News/Blog - First Home Buyers

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…

There are so many benefits to having window coverings. Window coverings provide privacy, light control, security, create a fashion statement for your home and more. Well-designed and properly installed window coverings can reduce the amount of energy you need to consume in your home, saving you money and reducing your impact on the environment. Here…

    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…

Rebuilding in Melbourne is made easy with Dennis Familly Homes and our Knockdown Rebuild service. Maximise your block with your dream home without having to leave the neighbourhood you adore. Why should you rebuild? If your family home is no longer meeting your needs, whether stylistically or practically, you may look to renovate or move.…

Dennis Family Homes was a big winner at the recent 2022 HIA Eastern Victoria Regional Housing Awards, taking home two esteemed awards for the Macedon 334 Hamptons display at the Waterford Rise estate in Warragul. There’s no doubt as to why the Macedon display was voted the Display Homes over $500,001 winner, followed by the…

If you’re considering buying your first home, then you’ll know that there are many options to consider.  You may also want to ensure you can strike a balance between a sense of luxury without overspending on your budget for you and your family.  At Dennis Family Homes, we take all of these factors into consideration…

  New Year, new designs and new homes – these are just some of the things we’re excited about in 2022! We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to update our much-loved Dennis Family Homes Inspirations 4 Series, and we’re now ready to show you what’s on offer in our first release. New Features Deeper…

It’s often said that there’s no place like home. And that’s especially true when it’s a home you’ve chosen to satisfy your every need and it’s being built in your perfect location. It may sound like a dream, but at Dennis Family Homes we can help you bring this fantastic vision to life with our…

Here at Dennis Family Homes, we don’t want you to compromise when building your dream home. Which is why we are offering up to $40,000* worth of upgrades when you spend $7,990 on a new Inspirations Series home. We know – it’s an incredible offer. That’s the good news. The bad news is the offer…

29th October, 2021 From Saturday 30th October, our Metropolitan Melbourne displays will reopen and we’re excited to open our doors to you again! Our friendly consultants are ready to answer any questions and help guide you through each of our stunning display homes. There’s nothing quite like walking through your dream home in person, exploring…

If you’ve been investing a lot of time and work towards planning the build of your dream home, then you’ll know that there are lots of processes and experiences to get through. One of our favourites (and our customers’, too) is our Showroom experience, where we help you customise your new home in a convenient…

Since the onset of the pandemic at the end of 2019, almost every industry has faced new challenges, and the building industry is no different. Despite the current uncertainties we’re experiencing globally and at home, we want to assure you that at Dennis Family Homes, it’s business as usual, and we’re here to help. We’ve…

Dennis Family Homes’ new Ballarat and Wodonga display homes are wowing visitors with a combination of classic Hamptons style and elegant family and resort style living. Since opening at the well-established Lucas Estate on Easter Sunday, the Ballarat displays have attracted a large number of visitors and received rave reviews. “People having been saying they…

A lot has happened in the building and construction industry since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, so we wanted to give you an easy-to-understand rundown of what’s currently going on, and how we at Dennis Family Homes can help you move forward. In the past year, housing demand has significantly increased, and as a…

Trying to find that elusive happy balance between a limited budget, narrow block size and a desire for the finer things in life? We hear you! Introducing Dennis Family Homes’ newest design, the Cobden. Designed to fit comfortably on a compact 12.5m wide block, the Cobden delivers big time when it comes to features that…

We’re very happy to open our doors to you again! From Friday 11th June, all of our Victorian display homes will be open. There’s nothing quite like seeing your dream home in person, walking through the front door, exploring the layout and getting some inspiration. Not to mention, you actually get to talk to someone…

The Herald Sun’s ‘At Home’ magazine is a terrific source of inspiration, particularly if you are considering building a new home, and we were thrilled to have our stunning Eden 293 Newgate display featured in this publication on February 27! Thanks to Natasha Perera for the following fabulous review…   With a floorplan that caters…

It’s always exciting to see our homes showcased in the media! Thanks to Natasha Perera for the following fabulous review of the Riverton 433, which was published in the Herald Sun’s ‘At Home’ magazine on March 20, 2021.   Sleek interiors and a muted palette add an air of sophistication to this design, which is…

Do you want to visit our displays without even leaving your home? Well now you can, with our incredible collection of virtual tours. Our virtual tours allow you to take a self-guided tour of our home designs on your computer or mobile device, giving you the opportunity to experience the space and really get a…

Think you can’t fit a 5-bedroom family home on a 12.5m wide block? “The new double storey Patterson 363 is stunning proof that family living on a grand scale is not only possible, but also extremely versatile on more compact allotments,” enthuses National Design Manager, Kelvyn Rowley. “With a full master suite on each level,…

Recently, we covered off some of the most common terms when it comes to building your dream home. There are many more still to explore, so check them out below. Floorplan In builder terminology, a floorplan refers to a drawing to scale that shows the layout of a property from above. It demonstrates the relationships…

Here at Dennis Family Homes, we love making the building process as simple and enjoyable as possible for our clients. However, along the way, no matter how in-the-know you might be, you’re always going to encounter jargon and building terms that may be unfamiliar to you. It can really help to understand these terms so…

In early June 2020, the Federal Government introduced the HomeBuilder Grant, designed to provide eligible owner-occupiers (including first home buyers) with a grant of $25,000 to build a new home. Following the introduction of Stage 4 restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne and Stage 3 restrictions in regional Victoria, the Government has provided a 3 month extension…

Beautiful doesn’t always have to equal expensive. At Dennis Family Homes we strive to build beautiful, functional and stylish homes that are also affordable. If you’re looking for a quality home builder that can deliver a truly beautiful home that won’t break the bank, we’re the builder for you. Here’s a look at some of…

Inclement weather couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of visitors to the new Dennis Family Homes display centre at the Seven Creeks Estate in Shepparton, which opened on the weekend of July 11. “With a large number of visitors over the weekend, we were very pleased with how the opening went,” said Dennis Family Homes Northern Regional…

Let’s be honest; it can be hard to improve your productivity when working from home. Whether it’s the calls of your kids, the call of the fridge or the call of Netflix in bed, it can be easy to let your mind wander away from the computer and into the many needs and goings-on of…

At Dennis Family Homes, we’re committed to guiding you through your new home journey. Your colour consultation is a very important and exciting opportunity to personalise your new home and make it your own. During these uncertain times, we understand that you may have concerns about COVID-19 and what it may mean for your colour…

Here at Dennis Family Homes, we understand that you may have concerns about COVID-19 and what it may mean for your home building journey. As always, the health and safety of our customers and staff is our number one priority. While your new home is being built, rest assured that that we are focused on…

April 15th 2020 Our desire is to operate “business as usual” to the best of our ability while we continue to build our customers’ new homes. We are constantly monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation and have put in place several changes to our operations process to ensure the health and wellbeing of our customers and…

9th April 2020 Here at Dennis Family Homes, we understand that you have very valid concerns about COVID-19 and what it means for your new home journey. As always, the health and safety of our customers and staff is our priority. While some things are changing, please be assured that we are still very much…

March 26th 2020 The health and safety of our staff and customers is our priority, so our Display Centres are currently open by appointment only. To make an appointment please call us on 1800 DENNIS or click here to leave your details and we will call you to set up a time. We are also…

With the addition of the stunning Patterson 363 double storey home to the Dennis Family Homes Inspirations Series to start the new year, every box is ticked for ultimate family living! “The Patterson 363 is perfectly suited to a narrow block (minimum 12.5 metre width) without compromising on space. With five bedrooms, all with walk-in…