News and updates

Most of us like saving money and when it comes to buying appliances, I would recommend a visit to Fowles auction group. Fowles Auction group have regular weekly auctions with bargain prices that can save you a small fortune! Just recently the group has started selling second hand display furniture another way to save.
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Yes that's right interest rates are on hold again so what are you waiting for it's time to buy an investment property! Berstan Homes have a selection of investment property packages at the moment with price ranges between $340k to $700k. Berstan Homes select the land for our investment packages with a strong precedence on security and capital growth. We are also able to manage your investment property for you, our professional agent partners are the best in the business.
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With a never ending amount of thieving being carried out in new builds Berstan Homes have for some time been installing appliances on the day of handover. We are strongly advising our clients to install alarm systems for the security of their properties. A standard alarm system installed in our homes is around $1200, a small cost I feel for peace of mind and security.
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Excitingly, Berstan homes will be screened on The TV show Australia's Best Houses on 7two this Friday at 10.30pm EST, and the home being featured is our Astoria43. This episode allows us to show case our design difference and workmanship that set Berstan Homes apart from the rest. Berstan Homes are currently building several Astoria's in Glen Waverley, Blackburn, Wollert and Eltham with all being customized to suit our client's wishes. Our Astoria range are the perfect home for the
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Berstan Homes are currently experiencing a large volume of clients looking for investment properties. Mernda Villages and Aurora at Wollert are proving to be favourites. Investing in property at the moment with interest rates being at a history making low level is certainly helping our clients make the property investment decision easy.
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The great autumn weather certainly bought the buyers out over the weekend we had plenty of couples visit our display village with strong interest in all categories of homes. We had several potential clients interested in our Astoria43 for knock down rebuild projects in Doncaster, Mitcham and Canterbury. On both days we also had couples showing plenty of interest in our Stockton26 for knock down rebuilds as well. What really caught my attention and very concerning were some investor’s comments
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Yes Stockland and Berstan Homes have teamed up again with their yearly affordable home and land packages. Every year Berstan and Stockland put together a small group the very affordable value packages throughout the Stockland estates. These great packages are designed and price pointed at first home buyers, retirees, downsizers and investors. The locations this year are Mernda Villages in Mernda and Eucalypt in Wollert. The packages offer a turnkey solution with prices starting at $320k. The packages are available
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How much do I need to borrow? This is a very commonly asked question and I answer our clients with the following. Firstly what can you afford without being over extended? What size home and design are you looking for?  The size and design of your home will need to fit within your budget so your budget will dictate as to your home options. If you’re looking for a home and land package this will give you more flexibility with
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Every year Berstan Homes and Stockland partner up and release a limited number of small lot home and land packages to the public. Another great success with all lots sold out I would like to take this opportunity to thank and congratulate all the happy buyers for their support with these great value packages.  Berstan Homes are currently negotiating with our developer partner Stockland’s to bring forward another release due to the strong demand with many again missing out. For
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Should I talk to my builder before buying any land? Yes you should always consult with your builder before purchasing any land.  There are so many reasons why you should do this and they can have a large variance on your build cost. Your builder can read through the civil engineering and soon tell what’s happening with land in regards to fall and fill these are just two items that can significantly affect your build cost. Your builder can also
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