Growing your own edible garden isn't hard – it just requires a little time, patience, good advice and common sense.

Here are our top tips for getting started…

What to plant?

The very first thing is to decide what you want to grow. This can...

What are design guidelines and why do I need them?

So, you have decided to purchase vacant land and build your new home at Dennis Family Corporations’ Westbrook residential estate. Before you do, it’s really important to understand exactly what obligations, rules and...

We wanted to introduce you to Paul Melideo, Senior Project Manager at Westbrook and give you an update of how we're...

If you’re spending more time at home, growing your own herb garden is the perfect home project for you. Growing your own herbs is easy and cheap, plus there is nothing quite like the hit of fresh rosemary or basil on your home-roasted meat & vegies or favourite pasta dish.

Here’s what...

All over the world, teddy bears have begun appearing in front gardens and windows and chalk rainbows have been materialising on suburban pathways, creating fun and adventure for little people in their neighbourhoods.

It is just one of the imaginative ways that communities are maintaining...

Honest comforts

Layer up comforting cushions, throws, knits and faux furs to make any space feel instantly inviting. This approach will see you through autumn and winter, and still light enough to see your home fashionably dressed ready for spring.

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How to grow lawn that will make your neighbours green with envy

So you’ve finally moved into your new house! But to really complete your dream home, it’s time to tackle the garden! The first step? Creating the perfect lawn. And while you might think it’s as simple as...

As the weather warms up, it’s important that we all prepare our homes for the unfortunate event of a bushfire. Simple things you can do around your home include, tidy up the garden, keep your lawns low, remove any excess rubbish, clear out gutters and have a hose that can reach all around the...

With the warmer months quickly approaching and spring in the air, snakes do become more active.  Anyone who encounters a snake is advised to:

• Be aware, alert and do not approach a snake.
• Safely remove any people or pets from the area where the snake was sighted.
• Do...

Summer is the perfect time to splash, swim and play around water, but it’s also a time to be vigilant especially since drownings can happen quickly and quietly. Drowning is the top cause of death for kids under 5! Here’s our top tips on water safety.

1. Always supervise kids around water...

Did you know that Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world?  We all need to be sun smart this summer and we’re not just talking slip, slop, slap!  It’s now

Slip on clothing that covers as much skin as possible.

Slop on a...

Before you go any further, it’s important to establish your budget. When working out your budget you’ll need to factor in extra costs such as conveyancing, taxes, duties and fees. 
Contact your bank or a Mortgage Broker to find the right type of loan to suit your needs. Obtaining a pre-...

While you wait for your land to title, it’s time to research home designs and builders, check the design fit within your remaining budget and decide who you want to build with. You’ll need to make sure the home design you select can be adapted to comply with the design guidelines in the area...

Your builder should now put together your home design costs, including any upgrades, inclusions, and your final site costs (if your lot is yet to titled, a provisional sum will usually be included), into a Building Contract.

It is important you go through both your written contract and...

With your final inspection completed and any required touch ups or issues completed, it is now time to arrange for the final settlement payment to be made. Completion of your home needs to be within two years of settlement.

Planning in advance for removalists, selecting service providers...

Congratulations, it’s now time to move in to your new home and enjoy everything your new home and its surrounding location has to offer.

DFC organised a “Meet Your Neighbour” event at Westbrook on Sunday, 24th November for purchasers of blocks from stage releases that have recently settled.
Westbrook Senior Marketing Executive, Irene Najdecki said the community-focused event attracted a group of approximately 70 attendees...

How to turn a pallet into a vertical garden

Ideal for small outdoor spaces, like balconies and patios, this is a cheap and clever DIY to green up your walls.

Used for transporting bulk or heavy goods, timber pallets often end up in landfill or discarded on the side of the road if...

Be sure to drop by the Westbrook Land Sales office and meet our

new sales consultant, Liliana Fierro-Martinez. Originally from

Columbia, Liliana is now a proud Melburnian who is thrilled to be

back working in the city’s expanding Western suburbs.

A qualified real...

Buying your own home is a milestone in your life. But it can be stressful, too. On top of paperwork and some moving shenanigans, you will still need to plan the look and the aesthetics of your new space.

Despite the stress that comes with it, decorating your new home can also be...

Wondering how to entertain the family on the weekend? Here are our top 3 outings things for the whole family to enjoy in and around Westbrook, all within a 20-minute drive from the estate.

SHADOWFAX WINERY:

For a perfect Sunday lunch the whole family will enjoy,...

Planning your new kitchen is exciting. From deciding on your colour palette to choosing appliances, it’s easy to spend a lot of time on Instagram and Pinterest earmarking your design inspiration.

However, the myriad of options and decisions involved can sometimes make the whole experience...

Westbrook are proud sponsors of the Liberian Youth Soccer Team. The team is comprised of 40 Liberian nationals between the ages of 16 through to mid-30s who love soccer, competing in both local and state tournaments. Westbrook is...