Display Village – Willowdale launches new Display Village

GROWING THE SOUTH-WEST | Willowdale launches new display village Saturday, November 23, Willowdale estate at Denham Court opens its new display village of 23 new-look home designs from 13 Australian builders. There are family-friendly activities on opening day, including Lego characters, face-painting, balloon artists, live music, jumping castle and kids' workshop. Also complimentary coffee, cold drinks and woodfire pizzas. Plus a prize draw where the first 300 participants get a small prize for completing their Stockland passport which can be collected from the sales office on site. They'll be in the running for a major prize. It's from 2pm to 5pm at Willowdale, on Joey Crescent at Leppington. The new village will be the first in the South-West to show innovative designs created specifically for 25- and 28-metre-deep blocks and will feature solutions for building on shallow lots. The village will also demonstrate the latest in sustainabi…
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Nigel Satterley leads push to lift virus restrictions and reopen ‘ghost town’ display villages

The West Live: Nigel Satterley leads push to lift virus restrictions and reopen ‘ghost town’ display villages Danielle le Messurier The West Australian Wednesday, 22 April 2020 9:22AM Once popular display villages into ghost towns. Credit: supplied

A powerful Perth property developer is fighting to re-open display villages, which have turned into ghost towns in the wake of coronavirus.

Nigel Satterley says the Federal Government's decision to ban open home inspections as part of COVID-19 restrictions has had a devastating impact on the number of people attending display villages, which customers can now only visit by appointment.

But many interested parties are instead opting to stay at home, according to Mr Satterley who said the only people who come out are “quite advanced” in their plan…

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10 things to look out for when inspecting a display home

10 things to look out for when inspecting a display home If you’re looking into house and land package options, then inspecting display homes is an exciting next step. But before you jump in feet first, some industry insiders share their top tips and how to prepare so you get the most out of your visit. 1. Know your budget Before the fun of looking for your dream home begins, first know how much you can afford to spend. “Be really clear about that before you enter and know what your repayments will be and make sure you’re comfortable with that before you go out there shopping,” advises general manager of the Homebuyers Centre, Simon Mongan. In the same way you are going to shop around for your house and land, shop around for finance, too. “Not all banks are created equal and not all brokers are created equal,” he warns. “Someone who specialises in construction finance is usually the best because there’s a lot of moving parts when there’s a block…
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What you need to know before building a granny flat

What you need to know before building a granny flat More than half a million homeowners across the eastern seaboard could build a granny flat if they wanted to, a recent CoreLogic report revealed. And there are plenty of reasons to consider it. Your adult children could use it as a pit-stop on the road to independence, enabling them to save a deposit. Your elderly parents could use it as place to age gracefully, without infringing on your privacy. Or you could use it to earn a little extra income, by bringing in some tenants. But before you call in the diggers, here are a few points worth considering. Why do you want to build one? The first step on your granny flat journey is to consider your reasons for building one. The recent CoreLogic report found that building a granny flat could boost your property value and rental income by 30 and 27 per cent respectively. But even so, Wakelin Property Advisory director Jarrod McCabe says choosing to build isn’t a decis…
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Luxury interiors and high yields make display homes appealing

INVESTORS are among those showing an interest in two display properties listed for sale within the HomeWorld Centre at Kellyville — both offering higher than average rental yields.

Katrina Creer Hills Shire Times

This display home located in HomeWorld has been listed for saleSource:Supplied

INVESTORS are among those showing an interest in two display properties listed for sale within the HomeWorld Centre at Kellyville.

The residences, built by Mojo Homes, are not able to be lived in — just yet. Instead they will be leased back by the building company until the end of the year with potential for the arrangement to be extended until the exhibition village closes. While the stunning interiors and professionally landscaped gardens add to their appeal, the biggest drawcard is the higher than average rental yields both homes are set to generate.

The homes wi…

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Visiting a display centre

Visiting a display centre is the start to choosing the right builder

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Metricon’s latest design, the Bayville, has a ground-floor master bedroom suite and easy flow between indoor and outdoor spaces.

QUESTION: I’m considering going with a project builder for my next home but there are so many builders on the market. How do I make the right choice?

ANSWER: No matter how big or small your budget is, building a house is a major investment. And there are plenty of advantages of going with a project builder, not the least of which is having the opportunity to walk through designs until you find one you love.

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