Confused by the different types of houses available? Struggling to understand what all the terms mean? We explain the difference between a house, townhouse, terrace, villa, duplex and house and land packages.
There are two main options when it comes to buying a home - either building or buying an existing dwelling. With Stockland, the choice is yours...
What is a house and land package?
House and land packages are Stockland's most popular offering. This is where you buy a lot of land in your chosen Stockland Community and choose from a selection of trusted Stockland builders who provide the house and land package. You then work with the builder to 'customise' the house you have chosen for the land lot, letting you bring your dream home to life.
What is a house?
A free standing or detached house has no shared walls. Most people who buy land in a Stockland community choose to build houses.
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What does land only mean?
'Land only' is similar to the house and land package. You still buy land in your preferred Stockland community, but then you find and work with your own builder on all construction elements (while still sticking to Stockland Design Guidelines.
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What is a townhouse?
A townhouse goes by a number of different names, including townhome, terrace and terraced house. The technical definition is: three or more attached houses in a row with shared common walls. Townhouses are available in a number of different styles and sizes, making them perfect for singles, couples and even families.
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What is a villa?
Depending on where you live, 'villa' may be another word for a townhouse, or it could be a small single-storey house (generally with an attached garage and small garden or courtyard) in a self-contained complex of similar homes.
Stockland villas are located in retirement living villages (where they are known as independent living units). They are a great option for socially minded older people who are looking to downsize. A townhouse goes by a number of different names, including townhome, terrace and terraced house. The technical definition is: three or more attached houses in a row with shared common walls. Townhouses are available in a number of different styles and sizes, making them perfect for singles, couples and even families.
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What is a duplex?
A duplex is a residential building that has been divided into two dwellings - which makes it very similar to...
What is a semi-detached house?
A semi-detached house - popularly know as a 'semi' - is two attached dwellings with a single shared common wall.
Visit a display home
To get a better idea of the different homes available with Stockland, why not hop in the car for an inspiration excursion. Visiting one of our display villages can give you insights into everything from the style of the home you want to the shape of the tiles in the bathroom. Plus, you can really get a feel for what makes Stockland community living so special. So keep your phone handy and be ready to take lots of photos!