wales and surrounding areas, with an

extensive portfolio of designs.

Colonial Building Company demands a high

standard of fi nish from all its tradespeople

and suppliers, and construct to a benchmark

that many other builders would fi nd

formidable. Included in its services is a free

colour consultation with an experienced and

knowledgeable consultant who is conversant in

all facets of design. This allows clients to turn

their house into a home.

CLASSIC SMALL LOT DESIGNSThe company has designs suitable for small

7-10 metre frontage blocks, ideal for the

inner city. They are elevated to accommodate

for additional living underneath, with car

accommodation, or a single carport or garage to

the side. The designs incorporate all the major

features of Queenslanders such as polished

timber fl oors, high ceilings, cedar French doors

and double hung windows, along with many other

features that are in keeping with the traditional

Queenslander designs. Development applications

are necessary on many inner-city small lots,

and Colonial Building Company specialises in

obtaining on behalf of its clients.

CONTACT DETAILSHead Offi ce: (07) 5528 2667

Display Home: (07) 3341 0988

www.colonialbuildingcompany.com.au




Amyron Homes is a residential Home and Renovation builder servicing Brisbane, Ipswich and the South East Queensland Region. Amyron Homes offers a diverse range of standard design homes as well as working closely with clients to design and construct their own unique home. We understand your need for personalised attention, quality and affordability. Our innovative designers can offer a wide range of designs

to suit your individual needs and budgets and provide a home where people can live and relax. We take pride in the personal attention that we can offer our clients, so that your home is designed and built to a standard that you are proud of and will make you the envy of the street. Whether you live on the Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast, Brisbane through to Ipswich, Amyron Homes can service your building requirements.

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Custom home design & construction • Specialising in small lots & sloping blocksFresh, innovative designs + 28 years experience = A dream home tailored to your lifestyle

Quality & integrity you can trust

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B L U EWAT E RTRINITY BEACH - CAIRNS

Land from $161,000 | House & Land from $385,000

Build your fresh, new life in a dream location at a surprisingly attainable price point. Bluewater is an idyllic community where your family can bask in the year round sunshine and enjoy an exclusive tropical lifestyle. Located on Cairns’ northern beaches between lush rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, your family will appreciate the safe environment, proximity to amenities and inspiring natural assets including:

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Visit the Bluewater Sales Suite68 Reed Rd, Trinity Beach Qld 4870Phone 07 4055 6040bluewaterliving.com.au

Limited homesites and luxury marina berth’s available, call or visit the Sales Suite and secure your opportunity to live in Bluewater today.

Secure your private luxury marina berth now.Bluewater Marina presents the ultimate lifestyle

As the region’s only cyclone-rated marina with deep-water access, state-of-the-art amenities, 24-hour security and onsite management, Bluewater Marina is a premier facility for investors and boating enthusiasts.

Walking / Cycling Tracks Ideal Lifestyle Trinity Beach Location

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Just 12kms from the

Brisbane CBD

Over 35 hectares of preserved conservation areas

$5.5M Residents’

Lifestyle Centre

Managed

Environment

A master planned residential community that has it all

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You’re so nice to come home to... A $5.5 million lifestyle centre is the vibrant heart of your community

A prestigious waterscaped entry statement welcomes you along with a boulevard of homes displayed by Australia’s leading builders.

Innovative designs that provide an ambience and an expectation of what is to come – and you won’t be disappointed.

The Rochedale Estates is a cutting edge semi rural oasis where residents will only have to step outside their door to enjoy vast areas of tranquil parkland and lifestyle facilities that would be the envy of any 5 star resort.

The Lifestyle Centre is the recreational and social heart of the master planned Rochedale Estates where location meets resort lifestyle.

The centre, which includes pools, tennis courts, gymnasium and even a theatrette, is for the exclusive use of residents, their families and guests.

Plan birthdays in the club lounge, attend a special theatre viewing, or a game of tennis with neighbours followed up with a coffee and a healthy meal at Café Verve. At The Rochedale Estates you are buying much more than just a block of land.



The lifestyle centre includes:• Lap Pool. Heated, 25 metres, 4 lanes, shade and

relaxation areas around pool

• Resort Pool. Beach entry, relaxation areas

• Kiddies Water Play Area

• 2 x Tennis Courts

• 3 x BBQ/Gazebo Stations

• Landscaped picnic areas and seating throughout the grounds

• Gymnasium.180m2, air conditioned state-of-the-art

screens, shower facilities, change rooms, lockers

• Club Lounge. Kitchen, plasma screen, pool table, opens out to covered entertaining area

• Theatrette. 20 seats, large screen with surround sound

• Café Verve. Open 7 days

• Boardroom



A third of the Estate is devoted to managed parklandYour new home at The Rochedale Estates will enjoy the best

only twelve kilometres from Brisbane CBD whilst having 35 hectares of preserved conservation area, parks, bike and walking tracks, on your doorstep.



for a price list and site plan.

295 Gardner Rd, Rochedale 1800 777 630 | rochedaleestates.com.au

Supporting the biodiversity and environmental natureA managed environment.

Living is made easier at The Rochedale Estates with the Community Management Scheme (only $37.00 per week) in place to protect your investment and set a high standard of living.

having to worry about maintenance of any of the amenities.

The scheme also ensures the ongoing maintenance of common facilities including parks and footpaths.

Additionally, a patrolling security service helps residents to enjoy privacy and safety at all times.

Environmental protection.

At The Rochedale Estates we encourage residents to be actively involved in the ongoing conservation and management of koalas.

In addition to the koala management plan, environmentally sensitive designs will be employed for an integrated water management plan to capture, use and reuse water in innovative ways.


The Rochedale Estates built by FKP,

and investment group.

FKP is the mastermind behind some of Australia’s most popular and successful planned communities.

• Peregian Springs – Sunshine Coast

• Saltwater Coast – Point Cook Melbourne

• Bella Vista Waters – NSW

• Luxe – Woolloomooloo NSW

Their proven expertise in development, construction, land subdivision, retirement village ownership and management, property investment and asset management spans over 30 years.

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Display World at The Rochedale Estates is one of Queensland’s largest displays of residential excellence, featuring never-before-seen homes showcasing stunning bedrooms, breathtaking bathrooms and dazzling new kitchens from some of Australia’s leading builders and designers.


Open 7 days 10am to 5pm

295 Gardner Rd, Rochedale | 1800 777 630 displayworld.com.au


Display World at The Rochedale Estates is one of Queensland’s largest displays of residential excellence, featuring never-before-seen homes showcasing stunning bedrooms, breathtaking bathrooms and dazzling new kitchens from some of Australia’s leading builders and designers.

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INDEXINDEX

indexAmyron Homes Q17

Appalachian Log Homes 104

Beechwood Homes 56, 58

Bellmarch Developments 76

Bellriver Homes IBC

Brookfi eld Q18

Buildcraft Constructions 44-46

Classic Constructions 20

Colonial Q14-16

Country Kit Homes 100

Elandra Homes 64

Felton Homes 28-31

FKP Lifestyle/Rochedale 12, Q19-Q30

Garth Chapman Queenslanders Q2-Q5

GJ Gardner 66

Gregory Hills 40

Gremmo Homes IFC

GW Homes Q12

H4 Living Q31

Hardware & General 6

Harkaway Homes 90-94

Homequest 68-73

Hotondo Homes 60-63

Ideal Foundations 78

Jarrah Modular Kit Buildings 102

Joman & Gazery 47

Kitome 84-89

Lifestyle Designer Homes 51

Manor Park 106

Ownit Homes Q6-Q11

Paal Kit Homes 80-83, OBC

Parkwood Modular Buildings 14, 98

Rustic Touch 54

Sekisui House 36-39

Spantec Systems 112-115

Storybook Cottages 95-97

Syntell 116

Twin Creeks Golf Resort 32

Valley Kit Homes 11, 108-110

Virtual Home Designs 9

Wincrest Homes 4

Young Homes 48-50, 52

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A selection of designs from our Kit & Transportable Design Gallery

Built for Life in NSW, VIC & QLD

1800 813 586

www.riverbuilt.com.au

Manufacturing Facility & Display Open for Viewing Now

Cremorne 400 Glenhaven 410Birchgrove 610

Cobbity 265Hastings 210 Longreach 180

The Steel Frame Experts 20 years and 2000 Homes

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Full details of these and more customer comments can be viewed at the PAAL website www.paalkithomes.com.au

or phone 1800 024 912

What our Customers Say

“Paal were very obliging and sorted out anything that needed help along the way. We moved in 6-7 months after starting the framing, which is good going for such a big house.”

Donna and Tom Cole – Orange NSW

“Paal went along with all our changes to the kit. They were flexible and easy to deal with. Our motto for Paal homes is – You’re Only Limited By Your Imagination,”

Cheryl and Brian Hart – Cedar Creek QLD

“The value you get with Paal is above and beyond any other builder we can find. The easy to read and understand instruction manual and plans enabled us as a couple to build our magnificent home. We are just rapt and still walk around in disbelief that we actually built it.”

John and Linda Guyette – Pozieres QLD

“It’s so rewarding to live in a house that we built ourselves. If Mervyn and I can do it with six kids, both of us working fulltime, and no prior building experience, then anybody can.”

Tracey and Mervyn Trindall – Reserve Creek NSW

“We looked at a number of other kit home suppliers, but decided to go with Paal because when we went to their display centre, everything seemed so very professional. There was a good vibe.”

Theresa and Michael Johnstone – Kurrajong NSW

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