1. Make contact with an experienced Rawdon Hill sales consultant:
Contact our head office or visit one of Rawdon Hill’s display home centres. Our experienced sales consultants will show you a range of homes that Rawdon Hill offer to best suit your needs and budget.
2. Get pre-approved finance:
Contact your local bank or financial institution to obtain a pre-approved home loan and discover what your lending limits are. Ensure that your request for a loan is approved prior to commencing building work on your new home. This involves completing a mortgage application and supplying the necessary documentation to check your financial background and credit rating.
3. Choosing land:
The most important thing to decide when building your new home is where to build. There are a few things to look out for:
• An area with growth potential.
• Adequate services – public transport, parklands, shops and schools are close by.
• Relatively level site – to reduce excessive site work.
• Correct solar orientation is aligned with your home design.
• The indoor and outdoor design layout suits your lifestyle.
• Local council guideline and planning laws.
You also have the choice of choosing from a wide range of house and land packages that our Rawdon Hill specialists have available at our display homes.
4. Know your timeline:
Building a new home usually takes several months. During which time, there are a myriad of decisions that needs to be made. Get an estimate of when the construction of your new home will be completed and planned accordingly. |
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5. Watch your budget:
Our Rawdon Hill sales consultants have the experience and knowledge to advise you of a suitable house and land package to suit your needs and budget.
6. Build with re-sale in mind:
Regardless of how much you love your new home, it is unlikely that it will be the last home that you will ever own. Knowing that, you should be mindful of the potential re-sale value of your home. It is important to ask yourself if the features/ additions you are installing are appealing to others when it comes time to sell.
7. Be prepared for delays:
Regardless of the timeframe the builder gives you, there is a possibility of delays during the building process. Inclement weather, shortages in suppliers and materials and labour problems can all factor into delaying the completion of your home. During the building process, you should be prepared to be flexible with your timeframe.
8. Keep track of progress:
To minimise unnecessary delays and mistakes to your home, get involved in the building process. If possible, you should inspect the site to ensure that progress is made. It is important to keep in touch with your builder at all stages.
9. Avoid making changes:
Try to avoid making changes to your design once the plans have been finalised. This will only delay the completion of your home and may add to the final cost of your new home.
10. Arrange temporary housing:
You may need to arrange temporary housing if there is a delay between the time you sell your existing home and the time you move into your new home. Realise that you may be living there for several months so ensure that it is affordable and that it meets your needs. |