What First Home Buyer’s Grants are available?

First Home Owner’s Grant (FHOG) - At present the Government of Western Australia is offering a once off payment of $10,000 to assist first home buyers to buy or build a new residential property. The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS) – this is an Australian Government initiative. You should discuss this with your mortgage broker or bank, as there are certain criteria to ensure that you are eligible for this. Usually, first home buyers with less than 20% deposit are required to pay lenders mortgage insurance. Under this scheme, the Australian Government guarantees to a participating lender up to 15% of the value of the property purchased that is financed by an eligible first home buyer’s home loan, and eliminating the need for the buyer to pay lender’s mortgage insurance.

What is the difference between titled and untitled land?

Titled land means individual blocks have been physically created, and there is now a record of the specific lot through a Certificate of Title, which is registered with the Land Registry. The block is now able to be settled by the purchaser. If you’re purchasing titled land, this means you can start building straight away! Untitled land means the above process has not yet taken place. It could be under construction, or yet to be developed. When purchasing untitled land, you will be advised of an estimated Title Due Date by our Land Sales Consultant, for when your new block will be ready to build on.

What is the process of buying land in WA?

1. Do your research Start the process by doing your research. This includes: different locations, consider existing and planned infrastructure, access to amenities, resale value and lifestyle factors, such as proximity to work and to family/friends. 2. Finance & Pre-Approval: Speak to your Broker or Bank to find out how much you can afford to spend on your new home and land package. Your bank will then be able to supply you with a pre-approval letter, and a broker can supply you with a letter of eligibility to apply for finance, which will be needed when buying land. 3. Secure your block Once you have your finances sorted, it’s time to secure your perfect block! 4. Contract Signing & Deposit Once you have found the block you wish to purchase, you will need to sign the contract to purchase and pay the relevant deposit required ($1,000). This deposit will be placed into a Trust Account and will be subtracted from the final purchase costs. You will be required to nominate a settlement agent, who assists with the processing of the title of land from the Seller to the Buyer. 5. Apply for Finance Once the contract is signed, you should start working towards obtaining finance approval for the block, if finance is required. This is done by your directly through your bank, or a mortgage broker. 6. Settlement Once finance has been approved, the land contract may be settled, meaning the title of the land can be placed into the name of the Buyer. Once settlement is complete, you’re officially a landowner! That means you’ll be able to start the next process: building your home. Link: Find out more

What’s included when I buy a block in Banksia Grove?

When you build your home in Banksia Grove, side and rear fencing and front landscaping is included in your purchase. When you move in, you’ll have access to the state of the art fibre to the home broadband network, LBNCo. Find out more about the inclusions.

What do different soil types mean?

When building a home, soil type classification is an important factor, as it determines the foundation of your new home. Banksia Grove has Class A soil, which is the best soil type classification to build on. Here are the different soil types: Class A (stands for Acceptable): This is the highest quality site classification, which means there is little to no ground movement from moisture changes (such as sand and rock). With this soil type, there is no additional drainage specifications required and the builder can lay a standard slab on it. A class A site is most sought after by builders and is most common in land subdivisions in WA. Class S (stands for Satisfactory): This soil type is slightly reactive with only slight ground movement from moisture changes (such as clay sites). If you buy an S class site, you will need a combination of onsite stormwater retention as well as a connection to council drainage system. Class M (Moderately Reactive – moderate ground movement), H (Highly reactive – high ground movement) and P (Problem – includes soft soils that are subject to erosion) are very rarely offered.

What are Design Guidelines and why are they important?

Design Guidelines are a written format of the expected streetscape and builtform outcome within Banksia Grove. The purpose of design guidelines is to create a theme to encourage a cohesive and quality outcome for new homes. When building a home, it is important to review these guidelines, as it will affect external colour and material selections and possibly feature structural requirements for your new home. Design Guidelines for Banksia Grove can be found here . Design Guidelines extend not only to residential properties, but also to commercial and mixed-use buildings within town centre and local village centres. Parks and open spaces also refer to these guidelines to ensure all of the facilities and public spaces reflect the theme and quality expected in Banksia Grove.

How do I choose the right block?

Considering the right block for you is extremely important. Firstly, know your budget, which includes the approximate building costs. Consider the location, such as proximity to shops, schools and parks. Look at the orientation of the block, as this can affect the energy efficiency and possibly your floorplan. Finally, consider the block size and shape, as this will affect the size of your home and backyard. Check out our top 5 tips things to consider when choosing your block.

Love Being a Local in Banksia Grove

Where locals can have it all

At Banksia Grove, you truly can have it all. You’ll enjoy more green time and less screen time with picturesque parks, botanic gardens and walking trails to explore. And you’ll always feel at home with neighbours you’ll know by name and a community that’s always looking out for each other. Become a local at Banksia Grove and find out why it's one of WA's most loved communities!

I love being a local because the area is so family-friendly, from the walking trails to the parks and we also love that there is a good variety of shops nearby

Janelle, Banksia Grove local

Land from $158k

Love building your new life in Banksia Grove
Beautiful open spaces

Love the outdoor lifestyle with 18 parks to choose from
Thriving, family-friendly community

Love a fun family lifestyle and an inclusive community that looks out for each other
Vibrant and lively Banksia Grove Village

Love all the essentials just minutes from your door

Meet the locals

Discover some of the land buyers who have chosen to call Banksia Grove home.

Teaghan & Michael

Lot 4094
Travis & Venetia

Lot 4098
Harley & Kaylea

Lot 4118
Shannhan

Lot 4569
Jack

Lot 4128
Brad & Jess

Lot 4284
Ash & Mikey

Lot 4317
Daniel & Teresa

Lot 4549

Meet more locals!

A community built for comfort and connection

Banksia Grove Pit Stop Park Playground (9)

Parks and Playgrounds

From picturesque parks and walking trails, to fun playgrounds for the kids, there’s plenty of spaces to enjoy the outdoors in Banksia Grove.

Restaurants and Café's

Whether it's quiet drinks with friends or a family dinner, there's something for everyone to enjoy in and around Banksia Grove.

Shopping and Retail

All the amenities you need are on your doorstep, including Coles, Aldi, Woolworths, petrol stations, fast food outlets, and specialty stores.

Transport

Enjoy easy access to Joondalup, the Perth CBD and other major centres thanks to easy access to Mitchell Freeway.

Banksia Grove Grandis Primary School (2)

Schools and Childcare

Start planning your future in Banksia Grove by getting to know the schools and day care centres located in and around the estate.

Community Groups

Join in some of the local recreational activities when living in Banksia Grove with fantastic amenities nearby, including some amazing golf courses.

Parks and Playgrounds

From picturesque parks and walking trails, to fun playgrounds for the kids, there’s plenty of spaces to enjoy the outdoors in Banksia Grove.

click to go to Parks and Playgrounds
Restaurants and Café's

Whether it's quiet drinks with friends or a family dinner, there's something for everyone to enjoy in and around Banksia Grove.

click to go to Restaurants and Café's
Shopping and Retail

All the amenities you need are on your doorstep, including Coles, Aldi, Woolworths, petrol stations, fast food outlets, and specialty stores.

click to go to Shopping and Retail
Transport

Enjoy easy access to Joondalup, the Perth CBD and other major centres thanks to easy access to Mitchell Freeway.

click to go to Transport
Schools and Childcare

Start planning your future in Banksia Grove by getting to know the schools and day care centres located in and around the estate.

click to go to Schools and Childcare
Community Groups

Join in some of the local recreational activities when living in Banksia Grove with fantastic amenities nearby, including some amazing golf courses.

click to go to Community Groups

Frequently asked questions

What First Home Buyer’s Grants are available?

First Home Owner’s Grant (FHOG) - At present the Government of Western Australia is offering a once off payment of $10,000 to assist first home buyers to buy or build a new residential property.

The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS) – this is an Australian Government initiative. You should discuss this with your mortgage broker or bank, as there are certain criteria to ensure that you are eligible for this. Usually, first home buyers with less than 20% deposit are required to pay lenders mortgage insurance. Under this scheme, the Australian Government guarantees to a participating lender up to 15% of the value of the property purchased that is financed by an eligible first home buyer’s home loan, and eliminating the need for the buyer to pay lender’s mortgage insurance.
What is the difference between titled and untitled land?

Titled land means individual blocks have been physically created, and there is now a record of the specific lot through a Certificate of Title, which is registered with the Land Registry. The block is now able to be settled by the purchaser. If you’re purchasing titled land, this means you can start building straight away!

Untitled land means the above process has not yet taken place. It could be under construction, or yet to be developed. When purchasing untitled land, you will be advised of an estimated Title Due Date by our Land Sales Consultant, for when your new block will be ready to build on.
What is the process of buying land in WA?

1. Do your research
Start the process by doing your research. This includes: different locations, consider existing and planned infrastructure, access to amenities, resale value and lifestyle factors, such as proximity to work and to family/friends.

2. Finance & Pre-Approval:
Speak to your Broker or Bank to find out how much you can afford to spend on your new home and land package. Your bank will then be able to supply you with a pre-approval letter, and a broker can supply you with a letter of eligibility to apply for finance, which will be needed when buying land.

3. Secure your block
Once you have your finances sorted, it’s time to secure your perfect block!

4. Contract Signing & Deposit
Once you have found the block you wish to purchase, you will need to sign the contract to purchase and pay the relevant deposit required ($1,000). This deposit will be placed into a Trust Account and will be subtracted from the final purchase costs. You will be required to nominate a settlement agent, who assists with the processing of the title of land from the Seller to the Buyer.

5. Apply for Finance
Once the contract is signed, you should start working towards obtaining finance approval for the block, if finance is required. This is done by your directly through your bank, or a mortgage broker.

6. Settlement
Once finance has been approved, the land contract may be settled, meaning the title of the land can be placed into the name of the Buyer. Once settlement is complete, you’re officially a landowner!
That means you’ll be able to start the next process: building your home.

Link: Find out more
What’s included when I buy a block in Banksia Grove?

When you build your home in Banksia Grove, side and rear fencing and front landscaping is included in your purchase. When you move in, you’ll have access to the state of the art fibre to the home broadband network, LBNCo. Find out more about the inclusions.
What do different soil types mean?

When building a home, soil type classification is an important factor, as it determines the foundation of your new home.

Banksia Grove has Class A soil, which is the best soil type classification to build on.

Here are the different soil types:

Class A (stands for Acceptable): This is the highest quality site classification, which means there is little to no ground movement from moisture changes (such as sand and rock). With this soil type, there is no additional drainage specifications required and the builder can lay a standard slab on it. A class A site is most sought after by builders and is most common in land subdivisions in WA.

Class S (stands for Satisfactory): This soil type is slightly reactive with only slight ground movement from moisture changes (such as clay sites). If you buy an S class site, you will need a combination of onsite stormwater retention as well as a connection to council drainage system.

Class M (Moderately Reactive – moderate ground movement), H (Highly reactive – high ground movement) and P (Problem – includes soft soils that are subject to erosion) are very rarely offered.
What are Design Guidelines and why are they important?

Design Guidelines are a written format of the expected streetscape and builtform outcome within Banksia Grove. The purpose of design guidelines is to create a theme to encourage a cohesive and quality outcome for new homes. When building a home, it is important to review these guidelines, as it will affect external colour and material selections and possibly feature structural requirements for your new home. Design Guidelines for Banksia Grove can be found here.

Design Guidelines extend not only to residential properties, but also to commercial and mixed-use buildings within town centre and local village centres. Parks and open spaces also refer to these guidelines to ensure all of the facilities and public spaces reflect the theme and quality expected in Banksia Grove.
How do I choose the right block?

Considering the right block for you is extremely important. Firstly, know your budget, which includes the approximate building costs. Consider the location, such as proximity to shops, schools and parks. Look at the orientation of the block, as this can affect the energy efficiency and possibly your floorplan. Finally, consider the block size and shape, as this will affect the size of your home and backyard.

Check out our top 5 tips things to consider when choosing your block.

Meet our team of local experts

Joshua

Estate Manager

Phone: 0487 700 446

Email: banksiagrove@satterley.com.au

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Joshua

Estate Manager

Phone: 0487 700 446

Email: banksiagrove@satterley.com.au
Nicholas

Development Manager

Phone: 9297 9900

Email: development@lwpproperty.com.au

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Nicholas

Development Manager

As the estate’s Development Manager, Nicholas is responsible for creating the vision for Banksia Grove and bringing the vibrant community to life.

And his role doesn’t stop there. He’s also in charge of the management of consultants and contractors (such as planners, engineers, landscape architects etc.) when it comes to the design and construction of the estate, obtaining relevant developer and council approvals, managing local events, ongoing maintenance and more. Once you’ve moved into your new home, Nicholas is the person to talk to when it comes to any general enquiries you may have about the estate.

For Nicholas, the close-knit community is what he loves most about Banksia Grove.

Phone: 9297 9900

Email: development@lwpproperty.com.au
Candice

Contracts Administrator

Phone: 9297 9902

Email: contracts@lwpproperty.com.au

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Candice

Contracts Administrator

Once you've purchased your new block, Candice is busy working away behind the scenes to make sure it all goes smoothly. As your Contracts Administrator, she’s your point of contact from when you sign your land sales contract until you reach settlement on your chosen block of land.

A key member of your team throughout your buying journey, Candice is there to liaise with your builder and finance broker, and assist with relevant documentation, contract extensions, queries about land titles and more! On top of all that, she’ll even work with you to settle on your block within the contract terms.

Working with Banksia Grove for over 12 years now, no one knows the estate better than Candice. A master-planned community designed with modern family living in mind, Candice loves that you can get together with family at one of the local cafés or nourish your soul by visiting the Discovery Park and living stream.

Phone: 9297 9902

Email: contracts@lwpproperty.com.au
Carly

Assistant Development Manager

Phone: 9297 9929

Email: development@lwpproperty.com.au

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Carly

Assistant Development Manager

As the Building & Design Coordinator for Banksia Grove, Carly is your main point of contact for building approvals, design guidelines, fencing and landscaping, as well as any future approvals after you’ve moved in (such as pools or sheds).

Responsible for the estate’s design guidelines, Carly ensures the estate presents to a high standard once built. Once your building application has been sent through by your builder, Carly will be on hand to review your floorplans and colour selections to ensure they comply.

Phone: 9297 9929

Email: development@lwpproperty.com.au