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Feburary 2021 | Meet Your Neighbours
Wyndham residents are being invited to enter an amateur photo competition which aims to showcase how locals came together during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Non-profit group, Bridge Builders for...
January 2021 | Events & Local Area
Summer’s here! School’s out, the days are long and golden, and the weather is warm. And given all the challenges of the year just gone, this Summer seems especially precious. Which is why it’s time to time to find our joy again and celebrate the most Australian of seasons.
But if you find...
January 2021 | Events & Local Area
With many holidaying at home this Summer, it doesn’t mean the holidays need to be boring, here are some great ideas to get you out and about and safely exploring with the whole family.
Imaginaria at Docklands till 31 Jan
Imaginaria brings you a world of imagination...
December 2020 | Events & Local Area
2020 has certainly been an interesting year! But we are extremely proud of the community spirit and support our residents have displayed and we want to wish everyone a very happy and safe festive season.
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December 2020 | Money Matters
Great news for those still looking to build with the announcement on 29 November that the HomeBuilder scheme, which provides grants for home builders and renovators has been extended to 31 March 2021. The extension is expected to see a further 15,000 construction projects under the scheme.
... December 2020 | Money Matters
Buying a block of land and building a brand-new home is incredibly exciting, but let’s face it, when it comes to finance, there’s lots of questions that we need answered.
Licenced and experienced Mortgage Broker, Mark Polatkesen is here to answer some of the most frequently asked finance...
November 2020 | Events & Local Area
The State Government’s announcement of an $84 million upgrade for Werribee Open Range Zoo is great news for residents of Manor Lakes.
Along with the excitement of having elephants on our doorstep, the upgrade will boost employment and tourism in the area.
According to the Premier’s...
November 2020 | Events & Local Area
Congratulations to everyone that participated in Manor Lakes Halloween Spooktacular, it was a lot of spooky fun! A...
November 2020 | Events & Local Area
Major park and wetland beautification set to begin in Lollipop Hill!
We are excited to announce that construction work on the eagerly anticipated park and wetland developments in the Lollipop Hill precinct of Manor Lakes is set to begin shortly.
What can...
October 2020 | Events & Local Area
You will find the solution to foggy glasses when wearing a mask and perfect vision for your future at Lenscape Optical! Left to right: Kuong (optometrist), with Amal and Paul, optical dispensers.
Local business is at the heart of every community and we are...
October 2020 | Money Matters
As part of the 2020-21 Federal Budget, under the ‘Driving Jobs Through Housing’ package extension, the Australian Government has committed an additional 10,000 First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS) places for the 2020-21 financial year. This is positive news for you, if you’re an eligible first...
October 2020 | Design Inspiration
Spring has finally sprung, which means it’s a great time to start prepping your outdoor space for the season ahead. And nothing adds cosiness and light to a backyard setting quite like your very own fire pit!
Since time immemorial, communities have gathered around a fire to discuss...
October 2020 | Design Inspiration
Jacinta Evans, Senior Interior Designer, Metricon.
The lounge room is often referred to as the heart of the family home – regularly having a duel life as a living and a work zone.
It can often be a challenge when designing a lounge room to find a cohesive balance ...
October 2020 | Design Inspiration
Who amongst us doesn't hanker for a bit more space? Whether your home is big or small, we’ve got plenty of tips to create space and make your house feel more roomy, comfortable and relaxed.
Mirror Image.
Mirrors are one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to...
September 2020 | Design Inspiration
Spring is here and soon you’ll be caught up in a frenzy of seed sowing, growing, and nurturing your garden as it comes back to life. Spend this month organising your thoughts and get a head start on the new gardening year.
Here’s our useful guide for top tips on how to prepare you garden...
September 2020 | Money Matters
Join Manor Lakes’ thriving established community and take advantage of land which is ready to be built on now.
September 2020 | Meet Your Neighbours
September 2020 | Meet Your Neighbours
With a passion for property that extends to his personal life, David Hutchinson, Manor Lakes’ newest Sales consultant, is well informed about all aspects of buying land and building and has in-depth knowledge of the local area.
“In addition to working across the house and land industry...
September 2020 | Design Inspiration
Tamara Hosken, Manager of the Spectra Showroom, Carlisle Homes
Gone are the days where the kitchen was just for preparing and cooking, with guests stayed tucked away in the living areas, not setting foot in the ‘work zone’. Today’s kitchen really has...
September 2020 | Meet Your Neighbours
Local business is at the heart of every community and we are incredibly fortunate to have so many great local businesses at Manor Lakes!
This month, we shine a light on Ferguson Plarre Bakehouse and talk to Steve Plarre, CEO and 4th Generation Plarre Baker…
When...
August 2020 | Meet Your Neighbours
Manor Lakes Central mural depicts native backdrop
A beautiful mural depicting the native fauna and flora of Manor Lakes has been unveiled on the new wall of the Manor Lakes Central extension.
The stunning mural designed by local artist Carissa will the soon be the...
August 2020 | Meet Your Neighbours
John finding his identity through art
Talented young Manor Lakes artist John Mathet recently won the People’s Choice Award at the Wyndham Art Prize for the second successive year. The 19-year-old feels extremely honoured and humbled to have received the $2,500 prize for...
February 2021 | Covid-19
With Victorian restrictions easing from 11.59pm on Wednesday, 17 February 2021, all of our Victorian sites and offices will reopen and continue to operate according to the applicable COVID Safe guidelines from Thursday, 18 February 2021.
July 2020 | Design Inspiration
How do you make a homemade bird feeder?
... June 2020 | Money Matters
HomeBuilder. Your Questions Answered
Heard about the Australian Government’s new HomeBuilder grant scheme, but not sure if you qualify or fully understand what it means for you?
To help, we’ve pulled together answers to some of the most frequently asked questions...
June 2020 | Events & Local Area
Amazing, thank you to everyone that participated in our Dancing in the Street event. We hope you enjoyed it, just as much as we did making the video. Our Manor Lakes community sure know how to dance....
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June 2020 | Meet Your Neighbours
Hi and welcome to Manor Lakes. I’m Annetha! I’m looking forward to taking you on a journey through Manor Lakes. I have been at Manor Lakes for 3 years and in that time, I’ve had the privilege of helping first home buyers, investors and even current residents upsize to their forever home. Buying...
June 2020 | Money Matters
Great news for Australians dreaming of buying their own home. The Federal Government’s new HomeBuilder scheme provides eligible owner-occupiers with a grant of $25,000 to build a new home or substantially renovate an existing home. This will be a welcome relief to many Australians and the...
June 2020 | Construction
This is the first story in our new series of ‘Tales from Townhome Living’ here at Manor Lakes. These stories are all about the extraordinary lifestyle you can enjoy when you choose Townhome Living at Manor Lakes. As you will see Townhome Living offers you low maintenance living that’s situated...
June 2020 | Design Inspiration
It's getting chilly outside, so it's time to start hunting comfort food recipes. Annetha, our sales expert and all round favourite person has provided her families favourite chicken pie recipe. Enjoy!
What you'll need - ingredients...
June 2020 | Money Matters
City, suburb, north, south, east or west? So many decisions! We obviously think west is the best and that Manor Lakes has everything a busy lifestyle requires – schools, transportation, shopping, and an abundance of nature, all within a short distance of beaches, mountains, regional attractions...
June 2020 | Money Matters
Where to next? 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.
We recommend that you contact your bank or a mortgage broker to find the right type of loan to suit your needs. Once...
June 2020 | Money Matters
One of the most frequently asked, and notoriously difficult to answer, questions regarding purchasing property is: ‘should I buy before selling my existing property, or should I sell my existing property first?’.
Quite simply, every situation is different, and we recommend you consult an...
June 2020 | Money Matters
Another option chosen by some purchasers is to keep their current home as an investment and upsize to something larger. This can provide financial benefits, however, we recommend you speak to your financial advisor about your options before making any decisions.
June 2020 | Money Matters
Here’s where our team is key! Annetha and Alyx are our property gurus, with years of experience and a unique understanding of how daunting the process can be. They’ll be with you every step of the way to help make your dream of buying land, and building the right home for right now, as...
June 2020 | Money Matters
At your appointment, you will be required to sign an unconditional contract of sale and all parties whose name/s appear on your contract will need to attend, along with photo identification such as a Passport or Driver’s Licence.
Prior to signing your contract, we do recommend that you...
June 2020 | Money Matters
The civil construction of each land release takes approximately 12 months. Before any machinery comes onsite, plans must be approved by the relevant authorities. Once these are approved, the construction phases would generally include: removing topsoil; laying of sewer, drainage, water and gas...
June 2020 | Money Matters
With your land now selected, it’s time to choose a home design and builder. Before you start visiting builders and display villages, you need to think about the home that’s right for you now and into the immediate future. First and most importantly, work out a budget, from here you can decide on...
June 2020 | Money Matters
Throughout the construction phases, you will be issued with letters from our conveyancing team providing updates on construction and when settlement is expected. Of course, Annetha and Alyx are always there to assist, answer any questions and provide guidance.
If finance is required, you...
May 2020 | Events & Local Area
Thank you to our Manor Lakes community for making the first, Dancing in the Street event a HUGE success! On Saturday 30th May, the sun shone brightly and the streets of Manor were filled with happy tunes and happy residents as they came out of their homes and showed off their dance moves. We...
May 2020 | Design Inspiration
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...
May 2020 | Design Inspiration
As the days get shorter and colder and we embrace the idea of being warm and cocooned inside, here are some essential winter decorating and organising tips for your home that might inspire.
Layer it up!
Just like laying up our clothes during winter, we can also do...
May 2020 | Design Inspiration
We all look forward to retreating to our homes from the busyness and chaos of the world. Your home should provide an opportunity to unwind and offer you an environment of calm to enhance your wellbeing and happiness.
It’s important to feel connected and calm within our homes and these...
May 2020 | Design Inspiration
Thanks to social-distancing regulations, we’re all spending way more time at home. So why not take advantage of the opportunity to roll up your sleeves and tackle a few value-adding DIY projects around the house.
Check out our top 10 easy home improvement ideas that you can start right...
May 2020 | Construction
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’ Manor Lakes residential estate. Before you do, it’s really important to understand exactly what obligations, rules and...
May 2020 | Events & Local Area
Welcome to the new Manor Lakes Central!
Enjoy the video and we look forward to seeing you there soon.
May 2020 | Events & Local Area
Ranfurlie Asset Management, Dennis Family’s retail and commercial division, opened the Stage 2 redevelopment of Manor Lakes Central activity centre in Melbourne’s west on Thursday, 7 May 2020. The redevelopment doubles the centre’s size to approximately 20,000 m2 of gross lettable...
May 2020 | Covid-19
On behalf of Dennis Family Corporation, we wanted to take this opportunity to congratulate all Victorians for helping to successfully ‘flatten the curve’.
As the Victorian Government has now reduced restrictions around gatherings, we’re pleased to announce that the Manor Lakes Sales...
April 2020 | Design Inspiration
So, your home needs a little TLC but you’re not about to splash all your cash on a renovation.
Try these easy & cheap hacks to get your humble abode looking fresh & fabulous.
1. Declutter your Home
Make your bed, clear your surfaces and keep things...
April 2020 | Meet Your Neighbours
Spot the teddy, follow the rainbow!
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...
April 2020 | Covid-19
We are in unprecedented times and understandably there’s a lot of uncertainty in our community. But we want everyone to know that we’re in this together and we’ll get through it.
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April 2020 | Design Inspiration
Easter and the school holidays are going to be a little different for many this year. But there’s still plenty to do, explore and discover. Your home and backyard are full of adventure and new discoveries.
Here’s just a few ideas to keep busy minds and bodies occupied.
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March 2020 | Covid-19
At Dennis Family Corporation, the health and wellbeing of our staff, customers, trades and communities is our number one priority, as we monitor the COVID-19 situation closely and act quickly on the advice of health authorities.
Our management team is meeting regularly and continues to...
March 2020 | Design Inspiration
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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March 2020 | Design Inspiration
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...
March 2020 | Events & Local Area
Easter is a wonderful time to relax, refresh and spend extended time with family and friends… and get creative
For those of us who love nothing more than grabbing a glue stick and some shiny paper, or, better still, heating up a vat of melted chocolate and pouring our own...
March 2020 | Design Inspiration
A new year brings reflection and a yearning for simplicity, a sense of calm and to put the chaos of the festive season behind us, which denotes many changes and influences across interior design trends for 2020.
Mindfulness purchasing
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March 2020 | Design Inspiration
Setting up a new home is an incredibly exciting time and it’s tempting to race out and buy everything all at once.
Too often, buying something in a rush can result in a design decision you will regret. You may end up with a ‘matchy matchy’ interior that lacks personality, or even worse...
March 2020 | Meet Your Neighbours
Since moving into her brand new Townhome in the Lollipop Hill neighbourhood of Manor Lakes, Ramanpreet Kaur has been revelling in that super sweet feeling of owning your own home.
“When you are renting, you are filling someone else’s pocket,” she explains. “When...
March 2020 | Events & Local Area
The team at Manor Lakes were thrilled when the tv program, Buy to Build, approached them to be involved in Season 3 of their lifestyle program. Each episode follows the journey of a couple house hunting in search of their dream house and land package.
Buy to Build offers a look a the...
March 2020 | Meet Your Neighbours
Relocating from interstate can be a challenging process. Aside from the logistics of packing and unpacking seemingly endless boxes, there is the process of finding and establishing yourself within a new community that feels, you know… ‘right’.
While Somesh and...
February 2020 | Meet Your Neighbours
We were thrilled when Raman Kaur agreed to be part of our first "meet your neighbour" video. Raman recently purchased and moved into a Manor Lakes' townhome and she was delighted to talk about her experience and how she's finding townhome living at Manor Lakes.
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February 2020 | Events & Local Area
Local families came together under perfect weather conditions to enjoy Australia Day celebrations hosted by Dennis Family Corporation at Manor Lakes over the Australia Day long weekend, and this year carrying a “sustainability” theme.
The event was once again hugely successful in bringing...
February 2020 | Money Matters
Latest reports from the Housing Industry Association (HIA) and the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) point to a continued strengthening of the housing market.
According to HIA Economist, Diwa Hopkins, “HIA New Home Sales is the latest among a string of indicators showing an...
January 2020 | Meet Your Neighbours
Hi, I'm Annetha one of the sales consultants here at Manor Lakes.
Located just 40 minutes from Melbourne's Central Business District, the vibrant and established neighbourhood of Manor Lakes is the perfect place to build your new home.
As a master-planned community, Manor Lakes...
January 2020 | Events & Local Area
The annual Manor Lakes Australia Day celebration is quickly approaching. With so many activities and entertainment, we've put together a timetable letting you know when everything will be happening.
