{"id":158098,"date":"2025-03-31T11:40:44","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T00:40:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=158098"},"modified":"2025-03-26T21:44:58","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T10:44:58","slug":"metricon-webinar-first-time-builder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/real-estate\/metricon-webinar-first-time-builder\/","title":{"rendered":"Join Metricon\u2019s exclusive webinar for first-time builders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>WITH interest rates dropping and affordability improving, there has never been a better time for first-time home builders to take action.<\/p>\n<p>To help guide aspiring homeowners through the journey, Metricon, Australia\u2019s leading home builder, is hosting a free expert-led webinar tomorrow (Tuesday, March 25), from 6.30pm\u00a0 to 7pm.<\/p>\n<p>This exclusive online event is designed to empower first-time builders with practical insights, expert advice, and real-life success stories from homeowners who have built with Metricon.<\/p>\n<p>As demand for new homes rises following the Reserve Bank of Australia\u2019s (RBA) recent rate cut, attendees will gain valuable knowledge on navigating the building process with confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Highlights of the webinar include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strategies for first-time builders to maximise affordability in the current market<\/li>\n<li>A live Q&amp;A session with TV personality Liz Cantor and other industry experts<\/li>\n<li>Advice from Metricon\u2019s finance partner, Mortgage Domayne, on securing funding<\/li>\n<li>Real stories from homeowners who have successfully built with Metricon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Metricon general manager of sales and marketing Drew Glascott said the event came at a crucial time for prospective buyers.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_158100\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-158100\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-158100\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Liz-cantor-cropped.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Liz-cantor-cropped.jpg 600w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Liz-cantor-cropped-300x190.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-158100\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">TV personality Liz Cantor will be available for a live Q&amp;A session during the webinar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe recent interest rate drop is a game-changer for first-time builders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLower borrowing costs, combined with government incentives, mean now is the ideal time to take the next step.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis webinar will provide practical guidance on how to make the most of these opportunities and turn the dream of building a home into reality.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Registrations for the free online webinar are now open, but spaces are limited.<\/p>\n<p>Secure your spot today by heading to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/metricon.com.au\">metricon.com.au<\/a>\u00a0or phone 1300 638 742.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WITH interest rates dropping and affordability improving, there has never been a better time for first-time home builders to take action. 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