Building a Holiday Home in Country WA: Everything You Need to Know (Location Tips Included!)
Top tips when building a holiday home in WA Having your very own holiday home is the ultimate dream. Building your own from scratch to your unique family and lifestyle is even more exciting! But what do you need to consider before getting started? We’ve compiled our top tips when deciding what key features to […]
Seven Exceptional Retirement Homes – Boyanup
Resort-style retirement home living for over-50s TR Homes has built seven stunning lifestyle retirement homes for Aspen Group, a national residential, retirement and park community accommodation provider. These homes were delivered to the Meadowbrooke Lifestyle Estate in Boyanup, nestled in the heart of Western Australia’s vibrant Southwest agricultural region. It’s an idyllic setting for those […]
Building for the future on the farm – how Sally and Dan beat the odds
Sally and Dan O’Brien know better than most the rigours of farming and so trying to fit in planning to build a new family home and cope with all the other demands like shearing and harvest season was no small feat. The Grange modular farmhouse Nevertheless, the Mid West couple are now the proud owners […]
Debunking Modular Misconceptions
As interest in prefabricated, relocatable, and modular homes continues to rise, so do the misconceptions surrounding these innovative housing solutions. At TR Homes, we understand the importance of dispelling myths to help you make informed decisions about your dream home. Here are the top three misconceptions about modular homes: Modular Misconception #1: Prefabricated transportable homes […]
Riding the Storm: Building a Cyclone-rated House in WA
Protecting Your Home in Cyclone-Prone Regions Living in a cyclonic region can be challenging. The devastation caused to homes and communities by a cyclone can be catastrophic, which is why it’s so important that your home can ride the storm. No home is cyclone-proof, but having an experienced builder is essential when designing a cyclone-resilient […]
Transportable v Modular v Kit Home – What’s the difference?
If you’re considering building a new home in remote or rural Western Australia, you may have come across terms like transportable, modular, and kit homes. But what do these terms actually mean, and what are the differences between them? While the terms are often used interchangeably, because all of these types of homes are built […]
Rural Focus radio interview on the regional home market
Nathan Hollis has some great insights into the building market, particularly for people in regional WA. As the Sales and Business Development Manager for TR Homes, WA’s True Country Builder, Nathan has seen the peaks and troughs in his decades of industry experience. Listen to what he says in a recent interview with Troy Stockden […]
Busting a Few Myths About Modular Homes
Anyone who is a fan of the hit TV show MythBusters will know about the mad antics of Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman who’ve made their names trying to prove or disprove all sorts of crazy urban myths. Can you build a yacht that actually floats just using duct tape? Is it true that you […]
Our new homes for National Lifestyle Villages
We have recently built and delivered seven new homes for National Lifestyle Village’s (NLV) Vantage development in Busselton. With landscaping to finish off these new 2 x 1 and 2 x 2 homes, they’ll be perfect for those looking to downsize. We are also building seven homes for NLV’s new Tuart Lakes development in Baldivis. Nathan […]
Finance for your modular home
Home loans can be confusing at the best of times. Throw the words ‘modular’ or ‘prefabricated’ in the mix and people can start to feel a little lost. For our West Australian clients, TR Homes works with finance expert David Busuttil of DB Finance, who specialises in home loans for prefabricated modular homes. We chatted […]
