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Frequently asked questions

• Where is Kara located?

  Kara is location in the highly sought after suburb of Treeby, located a short 25 mins from Perth CBD.

  Kara is well-connected, located just minutes from Kwinana Freeway and Cockburn Train Station.

  Perth CBD – 25 mins
  Perth Airport – 27 mins
  Cockburn – 5 mins
  Coogee Beach – 15 mins
  Fremantle – 25 mins

  Find out more about Kara’s location.

• What schools is Kara in the catchment area for?

  Kara is located within the catchment area of the new Treeby Primary School, Atwell College and the new Piara Waters Senior High School which is currently under construction. 

  Take a look at the list of primary and secondary schools to choose from.

• What local shops are nearby?

  The best part about living in Kara is that you have all the shops you need on your doorstep.
  Cockburn Gateway is located 3km from the estate, featuring 170 retailers.

  Find out more about shops near Kara.

• What parks are around Kara?

  A state-of-the-art park is located at the heart of Kara, within walking distance of all homes, featuring a flying fox, a 5m high slide, nature play area, fitness equipment, parkour equipment, basketball court and more.
  A trampoline park, adventure tower park and dog park are all located minutes away.

  Explore the parks around Kara. 

• How many homes are in Kara?

  Kara has been designed as a premium, boutique community with only 300 homes. Surrounded by nature, it’s a place where you’ll know you neighbours and feel like your world’s away from the hustle and bustle.

• What is included when I buy a block in Kara?

  When you build your home in Kara, side and rear fencing, front yard landscaping and OptiComm fibre-to-the-premises is included in your purchase.

  Find out more about what’s included.

• What’s the process of buying a block?

  Interested in calling Kara home? We’ve put together a handy step-by-step guide on the process of purchasing a block of land. Read the guide.
  Want to know more? Our Estate Managers are here to answer any questions you have or to help guide you through the process. Get in touch.

• What is the difference between titled and untitled land?

  Titled land means individual blocks have been physically created (which means you can see it in person and it’s ready to start building on straight away), and there is now a record of the specific lot through a Certificate of Title, which is registered with the Land Registry. The block is now able to be settled by the purchaser.

  Untitled land means the above process has not yet taken place. It could be under construction, or yet to be developed. When purchasing untitled land, you will be advised of an estimated Title Due Date by our Land Sales Consultant, for when your new block will be ready to build on.

• What First Home Buyer’s Grants are available?

  First Home Owner’s Grant (FHOG) - At present the Government of Western Australia is offering a once off payment of $10,000 to assist first home buyers to buy or build a new residential property.
  
  The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS) – this is an Australian Government initiative. You should discuss this with your mortgage broker or bank, as there are certain criteria to ensure that you are eligible for this. Usually, first home buyers with less than 20% deposit are required to pay lenders mortgage insurance. Under this scheme, the Australian Government guarantees to a participating lender up to 15% of the value of the property purchased that is financed by an eligible first home buyer’s home loan, and eliminating the need for the buyer to pay lender’s mortgage insurance.

• What do different soil types mean?

  When building a home, soil type classification is an important factor, as it determines the foundation of your new home.

  Kara has Class A soil, which is the best soil type classification to build on.

  Here are the different soil types:

  Class A (stands for Acceptable): This is the highest quality site classification, which means there is little to no ground movement from moisture changes (such as sand and rock). With this soil type, there is no additional drainage specifications required and the builder can lay a standard slab on it. A class A site is most sought after by builders and is most common in land subdivisions in WA.

  Class S (stands for Satisfactory): This soil type is slightly reactive with only slight ground movement from moisture changes (such as clay sites). If you buy an S class site, you will need a combination of onsite stormwater retention as well as a connection to council drainage system.

  Class M (Moderately Reactive – moderate ground movement), H (Highly reactive – high ground movement) and P (Problem – includes soft soils that are subject to erosion) are very rarely offered.

• How do I choose the right block?

  Considering the right block for you is extremely important. Firstly, know your budget, which includes the approximate building costs. Consider the location, such as proximity to shops, schools and parks. Look at the orientation of the block, as this can affect the energy efficiency and possibly your floorplan. Finally, consider the block size and shape, as this will affect the size of your home and backyard.

  Check out our top 5 tips things to consider when choosing your block.