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Our design team work hard to create beautiful, expansive and contemporary floorplans – and we’d love for you to become a little more familiar with them. In today’s blog, we welcome you to learn more about one of our most popular designs – the Seattle!

For many Aston Homes families, the winter school holidays are upon us and that means one thing: kids complaining that they’re boooored! If you’re looking to halt the complaints, or simply want to get out and about and enjoy the season for yourself, we’re here to help!

With Melbourne growing at an exponential rate, many builders are focused solely on getting a home completed and moving on to the next project. This means that clients get their keys, and that’s the last they hear from their builder. At Aston Homes, we’re different. Read on to find out how!

Looking to improve your knowledge of the building process? Super! The Aston Homes team have plenty of expert insight and we’re ready to share it with you. A critical first step in the building process is understanding the land upon which you will be building. How will this land be prepared for construction and how much this will preparation cost? In today’s blog, the Aston Homes team happily answer these key questions as we shine the spotlight on site costs.

As rewarding as it is to build your dream home, it can also be a stressful experience at times. This is especially evident when you also have a young family to care for. How can you balance family time with the budgets, timelines and decisions that come with a brand-new build? Here are some handy hints to keep you calm and collected during the process!

Building a brand new home is a great adventure, and you’ll probably experience a mixture of excitement and nerves. However, as the months pass you may begin to feel a bit restless! To help you through, we’ve collated some great ideas for passing the time while your new home is under construction! Declutter There is […]

Transparency is of great importance to the Aston Homes team and that’s why we’re happy to share the ins and outs of our building process with you. There are a few things we do a little differently at Aston Homes, so we’re sharing our unique easy start deposit. Read on to learn more about the Aston Homes […]

The choice to purchase an investment property can be the perfect way to increase cashflow and secure your financial future. In today’s blog, the Aston Homes team explore depreciation tax in reference to newly built homes. How can you best ensure your new-build becomes a profitable investment – and you make some great savings come […]

If you’re an older Australian considering a lifestyle change, the Aston Homes team encourage you to consider one of Melbourne’s new-build communities. Not only do they deliver beautiful homes, they’re perfect for low-maintenance living! In today’s blog, we share with you some of the greatest perks when it comes to living, landscaping and enjoying a vibrant lifestyle in your retired years. Read on!

From refining your recycling habits to choosing to jump on your bike instead of drive, it’s important that we all do our bit to reduce our environmental footprint. In today’s blog, we offer some simple, eco-friendly lifestyle habits that you can introduce to make a difference. Read on!

At Aston Homes and we love building homes for families! It’s a wonderful feeling handing over the keys to a home where people truly love living, entertaining and are proud to host their friends and family. Today, we highlight some of our best new build features that are ideal for family life. Enjoy!

Choosing to lease your new build as an investment property can be the perfect way to increase household cashflow and secure your financial future – if you’ve made an intelligent choice in your property manager! In today’s blog, we provide four tips to choosing a property manager who will care for your build as if it was their own. Read on!