Ferntree Ridge has been a hive of activity over the past few months with construction of new stages nearing completion and the first homes starting to be built.

Surveying is an important but little understood part of the building process. Land Surveyors are the link between design and construction. While you may need a land surveyor for a number of different reasons, we’ve put together a list of five of the most common reasons.

With drier than average spring weather, the development team has been able to bring forward stage 4 completion. Asphalt went down mid October and final auditing by authorities is taking place as at end of October.

It’s brand new and you’re the first person to enjoy it Create the very first memories in your brand new home.  Soak in the bath that has never been used, walk in bare feet on carpet that has never been stepped on.   Customisation Choose the perfect block of land and the perfect home for you.  Create a floor plan that suits you.  Personalise your home with your own colors, finishes and features.  You don’t need to compromise with a house that was built for someone else.   Going Green Look after the environment and save on your energy bills.  A new house gives you the opportunity to install the latest energy efficient appliances.   Protect Your Family No hazardous materials, such as […]

When looking for your new home, do you consider the physical attributes of the area surrounding you? Would you like to be able to walk to the shops? Go for a walk, take the kids to a secure park and have a coffee? Would you like to have a communal area that facilitates useful free events for you, the kids or your parents? LandGipps build communities not just homes Here is a short interview with Hugh Weir to explain his important role of Urban Design and Landscaping consultant and how he creates a valuable community environment. Tell us a bit about yourself… My name is Hugh Weir, I have been working in the land development industry for 10 years and […]

WORK on the $2.5 million Bass Valley Children’s Centre in Corinella will commence this financial year with all the funding now secured and the tender process set. A State Government grant worth $900,000 was secured by the Bass Coast Shire Council, and the council contributed $1,527,128. The community raised the balance. “This is a great project that we will see through to its completion,” Cr Brad Drew said. Cr Clare Le Serve, who has been heavily involved in the project, said she was incredibly proud of the community for its hard work. “They’ve followed this process right from the start. They put forward all the documentation for a feasibility study and then a business case for this centre,” Cr Le […]

Median house prices in Corinella rose 40.4% in 2015 and thus far 12.61% in 2016 but note that it is a relatively thin market with approximately 80 properties sold over that period. With varied housing opportunities in the town from larger homes built in the last 10 years to holiday shacks dating back to the 1960s, the data can be deceiving and needs a closer look. At first glance it appears to be a volatile market however when you look at the trend over the last 10 years, you can see that investors, holiday home buyers and owner occupiers have enjoyed significant capital growth. The town has experienced capital growth well above that of it’s region and the money flow […]

Following the recent release of the 2016/2017 Victorian budget, Opposition Leader Matthew Guy said that the most important thing the government can do to address the housing affordability crisis is develop a comprehensive population strategy. “We need to grow our regions, not throw everything at Melbourne,” Guy was reported as saying in ABC News.  “Melbourne is going to be unliveable — a great heaving mass of 8 million people.” LandGipps Finance Manager Shayne Blackwood says that what Guy suggests as a solution is already happening. “There’s an organically growing number of people living in regional areas such as Ballarat, Geelong and Warragul who are commuting to Melbourne for work,” says Blackwood.  “There’s also a growing number of people moving to these […]

Country Fire Authority conditions, supported by Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning required the removal of all vegetation across the Heritage Bay site.