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After having a bad experience with another building company as a first home buyer I was worried about my future building my first home and where it would lead me. It wasn't until a close family friend recommended I use DreamStart Homes, being cautious after my previous experience I was met with Omar Khirzad who eased all those worries and helped… Read more · 1
any and all my questions I had about the building process and what to expect. He never made me feel like I was annoying or a pain to deal with (like I did with the first builder). Omar was the easiest person to deal with and took great professionalism in ensuring my house had everything I needed & wanted. Honestly couldn't recommend DreamStart Homes & Omar enough!!
We’ve had a really great experience with Dreamstart Homes so far. As first home buyers we had a lot of questions, but Jack Thornton has been extremely helpful from the start. He’s always taken the time to explain everything clearly and made the whole process feel a lot less stressful. Jack has been professional, easy to deal with and always quick… Read more · 1
to get back to us whenever we needed help. It’s been great having someone like that guiding us through building our first home. Highly recommend Dreamstart Homes and especially Jack if you’re looking to build.
Built with Dreamstart and we’re getting our keys this week. It was a tough journey saving and renting at the same time but we made it. Team was prompt with responses and were all friendly. Thank u Travis & Cyrel! Show details · 1
Joel was fantastic to deal with. Answered every question we had and was very patient during the consultation process. We had numerous alteration requests and he was more than happy to look after our requirements. Good clear communication and transperant pricing were big factors in selecting DreamStart for our home. Show details · 1
We've been in our first home for about a month now and we honestly couldn't be happier. From sitting down with Joel to go through all the different designs, to watching everything come together with Chris managing the build — it really was the best experience we could have hoped for. Joel was so easy to deal with. No pushy sales tactics, just… Read more · 1
honest advice that actually helped us figure out what we wanted. And Chris kept everything on track, even when things got tricky on the land developer's side. You could tell he genuinely cared about getting it right.
We're so grateful to the whole DreamStart team. Like most people, we went in half-expecting the usual builder headaches — but they never came. The whole process was surprisingly smooth and straightforward. We really can't thank you enough!
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Currently in the process of building and it’s great. Jack Thornton has made this entire process easy and stress free. Jack has always been there to answer any and ALL my questions, Jack has easily made this process much more enjoyable and I wish I did this sooner. Although there were delays outside of mine and DreamStarts control (land titles)… Read more · 1
Jack was always in contact providing updates, following up with the land developer for me and putting my mind at ease. Pre Start with Teegan was made easy, Teegan offered advice but not pushy about upgrades and recommendations and provided pros and cons to different options. Alicia is my Client Liaison and only having dealt with Alicia for a short period she has been open and honest about any delays and been there to answer ALL my questions. Currently only in the early stages of construction but everyone I have had dealings with at DreamStart has been friendly, approachable and always willing to answer my hundreds and hundreds of questions. So far so good, based on my experience up until now I’d happily do this all again with DreamStart
We’ve been living in our Dreamstart Homes build for almost six months now, and we’re very happy with the result, exactly as shown in the attached photo. The entire process took around 12 months, from when the slab went down in July 2024 through to PCI in June 2025. The base design from Dreamstart Homes already suited our needs very well, and we… Read more · 1
only needed a few small adjustments to the layout. The team supported these changes without any issues, and the final outcome fits our lifestyle perfectly.
We’d like to give special thanks to a few people who made the experience even better: - Omar Khirzad (Senior Finance and Design Consultant): Thank you for helping us secure the land we needed, guiding us through the design process, and accommodating our requests for layout adjustments. - Lily Petch (Client Liaison): Thank you for keeping us updated with progress throughout the build and for always accommodating our questions and inquiries. - Sunny (Site Supervisor): Thank you for ensuring the build progressed within the timeline we needed, allowing us to move into our new home without delay. - Dahna Cowie (Service Coordinator): We appreciate your quick responses during our first couple of weeks in the home. Any issues we raised were handled promptly and professionally.
Overall, we’re very satisfied with the quality of the home and the service provided by Dreamstart Homes. If we are fortunate enough to build again in the future, we would be happy to choose Dreamstart Homes once more.
Dream Start Homes have been exceptional throughout our entire build. Their communication has been clear and consistent, and they’ve been honest and incredibly helpful at every step. A special thank you to Omar, who went above and beyond to assist us and make the process smooth and stress-free. We felt supported and informed the whole way, and we couldn’t recommend Dream Start Homes more highly! Show details · 1
We are currently building with Dreamstart, and our dream design has truly been brought to life. Omar Khirzad took the time to understand our needs and supported us throughout the design process, ensuring everything reflected what we wanted. He patiently explained all aspects of the build and made sure we felt informed and confident at every stage.… Read more · 1
We genuinely felt supported and cared for, which has made this experience very reassuring. We’re grateful for the guidance and commitment shown so far and are excited to see our home come together.
Last year my partner and I made the decision to build our own home and were referred to Dreamstart Homes who have been incredible throughout this experience. Our design consultant Omar Khirzad has gone above and beyond for us, walking us through every detail ensuring we understand everything as being first time home builders, it’s all a bit… Read more · 1
overwhelming. Even now that we are past the design stage, Omar is always available for us to contact with any queries/recommendations. I would highly recommend this company to anyone who is considering building.
Building our first home was a leap into the unknown-until Dreamstart Homes stepped in. From day one, Omar's professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail turned uncertainty into excitement. Every question was answered with clarity and care, making us feel heard and supported. What truly set him apart was the human connection. We weren’t just… Read more · 1
clients-we were collaborators. He listened, adapted, and delivered a home that feels unmistakably ours.
We’ve already recommended him to friends and will continue to do so. If someone’s dreaming of their perfect home, we’ll always say: start with Dreamstart.
Wishing your team continued success in bringing more dreams to life.
With love and support, Melody & Joseph
Kyle Stojic at DreamStart was my first point of contact. He was very tranparent, explained the process, timing, risks, and potential very honestly. He spent the time to ensure I was comfortable and we did proceed. House is now under way with roof carpetry finished. I had my first independant inspector report on Roof and Brickwork who said it is a perfect job thus far. Show details · 1
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Myself and my partner are currently in the process of building our first home with Dreamstart Homes. Honestly i couldn’t have asked for a better team to help us with this step in our lives. Our sales consultant Sean has been amazing from the get go,… Read more
going above and beyond by offering amazing guidance and making us feel at ease while being incredible in his communication and transparency with the process; i cannot recommend him enough.
Follow-up · Sean from Dreamstart homes has worked his magic and secured us our dream block of land in Seaside Madora Bay. We can’t thank him and recommend him enough for all he has done for us. If you are wanting to go on a similar journey to us he is your guy!! Looking forward to the next steps!
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Going through Dreamstart homes has been value for money, stress free and a pleasure to have dealt with kind, professional people. We have had brilliant service from Omar Khidzar who has been there for my husband and i during this process.This is not… Read more
the first home that we have built but it will be our last and we could not be happier. Thank you Omar and Team.
Follow-up · We are getting still getting the bricks layed. We have meet the brick layers Michael and Josh who very friendly and professional. So far its been an easy process.
In-depth reviews
Recently Completed Investment Property in Lakelands We’ve built with SSB Pty Ltd before. Having previously built with one of their higher‑spec brands for our residence, we were initially unsure about choosing Dreamstart Homes for our investment property in Lakelands. After visiting a few of their Display Homes, we were reassured by the quality… Read more · 1
and practical layouts, which made us confident the build would still meet the standard we were used to. Craig Poole was excellent from the start. He took the time to understand the purpose of our build and what we wanted to include. He then guided us toward choices that made sense for an investment property. His advice helped us balance livability and comfort for potential tenants, and durability and cost for us as investors. He was always friendly, open to ideas and quick to follow up on anything we raised. The Office teams were easy to deal with. They're friendly, responsive and great at keeping us updated. Our building supervisor, Lee, was also approachable and patient. He handled any small questions/requests along the way without any fuss. The home was finished on time, within budget and with the quality we expect from SSB. Overall, Dreamstart Homes delivered a smooth experience and a result we’re really happy with.
prateek sharma 9 reviews Avoid Dream Start at all costs. We are dealing with wet walls every single day because they didn't even provide an exhaust fan in the bathroom. It’s unbelievable that a professional builder would cut such basic corners. Their lack of attention to detail is appalling and has turned our new home into a damp mess." This is… Read more
the reply I received regarding the issue from dreamstart when try contacting them
As per the National Construction Code (NCC), we are not required to provide mechanical ventilation to a Bathroom, Ensuite or Toilet provided the room has an openable window.
The opening Panel of the window needs to be min 5% of the floor area of the room it is ventilating.
The only time a Bathroom, Ensuite or WC has to have mechanical ventilation is when there is no natural ventilation to the room or abut onto a habitual room.
The Plans have been approved by the City of Wanneroo, if the house was non-compliant with this clause in the NCC the shire wouldn’t provide a building permit and they would make us install an exhaust fan.
If you are wishing for the bathroom to have a exhaust, you will need to contact a licensed Electrician to assist with the install.
So I got in contact with Jack Thornton at the beginning of 2025 about getting more information into getting into the property market / building my first home Right off the bat Jack wasn’t pushy at all, taking the time to talk to me about what I wanted, what my ideal home build would Be, possible areas and what the prices range’s were, even… Read more · 1
despite that he understood I wasn’t yet in the income range to be able to afford my ideal home, he still took the time and had the patience of giving me as much information and guidance as he could without being pushy or turning me away, then after we spoke, he gave me guidance one what he needed from me to be able to be able to start the process of building my first home
To be honest, as a first time home builder, these things could be quite confusing, but Jack took the time to actually explain everything to me in great detail of all the processing, time lines and giving me the ease and peace of mind to build my first home
Once I was ready to build, the process was extremely smooth, Jack from Dreamstart came to me with different land and build packages, time lines and the process, once I picked he did all the heavy lifting,
Even with the home design they took into consideration what my needs were, gave me all the things that I needed and did the adjustments that I wanted, everything communicated and transparent,
And now I am in the middle of the build, I haven’t had any issues or dramas with dreamstart and Jack, they have been communicating with me with every step and process of the build,
I have recommended dream start to couple of my friend already as I want them to have the same experience as myself
Recent reviews
I've had a really positive experience with DreamStart Homes so far. I’m currently in the pre-construction stage, and Craig has been amazing throughout the whole process. Building a home can feel overwhelming, but Craig has always been friendly, approachable, and happy to answer any questions I’ve had. His communication has been excellent, and he… Read more · 1
keeps me updated regularly, which has made the whole process much less stressful.
Even when I’ve needed changes or clarification, Craig has gone above and beyond to help and make sure everything was sorted. I really appreciate the time and effort he’s put into making this an enjoyable experience.
I’m excited to see my home come to life and would happily recommend DreamStart Homes, especially Craig, to anyone looking to build. Thanks again for all your help so far!
Cannot rate our experience any higher. I am 54 and value truth, honesty and no B/S. With Dream Start, I wasn't initially sure, but then I met Ash Tomlinson. What a seriously decent bloke. Once I met him, I just knew. If you want design flexibility, honesty and true assistance- he is your man! Show details
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Although we're still in the pre-build stage, our experience with Dream Start has been exceptional. The entire team has been professional, friendly, and incredibly helpful throughout the process, making what could have been an overwhelming experience feel straightforward and stress-free. A special thank you to Sean Hill, who has been… Read more
outstanding from day one. Sean has been approachable, knowledgeable, and always willing to answer our questions. His communication has been excellent, and we've genuinely felt supported and confident every step of the way.
Based on our experience so far, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dream Start to anyone considering building a home. We look forward to continuing the journey with Sean and the team.
Our experience so far with Dreamstart Homes has been excellent. Our pre-start consultant Craig Poole couldn't have been more helpful. Guiding us through the process of choosing the right house design to fit our block size, happy to answer questions day or night, coming back to us quickly with updates and answers. His knowledge, advice and support… Read more · 1
have made what can be a stressful process relatively stress free. He continues to check-in regularly with us, first class customer service!
We've walked into one of their display homes with no plans of building and walked out confident that we could build an investment in a timely manner and within our budget. Sean has been amazing since the beginning and secured a block for us within a day of our conversation. The initial revision was done within a few days and 2 weeks after our… Read more · 1
first meeting with Sean we're all good to go! Great experience, I'd recommend DreamStart & Sean to anyone interested in building an investment/first home!
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I’m currently halfway through building my house and so far the experience has been very positive. The sales consultant has been excellent from the beginning — professional, knowledgeable, and always willing to help with any questions or concerns. Communication throughout the process has been outstanding. I’ve been kept informed at every stage,… Read more · 1
which has made the whole experience much less stressful and very reassuring. The team has been friendly, responsive, and easy to deal with.
So far I’m very happy with the progress and looking forward to seeing the finished home.
I appreciate and value the professionalism shown by Sean at Dreamstart his dedication and work ethic has made the whole process a lot easier to unpack and to understand so I would highly recommend anyone to use Dreamstart as builder if they are looking at building a new home. Show details · 1
In all honestly I really appreciate the professionslism, guidance, encouragement and complete transparency we have received from Sean Hill at DreamStart thus far. I would highly recommend Dreamstart to anyone wanting to build in our current economic climate. Thank you so much Sean! Show details · 1
Sean Hill at Dreamstart homes has worked wonders for my partner and I. He has worked very hard in helping us secure the perfect block in seaside Madora bay, we look forward to the next steps in this process of building our first home as Sean and dreamstart have been amazing. Show details · 1
As first-time homebuyers, my wife and I were honestly dreading the process. We’d heard endless stories about delays, hidden costs, and communication breakdowns. But our experience with Dreamstart couldn’t have been more different—largely thanks to Omar Khirzad. From our very first consultation, Omar made us feel like we were his only clients. He… Read more · 1
took the time to explain every step of the buying and building process in plain English, never making us feel silly for asking “obvious” questions. Whether it was breaking down the contract, walking us through timelines, or flagging things we’d never have thought of, Omar was always one step ahead. Every email / enquiry was answered within hours, every phone call returned. We have been kept updated regularly on every milestone. We are happy with Dreamstart and its processes, but the real difference-maker was Omah’s professionalism and genuineness. I commend Omah Khirzad for his professionalism.
They are very helpful in every way. They provide timely updates and info.Travis is good help us and guide us i every step of our journey of having our first home. Show details · 1
Currently at pre construction but I just wanted to mention how great our sales rep Ash has been. Ash has been incredibly patient, easy to communicate with, and always happy to answer my many questions. Building can feel overwhelming at times, but he’s made the process so much easier with clear communication and genuine support. Really grateful for all his help so far and would highly recommend Ash to anyone starting their building journey. Show details · 1
Early on in our building journey but at this stage we cant fault Ash Thomlinson at Dreamstart homes for all the support and guideance he has given my husband and I. From finding us the perfect block in byford so we remain close to friends and family to the communication and response to questions and concerns has been above what we thought. We are excited for titles to come out on our block and for prestart to commence. Show details · 1
Jack Thornton has been unreal to deal with from day one. I’m only at the land stage of my build, he’s been switched on, easy to deal with, and genuinely helpful the whole way through. He explains things properly, keeps me in the loop, and gets back to me quick whenever I need anything. You can tell he actually cares and takes pride in his work. Absolute top bloke, couldn’t be happier having him in my corner at this stage. Show details · 1
Highly recommended! ✨ Travis and Cyrel were incredibly hands-on throughout our entire building process. They answered all our questions promptly and guided us every step of the way. Even after we moved into our new home, they continued checking in and making sure everything was going well, helping us with any issues we had. Truly grateful for their support—couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Show details
Sean Hill at dreamstart as been so helpful and knowledgeable we highly recommend him and the dreamstart team for making our goal of building a reality. We are very excited to see the next stages come to life Show details · 1
Start your dream home with Dreamstart Homes. Building my first home felt like one of the biggest and most emotional steps of my life, and I’m so grateful I chose Dreamstart Homes to be part of that journey. From the very beginning, I felt supported, understood, and genuinely cared for. What could have been an overwhelming process became something… Read more · 1
really special. A big part of that was thanks to Craig—he was there for me every step of the way. His patience, kindness, and willingness to always take the time to explain things made such a difference. He didn’t just help me build a house—he helped me feel confident stepping into homeownership for the first time. Seeing my home come to life was an incredible feeling, and knowing I had a team that truly cared made it even more meaningful. The quality, the communication, and the overall experience exceeded what I hoped for. I’ll always be thankful to Dreamstart Homes and especially Craig for helping turn what felt like a dream into something real. If you’re thinking about building your first home, I couldn’t recommend them more.
We had an incredible experience working with Ash Thomlinson and couldn’t recommend him more highly. From the very beginning, he went above and beyond to help us get back into the market, making what felt like a daunting process so much more manageable. Ash was instrumental in helping us secure land, guiding us through every step with patience,… Read more · 1
knowledge, and genuine care. What really stood out was the time and effort he put into designing a home that truly suits our needs and lifestyle. He listened, offered thoughtful advice, and made sure every detail was considered.
His dedication, communication, and willingness to go the extra mile made all the difference for us. We’re so grateful for his support and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a building consultant who genuinely cares about his clients.
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