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BUILDHOME: WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF A PROJECT HOME? Marcus Bortolussi, senior sales consultant at Bellmarch Homes: “A project home is an individual house based on a display home, sales brochure or pre-existing design. The repeatable design can be easily tailored to suit the needs of the client and site.” Phil Haigh, director of sales at McDonald Jones Homes: “Project homes are one of the most affordable and uncomplicated ways to build new. Often referred to as ‘off-the-plan’ builders, project home builders offer a range of home designs and options to help you tailor your new home to your unique needs and lifestyle. For some builders, including McDonald Jones Homes, they are a one-stop-shop to choose and create the perfect home for your family plus all the little extras that…

“This home was built for a working couple with three children. The clients had commissioned Danette Architecture for their previous home renovations in Normanhurst. They enjoyed the design process and had established a relationship, where the architect already knew the style and tastes of the clients. The clients approached Danette Architecture a second time to create a modern home to reflect their lifestyle and make use of the new beach aspect of their site. We sat down with the clients at the beginning of the project to establish the design brief, of which the following items where key considerations to be implemented into the design: maximise the use of natural light, natural ventilation, retaining privacy between bedroom and entertaining areas, a new master bedroom suite, open-plan living and the specification…

“The Grace offers contemporary style with plenty of open space to entertain and spend quality time with family. The home is crafted from a mix of both brick and wooden materials and is a stylish single-storey home that serves as a lesson in simplified elegance with great use of natural light and neutral tones. “The Grace is small on footprint at 24sqm, but by no means small on space or smarts. Carefully placed storage space is located throughout the home, along with a double garage, providing multiple areas to tidy away the refuse of daily life. “This home is perfect for young families and downsizers, with plenty of space to live comfortably. “Although it has an open space design, it also has a separate rumpus/media room offering areas to come…

Alasdair and Julia McLean of Gunnedah, NSW, both work as creative professionals, so the quality of design and finish of their new home was important to them. The couple chose Paal Kit Homes’ Richmond, a large country-style house of 470sqm (50 squares) under-roof that gives them and their two growing children plenty of space. Set on 24 acres, the home boasts every comfort and convenience, including four bedrooms, a rumpus or media room, study, and a roofed alfresco area at the rear. The bedrooms open directly onto traditional verandahs through French doors. The McLeans employed a builder who had already erected a number of Paal homes and made a “fantastic job” of theirs, say the couple. Julia and Alasdair had looked at other kit homes and also commissioned plans from…

“Our clients were a middle-aged couple with two older children who came to us, as Harkaway Homes has a long-held reputation for being an industry leader in Australian traditional housing. Our clients’ main objective was to build an exact reproduction of a double-fronted Victorian home. On establishment in its suburban location, it needed to blend in with the local period homes. “For these clients we supplied a lock-up package, which includes all the materials to take them to lock-up stage (this is the outer shell of the home) starting from above floor level. We aim our homes at clients who wish to project manage the construction using the services of local tradespeople. This keeps the project cost-effective — but more importantly — gives the client complete control over their home’s…

Queensland is a great state to live or invest in. Its famous tropical weather and landscape diversity have been attracting new Australian and international residents for generations. Whether you’re building your dream home, holiday house or an investment property, Queensland is home to a host of quality builders who can make those plans a reality. In the following pages, you’ll find inspiring projects by the state’s leading builders and land estates.…

“Emma and Troy approached us with a dream to build a Hamptons-inspired Queenslander on their moderately steep sloping site at The Gap in Brisbane. The internal design needed to accommodate their young family and a very busy lifestyle, both now and in the future. “Kevin Hincksman, the senior designer at Garth Chapman Queenslanders, worked closely with Emma and Troy to establish a design that would fit their brief, the budget, the site and other topographical variables. “The result is a split-level home with a bold Hamptons facade that subtly follows the contours of the land. This minimised the need for cutting and filling the land and the expensive retaining walls building a standard slab on ground home would have presented. “Expanding on previous works by GCQ along with considerable research…

HOTONDO HOMES LAUNCHES 3DEXPLORE Home building innovation has reached a new level with the creation of 3DExplore by Hotondo Homes. The new product allows homebuyers to experience a virtual tour of their future home from either their computer or mobile device. Created to include all Hotondo Homes’ display homes across the country, it provides a platform for homebuyers to see the variety of designs all in one place. “We have so many display homes scattered across the entire country, it can be diffi cult for clients to see them all,” says Chris Renwick, Hotondo Homes’ product development manager. With three functioning visual options varying from first person, dollhouse and floor plan, it allows homebuyers to gain the full experience of the display home, without actually visiting it. Users can explore…

With beachside living and coastal appeal in mind, Young Homes has created an abode that is a testament to the power of thoughtful design and an embodiment of the company’s commitment to staying true to a client’s vision. “When an owner with a keen eye for detail comes to you with a corner block in a beachside suburb, the first thing you do is get the design right,” says Dean Young, managing director of Young Homes. Modern living and natural ambience is captured in the design of the two-storey home, the defining features of which are calm-coloured tones, a large open floor space and wide windows that flood spacious rooms with sunlight. Expanses of open space are the dominating characteristic of the home’s layout, meaning the boundaries of traditionally separate…

Kit, manufactured and transportable homes offer practical solutions to a range of building challenges and give owners the satisfaction of building their own house. Kit homes are a great option for those with a short timeframe as a large part of the construction can take place off-site and be delivered to your land. They are also much cheaper than building from scratch, with options to suit every budget, approach and desired house size. Proudly sponsored by Parkwood Modular Buildings.…

When building or renovating, it’s important to remember that a home is more than bricks and mortar. It’s never too early to start thinking about how you’ll use the space once you’re living in it. For many, this is where the real fun begins. How is your house going to work, practically? How is it going to look? How can you make it your own? The right products and finishes are what will take your project to the next level and planning early will enable you to integrate them fully into your home’s design.…

A building contract is an important legal document that forms an agreement between a builder and consumer regarding domestic building work. As each state and territory in Australia has its own building authority, building contract laws vary from state to state. In New South Wales, 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…

With white sandy beaches and a balmy subtropical climate, Queensland’s Gold Coast is a thriving tourist destination. It’s also home to around 600,000 permanent residents, with a projected growth of over a million in the next 15 years, as more people choose to embrace the laid-back coastal lifestyle. THE BIG CHILL Despite the growth, it hasn’t been all smooth sailing for the building industry. Don Cotterill from custom builder Sanctuary 28 says the industry has just begun to recover after stalling for a few years. “We had a tough time from 2009–2012, even with positive indicators such as low unemployment and low interest rates,” he says. “Buyers just weren’t spending, they lacked confidence.” Things are hotting up now, however, with more apartments, homes, duplexes and villas being built, and an…

This home’s innovative design takes luxury living to an entirely new plane, while the interior details and exemplary standards of finish are testament to the skills of the master craftsmen employed in its construction. Facing east and with expansive water views, the home embraces the warmth of each day’s early-morning sun. Although light floods the kitchen, casual dining and informal living area, this part of the home is also shaded during the hotter parts of the morning and afternoon by a large curved balcony leading from the master bedroom above. Adjacent is the formal lounge and dining area, also capturing the light and views through a huge plate glass wall. This area is surrounded by a fully tiled pool incorporating two glass wall sections and a welcoming spa for relaxation…

Not all of us have the luxury, or the budget, to build our dream home on a substantial block, or in the country, where space isn’t as limited as it is in the capital cities. Sadly, for the majority of homeowners, the long-held dream of owning a quarter-acre block is now a distant memory, and most are lucky to afford a small pocket of land to call their own. As a result, house design has been adapted to the changes in land sizes. “As lots become more expensive to develop they become more expensive to purchase, so the cost per square metre (sqm) increases,” explains Nick Marino, NSW state sales manager of home building at Sekisui House. “To ensure there is affordability, house lots over time, particularly in Sydney, have…

HomeQuest Kellyville is Sydney’s newest luxury display village. Premiering a collection of 11 deluxe homes, the new HomeQuest village showcases Australia’s most loved and trusted builders, giving new homebuilders a sample of this year’s most coveted designs. The village is the perfect destination for those who are looking for exceptional quality and customisable design. Furthermore, these designs are beautifully suited to those who know their lifestyle well, and know how to echo that in their home. HomeQuest is one of Australia’s most respected industry leaders delivering up-to-date styles, luxe fittings and flexible design options. Unlike most project home builders who fail to offer complete customisation, HomeQuest allows you to create a home that accurately reflects who you are. OUR PICK Among the line-up of high-calibre builders who were hand-picked by…

THE FACTS: Location: KellyvilleTime taken to build: 6 monthsDate completed: 2014Bedrooms: 3 beds + studyBathrooms: 3Floors: 1 THE FIGURES: Size of home: 332m2Cost of home: n/aSize of land: 725m2 “Fyffe Design Services provides a unique service for its clients. We offer new home builders a design and drafting service for those who don’t want either a project home or to employ an architect. This means we can provide custom designs to suit your lifestyle and the site, support to submit your plans to the relevant authority for approval, energy ratings and Basix Certificates, and choice of your own builder with our recommendations on request. We work closely with many Sydney builders and can recommend a builder to suit each client’s budget. Detailing of bathrooms/kitchens is not supplied unless requested —…

Built in the new Willowdale Estate at Denham Court, this latest display from Trevelle Homes is an excellent example of a large, functional home built on an average-size block of land at an achievable cost, yet with many extra inclusions. “This single-storey home is typical of Trevelle Homes’ style, which creates the feeling of a custom home design with all the trimmings, but it’s designed and built to be within the average family’s budget,” says Eddie Treffiletti, director of Trevelle Homes. Created with young families in mind, the display home is set over 28 squares and offers four bedrooms, a separate kids’ area and an abundance of entertaining spaces so that all members of the family have plenty of room to enjoy themselves. However, the major centrepiece, or hub, of…

Suited to almost any location — farm, suburbia, acreage or beachfront — Storybook Designer Homes’ residences are always inviting. The attic-style houses on offer at Storybook Designer Homes look like they’ve jumped straight out of a picture book. With a team of experienced and professional staff, the company strives to please and accommodate all clients. It 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 residence, 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. According to managing director and designer Phil Malcolm, “Storybook clearly…

Retirees Warwick and Jean spend a great deal of time, enjoying the spectacular countryside and views outside at their Yellow Rock property in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney. They wanted to be comfortable and proud of their outdoor living area and both now agree this has been achieved in their minimal-fuss, low-maintenance outdoor living area. Their house and land, on a grassy hill facing a large water tank that impeded the exceptional views to the east, is prone to bushfire and has the highest bushfire rating, a BAL FZ. “We’re in a high bushfire area so we wanted a deck that would be suitable for this environment,” says Warwick. “Our old deck was completely rotted and really dragged down the look and feel of the place. We wanted and…

Your house is probably the biggest investment you will ever make and after working hard for so many years to keep a roof over your head, of course you want to protect it. But do you understand all there is to know about home and contents insurance? From storm/damage/to dog bites and the puzzle over home vacancy, many home owners are in the dark about what their policies/will cover. WHAT IS HOME INSURANCE? Home insurance covers the cost to repair your property from events such as fire, burst pipes, natural disasters, theft and more. It is often split into two parts: building insurance covers your bricks and mortar; home contents insurance covers you for loss or accidental damage to your belongings. WHAT’S INCLUDED? Loss or damage cause by fire The…

LEADING THE WAY Queensland luxury homebuilders are delivering cutting-edge designs that are stylish and timeless, and they’re making other industry players and professionals sit up and take notice. Tim Christopher from Christopher Design Group says Sunshine State builders are rapidly gaining a strong reputation as industry innovators, particularly in design. “In the industry we are seeing southern states, and even overseas builders, look to Queensland for inspiration” he says. STYLE FINESSE With a luxury architecturally designed Queensland home you’ll have a design that’s been specifically created for you, and the way you live. Peter Curley from award-winning Peter Curley Constructions says designer homes are expressly built to match and suit the client’s lifestyle, and the block of land it sits on. He says, “A luxury designed home will be orientated…