Homecorp house and land estates are built in locations that have a future-focus on community, lifestyle and amenity.
Prestwood Estate is a boutique house and land estate in Logan Reserve. This leafy enclave is bordered by a beautiful reserve which gives this centrally located development a uniquely pleasant and private outlook.
Prestwood is perfectly positioned between Brisbane and the Gold Coast with only a 30 minute drive to many key locations in the region.
Take a look at how this community has developed from the ground up.
Homecorp have commenced pre-construction work on The Outlook Stage 4 in Gympie.
It has been a busy few months on the Sunshine Coast. Stages 1 and 2 are now complete and handovers are continuing through Stage 3.
The Verge Logan Reserve, one of Homecorp’s highly-sort-after House and Land Estates, offers relaxed family living close to the Gold Coast Hinterland and only 30 minutes from the Brisbane CBD.
The Homecorp crew has called The Verge home for over two years and now, as Stage 5 construction enters its final stages, we are preparing to hand over the last homes in this awesome community.
Build progress at Homecorp’s Essence Estate continues with the registration of all lots in Stage 2.
Positioned in the tranquil and protected surrounds of Cotswold Hills, just 9km west of the Toowoomba CBD, this postcard destination encapsulates all the essences of modern family home living in a country community setting with all the convenience of big city living.
With tree lined boulevards, engaging landscaped parklands, children’s playground, walking paths, cycling paths and covenant protected home builder sites, this new master planned residential community is the new standard for modern family living.
The Sunshine Coast is renowned for its vibrant lifestyle and idyllic coastal living. With its breathtaking beaches, pristine waters, and a wide range of recreational activities, the region offers an unmatched experience for residents. Whether you’re a surfing enthusiast, a nature lover, or someone seeking relaxation under the sun, the Sunshine Coast over delivers.
The region also offers top-notch schools, healthcare centres and amenities. It’s a great place to raise a family or settle down when you retire.
Gympie is located just north of the Sunshine Coast and Tin Can Bay on the Mary River, and approximately 170 kilometres north of Brisbane. It is one of the regional areas we are proud to build in.
Set amongst picturesque playgrounds and walking trails, Prestwood Estate is bordered by a flourishing reserve with bird life and even a small herd of deer – all this in Logan Reserve, just 30 minutes from Brisbane CBD.
The surrounds are shaded by mature trees with bike and pram-friendly paths creating an estate designed to deliver active living for the whole family.
Prestwood features modern family-friendly homes on easy-to-manage blocks so you have plenty of free time to enjoy.
Within a easy drive of either Brisbane or the Gold Coast, Prestwood offers the best in lifestyle whether you enjoying time out at the beach, improving your golf game or splurging on a little shopping.
For more information, talk to the team at Homecorp today.
Before selecting areas for house and land estates, Homecorp does a lot of digging. By this we mean hundreds of hours of ground work, in terms of research into the potential for growth in an area, has been done before buyers get to see an estate.
Homecorp considers a range of factors when developing house and land estates, like the infrastructure spend outlook for 2025
New infrastructure or upgrades to existing amenities can influence the desirability of a suburb and the increased workforce can drive demands, enhance business and even flow through to the property market.
2023 was a busy year for the Australian engineering and construction industry and 2024 was equally busy.
“There was cautious optimism surrounding 2024,” explained James Lawrence, Group Manager for Customer & Markets at Coates. “While residential construction is declining, nationally the market remains in an upward cycle driven by concurrent booms in road, railway and renewables construction.”
“If businesses can successfully navigate challenges and retain the talent to deliver on demand, the next decade will be a rewarding time to be working in this industry.”
Current trends and market conditions
Despite challenges, the overall position of Australia’s construction markets remains strong.
State-based demand
The value of construction work is a key indicator of the health of economies and, based on current forecasts, Queensland and WA are expected to outperform NSW and Victoria in coming years on a percentage growth factor.
“These states have relatively strong foundations for demand this decade, with growing populations, mineral and renewable resources, relatively low debt and major events like the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane stimulating further opportunities,” Lawrence said.
Growth sectors
Nationally, the construction of transportation, utilities, renewables, transmission, industrial, road and rail infrastructure projects will continue to drive significant activity in 2024, and provide longevity for engineering and construction businesses.
“We’re seeing considerable expansion into social institution infrastructure in areas like health and education, particularly in regional locations,” Lawrence said.
“We’re also starting to see the return of private investment, in large scale multi-dwelling projects, which will be essential for meeting the needs of Australia’s growing population.”
Renewable energy infrastructure will surge significantly in 2024, notably in the Eastern states. Industry research and forecasting company Macromonitor recently forecast spend on renewable energy infrastructure to rise 49 per cent to reach $5.2 billion in FY24, and grow to $12 billion in FY26.
The proposed Integrated System Plan (ISP) from AEMO2, Australia’s independent system and market operator, indicates there will be continued escalation in infrastructure for large-scale renewable generation, distribution and storage, and a contraction in traditional sources of power generation. The impact of this investment will be truly national as indicated on the ISP project roadmap.
Challenges
Market capacity, capability, cost and carbon reduction remain key focus areas for construction in 2024.
Capacity and capability
As the pipeline of construction work continues to exceed the availability of skilled and unskilled labour, workforce challenges will remain.
Cost inflation
A slight resettling of costs and the completion of the Federal government’s infrastructure review will bring more surety to the industry.
Carbon
Navigating changing environmental regulations and the need to deliver on carbon reduction targets and strategies is another factor that will shape construction activity and the cost of delivering construction projects in 2024 and beyond.
“Initiatives and legislation, such as the Sustainable Buildings SEPP3 in NSW, are shifting from reducing operating emissions to reducing embodied carbon – that is the carbon associated with construction materials, their transport to and from site, and the construction process itself,” Lawrence said.
“Construction businesses will increasingly need to consider embodied carbon in the early stages of the project life cycle.”
Opportunities
Across all sectors and geographies, there is potential for construction businesses to improve productivity and ease cost and capacity constraints.
Utilising technology
Technology has a role to play in easing labour pressures and offsetting rising construction costs. Homecorp is investing in further development of its Build Portal which allows stakeholders, owners and suppliers to track build progress online, anytie.
Embedding more sustainable practices
While the path to net-zero presents significant challenges for the industry, it also offers opportunities. Embedding circular economy principles – such as reusing materials, designing structures for disassembly and reducing waste – can yield significant benefits including increased efficiencies that can lead to cost savings and reductions in embodied carbon.
Homecorp offers home designs that achieve stringent 7 Green Star ratings to ensure we are not only building the best homes for today but also for the future.
Take a look at Homecorp House and Land opportunities or talk to the team about your needs today.
Essence Estate has undergone an impressive transformation from piles of soil, pipes and gravel to lush landscaped boulevards and level lots.
Words don’t do the process and transformation justice. The best way to really appreciate the hard work that has gone into creating this new community is from the air.
Take a moment to watch the progression of each site visit captured in the video below.
From the early earthworks to the homes that have already taken shape in Stage 1. Fly over the beginnings of boulevards and see them become sealed streets. We are proud of the tremendous team effort that has transformed Essence from bare land into a boutique estate.
With the initial stages built or commencing construction, Homecorp are now preparing lots in Stage 2 and Stage 4 at Essence Estate for release to market to meet demand.
Essence is rapidly developing into an inspiring community. The dedication of our team is creating an estate people are proud to call home.
Toowoomba offers many advantages including housing affordability, employment opportunities, education, health services, open spaces, sport, and culture.
It is one of the most liveable regions in Australia, supported by one of the nation’s most diverse and healthy economies.
A surge in activity has broadened the economic base to include manufacturing, along with education, transport, logistics and information communication sectors.
As a result, Toowoomba was one of Queensland’s top performing property markets for 2023.
Homecorp’s assessment criteria for development locations is something we have fine-tuned over decades in the industry.
Our track record speaks for itself with five of Homecorp’s key development locations – Toowoomba, Logan Reserve, Ipswich, Rockhampton and Adelaide – featuring on hot property lists for 2023.
Want to know more? Take a look at Homecorp’s plans for Essence Estate or talk to our team today.
Australia needs rental properties. Our population is continuing to grow and the number of households renting is also increasing each year. The bulk of renters live in homes provided by private landlords. This creates plenty of opportunity to use property as a way of building your own wealth.
For many investors property is appealing – when you invest in a rental property you have an asset that you can see and feel.
It is very reassuring to be able to drive by or click on Google Maps and take a look at how your investment is going. Because we all understand how a rental property works, it can be easier to relate to investing in a home than in something less tangible such as shares.
Property investment is also one of the few investment vehicles where you can use other people’s money to achieve your goals – so long as you meet the lending criteria, there are a range of banks happy to help you make a smart investment.
You know you want to be a property investor. But where do you want to invest?
Some people choose to buy investment properties in their own neighbourhoods because they know them well. They know which sorts of properties are popular, understand what tenants are looking for and know the things to watch out for when selecting a place to purchase. Buying an investment near your home can be helpful if you’re planning to manage the property yourself, too.
Other people look further afield, to other cities and states, particularly if they are investing in several properties.
Diversification gives potential investors a broader exposure to the market and there are often great opportunities in areas further from home or in areas you might not know so well.
Homecorp has house and land packages geared for property investing in South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland.
Full turn-key packages are designed to make building an investment property easier and low stress. At Homecorp, an expert team pair each piece of land with the ideal house plan and facade to maximise the potential of the lot.
Every Homecorp estate is thoroughly researched against our selection criteria for investment potential. We consider factors like access to amenities like schools, transport and healthcare.
Homecorp began from a single plot of land in 2004 and have been building ever since. To find out more about the best current investment property opportunities across Australia, talk to the team at Homecorp.
