With the cost of living continuing to rise, many households are feeling the pressure. High inflation, expensive petrol and increasing energy prices are forcing people to think more carefully about everyday expenses including how much it costs to run a home. That’s where building an energy efficient home makes sense more than ever. At Hamlan […]
Across regional Victoria, a growing number of Australians are reconsidering the pace and limitations of city life. Rising interest in acreage living reflects a broader shift: families are prioritising space, connection to nature, and the freedom to create a home that responds to its surroundings.
We look at three double storey houses with balconies and how each design supports the growing preference for elevated indoor–outdoor living.
Dreaming of more space, fresh air, and room for the kids to roam? Over the past few years, more families have been swapping their city living for the country, making the most of flexible work and the freedom of acreage life. At Hamlan, we’ve seen firsthand how the right floorplan like our popular Gellibrand design […]
From the ocean cliffs of the Surf Coast to the gentle curves of the Bellarine Peninsula, Hamlan homes are shaped by our coastal heritage. Many of our designs are inspired by the natural beauty of the Great Ocean Road and the Otways places where the view isn’t just scenery, it’s part of daily life. That’s […]
As life grows in stages, what we need, want, and dream of in our home grows with us. Our kids get bigger, our lives get busier, and our hobbies get broader leading to the need for more space and a change of pace. The situation Anna and Steves’ situation was one many parents are familiar […]
Are you looking to escape the city and adopt a more relaxed pace of life in the country? Perhaps, like thousands of Australians, the Covid pandemic has presented a chance for you to work remotely, and given you the opportunity to live out your dream of building a luxury home on a large block of […]
We all know what we like when it comes to how a home looks but how do you translate that into your own dream home? Getting your interior design exactly to your taste is one of the greatest things you can achieve when building a home. And to do this, it’s important to bring the […]