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At Berstan Homes, we are often asked for a base price for a new home build. But we don’t have a base price. We find out exactly what the client wants in a house and then we will give them a detailed quote, with no hidden extras. Many large volume building companies give what we call a “teaser price”. This is a very low, too-good-to-be-true price designed to attract clients. They are then hit with huge price increases for extras,
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Christmas is over, 2017 is well underway and everyone is back at work and school.This is the time to make your New Year resolution come true and build that home you are always talking about. Summer is the perfect season to start a new custom-built home, or knock down rebuild in Melbourne. The weather is warm, dry and settled and will stay that way for months.With builders back and stockists reopen, the build will go smoothly and quickly at this
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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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Berstan Homes are offering a couple of their display homes for sale with a rent back opportunity.  The display homes have been built to exacting standards by Berstan Homes and are an outstanding investment with great rental guarantees. The Display homes come fully equipped with the best features available and plenty of upgrades.
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Land sales are destined to be completed by November 2016 with demand exceeding supply. This outstandingly popular estate by Stockland is typical of the community styled living environments created by Australia’s number one property developer.  Berstan Homes are a proud builder partner with Stockland and are actively building numerous homes around their Victorian estates. Berstan Homes currently have 35 homes under construction in these estates and have a similar number of homes pre sold for a build start in the next
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When looking for a suitable retirement living solution care needs to be taken when entering into retirement villages. The contracts are very one sided and you should employ a lawyer to check all documentation. Many retirees are not aware of all the fees incurred when such a contract of sale is entered into.  I have compiled a list of the numerous fees and charges you could expect within your retirement contract: Entrance fees Departure fees Management fees Recurrent fees If
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The Stockland campaign is off and running with strong sales results in all their estates. Since the campaign started, Berstan Homes has experienced an increased interest with their house and land packages throughout the Stockland estates.  With a quality Estate and a quality Berstan Home, its little wonder clients are increasing for both companies.
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With more than 10 lots per week selling at Mernda Village, a lot of people are choosing to call it home. Mernda Village is one of a few new estates that can offer schools, shops, Woolworths, parks and public transport, and this is the reason many are turning to this estate.
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Aurora estate is a master planned community owned and being developed by the state government. Berstan Homes currently have 12 homes under stages of construction or development within the Aurora estate. With Construction of the new shopping centre featuring Coles and speciality shops are starting shortly and completion scheduled for 2016.  Now is the time to purchase a home and land package and take advantage of these prices before the shopping complex is completed.
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Berstan Homes is one of Victoria's leading home builders and a name you can trust. In partnership with our developer Berstan Homes can offer outstanding value for money and a quality built home with land in some of the best areas in the North. The homes have been custom designed by our drafting team for low maintenance and easy living with all the comforts you would expect.  
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