Our newest display the Latrobe 337 is opening soon in Lara Lakes!

Lifestyle Blog

5 Amazing Ways a Courtyard Home Changes the Way You Live

It’s a delicate balance so many people building homes grapple with. How do you get a spacious home without sacrificing yard size, and how do you get a space to enjoy the elements without sacrificing the size of your home? How do you get the best of both worlds? It’s no secret that block sizes […]

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 […]

When is the best time to build a new house?

You may be watching the property market like a hawk right now to decide whether it’s really the best time to be building a new house – and you’re not alone. Inflation is at an all-time high, interest rates are creeping upwards, and the rumours around dwindling building supplies and trades in a COVID-affected landscape […]

Landscaping your new home on a budget

There’s a special kind of feeling you get when you drive into your street and see your freshly landscaped home greeting you with open arms. But for a lot of new homeowners, landscaping can be one of those things that gets pushed to the bottom of the budget list until you’re left with a naked […]

Building a new home for an investment

As the state of the world constantly changes and evolves, you might be wondering whether now is the right time to build for investment. But despite the uncertainty, if you can invest, property remains a solid option to consider. Currently, the Geelong region is experiencing a rental property shortage – making building for investing or […]

Three interior trends for your bathroom

One of the key areas you can really leave a personal mark in your new home is in the bathroom. The bathroom is one of the hardest workings rooms in your new home and requires a special type of planning that combines functionality with aesthetics. And building a new home is the perfect blank canvas […]

The top 5 reasons why Geelong Homes should be your first choice

With so much negative press about building a home at the moment, it would be very easy to be turned off the building process. However for a long-standing builder like Geelong Homes—whether it is a challenging time or a prosperous time—our promise remains the same. We’re committed to building quality homes for local people at […]

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 […]

Geelong Homes claims two Master Builders Victoria awards

Geelong Homes has won two awards at the recent 2022 South West Master Builders Victoria Regional Building Awards for their display homes. The two awards were Best Display Home $250,000-$350,000 for its Flinders 235 display at Armstrong, Mount Duneed and Best Display Home $350,000-$500,000 for its Thornhill 212 display at Anchoridge Estate, Armstrong Creek. Hamlan […]

How to incorporate the latest trends into your interiors

After many years of white, minimalist and Scandi interiors dominating home design, we’re finally seeing a major shift in the design of modern interiors to a style that is more warm and eclectic. Potentially a response to spending more time in our homes since the pandemic hit, home dwellers are opting for interiors that are […]

Introducing the Riverside 246 display in Coridale Estate, Lara

The complete family home with space to relax, play and study! Geelong Homes’ latest display home the Riverside 246 features their Classic façade. The Classic façade comes standard with all Geelong Homes designs and will easily slot into any streetscape with its large central window, weatherboard cladding, brickwork and render. The entrance of this home […]

Why you should consider a knockdown rebuild with Geelong Homes

Buying an established home comes with many benefits but if it’s an older home, you may eventually face one big, costly decision: renovate or rebuild? With the popularity of home renovation shows such as The Block, it’s easy to get swept up in the idea of renovating. However, like those shows, renovating your own home […]

Join our newsletter and stay up to date with the latest news, offers and insights from Geelong Homes.