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HOW DO I USE A BUILDING DESIGNER OR DRAFTSPERSON TO CUSTOM DESIGN MY HOME?

When working with a building designer, dratsperson or architect you’ll work with them to create a unique design or to adapt a mix of floorplans you like.

HOW DO I USE PRE-DESIGNED FLOORPLANS FROM A CUSTOM BUILDER?

Custom Builders often have their own range of floorplans that they can share with you and unlike the Volume Builders, they offer the added bonus of being able to ‘customise’ or adapt them to suit.

How do I use pre-designed floorplans from a project builder?

Volume builders offer hundreds of pre-designed floorplans that cater for all budgets and the cost is incorporated into your overall costs. The sales consultant who works with you on behalf of the volume building company will help you choose a floorplan and also help you plot your preferred floorplan on a block.

How can I get the best floorplan?

A GREAT HOME STARTS WITH A GREAT FLOORPLAN A great home starts with a great floorplan. If you are building a new home, you’ll want to ensure that your home will give your family its very best lifestyle. We’ve learnt that your very best lifestyle starts with your very best floorplan. When building a house … Read More

How do I negotiate the best price on a block of land?

You have a far better chance of negotiating the price of a block of land if you can justify your offer. Doing your homework and knowing the market gives you the upper hand.

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ORIENTATION OF MY HOME ON MY BLOCK OF LAND?

a note on orientation The best orientation for your home is largely dependent on your environment, or more specifically your climate. According to the Australian Guide for Environmentally Sustainable Homes, approximately forty per cent of our energy usage is for heating and cooling. The Guide also suggests that forty percent could be reduced to zero … Read More

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COVENANTS, EASEMENTS & CONNECTED SERVICES ON MY BLOCK OF LAND?

Once you’ve chosen the general location of your land, you need to look at more site-specific matters. In particular, you should check to see whether the land is affected by covenants or easements and whether it is fully serviced.

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT A STRUCTURE OR DEVELOPMENT PLAN WHEN LOOKING AT LAND ESTATES?

Developers don’t have a legal obligation to tell you what is in the overall structure plan or development plan of an area. Sadly, it’s up to you to do your own homework. Learn what you need to know.

HOW DO I READ A PLAN OF SUBDIVISION?

The plan of subdivision provides details of the block sizes, dimensions and any other details such as easements. It is drawn up by a surveyor. A plan of subdivision shows: All the stages that will be offered for sale across the entire estate, the sizes and dimensions of every block and ny existing easements that may be present on every block.

HOW DO I COMPARE DIFFERENT BLOCKS OF LAND WHEN BUILDING?

Buying a block of land can be confusing and constantly missing out on the block you want because you are unsure of which one you should choose can be disheartening. A land buying comparison chart helps you compare apples with apples.

HOW DO I BUY A BLOCK OF LAND ‘OFF THE PLAN’?

There are some rarely known benefits to buying land off the plan during the pre-sale phase. The question is, is buying land off the plan right for you?

SHOULD I USE A LAND BUYING ADVOCATE?

A land buying advocate specialises in helping you find the perfect block of land and understands the home building process better than a general real estate agent who mainly sells existing homes.

WHAT IS A LAND CONVEYANCER?

Conveyancing is the process of transferring ownership of a parcel of land from one person to another. It is a legal process that is performed by a legal conveyancer. In a property transaction there is a buyer and a seller and each party should have their own conveyancer.  Because we are talking here about transferring … Read More

How to Build your best Home – A Checklist

Completing the How to Build Your Best Home checklist gives you peace of mind knowing you’ve considered things from all angles so that the choices you make mean building a new home that is truly perfect for you.

Your Building Quotes Comparison Tool: A Financial Breakdown

It’s easy for discrepancies in quotes to occur.  Using a comparison chart to compare what each builder has allowed for in each area can help you work out two things. Firstly, it shows you where the discrepancies are occuring secondly, it shows you who’s charging more for what and where.

A Builders Brief – How To Plan & Budget For Your New Home

A Builders Brief is a powerful tool in the process of building a new home. It allows you to direct your budget towards the areas of your home that matter most to you, ultimately creating a space that brings you the utmost happiness.

Your Building Home Checklist: 52 Ideas To Make Coming Home Awesome

Your Coming Home Checklist reminds you really matters to you when building your new home. Personalise your checklist here and receive it by email in PDF form, ready to print or forward to your builder.

Avoid Building Regrets. Things You’ll Wish You Had Done More Research On When Building a New Home

When you move into a new home there might be things that you’ll wish you’d done a bit more research on or thought more about.  Let’s talk about four of the most common things people regret not looking into more.  These are things that are easily overlooked during the planning stages, but may make a big difference to the comfort and liveability of your home.

Don’t Forget a Thing: Your Essential Checklist for Your New Home

Your Builder’s Brief is focussed on the core structure of your home, but to help you make sure that you have absolutely every base covered, you should also complete the more detailed Welcome Home Checklist.

How To Compare Quotes From Builders

Builders quotes can vary so much that you are left feeling confused and scared that you are being ripped off which is why comparing quotes from builders is one of the biggest stresses of building.