Are house and land packages in Pakenham South still worth buying in 2026?
April 27, 2026
House and land packages in Pakenham South can still be worth buying, but they require significantly more homework than they […]
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What is a single dwelling covenant on a property in Officer or Pakenham?
April 19, 2026
A single dwelling covenant restricts a property to one home only – no subdivision, no dual occupancy, and no townhouse […]
Read More →What is a fixed-price building contract and can I trust one in Melbourne in 2026?
April 14, 2026
A fixed-price contract commits the builder to completing your home for a set price, regardless of cost movements. However, the […]
Read More →Is buying an established home better value than building in the South East right now?
April 9, 2026
In most cases, yes. Established homes offer price certainty, a known condition, and a much faster move-in date than a […]
Read More →Are Melbourne builders still going bust in 2026 and should I be worried?
April 4, 2026
The major wave of builder collapses peaked in 2022-2023, but the risk hasn’t entirely disappeared. Some volume builders are still […]
Read More →Why does it cost so much to build a new home in Officer and Pakenham in 2026?
March 31, 2026
Building a standard 4-bedroom home in Officer and Pakenham now costs between $380,000 and $430,000 before land costs, a significant […]
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