Australia Day 2012: the Big Australian BBQ in Armadale

Posted on January 24, 2012 by New Generation Homes

At New Generation Homes we are getting ready to celebrate Australia Day 2012 in true Aussie fashion!

And there’s nothing more Aussie then a barbecue: that’s why we’re giving away an awesome BBQ (complete with huge lamb pack) with every Big Australian Home built (check the homes designs of the Big Australian range on our website or on the Big Australian website). There’s nothing better than an Australia Day barbie with your mates. Actually, a house-warming BBQ would come pretty close!

But what if I’m not building a new home right now, we hear you asking. Well we want to celebrate Australia Day with everybody, regardless of whether you might be building or not. That’s why we’re putting on the Big Aussie BBQ with 96fm! Come down to Frog Hollow Park, Armadale, from 2pm this Thursday and celebrate our great country with gusto!

Let the kids go nuts on the bouncy castle or have fun with the Ladybird Entertainers and Dream State Circus, while you spa up the sun and the tunes thanks to Barney ‘n’ Dave, indigenous trio Moana Dreaming, the legendary DomNicks, and Armadale’s own reggae blues star Gerard Maunick. A spectacular fireworks display will top it all off. Needless to say, there will be plenty of lamb to feed the troops.

For all our friends on Facebook we have 10 ripper FB timeline cover images for your Facebook profile. Simply download your favourite image from our gallery and upload it as a cover image for your profile. If you don’t have Facebook Timeline yet, just login on Facebook, go to https://www.facebook.com/about/timeline and click on “Get Timeline”. You’ll then have seven days until it automatically goes live, but in the meantime you’re the only one who will see it. The good news is, if you don’t want to wait seven days, just publish it by clicking “Publish Now.”

So get all patriotic with your Facebook profile by uploading an iconic Australian pic and come down to Armadale to join us for the Big Aussie BBQ on Australia Day!

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Build a New Generation Home and get the best air conditioning system

Posted on January 6, 2012 by New Generation Homes

When you are planning to build your new home, whether in Perth or in the South West, there’s one thing you don’t want to forget: a good air conditioning system. Western Australia is known for the scorching heat of its long hot summers and this is a good enough reason to build instead of buying a old house (just think that majority of the homes built before 1990 don’t have a ducted reverse cycle air conditioning). You can still upgrade – but how much will it cost to you?

You also should keep in mind that air conditioning is one of the many expenses that will be incurred when you complete your new dream home. Many builders in Perth can give you a reduced price for a new home, but then you still have extra costs that include window treatments, flooring, internal and external lighting, kitchen appliances and air conditioning.

New Generation Homes air conditioning offer allows for additional savings when building. Building any home from the Display or Encore Range comes with the opportunity to get a Samsung Inverter Reverse Cycle Ducted Air Conditioning System at a significantly reduced price: only $2,999. That means a massive saving of about $8,460, which is enough to cover some of the additional costs of building. So it’s good news for your budget and new home.

You’ll love your New Generation Home, not only in summer but all year long because this Samsung ducted air conditioning system keeps you comfortable in winter too- each room can be efficiently cooled or heated by a single system.

The Intuitive Controller makes this system easy to use and it features:
- Timer
- Built in room temperature sensor
- Child lock
- Button permission levels

To give you peace of mind, we chose the best quality: the Samsung Inverter Reverse Cycle Ducted Air Conditioning System is installed by Ford & Doonan, WA’s most awarded air conditioning company, and it comes with a 5 year parts and labour warranty. Your peace of mind is assured.

So get the perfect home, then set the perfect temperature. But be quick, the offer is valid until the end of January

 

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From a narrow lot to a Big Australian: pick the right home for your lifestyle

Posted on December 21, 2011 by New Generation Homes

Very few of us will live in the same house our whole lives. At differing stages of our lives we have different houses- depending on what we’re planning- like family or retirement.
To help you choose the best home for your lifestyle and stage in life we’ve got a few suggestions below:

 

I’m an empty nester.

You are retired (or planning your retirement) and want to downsize now the kids have finally moved out. You probably a house suitable for two, but still big enough to enjoy. You can easily go for a 3 bedroom and use the spare bedroom as a workshop, sewing room, studio, dedicated room for the grandkids or even just as an extra storage space.

The perfect home for you is The Verve, with plenty of space to adapt to your needs.

 

I have got a family (and it’s growing).

There’s one thing that every growing family needs: space. Always look for homes with separate games and activity zones, plenty of bedrooms that are big enough for kids to grow up in (teenagers love their space)! And for a bit of serenity for mum and dad, why not have a master bedroom at the front of the home away from all the (inevitably noisy) action.

The Applause is your design: it’s a practical home for the modern family.

 

I’m a natural born entertainer.

Ever the social butterfly you always like to have your home full of people and fun: you like to entertain – and you want to do it in style. Choose homes with large alfresco areas, and an open plan living dining area so you have both winter and summer covered. And you absolutely need to have a master chef style kitchen that will give you room to cook up a storm. A big home theatre is great for home movie nights and watching the game with the gang.

You will love The Vision, a striking home perfect for the entertainer.

 

I’m a busy mother (or father!)

Pick a home with the right design: it will take you half the time to get things done. Do you usually need to prepare a meal while you hang a load of washing? Make sure you have a laundry close to the garage, and off the kitchen: this way, you’ll also ensure the kids’ toys or dirty clothes never have to make their way into the living area. A more compact home means less time cleaning too!

Your ideal home could be The Acclaim: it’s built for style and practicality, and will give any family the room they need every day.

 

Check out these homes and all the other New Generation ranges: there’s a home for everyone, no matter what stage of your life you’re in.

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Feel like a Hollywood movie star in the Encore range

Posted on December 6, 2011 by New Generation Homes

Last month we had some fun on our Facebook page with a little competition where we asked our fans their favourite movie quotes. We wanted to reward our fans, and a movie-related competition was very fitting. A Hollywood experience (like the Gold Class ticket prizes) is the best way to describe our Encore Range. From the Sex in the City atmosphere of the opulent ensuite with large walk-in robe for all the shoes, to the massive, cinema-style theatre room, everything in the Encore Range makes you feel like a movie star.

Each of the four home designs in the Encore Range features a series of A-list inclusions, such as:
- modern designer elevation
- resort style ensuite with semi-frameless pivot doors
- home theatre room with remote control lighting
- Raymor tapware & basins
- stylish Blanco appliances

Each design also features a generous living and dining area that includes a master chef style kitchen, which makes it a great place to cook dinner while being part of the fun. And fun is what four of our fans got with Double Gold Class movie tickets – we hope that they enjoyed their Hollywood experience.

Thanks to our fans who participated to the competition!

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Display Homes in Perth at Parkland Heights

Posted on November 12, 2011 by New Generation Homes

The Parkland Heights Display Village, a new residential community in Baldivis, opens tomorrow. New Generation Homes has two new display homes in the village which will be unveiled at the grand opening: The Cosmos and The Infinity.

 

The Cosmos is a stylish family home with a wealth of features. A stunning double-door entry, striking recessed ceiling the length of the foyer, modern sliding doors on each minor bedroom and beautiful high ceilings are just some of the highlights of this modern home.

 

The living and dining space is perfect for entertaining, with the open plan layout providing a hub to this stylish home. With a stunning master suite located at the front of the home and three bedrooms at the rear, there is space for growing family. The Cosmos also features a home theatre perfect for family movie nights.

Other features of this home include:

 

➤ 31c ceilings to living areas as per display
➤ Feature recessed ceilings to foyer, theatre and alfresco
➤ Semi frameless pivot doors to ensuite and bathroom
➤ Quality Raymor designer tapware throughout
➤ Raymor above counter square basins to ensuite and bathroom
➤ Feature shelving to walk-in robe as per display
➤ Solid surfaces to kitchen benchtops as per display
➤ Blanco 900mm European stainless steel appliances to kitchen
➤ Raymor undermount double bowl sink to kitchen
➤ Seima ceramic inset trough to laundry including laminated cabinet as per display
➤ 28c ceiling height to garage
➤ Gainsborough trilock deadlock to entrance door
➤ Gainsborough internal Instyle lever door handles

 

The Cosmos by New Generation Homes

The Cosmos by New Generation Homes

 

 

The Infinity is the other new display home from New Generation at Parkland Heights. The Infinity comes with everything a family home needs, in addition to the one thing every family wants- space.
The Infinity gives families room to breathe with its impressive size and clever use of space. The enormous kitchen featuring a stylish bulkhead and a extensive bench space, makes this a kitchen any aspiring masterchef would be happy in. The unique server window from the kitchen to the sprawling alfresco is a clever inclusion that makes entertaining easy.

The master suite with his and her walk-in robes, twin vanities and a luxurious supersized shower adds a touch of romance to this home. Two of the remaining three bedrooms include walk-in robes providing clever storage without compromising on bedroom size.
A dedicated study in addition to a computer nook means there is a spot for every computer, with the largest screen in the house claiming pole position in the theatre room where a TV recess and 240H recessed ceiling will create the perfect cinema experience.
The generous dimensions in every room of The Infinity will leave you wondering what to do with all the space.

 

The Infinity also features:

 

➤ Gainsborough trilock deadlock to entrance door
➤ Gainsborough internal Instyle lever door handles
➤ 31c ceilings to living areas as per display
➤ Feature 28c bulkhead ceiling to kitchen area
➤ Semi frameless pivot doors to ensuite and bathroom
➤ Quality Raymor designer tapware throughout
➤ Raymor above counter square basins to ensuite and bathroom
➤ Feature shelving to walk-in robe as per display
➤ Solid surfaces to kitchen benchtops as per display
➤ Blanco 900mm European stainless steel appliances to kitchen
➤ Raymor undermount double bowl sink to kitchen
➤ Seima ceramic inset trough to laundry including laminated cabinet as per display
➤ 28c ceiling height to garage

 

The Infinity by New Generation Homes

The Infinity by New Generation Homes

 

 

As with all the display homes at Parkland Heights, these two new homes come with a 6 Star energy efficiency rating.

 

Parkland Heights opens Saturday 12th November at 9.30. The sales office is located on Furnivall Parade, Parkland Heights Estate, Baldivis, WA.

 

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Parkland Heights: a unique venue for Perth display homes

Posted on November 1, 2011 by New Generation Homes

From November 12, Perth homebuyers will have the chance to view 8 new display homes from the Summit Homes Group, featuring 2 stunning new homes from New Generation Homes, in the new residential community Parkland Heights.

The Parkland Heights Display Village in Baldivis is a one stop shop for new home builders. With everything in the one place, building has never been easier. From coordinating finances and choosing land, to deciding on a builder and managing the construction process, everything needed to build your dream home is covered at Parkland Heights.

A short stroll around Parkland Heights will provide homebuyers with an easy way to decide on a home. With a multitude of homes on display with varying specifcations, finding a home to suit any lifestyle and budget is simple.

Once complete, Parkland Heights will comprise of 1200 residential lots, along with a village centre, primary school, parks and public open space, together with walking, jogging, and cycling paths. It’s the perfect place for young families and it’s only 40km south of Perth CBD!

Together with a full range of services, the estate is also environmentally sustainable, as shown by the achievement of Urban Development Institute of Australia’s EnviroDevelopment certification in the categories of water, energy and waste.

Furthermore, New Generation’s display homes at the village have an energy-efficiency rating that meets the six-star minimum that will become mandatory from May 2012.

Building a New Generation home at Parkland Heights also comes with a range of incentives including full boundary fencing, personalised front landscaping, and PV cell system, just to name a few. Specifications can be tailored too to suit different budgets and lifestyles.

The Parkland Heights grand opening on Saturday 12 November will offer a fun day out for the whole family, with live music, children’s activities, a fun run and much more!

Aerial view of Parkland Heights, Baldivis WA

Aerial view of Parkland Heights

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Good news for first home buyers

Posted on October 10, 2011 by New Generation Homes

When it comes to home building, first home buyers are often daunted by the whole home building process. And if you think about it, there’s a lot to consider, from settlement agents to calculating deposit requirements, to choosing where you want to build. So here’s a few tips that may be helpful if you find yourself in the exciting – yet complex – position of building your first home in Perth.


To build or not to build?
This is often the starting question: is it better to build or buy a second hand home? There are so many benefits to building. First one, is that you don’t have to compromise on getting exactly what you want: design, tiles, paint, colours, taps, floor coverings, everything. To say nothing of the fact that everything is brand new and it comes with building guarantees (for instance, New Generation Homes offers a 25 year structural guarantee) – and from a cost perspective, it’s generally the same.


Location
Have you already heard this expression: “Location, location, location!” First, select a few areas that suit better your needs and lifestyle, then consider your available budget. Done it? Good, now select a builder that has extensive experience in house and land packages in the first homebuyers market and consider all their proposals. If necessary, repeat this until you find the perfect balance between location and budget for you!


Affordable house and land packages
Have a look at the housing market news: every day they’ll tell you that house and land packages in Perth have never been so affordable. Right now many builders have excellent offers and stunning inclusions available. This means competition in the market and competition ignites great deals. Good news for you, if you’re looking to build your first home.


First Home Owner Grant
If you are buying or building your first home, you may be eligible to apply for the First Home Owner Grant (FHOG). The FHOG Scheme is fully funded by the Western Australian Government and administered by the Office of State Revenue. The FHOG is currently $7,000 or the amount that you must pay to purchase or build your home, whichever is the lesser amount. (download the PDF for more information)


Find a trusted, well established builder
OK, as you are reading this on a builder’s website we really believe it’s an unbiased tip. Even if you don’t build with New Generation, you should always remember to verify when your builder was established and how many homes have they built since then. Decide also on this information – not only on price. Don’t forget that a reputable builder has great buying power and an adequate know-how to provide you with the best value for money.


Good news for first home buyers from New Generation Homes

Good time to build in Perth!



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New Generation Homes & 96fm: AFL Competition

Posted on September 28, 2011 by New Generation Homes

At New Generation Homes, we know how important is that everybody can enjoy a good time in their own home. That’s why we’ve partnered with 96fm to offer you a chance to win the ultimate AFL Party, that includes a massive 50″ TV screen and enough food and drinks for the winner and ten mates (why? when you’re lucky enough to win you should always share your luck with your friends!)

The winner was announced last Monday, and we’re just waiting to see her photos of the party on our Facebook Page. In the meantime, we would like to thank you all for your enthusiasm in entering the competition (more than 600 entries!) and for the time you took to vote for your favourite home.
The three most voted designs have been The Destiny (Display Range) with 39 votes, The Uluru (Big Australian Range) with 37 votes and The Vision (Encore Range) with 28. You guys have such great taste!

However, even if you didn’t win, have no fear! We’ll have some other competitions soon to show you our gratitude for being such amazing fans of New Generation Homes!

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The Destiny: Stylish design with room to breathe

Posted on September 10, 2011 by New Generation Homes

We are very proud and excited to announce our outstanding new display home: The Destiny.

 

The Destiny is the best solution for those who want a family home with a practical, long-lasting and beautiful design that will allow everyone to live happily together.
Designed to adapt to families of any shape or size, this four bedroom, two bathroom home gives everybody their own space, and also some fantastic areas to share.

 

No need to say that an outstanding quality comes as standard, thanks to our recent specification upgrades. The gorgeous recessed ceilings in the foyer, theatre and alfresco areas and stunning Blanco appliances are just some examples of this extremely high standard of included value.

 

At the home’s heart is the open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, allowing the family to spend evenings or weekends together in harmony. 31 course high ceilings to the living areas provide a light-filled area for your family to relax and enjoy each others’ company. The open-plan area flows into the alfresco area when the sliding doors are open, providing a perfect summer barbecue area for everybody to relax in.

 

The kitchen boasts a huge food preparation area with walk-in pantry and 900mm stainless steel Blanco oven cook-top and rangehood. Alternatively, you could choose twin 600mm Blanco ovens at no additional cost, for perfect dinners and desserts.

 

The large master suite includes a spacious walk-in robe and an ensuite with double vanity, providing a secluded and luscious getaway whenever the bustle of everyday gets too much.
Designer Raymor countertops and tapware complement both the bathroom and ensuite in this home.

 

The remaining three bedrooms are cleverly centred around an activity zone and main bathroom, and each include their own walk-in robes for a clutter-free home. A study at the front provides a quiet place to work or learn, while the generous home theatre, with its recessed ceiling, adds a touch of Hollywood glamour to movie nights.

 

Our sales and marketing manager Scott Ashton said the design was particularly well-suited to families that are growing, or have new additions coming in the future.

 

“The Destiny, with a total area of 314sqm, really gives everyone their own space but also provides that fantastic common area. The layout of the living area means that whoever’s cooking dinner can watch over the kids playing, or step into the activity area to help with homework. Best of all is the amount of built-in storage. Walk-in robes in each bedroom means that sports gear or toys are out of sight when they’re not being used.”

 

Plan your visit to The Destiny today, the address is: Lot 7855 Adlington Way, Lexia (Ellenbrook).

 

What can we say more? The Destiny by New Generation Homes is a family-friendly design that is both striking and, most importantly, long-lasting. When you open the door to The Destiny, you’ll feel it was meant to be.

 

P.S. We have recently introduced the Encore Range, offering a 259sqm version of this home with extra flexibility and value, called The Vision. Check it out!

The Destiny by New Generation Homes: elevation

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The Perth Housing Market

Posted on August 30, 2011 by New Generation Homes

While the economy is going up and down, we get many different opinions and points of view on the Western Australian housing market; but no one really answers the big question: is it a good moment to build or not?
Of course, as a building company you might expect us to say “right now is a great time to build”. Well – it really is a fantastic time to build a home. Here are some reasons why:

- Great offers
Let’s face it: The housing market is not booming so to speak. This is great news for you, because it means you can get great offers with a lot of inclusions if you build now. Check our special offers and be sure you compare them with other builders’ – be sure you are getting the best deal and solution that ticks all your boxes.

- A great job done quickly
As said, we’re not in a boom moment: this is one of the reasons why works will progress more quickly. These days, the average construction time is approximately 26 weeks (the number may vary depending on the size of the house and other factors such as weather, but you get the figure).

– A smart investment
To build your own home is still the best move you can do for the future of your family. A new home is proven to be the safest, strongest long term investment – it’s value will grow in the years to come.

– First home owners grant
Western Australian residents are still entitled to the standard $7000 First Home Owners Grant when it comes to building a new home. So why not take advantage of this bonus which may no longer be available when the next boom arises?

- Strong WA’s economy
Western Australia is still the economic engine of the Country’s economy, and it is expected to be for the future as well.
So don’t wait and see – another boom could increase prices. The time is now!

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