Extending Your Heritage Listed Home in Melbourne
Heritage restrictions can be a confusing and daunting aspect of property ownership for many individuals. While homes that are heritage-listed can attract premium prices, they often come with a range of restrictions that can be difficult to navigate. However, it’s important to understand that these restrictions don’t mean a property can’t be extended or renovated […]
How to Avoid Choosing a Financially Unstable Builder in Victoria
Instability is plaguing the Australian domestic building market due to various factors, such as rising material costs, material shortages, skilled labour shortages, shipping delays, small profit margins, and the ripple effect of COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns. This situation has recently gained prominence as numerous renowned builders, including Porter Davis, Probuild, Pindan, Oracle Homes, Caydon Property […]
Breathing New Life into Heritage Homes: The Benefits of Modern Extensions
Heritage homes are an essential part of our cultural heritage, showcasing the architectural styles and trends of bygone eras. These homes have stood the test of time and are often an integral part of the local community’s history. However, as our lifestyles and needs evolve, we are finding ourselves in need of more modern living […]
Should I Add A 2nd Storey To My Home?
Discover the many benefits of adding a second storey to your home. From providing extra living space to increasing property value, a second storey addition can offer a range of advantages. Enjoy a better view, added privacy, and a new perspective on your surroundings. With careful planning and design, you can create a customized space […]
Project Feature: Mont Albert
Nestled in the leafy suburb of Mont Albert, lies one of XL Built’s most impressive achievements. Our team were enlisted to undertake a renovation and extension to a charming 100-year-old home. This project came with its challenges and was no easy feat. The age and style of the existing home meant we had to make […]
Project Feature: Cremorne Heritage Renovation
There’s something so special about a terrace house. When renovating a property like this, it’s important to achieve a fine balance between modern functionality and paying homage to the charm of the original structure. That’s exactly what we did on this heritage renovation project in Cremorne. The Brief Our team were enlisted to renovate this […]
Project Feature: Coburg Second-Storey Extension
One of our favourite types of projects here at XL Built is a second storey extension and renovation of an older home. It’s so fulfilling to see a modest house totally transformed into a modern marvel, that is perfectly suited to the unique lifestyles of our clients. There are so many reasons to choose a […]
Project Feature: Forest Hill Second Storey Addition
XL Built were privileged to undertake this exciting second storey addition project for a young family in the Melbourne suburb of Forest Hill. The project saw us build an entirely new second storey atop of the existing home, while also overseeing some minor ground floor renovations. Our expert extension team were involved in every facet […]
Tips to Make Your Home Multigenerational
Multigenerational homes are becoming more and more common throughout Melbourne. There are many reasons for this; Elderly parents may need the assistance of their adult children, young couples or families may be saving for a deposit, while young adults often opt to stay in the family home longer to save on rent. Multigenerational homes provide […]
Melbourne Increasingly Attracted to Extra Living Space
Melburnians are increasingly attracted to extra living space, and the recent lockdowns have enhanced this trend. The housing market is experiencing a boom, with Australians eager to get more living space to breathe. While some are moving to regional Victoria, the moving isn’t always about a change of scenery. Instead, Melburnians are motivated by a […]