You have decided that you want venture on the exciting journey that is building your new home. You have bought the land, have a budget and have decided to build a two-storey home to maximise the homes and locations potential. One especially important decision that you are still hesitating on is what builder do I Read more
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Why We Choose Steel
At Great Living Homes we choose Steel as our primary material for construction. This not only has structural benefits but also economical and time benefits, especially in the current environment. Where other builders are constrained by building delays due to a shortage in timber, we can keep our jobs running smoothly and on time using Read more
Building in a Boom. What does that mean for me?
Currently in the Perth (Western Australia) real estate market, and throughout Australia, we are experiencing a boom in real-estate after years of a downfall in the market. This boom is bringing a much-needed injection into the construction industry. The surge in construction may lead you to want to rush into building that new dream home Read more
The Pro’s and Cons of Buying versus Building
It is an exciting time once you decide that it is time to upgrade your current living situation. Whether you are wanting to move to increase space or downsize or are looking at purchasing for the first time, there is a myriad of choices to be made. One of these choices is whether to build Read more
Quality Affordable 2 Storey Home Designs to Suit Your Lifestyle
How to narrow down the choices and make a decision? In case you haven’t noticed, there’s no shortage of affordable 2 storey home designs to choose from when your looking at building your new 2 storey home. If you’ve been looking at display homes you soon realise your brain goes numb assessing all the options Read more
New Years Resolutions for your Custom Home Designs Perth
Every year, the New Years celebrations arrives bringing with it promises and resolutions. You might have vowed to quit smoking, lose some weight, travel new places or spend some more time with your family, but, what about your home? In the spirit of new beginnings, lets discuss some New Years Resolutions for your home to Read more
Am I Ready to Build a New Narrow Lot Home?
There’s nothing quite like building your own house. You’re not just buying a home, but, creating one. The place you spend most of your time, your home, becomes the ultimate expression of your personality, taste, and lifestyle needs. You may be asking yourself some questions about whether you are ready to build a new home. Read more
How to Prepare your Mandurah Homes for Summer
The warmer weather is finally here and with the warmth comes the perfect opportunity to celebrate at home with family and friends enjoying the long summer days. To make sure that you get the most out of your Mandurah Home this summer, we have some tips to share. De-clutter: Start with a clean home and Read more
Bushfires and Mandurah Homes
Summer is well and truly here, and one thing that residents of Australia know is that with the warmer weather comes the increased risk of Bushfires. Whether you have an existing Mandurah Home or you are currently in construction with one of the Builders in Mandurah, there are steps that you can take to reduce Read more
The Future of the Housing Industry and what it means for Home Builders Perth
As one of the leading Builders in Perth WA, Great Living Homes ensures that we stay up to date with our building methods to ensure longevity and innovation in our builds. Australia’s housing industry is changing with global warming becoming more evident, contributing to the increase in devastating weather events and thus providing the need Read more
How To Build The Most Affordable 2 Storey Homes Perth
We often get asked is a 2 storey home more expensive than a single storey home? For many years building a 2 storey home in Perth was much more expensive than building a similar sized single storey home. Historically, 2 storey homes have been a status symbol, but nowadays its possible to build an affordable Read more
Common Questions Asked to Mandurah Homes Builders
At great Living Homes, your local Mandurah Homes Builder, we get asked a lot of questions by our clients. Below, we will outline some of the most common questions asked. 1. Will I Be Allowed at The Job Site? It is important to ask your builder whether you will be allowed to stop by the Read more
How To Set A Budget For Your New Two Storey Home
Setting an effective budget prior to building Two Storey Homes in Perth and other Australian regions can be difficult. There are many different aspects of a build that need to be considered when setting your budget. When planning a budget, be especially careful of these two common mistakes: Being overly optimistic in regards of your Read more
8 Key Points To Finding The Right Home Builder In Perth For You
You have excitedly decided to build a new home and are now looking for the right home builders in Perth. Here we will outline some of key points to look for when trying to decide the best builder for you. 1. Research As with all new ventures, whether it is buying a new TV or Read more
Do’s and Don’ts When Decorating Your New Home
You have just built your new 2 storey home from Mandurah Home Builders, Great Living Homes and you are now counting down the days until you can move in and start decorating. While decorating your home is a very personal art, there are certain principals of design that should be followed to help you decorate Read more