Last updated 11 months ago
House builders in Mandurah advise that one of the most important factors to take into consideration when building a new house is insulation. Incorporating efficient insulation into the design of your new home is the smartest way to cut down on future energy bills, and create a home that is comfortable all year round.
Types of home insulation
There are a variety of types of insulation available, falling broadly into two categories - bulk or reflective. You may wish to choose one or both and often the choice will depend on where you decide to have it installed in the home, likely influenced by the style of house you are building and the climate.
Energy savings
The roof is the most common place where house builders in Mandurah install insulation, as the majority of heat gain in summer and loss in winter occurs through the roof. By adding insulation you can save up to 45 per cent of energy loss. Insulation can also be added to wall cavities, thereby saving a further 20 per cent of energy loss. Insulating your walls is of particular importance if you are building a two-storey home, as those second storey walls are further exposed to the weather, often above any shelter provided by boundary fences or trees.
Adding insulation when you build can dramatically improve the regulation of the internal temperature of your house for comfortable living all year round and reduce the power bills for heating and cooling.
House builders Mandurah
Switch Homes for Living specialise in display homes and land packages, which are highly customisable with an emphasis on modern design and architecture. For more information visit their website or phone (08) 9463 7111.
Last updated 11 months ago
When building a new house, the opportunity presents itself to plan for the future. This may include plans to start a new family, or preparing for retirement investments. You may find yourself tossing up between building a single or double storey house. While building a new house allows you to plan for the future it is also important to live comfortably now by making the right decision.
When deciding whether to build a single storey or double storey house there are a number of factors to consider. Some factors are self evident, such as your budget and the number of people that will be living in the house, the size of the land available and what council approvals may be required. Other factors will be more personal and can only be determined by you and your family.
A double storey house may be more appealing for young and growing families as a second storey allows the family to grow, and provides some separation and privacy that may be appealing. Later second storey rooms can be converted to home offices or guest bedrooms after children have move out. Also, a double storey house rather than extensions to a single storey can mean more backyard space for entertaining and relaxing.
For older people, who don’t need the extra space, building a single storey house may prove more suitable in terms of budget and other factors. Cleaning unused rooms will be frustrating and the extra maintenance costs may prove to be unrealistic.
As demographics shift in Australia to smaller households, trends in housing styles follow, so this may be a consideration in resale value. Ultimately, you must consider your lifestyle and the goals you have for your home.
Build a new house Perth
Switch Homes for Living specialise in display homes and land packages, which are highly customisable with an emphasis on modern design and architecture. For more information visit their website or phone (08) 9463 7111.
Last updated 1 year ago
House builders Mandurah report on the latest news in the property market.
The state of the world’s global economy has had a big effect on the confidence of home buyers all around the world, but house builders Mandurah report that confidence in building a new home has risen for the first time since 2009, which suggests a change might be coming.
Recent research found that, despite saying that big bills were a strain, 40 per cent of people believe now is a good time to buy property, compared to 25 per cent over the same period last year.
With a surge in land sales and plans for a new $4.1 billion public transport system, House builders Mandurah predicts west Perth to be a key area for growth as confidence increases. Western Australia is aslo leading the property market in Australia, thanks in a large part to Western Australia’s strong mining sector.
The figures that indicate this growing buyer confidence were released by Genworth as part of its Homebuyer Confidence Index, which polls mortgage stresses as well as opinions about buying. It found that there had been a recent drop in the number of people struggling to make mortgage repayments and many problems were being offset by wage growth, low inflation and interest rate cuts.
House builders Mandurah
Buyers searching for the chance to establish their own dream home in Perth may find that building a home designed to their specifications is the ideal choice. To find out more about modern, customisable new builds, get in touch with house builders Mandurah at Switch Homes for Living by calling (08) 6555 3749 today.
Last updated 1 year ago
Hoping to build a house in west Perth? Here Switch Homes looks at the future of Perth's transport to assess how convenient different areas of Perth will be...
The Perth of the future could have a very different approach to public transport should plans for a $4.1 billion new system come to fruition. This ambitious plan could have a great impact on your decision to build a house in west Perth.
The proposed 20 year vision includes light rail and rapid transit buses and would aim to ease congestion and cater to the large numbers of people looking for public transport options in the future.
Perth is a rapidly growing city and the demand on public transport is expected to double within the next 20 years. According to Perth Now, Transport Minister Troy Buswell announced the plan by saying ‘If we want to be a 21st century city, then we need to have a 21st century public transport platform.’
The strain put on the present public transport system is set to increase exponentially in coming years – it’s already increased by 67 per cent in the last 10 years – and by 2031, it is expected that Perth’s residents would more than double their use of public transport.
Additionally, it’s predicted that 70 per cent of all journeys to the Perth CBD would be undertaken on public transport, hence the need for investment in the city’s provisions. The government will use $11 million to start implementing new solutions in priority areas such as west Perth and government planners are also considering a rail line from the city to Perth airport.
Build a house West Perth
Considering building a house in west Perth? Be sure your home is designed and built exactly the way you want it to be by calling Switch Homes for Living on (08) 6555 3749. The experienced team can help you choose and customise a new home with exactly the lifestyle features you hoped for.
Last updated 1 year ago
House builders Mandurah report on the latest news in the property market.
Building or buying your first home is a very exciting and, sometimes stressful experience, but in recent years house builders in Mandurah have noticed a general downturn in the number of people choosing to take the plunge. However, in recent months there has been a surge in the number of first time buyers entering the market, and house builders in Mandurah believe this short and informative video from Domain holds the answer as to why.
Anna Anderson, Domain’s editor, explains some of the factors that could be contributing to the rise in the number of first time buyers entering the market. She clearly and concisely breaks down information about stamp tax duty and other changes in the market that have caused a change in buyer behaviour, such as high rents.
House builders in Mandurah predicts that as the market begins to recover, house prices are likely to start rising. This means that new buyers who are in a position to take advantage of the surge in confidence could find themselves ideally positioned to make a good investment for their future.
House Builders Mandurah
If you’d prefer designing and customising your own ideal home rather than buying one ready-made, get in touch with the experienced house builders in Mandurah at Switch Homes for Living. Call (08) 6555 3749 to find out more about their wide range of building options and modern living spaces.
