Building a better home

Why you should build with us

Daniel Mazzei

As Director of Better Living Residential, building is my life and passion. I really enjoy my direct relationship with all stakeholders, suppliers, consultants, sub-contractors and most importantly, our clients. Building a new home is a massive project to undertake, and I take great pride in ensuring our clients have a genuinely exciting experience, which is what building a new home should be.

One of our greatest strengths is the ability to listen to our clients and provide a solution based on their needs to achieve a positive outcome. I like to think we go the extra mile and quite often it’s the little things that make the difference.

All of us at Better Living Residential are committed to going one step above and beyond  – and giving our clients a quality built home that they will enjoy for many years to come.

Better Living Residential has over 40 years experience building quality custom homes throughout the Melbourne metropolitan area.

WHO WE ARE

A division of Better Living Group, Better Living Residential specialises in a variety of residential projects from custom design through to development, construction and delivery.

We have been building custom and luxury homes across Melbourne’s premier suburbs since 1973. Whether you prefer the modern versatility and style of a contemporary home or the traditional elegance of a classical home, we can design and build to suit your needs.

“ My ultimate goal is 100% satisfaction for all clients”

Better Living Group

Better Living Group is a building and property development company that has built a reputation for excellence over 40 years. With expertise in all facets of commercial and residential construction, Better Living Group has a passion for providing better options for those desiring the best in quality design and lifestyle.

Our Design & Build process ensures a more efficient and streamlined build than the traditional method – and you can rest assured that all the due diligence has been taken care of.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

We understand that building a new home is a significant undertaking — that’s why we believe that having a construction partner you can rely on is essential. Better Living Residential prides itself on exceeding expectations by not only delivering your dream home, but by delivering a dream build experience.

We partner with a group of experts, who are like-minded in their pursuit of quality. They choose to work with us because we have a similar pride in our work and we believe in working with the best, to produce the best outcome.

We take everything into account, from the grand architectural vision to the smallest finishes. The design team at Better Living Residential understands how to create the right home for you, your family and your future.

We enjoy long-term relationships that last well beyond construction because we build better experiences with our customers.

At Better Living Residential, we know that having the best people produces the best results.

“When we set out to build our family home, our first priority was to find a builder that we could trust.

From design stage to the key handover, the whole experience with Better Living Residential was smooth and seamless, with uncompromising quality and workmanship. It was comforting to know we were building with someone who really listened and cared.”

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DESIGN & BUILD

Why should I choose Better Living Residential?

Unlike high-volume builders who constantly build the same house for everyone, we customise every aspect of every new home. We will tailor your custom home for your exact needs, and as luxury custom home builders, we offer a high level of personal service. Better Living Group enjoys a reputation for exceptional build quality, complete transparency and communication every step of the way.

Everything is customised to suit your style, lifestyle and budget. We also bring valuable experience in compliance, design guidelines and council requirements.

Our home projects are limited to approximately 50 site starts each year. This ensures we deliver on quality, on time and that above all, we can maintain a very personal relationship with all our clients.

End to end service

Not only do we design your home, we also build it. From concept to delivery, we are the single point of contact and take total responsibility for all of the work on the project.

Better Living Residential undertake a full Design & Build service with consideration to your budget. We engage all relevant contractors, engineering consultants, insurances, compliance and permits which minimise risks for the project owner.

Designing and building a new home with one entity such as Better Living Residential ensures a successful outcome. Our experience and expertise has been demonstrated over 40 years in delivering numerous new homes of every style and in every urban space imaginable.

Most of all, you get the right advice right from the very start, saving you time, money and most all, stress.

For more details, consult ‘The Better Living Construction Difference’

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From concept to delivery: Design & Build with Better Living Residential.

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Our Design & Build method

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FEATURED PROJECTS

Better Living Residential did not disappoint. From design stage to the key handover, they really delivered on our vision.

— Sam

After researching many builders, we were referred through friends who had built with Better Living Residential. We found Danny and his team a bit different — just so upfront and genuine. We couldn’t be happier with the result.

— Lou & Anna

Not only have we had a wonderful experience but also received a quality built home. Danny and his team were able to take our ideas and turn them into reality, nothing was ever too much.

— Brad & Annabelle

Thanks to Daniel and his team — it was so comforting to know that we were building with someone who really listened to us and cared. I’m thrilled with my beautiful home.

— Teresa

At Better Living Residential, we pride ourselves in a thorough and transparent process that ensures not only the best outcome, but a rewarding and valuable experience to achieve it.

We’re with you every step of the way.

Site Visit We’ll meet on your property to establish the best possible custom home design to suit your land.

Concept Design We provide a customised floor plan with a price estimate based on your requirements.

1. Soil Test & Feature Survey We perform all necessary site investigations and prepare a formal tender.

2. Preliminary Tender We present this to you complete with all relevant site report details, pricing, council compliance and detailed design drawings.

3. Working Drawings Once the tender is agreed upon, we proceed to a full set of plans.

4. Colour Selections Our professional interior designer will help you choose your style and select all your fittings, fixtures & colour options.

5. Contracts We prepare your Master Builders contracts to sign, with all the relevant details required to build your home.

6. Pre-Construction We apply for building permits and home owners warranty insurance.

7. Demolition We can arrange a demolition of the existing dwelling, if applicable.

Construction

We start building! We usually allow up to six months for a single storey home and up to 12 months for a custom double storey home.

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NEW HOMES RANGE

Designs that work: Our range of New Homes.

As an alternative to our Design & Build option, you can choose from New Home range — tried and tested designs distilled from our many years of experience. All of our pre-existing home designs have the built-in flexibility to be modified to suit your needs.

Our New Home designs consider:

Street appeal The style and finishes of a home façade is vital, as it forms the first impression.

Floor plan zoning Our intelligent floor plans create a separation of private and shared areas.

Room sizes We ensure that room sizes are proportionately relevant to your furniture.

Room layout We believe that rooms should relate well to each other based on their intended use, privacy and the ability to communicate between areas of the home.

Flow We ensure that traffic from room to room doesn’t divide rooms or interrupt use.

Solar orientation Our designs allow you to capture the best of the winter sun and protect you from the harsh afternoon sun in summer.

Superior quality fittings and fixtures are standard in our Domain inclusions, luxury items such as:

Visit our Colour Showroom to view all fittings and fixtures.

From our experience, we know that you’ll want only the best fixtures and finishes for your new home.

Frequently asked questions.

Can I choose any home design in the Better Living Group range? Yes, we offer a range of architect designed luxury and prestige homes that can also be customised to suit your requirements.

Can I inspect my home under construction?We schedule regular site meetings with our construction team on site while building your custom home.

Does Better Living Group do knock down rebuilds?Yes, in fact this is our speciality and currently represents the majority of projects. We are well placed to assist and advise in all areas to demolish an old home then design and build a brand new home in its place.

Can I customise my luxury home design?Absolutely. Customisation is our speciality, and your choice of interior and exterior fittings is almost limitless. We work in collaboration with you to fulfil your individual requirements and to build your ideal custom home.

I have a sloping site. Are you able to help me with a design?Yes. In fact we find that people with more difficult designs choose us. We have years of experience building homes on sloping sites.

Does Better Living Group build in my area? We build new custom and prestige homes throughout metropolitan Melbourne.

Why do standard inclusions vary so much between builders?Many custom home builders offer their homes at the cheapest possible price with only limited inclusions.

Do you have a specification/inclusions list?Yes, we can provide a comprehensive inclusion list for our custom and luxury homes. Ask about our impressive Domain Complete Range.

To find out more about our custom home building process, or if you have any further questions, you can call us on 03 9350 6000

How long do you take to build a custom home?Construction times range upwards from about 24 weeks, depending on the build’s size and complexity.

How long before you can start building my home?Once all the council approvals are in place and you have completed your selections, we will be on-site ready to build your custom home within three to four months of your initial deposit.

What about prices and site costs?All of our custom homes are unique, and all of our clients have different budgets, requirements and blocks of land. As a result there is no standard cost – we will supply a quote upon application.

Can I have a fixed price?Yes, our contracts are fixed price. With this type of contract, only your choices can change the price.

Is there a follow up after handover?Yes – we want to make sure you are completely satisfied. After three months our maintenance coordinator will visit your new home to conduct an overall inspection and to follow up on any matters that need addressing.

How do I choose the right builder?You want to make sure that you are dealing with a builder who has a good reputation and will look after your interests. Make sure they are licensed and have been around for a number of years, and check that they have done similar type of work before. It’s also a good idea to speak to their clients and read testimonials.

Grohe tapware

Villeroy & Boch basins

Franke sinks

900mm Smeg appliances

Taubmans Endure 3 coat paint system

Boutique awning windows

Hardwood flooring to all main living areas

Porcelain floor tiles

Stone bench tops throughout

2700mm ceiling heights

92mm skirting & architraves

2340mm high internal doors

Zoned heating & refrigerated cooling

LED downlights & slimline powerpoints

A division of

betterlivinggroup.com.au/residential

Address 136 – 144 Bell Street, Coburg Victoria 3058

Telephone Head Office 03 9350 2342 Sales 03 9350 6000

Email enquiries@betterlivinggroup.com.au