A New Build With Our Builders
In the first few months of 2021, 50,000 new homes were built. Records show that this was the highest amount in more than two decades! Each year the number of homes being built is increasing and more buyers are going for newly built properties, or even building their own!
Advantages of Building a New Home
Building a home is not as straight forward as buying one. You need a builder, an architect and a piece of land, within your budget and within a specific area for you to build upon!
You have to arrange for sewage system and water system access for the land and deal with any planning and environmental permits. You can join an existing development, but your choices will be more limited.
These points are unimportant when you consider that you can make the house exactly how you want it. Size, shape, layout and design. You can also make it energy efficient and good for the environment.
What Do I Need To Do Before I Start Building My New Home?
Building a new house is a complicated process with many steps. It Is important to be prepared to make the process less stressful for you and disruptive for your family.
- Set your budget – This is the most important detail of your project. Calculate a realistic budget and stick to it. Everything you do and all of the decisions you make will be dependent on what you can afford.
- Confirm where you want to live – Before you begin construction, you have to decide where you want to live and where you will build
- Determine what type of home you want – There are many choices in the type and design of new houses. Research the different options to make sure you get exactly what you want.
- Understand your family requirements – Think about what you and your family need in the new property, how many bedrooms, bathrooms maybe a playroom for the kids?
- Talk to your builder – Discuss with your builder your budget and requirements. They will be able to give you professional advice and ideas.
- Secure finance – Make sure you have arranged your finances
- Land to be titled – If you have bought land on which to build, the land title must be transferred to your name before you can begin building.
- You’re ready to start building – Finally the anticipated moment has arrived. construction begins and you can watch as your new home is built. – If you have bought land on which to build, the land title must be transferred to your name before you can begin building.