Do i pay stamp duty on a new build? Stamp duty is by far one of the biggest and most unexpected costs of purchasing a new existing home. Thankfully, there is a way to avoid paying stamp duty on your new home and that is to build a new home rather than buy one. But … Read More
It’s easy to avoid being misled by clever marketing ploys and manipulative sales tactics when you know the facts about the process of planning to build a new home.
Once you do your homework on house and land packages you’ll come to learn that there’s lots of extra costs the advertised packages don’t include. We feel it’s always better to save yourself the heartache by getting the facts upfront.
If you’re on a tight budget, stick to your guns and be aware of these seductive sales techniques, so that you can avoid being sucked in to paying for things you really can’t afford or are low on your list of priorities.
Custom home builders, Volume Home Builders, Project Home Builders – Do you know the difference? If you’re building a new home you should.
You’ll now be aware of all of your options when it comes to choosing or designing your perfect floorplan. You’re ‘free to choose’ the option that will be best for you. You also now have the process we use to ensure we get the most competitive quotes from Builders and you know why you shouldn’t choose a Builder just because you love their floorplans. Most important of all you now know your options for getting the home you want for the budget you have.
Here’s ten simple ways you can employ sustainable principles in your new home that will reduce your energy consumption and save you money.
The definition of spacious is not to have a lot of space; it’s to have ample space. Spacious doesn’t have to mean big. Any room can be spacious providing it can meet the purpose for which it was created or intended.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
You can only build what you can afford. But, where the magic of building comes into play is how it lets you spend your budget on the areas of your home that will bring you the most happiness. You can make decisions using a give and take system that will, upon completion, paint the picture of what your personal best lifestyle looks like with the budget you have, be it big or small.
Regardless of whether your budget is big or small building lets you direct your spending on the areas of your home that will bring you the most happiness. Learn how you can squeeze the most value out of your home building budget.
As a home building advocate, I frequently come across stories from individuals who have experienced the stress and frustration that can come with planning to build a new home. Unfortunately, these stories often go unheard, leaving families feeling powerless and misinformed throughout the process. One such individual is Jesse, who, as part of his research, … Read More
Getting a loan to buy a home is not the same as getting a loan to build a home. Here’s a checklist that makes sure you’ve got what you need when it comes to choosing the best home loan for your personal circumstances.
Most lenders offer guarantor loan products for first home buyers, although they go by different names, depending on the financial institution. Terms you might hear that refer to these types of arrangements include:Family PledgeFamily SupportFamily EquityFast TrackFamily Guarantee