Property – Australian Investment

Melbourne, one of the world’s most liveable cities

Rated second in the World’s 100 Most Liveable Cities report, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, boasts a high quality of livability.

The state of Victoria is host to a thriving population of over five million. Its capital Melbourne is the home to around 3.9 million.

Originally developed during the gold rush period in the mid 1800s, Melbourne has a history of providing a welcome home for locals and visitors alike. Those who visit Victoria fall in love with its vast seascapes, lush rainforests and distinctively Australian cities and towns. 

Sensible planning measures are in place to encourage development of Victoria’s greenfields without compromising the integrity of the environment. Sustainable, masterplanned communities include specific guidelines to ensure sufficient infrastructure is in place, wetlands are preserved and residents are offered a variety of lifestyle choices.

Developers of these communities are supported by local, state and federal government through investment into infrastructure to support population growth in these areas.

If you are considering Melbourne as your new home or investment destination, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the variety of affordable homes and land on offer. A reputable builder in Melbourne will often offer fixed price home and land packages, which include such variables as site costs and council fees. Many offer further inclusions such items as window furnishings, floor coverings, driveway and fencing.

For detached homes, lots sizes are typically narrow with an average width of around fourteen metres. Larger and smaller lots are also available and are typically dispersed throughout an estate to create a more diverse streetscape.

Medium density developments are encouraged within easy reach of public transport, shopping and amenities, with many apartments, terraces and townhouses offered for purchase ‘off the plan’, or before the development is built. Many properties are offered with fixed price contracts and a customised set of inclusions encompassing everything you need to move in on completion. Look for inclusions such as solar boosted hot water, split system heating and cooling, double glazed windows, landscaping and driveways.

Your home and land in Victoria is still affordable, with a three bedroom terrace selling for as little as $304,900. For $294,100, you could purchase a three bedroom, two bathroom home and land package with a single garage located in a well-presented estate, well connected to transport, shopping and entertainment.

For $572,800 you may find a 7-Star energy efficient, double-storey, four bedroom home in Point Cook, only 20 kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD. 

Building industry groups in Victoria include Housing Industry Association (HIA), Master Builders Association (MBA) and Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) are great resources when you are looking for a reputable builder.

Winning numerous awards, including the UDIA Award for Excellence for four years running, Burbank – proudly family owned and operated for thirty years – are industry leaders in building sustainable and affordable detached homes, apartments and townhouses.

For more information about finding a quality home and land package in Melbourne, contact Burbank: