You don't need a forever home. You need a foot in the door. Timber frame gets you in up to 8 weeks sooner than double brick, which means you stop paying off someone else's mortgage and start paying off yours. Wild concept, we know.
$700
average weekly rent
in Perth right now
8 wks*
sooner into your home
with timber frame
$10k*
kept in your pocket
not your landlord’s
Every week you wait is
$700 you'll never see again.
Renting isn’t just expensive…it’s expensive in the direction of someone else’s bank account. While you’re waiting to build, you’re paying their mortgage, their rates, their insurance. Timber frame flips that script. You move in sooner, you stop the bleed sooner, and you start building something that’s actually yours.
What 8 extra weeks of waiting costs you
Weekly rent (Perth avg)
$700
per week
Rent over 8 weeks
$5,600
gone to your landlord
Loan interest (8 weeks)
$4,900
interest only, avg loan
Potential saving by moving in 8 weeks sooner
$10,500
Why timber frame for your first home
Five reasons timber framing is a smart choice for your first home.
01
Get in the market, like now
Your first home doesn’t need to be your forever home. It needs to get you on the property ladder. Timber frame gets you there 8 weeks faster than double brick. That’s 8 fewer weeks renting.
02
$10,000+ stays with you
Moving in sooner means 8 fewer weeks of rent and interest repayments. That’s over $10,000 you keep. Money that goes toward your offset account, your furniture, or simply breathing room.
03
Lower energy bills from day one
When you’re watching every dollar, your power bill matters. Timber frame with quality insulation keeps your home cooler in summer and warmer in winter (with less aircon). Budget-friendly by design.
04
Room to grow into it
Life changes. Timber frame makes future renovations dramatically easier and cheaper. Want to add a room or knock through a wall in a few years? Done. Your first home can evolve as you do.
05
Bigger feel for your budget
Open-plan living, taller ceilings, wider spans; timber frame delivers design flexibility that makes smaller homes feel much larger. Your first home can still feel snatched on a first-home budget.
06
Good for your conscience too
Sustainably sourced timber has a dramatically lower carbon footprint than kiln-fired brick. Your first home is also your first statement. And the planet genuinely appreciates the vibe.
Build method comparison
Every week counts when you're still paying rent.
We build in both timber frame and double brick. For first home buyers focused on getting in sooner, timber frame’s faster timeline makes a real financial difference; Here’s what that looks like.
Double Brick
38 weeks
Timber Frame
30 weeks
Don’t leave money on the table
As a first home buyer, you may be eligible for up to $10,000 in government grants.
The WA First Home Owner Grant gives eligible buyers $10,000 toward a new build and that’s before you factor in the stamp duty concessions you may also qualify for. Building with La Vida Homes means your new home ticks all the right boxes. We’ll help you understand what you’re entitled to, no jargon required.
$10k
First Home
Owner Grant (WA)
$0
Stamp duty on homes
under $450k (WA)
The La Vida difference
We build quality homes with heart.
La Vida isn’t about us, it’s about you. We reckon building your first home should feel just as good as living in it, so that’s how we run every build.
No jargon. Ever.
We speak plain English. From your first consult to the day you get your keys, we'll explain everything in a way that actually makes sense; because it's your money and you deserve to know where it's going.
Locked-in timeline, guaranteed
We commit to your build schedule upfront. No nasty surprises, no extended delays, no extra months of rent you didn't budget for. Your timeline is our promise.
Grant navigation support
FHOG, stamp duty concessions, finance referrals; we'll connect you with people who can make sure you're getting every dollar you're entitled to as a first home buyer.
Quality that holds its value
Your first home is also your first asset. We build with quality materials and craftsmanship; so when the time comes to upgrade or sell, you're in a strong position.
Why people choose La Vida
Whether it's timber frame or double brick, this is what every
La Vida home delivers.
Your home, your way
Your first home should still feel like yours. Real customisation from day one. Your layout, your style, your priorities. No cookie-cutter floor plans, no compromises you didn’t agree to.
Price security, from day one
The price we quote is the price you pay. For a first home buyer, budget certainty isn’t a nice-to-have, it’s everything. No mid-build surprises, no variations that blow your numbers.
Quality you'll feel every day
Your first home is your first asset. We build it to a standard that holds its value because what you build today is the foundation for where you go next.
First home buyers. Real stories.
They stopped renting. Here's how it felt.
It’s time.
Your first home.
Sooner than you think.
Get a free, no-obligation chat with our team. We’ll show you exactly what’s possible on your budget and how quickly you could stop paying someone else’s mortgage.
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Terms & Conditions *The information provided on this page is for general informational purposes only. 8 weeks sooner: Any references to reduced construction time are based on internal construction data comparing average slab-to-roof-cover timeframes for timber frame and double brick homes. Actual build times will vary and may be affected by factors outside La Vida's control, including but not limited to weather conditions, site-specific requirements, material availability, trade availability, approvals, and unforeseen delays. Any time savings stated are indicative only and are not guaranteed. $10k+ estimated saving: Any reference to savings of $10,000 or more is an estimate only and has been calculated using average Perth rental costs published by REIWA (reiwa.com.au), average Australian mortgage interest rates published by money.com.au, and indicative construction time savings associated with timber frame construction. Actual savings will vary depending on individual circumstances, market conditions, finance arrangements, rental costs, build duration, and other factors. Savings are indicative only and are not guaranteed. All examples, estimates and comparisons are provided as a guide only and should not be relied upon as a guarantee of future performance, outcomes or savings.