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?