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What is the Small Lot Housing Code? Inside Three Home Designs

Building on a smaller block can be challenging, but Victoria’s Small Lot Housing Code provides a framework for designing compact homes that are functional, liveable, and consistent with the streetscape.  The Code sets out requirements for setbacks, building height, overshadowing, overlooking, and private open space, allowing homes that meet the standards to be built without […]

Inside Our Single Storey Home Designs for Flexible, Long-Term Living

Choosing the right home isn’t about fitting into a category, it’s about finding a design that supports the way you live now, while remaining flexible enough to adapt as life changes. Across Geelong and surrounding regions, single storey homes continue to be a popular choice for homeowners at many different stages of life. From first […]

Small Lots, Big Possibilities: Narrow Block House Designs That Make It Work

Take a look at our narrow block house designs to see how a small block of land can be approached in different ways to maximise space. Rising land costs, changing estate layouts and the increasing demand for efficient urban planning have reshaped what new home building looks like across Australia today. Among the most notable […]

What’s Included as Standard When You Build with Geelong Homes?

When you’re building a new home, it’s easy to focus on floorplans, façades and finishes, but one of the most important things to understand is what your builder includes as standard. At Geelong Homes, we believe that a standard inclusion should never feel like a compromise. Instead, it should form the foundation of a well‑built, […]

Explore the Geelong Homes Façade Collection

At Geelong Homes, we offer a carefully considered range of façades designed to suit a variety of streetscapes from urban neighbourhoods and coastal communities to spacious acreage settings. Whether your style leans classic, contemporary or somewhere in between, our façade options allows you to personalise the look of your home while ensuring it sits comfortably […]

What’s the difference between standard inclusions and upgraded inclusions
Why local builders understand Geelong families best

When you’re planning a family home, the design isn’t the only thing that shapes how it feels, the people who build it do too. Building a home isn’t just a transaction, it’s a partnership that can last months, and its results can last decades. That’s why, for many families, one of the most important decisions […]

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 […]

Five things you must consider before building your acreage home

If you live in an urban location with neighbours in close proximity to you you might be feeling cramped. If that’s you, it might be time to consider moving to a location that offers you more space to enjoy. If space is what you want, nothing can beat an acreage block. An acreage provides all […]

Buying a house and land package in Inverleigh

If you are one of the many future homeowners looking to find the perfect place to settle down out of the hustle and bustle, then exploring house and land packages in Inverleigh could be the perfect first step on the journey to your dream home. Inverleigh, a growing township near Geelong, offers a unique blend […]

Buying a house and land package in Colac
Buying a house and land package in Colac

Living in the picturesque estate of Lakeside Colac is closer to reality with Geelong Homes’ house and land packages in Colac. Living in Colac Nestled on the southern shore of Lake Colac and surrounded by the fertile volcanic plains of Victoria, Colac, also known as “Gateway to the Otways,” serves as a vital civic and […]

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