Expert Building Brokers

Discover your new locale.

Your home ownership journey deserves a better home-buying experience.

With Locale you’ll experience a new people-first way of finding your perfect place. One where your aspirations mean as much to us as they do you.

Hear from the people we’ve helped.

A partner you can count on.

  • Understand your budget and borrowing power

    With our tools and in-house finance team we crunch the numbers so you know what you can borrow.

  • Explore government incentives and loan options

    We work on your behalf, and if we can save you money and get you into your place faster, that’s a big win.

  • Source land through our developer network

    From Australia’s largest master-planned communities to boutique developments, from Two Rocks to Mandurah.

  • Match with the right builder

    We only partner with trusted, proven builders, each vetted for build quality, communication, timeframes and value.

  • Compare designs without the sales pitch

    Triple garage, luxe ensuite or room for the kids to grow: we help you find the design that fits.

  • Our service is 100% free for buyers. We work for you, not the builder.

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Your journey

Whether you’re buying your first home, upsizing, or investing, we’re here to guide you.

As your new home broker, we work for you - not for the builder, the land developer, or the bank. We represent your best interests, negotiate the best deals, and provide honest, unbiased advice every step of the way.

Smiling first home buyer taking a selfie with her dog outside a new home

First home? We’ve got you.

Empowering you with confidence, clarity, and choice - we’re the building broker that champions your journey, not the builder’s bottom line.

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Ready for your next move?

Upsizing or starting fresh, we line up the land, the builder and the finance so the next home fits the life you have now.

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Build a portfolio that works.

Numbers first. We help you find the land, design and finance that make an investment stack up, long before you sign.

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Rent where you love, buy where it grows.

Get into the market without giving up your lifestyle. We show you where the numbers work.

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Home designs

When you want a home that feels like your home.

We’ll help you find it. Explore some of Perth’s best value home designs, starting from only $284,690*.

Baxter

  • Bedrooms 4
  • Bathrooms 2
  • Car spaces 2
  • Lot width 12.5m
Baxter floorplan

An easy-flowing design with open-plan living at its heart. The rear minor bedrooms keep the noise down, while the master suite up front gives privacy. Storage, space, and a seamless indoor-outdoor vibe.

Walnut

  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathrooms 2
  • Car spaces 2
  • Lot width 10.5m
Walnut floorplan

The living spaces are the hero of this home. The long open plan kitchen, dining and living seamlessly lead out to the alfresco through the extra long sliding door.

Muirfield

  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathrooms 2
  • Car spaces 2
  • Lot width 7.5m
Muirfield floorplan

Smartly designed home with open-plan living, dining and kitchen flowing together for everyday ease. A private main suite, well-zoned bedrooms and practical storage create a home that feels spacious, functional and easy to live in.

How it works

We make the process simple.

Your perfect locale

Land in the places you want to live

Through our developer partners, from master-planned communities to boutique estates, you get the widest choice of land from Two Rocks to Mandurah.

Your very own home design

Designs from builders we trust

Compare designs and inclusions without the sales pitch. Every builder we work with is vetted for quality, communication, timeframes and value.

Baxter home design, 4 bedroom 2 bathroom, Locale Homes
“Hey I highly recommend locale homes to build your forever home and especially Mike he is definitely very friendly nd helpful and gets the ball rolling I would highly recommend 5stars”

What our clients say

Don’t just take our word for it, our clients say it better than we ever could.

You ask, we answer.

Straight answers to the questions we hear most about working with a building broker.

  • No, it doesn’t cost you a cent more.

    Building brokers, like us, are paid by the builder – the same way a sales rep working at a builder would be. The difference? We work for you, not them.

    Instead of pushing one builder’s product, we compare a panel of trusted builders who have been handpicked for their quality, reliability, and customer care. We constantly review this panel to ensure they’re still delivering on time, to standard, and without overpromising and taking on too much work (because this will hurt your build experience in the long run).

    So while the builder pays us, our loyalty is to you.

  • Going straight to a builder often means you’re only seeing one option. Their homes, their pricing, their terms.

    A building broker works differently. We act as your advocate, comparing multiple builders and designs to help you find the best fit for your needs, goals, and budget.

    Here’s why people choose a broker over going it alone:

    • More choice: We compare a wide range of builders and floorplans — not just one catalogue.

    • Peace of mind: Rely on the people in the know, who have vetted builders and selected those who will deliver.
    • Impartial advice: We’re not tied to any one builder, so our guidance is genuinely in your best interest.

    • Better deals: With insider industry knowledge, we can negotiate inclusions, price holds, build times and more.

    • Clarity and confidence: We explain contracts, flag hidden costs, and break down the fine print so nothing catches you off guard.

    • Ongoing support: From land sourcing to key handover, we’re by your side the whole way. We’re your property partner for life, after all.

    Put simply: you get more value, less stress, and a better build experience when you have an expert in your corner.

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  • Building a new home involves a lot of moving parts: from finding land and choosing a design, to comparing builders, understanding contracts, and managing costs. For most buyers, it’s unfamiliar territory.

    A building broker helps you make sense of it all.

    Just like a mortgage broker compares lenders, a building broker compares builders, helping you navigate the process with less stress and better outcomes.

    People choose to work with a building broker because they want:

    • Independent advice – not recommendations based on a builder’s bottom line.

    • More builder and design choices – without having to shop around or be stuck with what one builder has on offer.

    • Clarity on pricing and inclusions – including hidden costs that might catch you off guard.

    • Guidance on timelines, contracts and the process – transparent and explained in plain language.

    • Support from start to finish – from planning to key handover.

    It’s about saving time, money, and hassle, while gaining confidence in your decisions.

    Your new home journey deserves a better buying experience.

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  • Everyone.

    Of course, we would say that. But if you answer yes to any of these questions, a building broker could be a game-changer for you:

    • First home buyer?
    • Overwhelmed and not sure where to start?
    • Too busy to shop around or even get started?
    • Wasting time comparing builders and specs?
    • Are you wasting time shopping around for a builder?
    • Need advice on what builder to go with?
    • New to the state and unsure about builders or finance options and government incentives?
    • Looking for a full-service solution to sorting your finances, finding land, and the perfect home design from a builder that will deliver?

    If any of these sound like you, we’re here to help simplify the process and guide you every step of the way. We’ll do that hard work for you.

    Want to chat about how it all works? Book a free consult here.

  • A building broker, new homes advocate, or new homes broker is a professional (or team in our case) who assists buyers in navigating the intricate process of building a new home from start to finish. Instead of working for a builder, a land developer, or a bank, a building broker works for you.

    They serve as your partner and guide throughout the whole home-buying journey – from sorting out your finances, searching for land, finding the right home design, selecting the builder, all the way through construction. Their primary role is to streamline the process, making the often overwhelming journey feel exciting while ensuring you feel empowered in your decisions. We’re here to ensure you achieve a high-quality home build through a trusted builder at the best possible price and on time.

    When you engage a building broker, they take the time to fully understand your requirements and aspirations, as well as your financial situation. Since building brokers are independent, with extensive experience in the industry, they are dedicated to helping you make an informed decision, and by working with a panel of builders, they ensure you get a competitive deal.

    Using a broker, you gain peace of mind knowing that you have an experienced and unbiased building expert by your side throughout the entire building journey.

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