Another housing construction milestone for Code Homes

All the data shows that the Hunter region of NSW is fast becoming a popular lifestyle destination for families, with its housing affordability, the Hunter Region is experiencing a rapid expansion. 

With a number of developments taking advantage of the area's natural beauty & healthy economy.

The department of planning predicts an extra 131,500 people will live in the Hunter Region by 2041.

Code Homes is due to begin construction, in the Gillieston Valley Estate, within weeks. 

The estate offers a connected community that harnesses the natural beauty of the landscape and boasts that nature is not just a place to visit, it's a home.

Western Sydney Airport Opportunities

According to westernsydneyairport.gov.au

Construction of Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) is underway and on track to begin operations in 2026. The airport is a transformational infrastructure project that will generate economic activity, provide employment opportunities closer to home for people in the Western Sydney region, and meet Sydney's growing aviation needs.

This also means that more than 11,000 hectares in and around Badgerys Creek will by then be home to a new Aerotropolis and 24-hour international airport, which the NSW government envisages will become Sydney’s newest central business district and industry hub.

This region of south-western Sydney is already busy with new transport infrastructure projects, better linking businesses and residents to Sydney CBD, Liverpool, Parramatta and Penrith.

It's expected that close to 1.2 million people will call Sydney home by 2030 and likely to be living in the South Western Sydney corridor.

Right now, building a new house in Austral or Leppington will position new residents to benefit as the aerotropolis emerges over the next few years. 

Contact Code Homestoday for more information on House & Land packages in these areas.

Building Terminology

We understand that Building terminology can be a whole new language, so we want to ensure our clients have an understanding and provide a simple explanation of some of the more common building terms to help you better understand your new home build.

Balustrade - Is a railing supported by balusters, especially one forming an ornamental parapet to a balcony, bridge, or terrace.

Bulk Head - Is a box-like housing installed onto a ceiling to provide extra space for wiring, piping, and ductwork.

Building pegout - before a new house can be built, offset marks are placed in the ground so the builder knows where to place the structure.

Cut & Fill - Is the method often used to provide a level area on a sloping site, where part of the sloping surface is cut away and used to provide fill on the portion of the slope immediately below it.

CDC - A Complying Development Certificate, or CDC, is a combined planning and construction approval that can cover many developments depending on local planning regulations. This pathway is a fast-tracked approval that does not require a Development Application at your local Council.

Drop edge Beam - A drop edge beam is where the edge of a concrete slab runs vertically down to the ground to retain fill underneath the home.

Frontage - Is how wide your land is along the front boundary and depth is how far your land goes back. Multiply the two and you get the overall square meterage of your block. E.g. 15m x 30m = 450m2

Parapet - a low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony

PCA - A Principal Certifying Authority (PCA) is a licensed professional accredited by relevant government building authorities. The PCA oversees the management of a development consent from start to finish, conducts inspections at each construction stage, and ensures compliance with approved plans, specifications, and regulations.

Sarking - Boarding or building felt fixed over the rafters of a roof before the tiles or slates are added.

Sewer pegout - A Service Protection Report - or more commonly known as a Sewer Pegout, enables the accurate plotting of assets onto your building plans.

This will then determine if your development area is within the Zone of Influence (ZOI) and if there would be any potential for damage or stress to these pipes during construction.