First Home Buying a Family Affair in Melton

Melton resident and first home buyer Niella Mac has been rewarded for keeping family close thanks to a unique program from a residential developer that has lit the way for a very familial neighbour only three doors down.

Ms Mac and her younger sister, also a first home buyer, both recently purchased in Carolina by AVID Property Group (AVID) in Deanside, with the sisters following in the footsteps of their oldest sister, who is a resident of another Victorian AVID address, Sienna Rise, just 11 minutes away.

“Being close to my family was a major factor in my decision-making during my home-buying journey. We’ve all always lived locally, so keeping my sisters close by in the area we all know and love was the goal,” Ms Mac said.

AVIDRewards is AVID’s signature loyalty program, designed to promote togetherness, community and keep families close.

By repurchasing within an AVID address or referring loved ones to one of the group’s many neighbourhoods, residents can be rewarded with up to $3,000 in Prezzee Gift Cards – perfect for lowering some of those inevitable moving costs.

AVID Victoria General Manager Bruce Harper said AVID Rewards’ popularity was no surprise given their considered approach.

“It’s undeniable that we’re seeing a shift towards a more traditional style of living close to family. We’ve had 83 residents take part in the AVIDRewards program in 2024 alone, which is an upward trend from 2023 where we had 68 taking part.”

“We want to encourage our residents to feel like they’re part of something meaningful and rewarding families for purchasing properties close to each other is a significant part of building these connected communities,” Mr Harper said.

Multi-generational living has grown by over 22% in just five years, with a rise in immigrant households, rising inflation rates, and a post-pandemic desire for nearness being among the reasons families are opting to live either close to or with each other¹.

Ms Mac said that the opportunity to be near her sisters and bring the family closer together was simply too good to pass up.

“Choosing a neighbourhood to build my first home was like choosing a restaurant – the reviews mattered to me. I had such a great experience buying at Carolina and I wanted the same for my sister. She’s going to be only three houses away!” Niella said.

“Continuing the tradition of buying near family is near and dear to my heart. It’s been a lot of fun to watch the exciting building process side-by-side and she’s even helped me pick out some furniture with my voucher.”

With the arrival of the Jubilant Release, Carolina has a wide variety of new blocks still available. To learn more and view the available blocks, visit https://carolina.avid.com.au/house-land-packages/#/.

¹ https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/pamela-and-her-family-have-moved-in-with-her-parents-its-a-growing-trend/fdts30w4a