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Frequently asked questions

• Where is Ambia located?

  Ambia is conveniently located 30 mins south-east of Perth is the established suburb of Southern River. 

  Ambia is well-connected with established major road networks including Tonkin Highway, Roe Highway and Ranford Road, and is less than 10 mins from Gosnells Train Station.

  Perth CBD – 30 mins
  Perth Airport – 25 mins
  Gosnells – 7 mins
  Canning Vale – 10 mins
  Cockburn – 15 mins
  Maddington – 15 mins

  Find out more about Ambia’s location

• What schools is Ambia in the catchment area for?

  Ambia is located within the catchment area for the new Yarralinka Primary School and Southern River college.

  There are 10 private and public schools within 5km of Ambia, you’ll never be short of choice when it comes to education.

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

• What local shops are nearby?

  When you live in Ambia, you have plenty of local shops nearby.

  The new Southern River Square Shopping Centre (featuring Coles, Chemist Warehouse, McDonalds, Subway, medical and dental centres, a barber and more) is within walking distance of all homes in Ambia.

  Southern River Shopping Centre is a short 5 minute drive away and features a number of stores including Coles, Newsagency, Café, Chemist, Beauty salon, Red Dot, gym and food outlets.

  You’ll also have access to a number of local shopping centres that include Gosnells Central Shopping Centre, West Gosnells Shopping Centre, Harrisdale Shopping Centre, The Vale Shopping Centre and Livingston Marketplace.

  Find out more about shops near Ambia.

• What parks are around Ambia?

  Ambiance Park is located at the heart of Ambia estate. The park has been designed to complement the estate as an extension of everyone’s backyard. It provides the perfect place for a weekend get-together, or for a play after school.
  There’s plenty more parks and open spaces located minutes away.

  Explore the parks around Ambia.

• How many homes are in Ambia?

  Ambia has been designed as a boutique community with only 350 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’s included when I buy a block in Ambia?

  When you build your home in Ambia, side and rear fencing and front landscaping is included in your purchase. When you move in, you’ll have access to high-speed internet with NBN.

  Find out more about the inclusions.

• What is the process of buying land in Ambia?

  Interested in calling Ambia home? We’ve put together a handy step-by-step guide on the process of purchasing a block of land. Read the guide: The First Home Buyers Guide to Building

  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?

  If you’re a first home buyer, you can take advantage of the First Home Owners Grant (FHOG), which is a once off payment of $10,000 to help you build your new home.

  The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS) is a Government initiative to help you build your first home sooner. If you have less than a 20% deposit, you are normally required to pay Lender’s Mortgage Insurance (LMI). With the FHLDS, the Government guarantees up to 15% of the value of the house and land package, so you won’t need to pay LMI, saving you thousands.

• 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.

• 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.

  Ambia 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.