FAQ's

1. What is the ceiling height inside a single storey home?

We are proud to offer 2.7m ceiling height to the ground floor as part of our standard inclusions

2. Can I BYO plans for a single storey home?

Yes, we can work with you to design a home or use your already created plans to build your home.

3. Can I customise your home designs?

Of course, we offer a range of standard home designs which are flexible to be customised to suit your budget, land and lifestyle.

1. Is building a double storey home more expensive?

Yes, double storey homes are more expensive to build because they definitely require more time to build, more materials, and more trades to bring the home to life. This includes the need to include stairs, additional scaffolding and additional labour to work between levels.

2. Are double storey homes more energy efficient?

Energy efficiency is dependent on Basix and Nathers and either a single or double storey home can achieve thermal efficiency.

3. Can I BYO plans for a double storey home?

Yes, we can work with you to design a home or use your already created plans to build your home.

1. How much does it cost to build a granny flat house?

We only build Granny Flats alongside our new homes – a sensible budget would be $135k for a detached granny flat and approximately $110k for an attached granny flat to the main home.

2. How long does it take to build a granny flat?

We build Granny Flats alongside new home builds. So it’ll be ready at the same time the main home is ready for handover.

3. Can you build a two story granny flat?

Building a two story granny flat can be done with the right plan and dependant on the land as well as council regulations in your area.

4. Why is it called a granny flat?

A granny flat is a small dwelling built in the back garden of a house. One of the most common uses for adding a granny flat is to help an aging family member or provide an accommodation option for adult children. It can also be used as a separate home office, an additional residence for rental income or a work studio for an at home business.

1. Is building a duplex a good investment?

A Duplex is a good investment as it can provide rental income and capital gains. However, the approvals for a dual occupancy and/or duplex home are far more complicated than building a single dwelling. You must also consider the additional cost to build an extra residence before determining if building a duplex is a good option for you.

2. Is it cheaper to build or buy a duplex?

This is very much dependent on the particular area or suburb you are looking to build within. If you have acquired your land quite some time ago, it may be more beneficial to build a new duplex which will suit your requirements.

3. What does duplex mean?

A duplex is a house built with 2 separate units that is divided by a common wall.

4. What are the PROs and CONs of owning a duplex?

Pro: You can rent out one side as an investment. This side is typically used as an investment property.

Con: Building a Duplex requires additional planning and design controls to ensure it complies with your local council regulations. The build cost is also much higher.

5. Can I get a loan to build a duplex?

We recommend you discuss your situation with your financial advisor or broker.