Design and decoration

Berstan Homes is currently introducing a new range of bricks to their selection, the La Paloma by Brickworks.  60% of all Berstan Homes have Austral Bricks and we find their range is variable and exciting, with the La Paloma collection just adding another dimension.
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With the pressure of rising costs on land development, developers have little choice but to reduce the size of the lots bought to the new home buyers’ market. Increasing the need for innovative design from new home builders to maximize usable space.
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Berstan Homes is now selling and installing Bamboo flooring to nearly 40% of all new homes built. It has been a great success since Berstan Homes has introduced the Bamboo flooring range as a selection choice. 
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Buying a new home off the plan means you purchase a property without the home building component being in place. This concept is not new but there are many advantages. Large savings in stamp duty because you only pay tax on the land component not the home building. Depending on the home building company chosen you could have varying amounts of input into the selection of the homes interior. Your new homes facade input is not always possible due to
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We are currently building one of our Astoria32's in Lalor and the owners are very happy with the progress. After looking at the large corporate builders the owners chose Berstan Homes for their personal attention knowing that a personal approach would not be possible with larger building companies.  The Astoria32 is currently under construction in the Carlingford Estate Lalor, a boutique estate in the middle of Lalor. Carlingford has suitable developer guidelines to ensure the homes built within the estate
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I have recently noticed the custom building section of our business has increased by some 25%. I believe this is happening due to consumer awareness of an option to go custom in lieu of the larger stamp type builders.  The cost of a custom design is very similar to a stamp build, but you actually get what you want. Many families have specific requirements and expectations for their new home that cannot be achieved with a stamp type home build.
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