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8 Tips to Find the Perfect New House Design

Building a new house is a decision that should not be made lightly. It is important that you do your research when purchasing your perfect home. From dreaming about the look and feel of your new house design, to stepping through the door, you will want to remain informed and involved.

iBuildNew’s goal is to help you find your dream home.  Our team has created a plan for you to get the most out of your time and money when choosing your new house design.

Research Tips for your New House Design:

Have a dream: Get inspired and understand what you envision your new house design to look like. Map out the look of your home, your minimum requirements (minimum bedrooms and bathrooms, or an alfresco), your ideal timeline and location. Creating this vision is very important as it will drive your entire building project. A good place for inspiration is Pinterest for ideas.

Do your research: Comparing different new house designs from different volume builders can be time consuming and tedious if you don’t have the right tools. iBuildNew can provide you with side by side comparisons of designs from a range of leading builders. This is the perfect tool to narrow down your favourite home designs.

Create a plan: Now that you have researched which new house designs suit your dream lifestyle, it’s time to narrow down the possibilities and plan to explore them. Selecting 3 designs to visit is a good way to make the most out of your time. Remember to make sure these house designs line up perfectly with your dream.

Display Home Tips:

Ask questions: When you are in contact with your favourite builders, don’t be shy, it’s important to ask as many questions as you like. Display home consultants are there to help you, and they will be happy to answer any questions you have. By telling them upfront what you are looking for and what your budget is they will able to save you time by steering you in the right direction.

Understand your base price: When building with a volume builder it can become tricky to know what is included in the base price that is provided. Typically, it is best to allow for an extra 20% of the base price to include all the extras that you’re interested in and site costs. If you are unsure, or need any clarification, our iBuildNew consultants are very happy to explain any excluded costs, making the process easier for you.

Builder range: Each volume builder has a set range of new house designs. Make sure you understand which builders deliver the look and requirements you are interested. For example, if you are looking for a Dual Occupancy home, only a select number of builders provide this.

Bonus Tips:

Be realistic: Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither will your dream home. Although you might be excited to move in as soon as possible, it is best to be practical. Realistically you will be able to move into your new home 12 months after you sign a contract with a builder- plenty of time for you to choose the perfect couch for your new living room.

Seek independent advice: Building your dream home is an exciting experience, but it can be lengthy and frustrating without the right tools. By asking iBuildNew to help you through the process will reduce confusion and time spent walking from display home to display home. If you are seeking independent and expert advice don’t hesitate to have a chat with our consultants on 1800 184 281.  We’re here to help.

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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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iBuildNew is the market leading aggregator dedicated to residential home construction and land development. As an independent platform, iBuildNew helps Australians identify and compare new home designs, house and land packages and land estates. It’s the smart way home buyers, who are considering a new build, can find the ideal options to match their individual needs. Home building is a big decision, we make sure you get it right.

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