If you’re unsure about certain aspects of solar power, you’re not alone. Here are some answers to the most common questions about solar energy.
1. Do panels produce power when the sun isn’t shining?
Solar panels produce power based on UV light. So, they can still produce power even during a cloudy day. You can maximise this through solar batteries which capture and store unused energy for you to use when the sun isn’t shining.
Choosing a builder for a new home can be time-consuming, but it’s well worth the effort considering the amount of money involved, because making the right choice for you will directly influence not only the build quality of your home but also your enjoyment of the whole process.
Here’s a few pointers that will help you decide which builder is right for you.
Visit and tour new homes and display villages in your area.
The popularity of townhome living has soared in recent years and it’s not hard to see why.
Townhomes are an attractive way to get into the housing market as they’re usually more affordable than detached houses, but bigger than most apartments.
As of May 1, 2024, new homes in Victoria will be more accessible and more cost effective to heat and cool as the latest National Construction Code (NCC) comes into effect.
Houses built after 1 May require a 7 star energy rating, wider doors and halls, and a toilet and shower that is deemed accessible. Customers building homes under the new code will need to adhere to these changes.
An overview of some of the significant NCC changes for new homes built in Victoria include:
As a purchaser at Westbrook, it's important that you understand the purpose of title pegs on your new block of land, so you and your builder can know the exact location of your property's boundaries.
Check out our helpful video which helps to explain the title pegs that you will find on your block.
Over the coming years Tarneit North and Truganina will become home to over 15 active open space reserves, each offering a variety of different experiences to ensure the sporting and active recreation needs of the local community are achieved.
Welcome to the latest construction update video from Westbrook. A lot has been happening over the past few months. Watch as Westbrook gathers momentum...
Westbrook residents will also be pleased to know that the new park and wetlands planned for in Stage 55 are both on track to open in late Spring this year.
Covering over three quarters of a hectare, the new park will feature wide range of sensory and active play elements catering for children of all ages from toddlers through to teens including swings with baby seats, musical stepping stones, a scooter track, and an outdoor lounge and chill out area. There’s even a nature play area incorporating balancing logs, timber steppers and cluster climbers.
Starting 1 January 2024, the Victorian State Government will mandate that new dwellings, apartment buildings, and residential subdivisions requiring planning permits be all electric, phasing out new gas connections.
This will be implemented through an amendment to the Victoria Planning Provisions and all planning schemes. It applies to both greenfield and infill sites across Victoria.
This policy will affect the construction of new dwellings requiring planning permits for the dwelling but will not impact:
