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Building your first home is an exciting time. If it’s your first home, it is even more of an experience to celebrate. However, before you jump into this new journey, make sure you understand exactly what lays ahead in achieving this major life milestone. Our friends at Step One Homes have been generous enough to provide us with everything first home buyers and first time home builders will need.
5 most important tips when building your first home
1. Finding the ‘perfect’ builder
When you are building a new home, everyone is going to have different building requirements and a different dream home in mind. There is no perfect builder but there is the perfect builder for you. If you are a first home buyer in WA who is looking for expert guidance, fantastic features, financial advice and outstanding customer service then you should consider speaking to one of the experts at Step One Homes. They are making the new home building process simple for first home builders.
If you aren’t sure how to choose your ‘perfect’ builder, here are some things to consider before you make a final decision.
- Builders ratings & reviews or testimonials
- Price brackets
- Style of the home
- Location that they build in
- Inclusions & exclusions
- Promotions that may be available
2. Don’t forget conveyancing
Often when people are building for the first time they don’t always understand exactly what the process of building is and what steps they need to take. Step One Homes, dedicates themselves to new home builders, and can act as your guiding light. Conveyancing is a good example of something that if you are building your first home, you may not be aware of. This is the process of transferring the title of land from the previous owner to you, the new owner. Step One Homes can assist you with all aspects of building your new home including guidance on conveyancing.
3. Your budget restrictions
For many people, budget is one of the most important part of their building journey. Building a new home will come with many surprises, one may be that no matter how much you think your new home will cost, it will likely cost more. Having a realistic budget and building in a buffer can assist to reduce any stress around your budget.
Step One Homes can also assist in getting the most for your money, including informing you about the First Home Owners Grant, Stamp Duty concessions, house & land packages and how to apply for and what you need to secure a construction loan. This can be a very complex step when it comes to building a new home, so use a Step One Homes expert to help guide you through. You can even download their guide to financing your first home.
4. House designs & location that work for you
If you are building your own home, it is likely that your plan is to stay there for many years to come. That is why it is important that you spend some time considering how your family will grow in your new home over the years to come. This could include having an extra guest room that can be converted into a nursery, or a kitchen/living space that you can use for entertaining into the future.
5. The fun part are the final touches
So, you’ve built your new home? Congratulations! Now it’s time to move in and start enjoying your first home. However, there are still a handful of things that are important to consider, which typically include:
- Connections
- Landscaping
- Change of address to any service providers or government departments
- Home and contents insurance
- Home furnishings and decorations
And finally – your house warming party!
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Zoe Langenberg
Zoe is passionate about coffee and interior design. You can find her most weekends exploring an art gallery or devouring a good book.
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