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Tuesday 25 October 2011

Selecting a new home builder


When you decide to buy a vacant block or knock down and rebuild a brand-new home, choosing the right builder is as important as choosing your style and plan of your home.

When you purchase a home, you also "buy" the company that will build it. Your satisfaction will depend on their experience, their skills and their commitment to customer service.

An important part of the home building process lies in determining that you are dealing with the builder themselves who has the necessary qualifications and is able to meet your needs and expectations.
There are thousands of builders in Sydney, ranging from small companies building a few houses a year to large building companies constructing hundreds of homes annually.

Whether you live in a large urban area or a smaller community, you will have a number of builders to choose from. Each company may offer a different selection of homes. Some may focus on specific market segments or neighborhoods. Others may specialize in particular types of homes or have certain distinctive expertise, such as adult lifestyle design or energy efficiency. And every company does business in its own unique way.

As you look at your building requirements, also think about the building company behind them. Before choosing a building company, take a close look at each builder you are considering and ask these questions:

Who are they?
Do they build a quality home?
What is their after-sales service like?
What’s their reputation, what do others say about them?

Thursday 13 October 2011

Defining your vision

How to define your vision
Get everyone in your household involved in discussing what you are looking for in a new home or home renovation. For instance:

Discuss the type and size of home; number of bedrooms; other space requirements, e.g. garage.
Discuss the layout: open or divided spaces; flexibility for future changes.
Discuss any outdoor living areas: space and privacy.
Discuss desired features for looks or convenience.
Special considerations, e.g. accessibility for household members with mobility restrictions.
Distance to work, shopping and medical facilities.
Public transportation.
Schools, recreational facilities, places of worship.

It is wise to make a list of everything that’s important to you and your other family members and divide it into things you must have and things you would like to have. Use the list to help you evaluate your desired new home or renovation. It is also a great starting point for discussions with builders because it makes it easier to tell them what you are looking for, which in turn helps them to identify the homes that best match your needs and wants.