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5 Big Advantages of Building a New House (Over Buying Established)

When you build a home, you’re not just moving into a house, you’re shaping a lifestyle that fits you from day one. Unlike buying an established house, where you might need to compromise on the floor plan or spend extra on renovations, building a new house means everything is designed around your lifestyle, budget, and […]

How much does it cost to build a house?

“How much does it cost to build a house?” It’s one of the first questions people ask – and one of the hardest to answer with a straight number. That’s because the cost of building a home depends on many factors: where you’re building, the design you choose, the level of finish, and even the […]

Why now’s the time to buy house and land packages under $600K in Geelong

With Geelong’s housing market stabilising and forecasts pointing to rising prices in 2025, buyers seeking affordable options are being urged to act sooner rather than later. Recent reports show that while home values across the region remained flat in early 2025, economists suggest this signals a turning point. PropTrack data indicates Geelong’s median house price […]

Thinking About Building a New Home in Geelong? Here’s Why Now Could Be the Right Time.

If you’re thinking about building a new home in Geelong, you’re not alone—and you’re probably wondering, “Is now the right time to build, or should I wait it out?” With one interest rate cut already behind us and more forecast for 2025, many industry experts say this year is shaping up to be a great […]

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Your Guide to Financing Your First Home in Geelong

With interest rates stabilising and signs that inflation may have peaked, we may be at or near the bottom of the housing cycle. For first home buyers and builders in the Geelong region, this presents an ideal opportunity. While the cost of living remains high, it’s looking likely that interest rates will start to decrease […]

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8 questions you should ask when visiting a display home

Whether you’re seeking inspiration or looking to lock-down the right design for your dream home, visiting display homes is a fun yet informative way to look at your options.

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The 7 steps to building a new home with Geelong Homes

Building a new home gives you the freedom to live at a property which is created exclusively for you and your family. It is an ambitious project that requires careful planning and often comes with a lot of stress for first timers. Geelong Homes is here so you can enjoy the building process as much […]

Building a new home within your budget in Coridale, Lara

If you’re considering building a new home within your budget, Coridale Estate has available land that you can snap up for a house and land package in Lara with Geelong Homes. There are no ifs, buts, or delicate dancing around it. Getting into the property market in today’s economic climate is hard. It’s even harder […]

Why you should build with Geelong Homes

We know what you’re probably thinking. Of course a builder is going to list all the reasons why you should build with them in a bid to get your signature on the dotted line. But here’s the thing. We’re not just rattling off a sales pitch and leaving you in the lurch once the deal […]

Why Geelong Homes was the perfect builder for these two clients

The building journey is full of excitement but there is a lot of information to process and big decisions to be made. And if you’re new to building, it’s always wise to have someone close to you who can support you on your way. For first home buyer Bridget that person was her mum Helen. […]

Take a look at Geelong Homes’ facades

At Geelong Homes we offer our clients a choice of five facades to suit a range of different streetscapes from urban, coastal to acreage settings. Whether you like a traditional or more contemporary design, our range of facades offer timeless looks for a variety of different tastes to slot seamlessly into any streetscape. Let’s take […]

Our guide to builder’s jargon

Inclusions, orientation, handover… Are you finding it hard to follow the conversation with your builder? As a local builder, Geelong Homes prides itself on expert advice and making sure that its clients are well-formed all the way through the building process. To prepare you for your building journey, we have put together our guide to […]

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