From Wembley Apartment to Beachside Dream: Emily & Zach’s B1 Journey

4 March 2026

There’s something powerful about building a home at the same time you’re growing a family.

For Emily and Zach, 2026 is a year of change and of fresh starts.

After selling their apartment in Wembley, the couple made the decision to build a brand-new home in Elavale Estate, Eglinton. And just as their building journey began, they welcomed a beautiful new addition to their family in December.

A new baby.
A new home.
A new chapter, by the coast.

Trading Apartment Living for Space to Grow

Like many Perth couples, Emily and Zach loved the lifestyle their Wembley apartment offered. But as their family grew, so did their need for space.

More room.
More storage.
A backyard.
A place that truly felt like theirs.

Building gave them the opportunity to design a home around their lifestyle, not squeeze their lifestyle into an existing floorplan.

And when they discovered beachside living in Eglinton, the decision became even clearer.

Morning walks along the coast.
Space for future birthdays, backyard barbecues and family memories.

“We Already Feel 100% Confident”

From the very beginning, Emily says they knew they were in good hands.

“We’ve only just begun our building journey with Hayley and Cuan, but we already feel 100% confident that we’re in the best hands. From the very first meeting, they have been approachable, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about creating our first build.”

Buying land and building a home can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re doing it while preparing for a newborn and caring for a toddler.

That’s why guidance matters.

“They have both taken the time to understand our needs and budget and guide us through the early stages with clarity. Hayley is prompt with corresponding and accommodating when making appointments.”

Those early-stage foundations are everything, particularly for first home builders juggling work, life, and a growing family.

Building in Elavale, Eglinton

Elavale Estate in Eglinton is quickly becoming one of Perth’s most exciting coastal communities.

With beaches just minutes away, new infrastructure planned, and strong long-term growth potential, it’s attracting young families who want lifestyle without sacrificing value.

For Emily and Zach, it ticked every box:

Beachside living
A family-friendly community
A home designed for their future
The ability to build new, not renovate old

And most importantly, space to grow alongside their two little ones.

A Smooth, Stress-Free Start

One line from Emily’s review says it all:

“The whole process so far has been so smooth and stress free! Nothing has been ‘too much trouble’ or ‘too many questions’ with them – we are very grateful to have Hayley and Cuan guiding us in this journey!”

Building should feel exciting, not intimidating.

For first home buyers especially, having a team that welcomes questions, explains each stage clearly, and moves quickly from land settlement to site start makes all the difference.

At B1 Homes, that’s exactly what our process is built for:

Clear guidance from day one
Practical designs suited to new estates
Streamlined systems that reduce delays
A team that genuinely cares

The Next Chapter

By the time they step into their finished home in Eglinton, their two little ones will be toddling around a brand-new living room, one designed just for them.

From a Wembley apartment to a beachside family home.

That’s not just a build.

That’s a milestone.