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First Home Buyers
Building your first home is a truly exciting milestone that should be celebrated. While the journey can sometimes seem a little daunting, our home builders will work with you through each stage of your building process from finding the perfect design that suits your budget, to handing over the keys to your very first new home. Take a look at our handy tips, tricks and information to help you along the path to building a first home that’s better than you ever imagined.
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Our Retreat Range features stunning homes that were previously thought out of reach for those entering the property market. The Retreat Range provides affordable homes that suit various blocks of land and include everything you could ever want in your first home. Architecturally designed to suit the needs of every buyer, these homes have made now the right time to build a home you've only ever dreamt of.
Buying Land for the First Time
Buying Land for the First Time It’s the great Australian dream to own your own home, but what about the land on which it sits? If you’re planning on buying land in a new estate in which to build upon, it’s important to do your research. Just like anything that’s unfamiliar territory, you may be feeling overwhelmed with the process....
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Why South Gippsland is Now the Place to Live
Why South Gippsland is now the place to live Despite the global pandemic of 2020 (which is a year we’d all like to forget, no doubt) there have been some...
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Is Dual Occupancy Living Right for You?
Is dual occupancy living right for you? How does unlocking extra income while living in your own home - literally - sound to you? If this is tempting, then you...
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Clever Outdoor Lighting for Your Home
You’ve got the perfect alfresco area, a beautiful outdoor dining table, and a top-of-the-range barbecue. But have you thought about how you’ll keep your guests lingering for longer after the...
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Property Wants vs. Property Needs
It really is the great Australian dream to own your own home. When it comes to choosing the right property, however, that’s when you may begin to feel a little...
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It was worth building a home than buying one
I definitely recommend Hotondo for anyone looking to build, in the long run I could see that it was more worth my time building a home than buying one. It suits our current lifestyle perfectly and we look forward to building again someday!
Fairley – Leeton, NSW -
We feel like we’re living in 5-star accommodation
We love the quality of materials used and the little details that make our home different from others. Though we don’t have a big house, we feel like living in 5-star accommodation because of the quality inclusions. Hotondo Homes Toowoomba nailed the floor plan that we wanted, and we had a lot of compliments from friends about it. Steve really listens to what the clients want. Maybe a bit pricier than other builders, but it’s really worth it given the quality of the home.
Kristian – Toowoomba, QLD -
An absolute dream to work with!
This is my first build and I am completing it on my own, I cannot recommend Donna enough for the help, guidance, professional work and extremely timely response to my 10,000 emails and phone calls. Best of all if she didn't know she would find out and give me all the information I needed to make a decision. My build is starting way before I thought it would and the team has worked very hard to get everything sorted on time.
Jess – Jimboomba, QLD -
Everything was seamless
This was our first new home build and what we thought was going to be a nerve-wracking experience turned into a pleasurable journey. From our first meeting with Jimmy to our day of colour selection with Julie everything, everything was seamless. The office staff were extremely friendly and helpful, and our site manager Dustin was a pleasure to work with as were the tradies. I would highly recommended Hotondo to anyone
Brett – Albury Wodonga, NSW/VIC
