News/Blog - DIY & Home Improvements

As the freshness of spring unfurls, it’s the perfect time to clear out the old and refresh your home from the inside out. Spring cleaning isn’t just a tradition; it’s a way to rejuvenate your living spaces and by extension, your life. Whether it’s the bedroom cupboards, the kitchen, or the laundry area, each space…

“It was really a stress-free build and the communication was really transparent from our site supervisor, John,” Jithin Kodoor, Manor Lakes 10-month, stress-free family home construction. Jithin and Ramya knew that custom features and space would suit their family, and that they would have visitors coming to stay. After owning their first home, they had…

What do the changes to the code mean? The National Construction Code (NCC) sets out the requirements for the design and construction of buildings in Australia, to ensure a required level of safety, health, amenity, accessibility and sustainability across future homes. The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has updated the NCC to strengthen minimum requirements for…

In the past few years, South East Melbourne has become a hotspot for prospective homeowners. Suburbs like Officer and Clyde North have seen rapid growth and hundreds of residential developments, making them a popular choice for singles and families looking to buy their first home. It’s also why Dennis Family Homes offers a competitive array…

Smart Saving Strategies for First Home Buyers Buying a house is a financial goal for many Australians. Homeownership is a smart choice for your family and future and acts as a fantastic investment opportunity. With careful planning and decision-making, your dream of owning a home could be a reality sooner than you expect, even during…

New homes will have improved access and energy efficiency under the changes.  1. What are the main changes in this update to the Code?  As a resident, you may notice the following changes:  A minimum 7 Star energy efficiency rating will increase thermal and energy efficiency. This may be through increased insulation, more efficient hot…

When looking to purchase your first home, you may hear the same advice repeated – ‘location, location, location’. Finding the perfect suburb, street, and lot on which to raise your family is the most important element. For families and first-home buyers, estates located across Victoria are the perfect areas to achieve the great Australian dream;…

The latest Dennis Family Homes display centre has now opened in Shepparton at Seven Creek Estate. Showcasing three stunning new single storey displays, you’ll be welcomed into the Macedon 334 and Mortlake 294F designs from the Inspirations series, as well as the Venetia 322 from the Aspirations series. Each home has been individually styled to…

When looking to build your new home not only will you consider every element of the design and style of your home to ensure it will suit your needs for many years to come, you’ll also weigh up if the amenities and infrastructures in your preferred location work for you. This can become a daunting…

The latest Dennis Family Homes display to open at Katalia Estate, Donnybrook, showcases the best of Aspirations living in a luxurious home design. As the first double storey from the Aspirations range on show, the brand new design of the Santina 332 is a pure delight and provides a desirable, affordable living option that combines…

    While renting in some outlying suburbs may be more affordable than paying off a mortgage, not having the stability of knowing how long you can stay past your lease, living with a colour scheme that’s not your taste, not being allowed pets or adding hooks to hang a favourite painting without consent, along…

There has never been a better time to build a new home – we’re not kidding! The Federal Government has just announced the new HomeBuilder grant, which will provide eligible owner-occupiers (including first home buyers) with a grant of $25,000 to build a new home. HomeBuilder will complement existing State and Territory First Home Owner…

Opting for a house and land package is often the easiest and most affordable way to purchase a home that is sure to suit your family perfectly, in a location that offers all the local facilities and amenities that will make daily life a breeze. If you love the idea of a house and land…

If you’re in the market to build a new home, you’ve no doubt heard about house and land packages. But how do they really work? Here’s what you need to know. Why do people like house and land packages? It’s not hard to work out why house and land packages are so popular. Not only…

If you’ve been following first home buyer’s news this year, you’d be forgiven for thinking it was virtually impossible to get your foot in the door of a new home. With low levels of housing supply across parts of Australia, fierce competition from investors and deposits often taking years to save up, many first home…

Buying a smaller block doesn’t have to mean your choices will be limited when selecting a home design. If you’re looking for something with contemporary styling, loads of features and plenty of space, all while still fitting within your budget, we’ve got options galore when it comes to finding an ideal home design to suit…

Trying to decide if it’s a better option to buy or rent? When there are so many benefits to owning your own home, it’s a wonder anyone thinks renting is a better long-term strategy. Let’s find out why. Rent money is dead money  It’s an overused catch-phrase for one reason—because it’s true. When you choose…

Quality doesn’t always have to cost the earth, just as we’ve proven with our Aspirations series of homes. Delivering on style, function and quality, All Aspiration Series homes come with all the essentials you need, minus one thing—the hefty price tag. If you have a discerning eye for quality but also want to make sure…

For many first home buyers, purchasing a house may seem like an impossible task. But with a bit of dedication and by putting a couple of smart strategies in place, it may not be as hard as you think. To offer a helping hand, we’ve put together a few of our top tips to help…

If you’re a first home buyer and you’ve been thinking about building a new home in Regional Victoria, then you’re in luck. Following a recent announcement from Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, from 1 July 2017, the First Home Owners Grant will double from $10,000 to $20,000 for first home buyers who purchase a new home…

In fantastic news for first home buyers, the Victorian State Government recently announced changes to the rules surrounding stamp duty tax. From 1 July 2017, Victorian first home buyers who purchase a property for less than $600,000 will no longer need to pay stamp duty on the purchase of their home, provided they live in…

Buying or building a new home is a major investment so it’s sensible to spend as much time as you can choosing one that will meet your needs as a potentially growing family, so you can live in and enjoy your home in the long term. Whether you’re starting from scratch or planning on moving into a…

Your go-to list of what you need when moving into a new home Moving into a new home is no doubt one of the most exciting times in anyone’s life. But before you get carried away with thinking about what kind of pot plants you want in your home, what herbs you want to grow…

When you’re buying your first home, there are a lot of things to think about and take into consideration – How much you want to spend, which area you’d like to buy in, what size house you want, whether you’ll try buy outright or at auction, whether or not you can get a mortgage, and…