Deciding to build a home is a huge step, and can be daunting. Choosing from amongst all the different builders can be a difficult task, especially considering the huge range of builders available for so many different kinds of construction, house designs, house and land packages and display homes. This is where iBuildNew can help. Whether you’re looking for home builders in Melbourne city or in country Perth, we have a huge range of reliable builders, and in-house experts who specialise in helping you find the best builders to help you to build your dream home. To get you started, we’ve compiled the 5 steps to help you find the builder and home for you! Don’t forget to consider the best qualities in a builder for your build.
1. Figure out what you want from your home builder
The best way to understand what you, or your family, are after in a home is to create a needs and wants list. This is the best way to understand your lifestyle, and also where you would like to live if you are looking for not just a new house design but bigger space, or perhaps more outdoor areas. Write down what you normally do, whether you like to entertain, if you have lots of house guests or whether the kids need some space to be kids. You also need to consider basic house plans or design concepts like how many living spaces you would like, would you like a larger garden, more bedrooms, a proper garage. These will help you later choose between the wide range of options available in packages and home designs, as well as deciding where you want to live based on land available in an area and it’s legislations.
At this time, it is also key to be locking into your budget. We can help get you in touch with mortgage broker, or you can chat to a bank to figure out the best loan and financing options for you.
2. Talk to an expert to help narrow down your list of builders
There is such a wide range of options when it comes to choosing builders, designing a house, finding the land, the area, and the right package for you. Our website holds a huge database of house designs, land estates, house & land packages and investment options. We can help you create a shortlist of housing options perfect for you based on your wants and needs lists. We can also help guide you in what to start thinking about if you are yet to create your full list or if there’s something missing that we pick up whilst chatting you through the process.
3. Research potential display homes
From there, start visiting display homes, write down what you like or dislike about them, their design, their structural qualities, the spaces they have. We will connect you to consultants who will help you narrow down your list of designs to a top 2 or 3, to make it easier to then find the right builder that can really cater for you.
4. Compare builders quotes with your needs
There are many things to consider when comparing builders and construction quotes. Make sure that your builder has both the right designs and construction abilities, as well as the right personality match for you. Do they see your vision? Listen to your ideas and wants? Make sure you are properly researching your builders, and talking to our consultants to ensure you feel comfortable with your builder.
5. Choose a home builder, and sign!
Once you choose your builder you can get your contract reviewed with us through Titlexchange. Then, you can sign your new contract, proceed with land titling, and set in a start date to create your dream home!
If you are already a little way down the process, we can help point you in the right direction and get you in touch with the builders and consultants that can ensure you get what you want out of your home. Whilst not every building process is identical, we can help you understand what construction companies are looking for and how to get your priorities right when finding designs and builders.
To have a quick chat about your needs and wants from a builder and your new home, give us a call on 1800 184 284 or book a call on our website.
Let us do the legwork for you.
- We’ll ask the right questions to better understand your needs
- We’ll create a recommended shortlist ideally matched to you
- We’ll answer specific questions or concerns related to home building, land purchasing or financing
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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