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4 signs you’re first home ready

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We tell you the top 4 ways you can tell that you're first home ready. So, you know when it's time to build your first home with us.

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Setting yourself up for savings success

Set yourself up for savings success with our number one savings tip that will help you get into your own home!

Decorating smaller homes with Tarina

Our fabulous Interior Decorator Tarina of @oh.eight.oh.nine has created some AMAZING display homes in the last 6 months for our team, two of which are built on narrow blocks of land. Inspired by maximising space without compromising design, Tarina has shared her top tips on how to make the most out of decorating your home and decorate confidently in smaller spaces.

Making first homes happen: Gail’s story

For Gail renting was all she had known for over a decade! We helped her and her family say goodbye to landlords and hello to her new home.

Shop the look: Wren

Our fabulous Interior Decorator, Tarina has you covered with a Shop the Look of our brand new display home the Pembrooke. Now you can bring the Urban Australian theme to life in your own home!

Top 6 features of classic kitchen design

Some things never go out of fashion, and the classic style kitchen offers a timeless design choice which will stand the test of time. The classic kitchen is designed to blend seamlessly with the rest of the home, and gives an effortless and subdued aesthetic

Plant guide: Easy to care plants and the best place for them in your home.

Indoor plants, everyone’s must have home accessory. And it’s not all about pretty flowers in a vase anymore, people are practically growing forests in their home, and we’re all for it.

Now when it comes to indoor plants, some are easier to look after than others. So, to prevent the heartbreak of your plant giving up on you in the first week or two, check out our recommendations for your first dalliance with the indoor plants.

Landscaping with Dan: The final steps

Daniel from @landscapeideas_perth has helped us all with the tips and tricks to get your gardens in the best shape possible. Now we're moving into hardscapes and how you can make your backyard as eye catching as we can!

10 tips to transform your home office

Starting work/study from home life is a difficult transition and becoming a necessary change for the majority of us. Here are our Top 10 Tips to Transform Your Home Office. From The furniture to lighting, we're helping you become distraction free, more organised and motivated for the working week.

Summer reading: Did someone say movie marathon?

There is no denying that 2021 was another tough year for us all. But as we move into the festive season and are kicking up our feet for some well-deserved time off and time with the fam. We thought we’d share some of our favourite binge worthy series and movies to sink into the couch with.
Starting with TV shows! Just one more episode, that’s what we all say to ourselves when it’s 3am but you just can’t get enough. Some of our faves this summer are.

Summer reading: sips and dips

As we all take some well deserved time off after another crazy year. What could be better than enjoying some of our beautiful natural surroundings and making the most of our gorgeous summer weather.

Wandering in Wellard

Just 35 minutes from the CBD, LWP's Oakebella estate in Wellard is a suburban gem. With access to the train line, parks and restaurants plus you're a short drive to the blue waters of the Cockburn Sound. It's the perfect place to start making your first home happen.

We've shared some of our top spots in the area. Stop by, grab a coffee and start exploring!

Finance do’s and don’ts to get you into your own home

Securing finance for your home can often seem to be the scariest part of the entire journey. Wondering will you get approved for a mortgage that covers your dream or will you have to spend a bit more time saving so you can start making your first home happen! Our friends, at Resolve Finance have given us their do's and don'ts to help you secure your home loan.