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Buying a home and living together with a significant other is a logical step for lots of relationships. It’s an exciting milestone and is something you may have been looking forward to for a long time. While it is exciting, it can also be incredibly stressful and potentially difficult. In fact, many have said it is  the most stressful event in their lives . Also, buying a home with someone else presents it’s own set of challenges and considerations. So before diving into the world of home ownership with your significant other, there are some things you need to ask and consider. These are very important things that need to be covered before an offer is ever sent, and this article is going to look at a few of them. What are the Non-Negotiables? When looking for a house with someone else, it can be easy to have an  argument or two. No two people have the exact same tastes, so disagreements are likely to happen. In order to avoid these, or at least keep them to a minimum, y...

Have you ever wanted to live in an amazing location close to gorgeous natural beauty? Ever dreamed of living in a food & drink lover’s paradise? How about a safe, child-friendly location close to schools and playgrounds? What if we told you that you could have all of that in the one location? Our fantastic new display home the – Grayson – is located in Bennett Springs, an area that boasts a whole host of great lifestyle attractions right nearby. Find out more about this mind-blowing location below. Just think of the active lifestyle you and your family could enjoy if you were to build one of our  great new homes  in the same area!  Get in touch  with us today to learn more about this unique opportunity. Infographic Source:  What's Near The Grayson

First impressions matter. Especially when it comes to curb appeal. Curb appeal is the attractiveness of a home when it’s being viewed from the street. We’ve all seen newly built houses that are still surrounded by an unfinished landscape instead of a brand-new garden, or homes that still look like a construction site years after completion. This may seem like something you deal with after you finish building, but if you keep curb appeal in mind when building, there will be less to do when you finish. Here are some things to consider when it comes to curb appeal: The Garden This should come as no surprise, but a landscaped garden instantly ups your home’s curb appeal, this includes garden beds, paths and lawn. Luckily for you some of our developer partner will assist with front gardens and fencing when you build your new Commodore Homes. Focal Features When planning your home make sure you plan to have some sort of feature out the front. This can be a feature wall or feat...

The prestart stage is fun, exciting stage of building your home , but all the choices can be a little overwhelming. It’s where you plan out the small details of your new home, everything from the colour of your cupboard handles to the location of powerpoints. No need to worry about going about it all on your own. To help you wrap your head around the whole process we’ve put together a little guide. The pre, prestart: Before you get to your prestart meeting its important to do your homework. Research on sites like Pinterest to help find the style you’re after and find handy gems of inspiration. Visit showrooms and display homes and take some photos of things you like. Bring some photos if there is anything you may like to include to help your prestart consultant put together your dream home. But most importantly, be clear about your budget if you are looking to upgrade or change any items. While our consultants are happy to provide you with a some options for your fixtures ...

So your ready to get into your new home but the first question you need to ask yourself is where? With so many great options in a wide variety of estates it can be hard to narrow down which is the best choice for you. Well, at Commodore Homes we done the research, and we’ve got some great options on our radar that are not only great places to live but could also be a great investment opportunity. With the mining industry starting to pick up again and with that a ramped up housing market, you should get started before the boom happens.  As with any major investment, it pays to do your homework first. Our research indicates there are growth opportunities to be had throughout Perth. North of the River Everything old is about to be new again in the established suburbs of  Padbury, Craigie  and  Duncraig . These suburbs were developed in the 1970’s, when a 3-bedroom home on an 800m 2  was the norm. Rezoning means they are now ripe for development. When i...