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7 House and Land Package Tips To Help You Feel In Control Of The Building Process.

Building a new home is a very exciting time. It is your opportunity to create a home that includes all the things that you’ve been dreaming of that you don’t have in your current home. Whether the kids have grown up and you’re downsizing or you have a young family and need to upgrade, if you get the process right, you will enjoy your new home for many years to come. When you are purchasing a house and land package, it is vitally important that YOU be in charge and in control of the process and feel confident about how it is going.

There are many questions you will need to ask and the more questions you ask, the more informed you will become. There are many steps involved in building a house from choosing a house and block that will match to deciding the final floor plan to the ultimate finishes and colours. Many decisions need to be made and if you understand what is going on at every step, you will be much better able to have meaningful input into the process to make certain you get the outcome you want. By having answers to the important questions, you can speed up the time it will take to build your new home and feel in control of the process.

1) Know How Much You Can Invest.

Make a call to your bank or a mortgage broker and determine how much you can realistically invest. Knowing this amount ahead of time can save you a lot of wasted time looking at house and land packages that are out of your budget.

2) Consider The Location of Your New Home.

Where you build you home can be very important depending on your families circumstances. Do you have young children? You will probably want to live close to a school. If you have older children, public transport may play a part in your decision. What about your proximity to work? Other considerations might be distance to shopping centres and recreation areas... And maybe the beach?

3) Choose A Block That Your Preferred House Will Fit On.

There are a few considerations when it comes to choosing your block. The first one is, will the house you want fit on it? It may be obvious I know but keep in mind that not all houses will fit on every block. Some are wide, some are narrow so be sure to match the two. You may also want to give some thought to exactly where on the block to put the house allowing for more room at the front or the back.

4) Choose The Right Builder For Your Needs And Budget.

When it comes to choosing a builder, consider more than just who advertises the most on TV. As you visit display homes, ask the design consultant about the builders warranties. Also, consider the companies reputation and design portfolio. There are many house and land packages in the market to choose from and by doing your homework you will find the right builder for your needs and save time and money.

5) Ask What The Current Build Times Are for Each Builder?

One of the questions you should ask the design consultant is what their current build times are. Some builders will have more jobs on their books and therefore will be using their tradesman across many jobs and this can determine the progress of your house being built. Also by knowing the differences between home builders you can be aware of the steps and the differences before you make a decision.

6) Ask What’s Included?

It’s important to find out what is included in the price that the design consultant has quoted you for the particular House and Land package you are interested in. The companies literature will often say “As displayed” but often it’s not EXACTLY as displayed. For example, are the floor coverings included? What about the blinds and curtains? Are the downlights included and what about the kitchen splashback?

7) Ask What Changes You Can Make For The Included Price?

You should also ask about what changes you can make. Some builders will limit the amount of changes you can make. You may have to pay more depending on WHAT changes you would like made. You may want to adjust room sizes by increasing internal or external walls for example or maybe adjust the size of the island bench in the kitchen.

By being informed you will have peace-of-mind knowing that you have minimised the possibility of unexpected surprises. Ask lots of questions and don’t be scared by the design consultant asking you questions too as they are just trying to help you achieve the best outcome for you and your family. For example the design consultant will probably ask you if you have children and how many you have and what their ages are. They will be trying to determine how many rooms you might need or other important things like extra storage space and perhaps activity areas because children will have different needs depending on whether they are teenagers or toddlers.

By following these and other simple guidelines, you can create the perfect home for your family.

For the next article in the series, "3 House and Land Package Strategies to Help Save You Time And Money", Visit my blog at www.perthhouselandpackages.com/blog

Or call me, Grant Hayes of Ross North Homes on 0411-455-566 for a free over the phone consultation to discuss your families needs.