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Jared and Alex had built before but this time they were looking for something designed just for them that would stand the test of time and suit their growing family for many years to come. They rate their MLH home 100 out of 10. Q: Why did you decide to build a new home? A: We built our first...

Evanda is just twenty-two years old but has overcome obstacles and taken on responsibilities well beyond his years. The eldest sibling of ten and now officially a tradesman, he's painting a picture of a bright future for his brothers and sisters.

Townsville custom home builder Martin Locke Homes has achieved two major milestones already in 2021 – the beginning of a new decade in business and moving in to its first 'stand-alone office space.

Jasmin's new home Martin Locke Homes is proud to have been the chosen building partner for Youngcare Australia's first specially designed and built accommodation for young people with high care needs in Townsville....

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COVID recovery - q&A with martin locke Martin Locke Homes is approaching 10 years in business. From the Global Financial Crisis right through to COVID-19, the residential construction industry has faced some tough times.  Now MLH Director Martin Locke shares his take on how COVID-19 has imp...

Three homes, two generations, one big MLH family Our reputation for being a multi-generational family home builder has taken on a new meaning with construction now underway on a third MLH home for members of the same family! We are currently building Carol Finn’s new custom home at Harris Cros...

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chris & amy's story...so far After entering into an MLH preliminary agreement, Amy and Chris have now signed their building contract and are looking forward to seeing their new custom Martin Locke Home come to life. [feature-block] Amy and Chris's contract was signed during COVID-19 restriction...

Virtual Visits We will soon be releasing video walkthoughs of our display homes so you can view them online. online chat We have enabled a Live Chat option - through our website. You will be able to chat directly with Nat Green, our New Home Consultant through our website.  You can speak with h...

NEW HOME BUYER EDUCATION EVENING  With Martin Locke Homes Are you looking to build a new home now or some time in the future?  Have you heard horror stories about stress, fine print and costly variations? The team at Martin Locke Homes is passionate about advocating for greater transparenc...

From start to finish, the Martin Locke Homes commitment to workmanship and attention to detail is renowned by those within the industry as well as our clients. Our Spec Home for sale at Elliot Springs has been built with the same award-winning care and attention as every other MLH home.

Newly-built home For Sale at Elliot Springs. Open Weekend 14 - 15 December for inspection and offers. Complete Home and Land Package including full landscaping, accessible, step-free design, MLH renowned fine finish and industry leading inclusions.

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Why multigenerational design will bring peace-of-mind to this family. They're building a new custom home at Elliot Springs with award-winning Townsville builder Martin Locke Homes.

Are you thinking of buying a spec home or building a home? Here is some important information and Q&A's to help preparing yourself financially in the lead up to purchasing.

Bill & Alison say building with Martin Locke Homes was a breeze even through the record monsoon event which flooded their construction site. They feel safe and secure in the future knowing their new custom home build withstood the deluge and flooding.

The MLH Family 310 Display Home has been named best Display Home in its category at the Master Builders North Queensland Awards.

Choosing their new-home builder in Townsville was a big deal for David and Sharon. Having the room to enjoy family time and raise their newborn son, while also accommodating for ageing parents were important factors in David & Sharon's choice to build with Martin Locke Homes at Elliot Springs.

Nolan Rooms, the little Townsville boy known for his infectious smile, will once again be able to move around his home freely and experience greater independence after receiving the keys to his family’s highly accessible home for the second time. The seven-year-old, who wants to be a builder l...

Townsville first home buyers Whitney and Jeremy knew they were ready to escape the rental market and buy or build their own home. When they walked into the Martin Locke Homes Display Home at Elliot Springs they thought they could never afford to build an MLH home, but then they looked deeper.

WHAT MAKES A HOME 'INTELLIGENT'? Is it shiny gadgets on display for all to see, or is it a combination of clever, hidden additions that make your home easier, safer and more enjoyable to live in? We think the latter - and that's why we worked together with Townsville-based DAV Electrical...

WHY ARE DISPLAY HOMES THE BEST HOUSE AND LAND PACKAGES? THEY'RE BUILT FOR RETURN ON INVESTMENT! If you're thinking about building a house, buying a new home or adding to your property investment portfolio in Townsville you should first consider a Display Home.

What is hoped to be Townsville’s first approved Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) recognised under the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), which is new housing designed and built for people with high physical support needs, has reached a major construction milestone.

We're not usually one for tooting our own horn - but.... Last financial year we achieved our highest ever new build numbers including our 100th build!  It's no secret that Townsville has experienced some tough economic times of late, but confidence is building and there's a positive feel about ...

display home design years in the making At Martin Locke Homes we believe in giving credit where credit's due, and the truth is we can't take all of it for our beautiful new 'Family 310' display home at Elliot Springs. We understand that without great design, we wouldn't achieve our fantastic results...

Martin Locke Homes clients Don and Eva Brunckhorst are a living example of how the multigenerational concept can work for Townsville families. They were a step ahead of the Multi-Gen trend, their MLH home was completed in 2015 and was strategically designed to include two separate living zones.

The ‘Family 310’ Display Home is designed to allow families at all stages of life to live together but still maintain their privacy and independence. It boasts two separate ‘homes’ under the one roof and is highly accessible, combining elements of the Silver and Gold Levels of the LHAG.

faster, accurate insurance assessment for flood affected As if the emotional and financial toll of the initial monsoon and resulting flooding was not enough, thousands of Townsville residents are now facing the stress and uncertainty of the insurance process.            ...

Martin Locke Homes is a Townsville Builder that has built up our reputation for excellence through client satisfaction, workmanship and our focus on producing the finest results on every home we build. As an MLH Client you will deal directly with our experienced and talented Design Team, which inclu...

How to reduce water damage in flooded homes As the flood waters subside and reveal the damage from the inundation we move into the next phase - the clean up and recovery. The stories of community spirit are emerging as our wonderful city shows why it is such a great place to live and do business.&nb...

Martin Locke Homes (MLH) has built a reputation as North Queensland’s leader in inclusive home design and construction, now it’s calling on that experience to help build Australia-wide industry knowledge and participation through a collaboration with residential home design group Arei.

Josh and Sam had worked extremely hard to achieve their goal of building their own home which they saw as the next important step together as a family. They chose to entrust Martin Locke Homes to build it, and they say MLH's transparency was a big part of their decision.

Martin Locke Homes (MLH) believes the ‘laid back’ lifestyle on offer in Townsville is acting as a major draw card to attract interstate families, and even fellow Queenslanders to settle down here.

Richard and Lia had been looking to buy a home for a while and even attended a number of open homes over twelve months but never found anything they were 100% happy with. Every home they considered buying would have involved additional work and renovations to get it just right so building new became...

The new Martin Locke Homes (MLH) display home under construction at Elliot Springs promises to herald a new era in North Queensland intergenerational family home design. Fittingly named the ‘Family 310’, it is designed to allow families at all stages of life to live together but still maintain thei

Martin Locke Homes has purchased four lots on Observation Rise and three more on Creekside Parade – just across the road from neighbours Billy and Kate who have entrusted MLH to build their first home. “It’s exciting to be the first MLH clients to build in Elliot Springs."

As a builder with a social conscience, Martin Locke and his team at MLH are passionate about improving the inclusive living options in Townsville & North Queensland. Martin’s passion for accessible housing began upon building his first fully-accessible home for Cootharinga North Queensland...

Nolan Rooms and his family have received the keys to their new, fully accessible Martin Locke Home which they say has changed their lives and built an independent future for Nolan who is living with cerebral palsy.

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Martin Locke Homes is proud to be a leader in building accessible homes in North Queensland and now it is positioned to undertake more accessible projects after becoming a registered NDIS and SDA provider. MLH has many years of experience in building accessible homes through our partnership with Coo...