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It’s fair to say that building is in my blood. Growing up with my parents running and owning their own boutique building company, I was given the chance to learn a lot from a very young age. I still remember travelling around the south-west with my Dad, visiting the sites and talking to the different trades that were building his homes. As I got older, I would work weekends labouring for various trades to earn a bit of extra pocket money and this exposed me to many aspects of the building process. At 19, I started my own business manufacturing and supplying building products to the industry. Over the next decade, the business grew organically and became the largest single site manufacturer of its kind in Australia. Personally, I have always taken great pride in providing the best service and innovative solutions to my customers and this philosophy is reflected in the way I run my business. This is something that has never changed and never will. Ben Trager Homes is a culmination of all those collective years of experience, coupled with an unwavering internal drive to be better and achieve more every day. This philosophy is shared by every member of my team and our commitment to all our customers past, present and future is a transparent, honest offer underpinned by the best customer service experience we can provide. Innovation is a concept that is used regularly and for me, true innovation is more than a marketing term - it is the basis of everything we do. It underpins our whole business, and enables us to deliver the best value homes in the market today. Although we currently live a fast paced, ever-changing and technology driven lifestyle, I strongly believe that some things will never change and that affordable, liveable homes built with integrity will stand the test of time.

We build homes that you can be proud of, and we’re redefining value.

Ben TragerManaging Director

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Above and beyond.We don’t just meet the mandatory 6 star energy rating, we exceed it. By utilising the latest principles of passive solar design as well as understanding thermal mass, thermal lag and glass to mass ratios, our designers have created a range of homes that are fully compliant in almost all locations and orientations without the need for costly upgrades.

Saving you time and money.Through clever design and innovation, we are able to significantly reduce both the processing and construction times for your new home. This will deliver significant savings on your interest holding costs and also reduce the time you need to rent, getting you into your dream home sooner.

flexibility.We set ourselves apart by bringing you full home design flexibility. At Ben Trager Homes, we believe that your new home should be tailored to suit your family’s lifestyle perfectly. Therefore, we welcome changes to our huge range of floorplans - adapt, upgrade, or expand the designs to suit your ideas. What’s more, we can even design your home from the ground up to create your dream layout.

service.Our Building Consultants are relaxed, friendly, helpful and honest. You will see a friendly face in all 13 of our display homes, north and south of the river.

Assuring lifetime quality.As a testament to the quality of all materials and workmanship used in Ben Trager Homes, we offer a Lifetime Structural Guarantee on every home we build. In addition, we provide you with a 6 month maintenance period, providing complete peace of mind. When you build with Ben Trager Homes, you don’t just build a new home. You become part of a legacy that is characterised by design, quality, and innovation.

Devoted to innovation.Dedicated to improving the way we build homes in WA, Ben Trager has personally been awarded by national bodies for delivering innovations in new products and systems to the building industry. By utilising the latest products and technologies, we are able to deliver bigger homes with better inclusions at Perth’s best prices.

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Ben Trager Homes takes environmental sustainability and innovation in residential design and construction very seriously.

A combination of light weight panels and double brickwork are used to get the maximum benefit from solar passive energy principles and environmental sustainability.

Whilst the lower floor walls are constructed of double clay brick, our upper floor walls are timber framed internally and externally clad in 100mm thick pre-fabricated EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) panels. These EPS panels have an R 3.1 rating and are more energy efficient than brickwork, leading to a saving of up to 50 times on production energy over the life of the building. In addition, the panels have superior insulating properties, are fully recyclable and are unaffected by extreme temperature changes.

Composite light weight panel technology has revolutionised the building industry by encouraging a step away from the traditional double brick method of construction. This technology means Ben Trager Homes can produce a fast and efficient build in situ (not off site), whilst still achieving the highest standards in quality and appearance. Ben Trager Homes utilises a 5c engineered flooring system to support the upper floor, comprising of steel trusses and a poured concrete slab. The concrete slab to the upper floor offers superior insulation and thermal mass to the dwelling, increases the home’s energy efficiency rating and reduces noise transfer.

We believe our construction method has advantages that will benefit Western Australian home buyers. Please speak to one of our Building Consultants for more detailed information about our construction methods or ask to see a home under construction.

The concrete slab to the upper floor offers superior insulation.

SHOWCASE homesOur Showcase homes are the collection of home designs we have built and displayed around Perth. These homes include the very highest list of inclusions including glass splashbacks, a 1200mm wide entry door, feature cornice and much more, offering you a truly luxurious lifestyle.

developmentsDeveloping a subdivision or multi-unit complex can be both financially and emotionally rewarding, but for many people, this task can be a daunting one. That’s why you’ll be pleased to hear that our design and project management teams will gladly guide you through the development process.

custom designsOur experienced professionals will be happy to provide you with a free, no obligation consultation to discuss your new home’s requirements. You can make variations to one of our many innovative floor plans, or have your entire home individually designed from scratch.

BENCHMARK homesBy far our most popular range of homes, you won’t believe what is included in our Benchmark collection. From Essastone benchtops & 31 course high ceilings throughout the home, to designer flickmixer tapware and stylish elevations, the Benchmark range provides excellent value for money.

single storey homesOur unique range of single story homes have been designed for those with a limited budget or narrow block size and truly deliver a lot more than you could ever expect. Our innovative homes incorporate a range of stylish elevations that are flexible enough to suit the varying requirements of our clients.

ESSENCE homesOur Essence collection is our ‘entry’ range, if you could call it that. The collection includes many of the features from the Benchmark range that have subtly been toned down to make these homes a most affordable option, whilst still offering high quality products from our trusted suppliers.

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Contact us today for a full schedule of inclusions.

our standard inclusions are hard to beat.

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Westinghouse 900mm stainless steel ovenStainless steel 900mm flumed rangehood

Westinghouse 900mm stainless steel hotplatePlumbing and power point to dishwasher recessDouble bowl undermount stainless steel sink

ABS edging & soft closers to all cabinet doors & drawers20mm Essastone benchtops!

Caroma ceramic basins

Dorf flick mixer tapwareFramed or frameless mirrors

Double towel rails

Mitred tiling & 2m high tiling to shower

$44.00 per m2 tiling allowance & two grout coloursFlumed exhaust fans to all WC’s, ensuites & bathrooms

Designer chrome towel rails & toilet roll holders

20mm Essastone benchtopsClose coupled ceramic toilet suites with soft close seats

Square stainless steel floor wastes to wet areas

Semi-frameless shower screens

31c high ceilings to upper & lower floorsM&B designer entry door with Gainsborough Trilock

Gainsborough Instyle internal door levers throughout

Coloured melamine sliding doors to laundry & robes

Stainless steel balustrade and handrail to stairs as per plans

5 star energy efficient gas storage hot water system

Double power points, 1x phone point & 1x TV point

Hard wired smoke detectors and RCD as required

Waterproof tiled balconies where applicable, not decked

Lifetime structural guarantee

Engineered concrete floors to upper & lower floors

Traditional in situ construction (not prefabricated)

25° Colorbond roofBrikmakers 2c bricks to sides & rear of home

Brickwork over T-Bar lintels to garage door openings (not a pelmet)

Acrylic render to front elevation & entire upper floorBoundary wall detail included in house price

Wall insulation as required to meet 6 star rating

Plasterboard ceiling with cornice to garage, portico

and alfresco (not fibre cement sheeting)

Paving to driveway (6m), path, portico & alfresco90mm PVC pipe under drive to suit future reticulation

Inclusions on this page apply to our Benchmark specification.

“Their staff believe in the product they are selling, so right from the beginning I knew I was going to get quality.”

kat & paul, PIARA WATERS

“You were so easy to work with; all staff, from sales consultant to prestart and contracts, responded to emails and queries in a very timely manner.”

simon, baldivis

“Ben Trager Homes have been the best to deal with every step of the way. I have built before and did all the research and I found our buiding consultant and the team at Ben Trager Homes to be the best, hands down.”

nik & kristy, swan view

“It’s hard to improve really. We have been very happy with the entire process start to finish. The best thing is consistency, dealing with the same people through the entire build. This is something that rarely happens with other builders.”

chris & yulia , landsdale

“Due to circumstances not controlled by Ben Trager Homes nothing could be done better. The time frame and matter our house was dealt was excellent. We are very happy with our new home, and glad we used Ben Trager Homes and would recommend them to all building.”

james & siobhan , clarkson

“Our experience was enjoyable from the first meeting to handover, from Ben Trager’s design consultant, show home sales people, Prestart team and actually meeting Ben Trager himself, all very friendly informative and very helpful throughout the whole build. Our supervisor was very efficient and kept the build moving along with hardly any delays, our slab went down in Feb 2016 and we got the keys in Sep 2016. I personally have been constructing houses for 30 years earning a great reputation but for work restraints was unable to construct our dream home - but I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Ben Trager Homes to anyone wanting to build their own dream.”

dean & kazz, dawesville

“I would like to commend Ben Trager for the remarkable progress we have seen happening with our build! And we are delighted to be approaching PCI in a timely manner! A big thank you to our supervisor and client liaison for working tirelessly and trying hard to get back to us with various queries and concerns.”

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“Thank you for our lovely home. It was a comfortable feeling to know that we could contact you directly if we had concerns and you always followed up.”

ray & sue, baYSWATER

“We love building with Ben Trager Homes - great designs, exceptional staff and excellent customer service. Premium quality at a lower cost!”

Joe & negar, piara waters

“We come away with a positive feeling that we had done the right thing by going with you... Ben Trager Homes have certainly acquired very good people.”

LISA & MAURIZIO, MARTIN

“Thanks Ben. We are overwhelmed with the finish of our home and can’t speak highly enough of your company and your support through our build. Danny has gone above and beyond in our expectations of a supervisor and his open approach has been great. Thanks agan for your time in your office at Osborne Park that day and for being true to your word and delivering us an amazing home in a short period of time.”

shannon & Melissa , yanchep

“We have nothing but good things to say about Ben Trager and are very glad that we chose to build with you guys.”

chirvonne & kristal, THE VINES

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BTH ResponsibilitiesYour Building Consultant will facilitate the signing of the Preparation of Plans Agreement and all other paperwork required and provide you with a Selection Guide. Your initial deposit will lock in the base price of the home. Client ResponsibilitiesProvide all documentation relating to your land, eg. Certificate of Title or Offer & Acceptance, Design Guidelines, deposited plan number if applicable and information of any easements that may be present.Speak to Iconic Home Loans about finance options or details of your proposed lending institution.

BTH ResponsibilitiesArrange engineers inspection and soil testing of your site aswell as site survey. (Please note – all costs incurred by the builder are non-refundable from your initial deposit)

BTH ResponsibilitiesPrepare full set of working drawings and obtain all relevant quotes from external parties. Client ResponsibilitiesReview your Selection Guide and begin the selection process of materials and colours in preparation for your Prestart meeting.Complete a tile selection at one of our nominated tile centres.Visit Intelligent Home to discuss any digital and data requirements.

BTH ResponsibilitiesOrder all materials and schedule job.Book in earthworks contractor and arrange for the slab to be laid.File prepared for site supervisor and job handed over to construction team.Keep you informed on a regular basis throughout the build.

BTH ResponsibilitiesProvide guidance on selections at pre start meeting, including quotes for any amendments to plans and document all colours and materials (this will not all happen on the same day).Structural changes are permitted at this stage. Client ResponsibilitiesFinalise any changes to plans with our pre start consultant.Provide Alinta Gas and Synergy Account numbers.

BTH ResponsibilitiesArrange for ‘final plans’ to be amended and sent to you.Administer all approvals required including water approval, local authority approvals, developer’s approvals etc. Client ResponsibilitiesSign final plans and return.Provide unconditional finance approval & confirmation of land settlement if not already provided.Arrange for construction of any retaining walls and complete any owner site works.

BTH ResponsibilitiesProvide you with a full set of contractual documentation including site plan, floor plans, elevation plans and final building costs. Your Building Consultant will arrange a time to meet and sign the contract with you and answer any queries you may have. We will contact you to arrange a suitable time for your pre start meeting.

Client ResponsibilitiesConfirm lending arrangements detailing your capacity to pay, if not already provided by Iconic Home Loans.Confirm ownership of land (if already owned) or anticipated settlement date, or completion of subdivision.Sign contract. Visit with our preferred tile shops and finalise tile & laminate selections. Visit with Intelligent Home to discuss your smart wiring requirements for NBN/Community Fibre.

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As blocks get smaller and the cost of living increases, so does the demand for affordable, yet flexible home designs that allow for more space with minimal additional costs.

The solution is our collection of homes, each with various upper floor configurations that capitalise on our stunning lower floor plans.

At Ben Trager Homes, we believe that style and functionality are of utmost importance. We understand that a home must be aesthetically pleasing and also be designed in a manner that adapts to you and your family’s ever changing lifestyle.

At Ben Trager Homes we build for today, tomorrow, and into the future.

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Matthew Posselt0401 600 868

LandIn this current market land can be more challenging with size and shape and price of blocks – so it’s a good place to start. Whether you currently have a block of land or not, you’ll be pleased to hear that we can help create a home and land package to suit your individual requirements. We can provide exclusive access to land through our existing and long-term relationships with leading land developers. This means that with Ben Trager Homes, you have a choice of land that you may have thought unimaginable.

homeDisplay homes are a great start to see layouts and finishing products. I.e. love the location/layout of the kitchen and dining/living area, or love the size and layout of the minor bedrooms or master suite. After you have discovered your preferred block and ideal suburb in which to build, our team of experienced consultants will work with you to design a unique home to suit both you and your new location. As you would expect from Ben Trager Homes, you will benefit from a team who is fully experienced in designing quality homes to suit a variety of block sizes and shapes.

builderAnyone can sit down and design a home for you (and can do free of charge) - however, you need to ask yourself, ‘who do I want to build my home?’ The key to success is to find a building consultant that you get along with and trust, as they are essentially your team captain and will help you with and guide you through the process. It’s also a good idea to look at homes in construction – it is the only way to see and suss out how your builder actually works, and what they do.

detailsYour focus is finding the perfect layout to suit your lifestyle (which it should be). However, it is worthwhile looking into what is included in the price or budgeting for Prestart and finishing costs! Note: Prestart is where you can spend a lot or no money depending on what is included, and you do not get to prestart until you have signed a building contract which can be 2-3 months after you have signed an agreement with a builder to go head and build your home.

financeA lot of land agents will like a pre-approval or a letter of eligibility when you pay your deposit so it is worthwhile visiting a broker/bank fairly early on during your research. You will require a cash/credit card deposit for your land anywhere from $2000-$5000 and $2000-$3000 for your builder once you are happy with the design, the price and the inclusions. We understand that in some cases, choosing the right home loan is often as important as choosing the right home. Iconic Home Loans are specialists in construction home loans and through our ongoing relationship, they will assist you in tailoring an individual financial package that will get you into your new home with no unwanted financial surprises.

2014 WINNERDisplay Home

$340,001 - $400,000

2016 FINALISTDisplay Home

$340,001 - $400,000

2016 FINALISTDisplay Home

$400,001 - $500,000

2014 FINALISTGolden Key Award

Display Home of the Year

All information correct at time of printing. Builder’s Registration No. 13876

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