Ideas for making better use of compact Western Australian blocks, including narrow-lot homes, subdivisions, two-storey designs and space-saving layouts.
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Straight Edge no2
You may have noticed that blocks are getting narrower these days and it’s because subdivisions are sectioning off the land more and more. That means that builders have…
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Refined Edge by Brian Burke Homes
It’s probably not surprising that this spectacular home in Dalkieth is built by the renowned Refined Edge Homes by Brian Burke Homes. Refined Edge are known for their…
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It’s probably not surprising that this spectacular home in Dalkieth is built by the renowned Refined Edge Homes by Brian Burke Homes. Refined Edge are known for their…
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Novus Homes
The Vario by Novus Homes is innovative in its appearance for sure, but it’s the use of innovations in building techniques that opens up a whole new world.…
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Novus Homes – The Zenith
This home has been built by the well renowned Novus Homes and is on display in Jolimont. It is a big home! With more than a touch of…
View archival story: Novus Homes – The ZenithNovus Homes
The Vario by Novus Homes is innovative in its appearance for sure, but it’s the use of innovations in building techniques that opens up a whole new world.…
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Bayswater Riverside Estate ‘No2’
Have you’ve been thinking about building, but you can’t seem to find that perfect location?, Then let me introduce you to Bayswater Riverside Estate. It’s beautiful and so…
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Dale Alcock Homes – Palladian Two Storey Display Home
Dale Alcock has been a well known and trusted builder for over 30 years, but here’s something new for Dale Alcock Homes. They’ve just opened their first ‘two…
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Master Builders WA – Activa Homes Group
We all know that many Master Builders WA members are very awarded, but in this story, we are sharing with you a slightly different achievement by Activa Homes…
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The Heights – Kardinya
Are you looking for a house and land package, but you can’t seem to find anything that ticks all your boxes? Maybe the package is priced ok, but…
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Are you looking for a house and land package, but you can’t seem to find anything that ticks all your boxes? Maybe the package is priced ok, but…
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Fairway Villages – The Green….an update!
Holly went back to visit The Green, The Fairway Village for over 55’s. A lot has changed since she was last there as many of the new residents…
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Refined Edge Homes – By Brian Burke Homes
“Well here is another amazing award winner for you to feast your eyes on – At this year’s Master Builders Bankwest Housing Excellence Awards this stunning build by…
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The Green – A Fairway Village
Have you ever dreamed of living on a Golf Course? All those luscious green surrounds with a Country Club to spoil yourself at? Holly has been there before…
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Bushmead by Cedar Woods
How about an estate release only 16kms from the Perth CBD and surrounded by 185 hectares of retained bushland! This is officially Perth’s newest suburb …. Bushmead! What’s…
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EasyLiving Furniture and Interiors
That feeling when you come home after a long day at work and finally just get to relax - that’s when a great sofa, armchair or couch becomes…
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j.Jack Building System
Building your own home can be one of the most stressful and expensive things you’ll ever do. Especially if it’s two storeys. So if I told you, you…
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Building your own home can be one of the most stressful and expensive things you’ll ever do. Especially if it’s two storeys. So if I told you, you…
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Refined Edge Homes – By Brian Burke Homes
Wouldn’t it be great if you could create the home of your dreams, and have everything you’ve ever wanted, all within budget, without compromising on quality? Not so…
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Wouldn’t it be great if you could create the home of your dreams, and have everything you’ve ever wanted, all within budget, without compromising on quality? Not so…
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The Heights – by Pindan
An opportunity to live in a popular established suburb, close to world class health and educational facilities; rarely comes around. The Heights Estate, located in Perth’s Southern suburb,…
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Master Builders WA
This is M/24, by Match in Leederville. M/24 is a 4 storey development, comprising of 39 residential units and 4 ground floor commercial units. M/24 presents a distinctive…
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That feeling when you come home after a long day at work and finally just get to relax - that’s when a great sofa, armchair or couch becomes…
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InVogue – Two Storey Builders
Earlier in the year, Holly visited the old channel seven site, which has been transformed in to Seven Hills Land Estate. She went back there to have a…
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