Cutting through the noise – advice for building a new home this year
2020 might not have gone to plan so far, but things have just taken a u-turn toward some awesome news! We’re SO pleased that the recent announcements including up to $55k in government grants* mean that thousands of West Aussies are now building their brand-new home. It’s an exciting time, there are hundreds of reasons to build and the process has never been sleeker, so you’ve made a great first step to get started.
But there’s a lot of noise out there, so we’re cutting through the hype to bring you some advice and tips that will genuinely help you navigate the journey and make the most of the current market and beyond.
Five things our Home & Land Experts want you to know
1. Land is selling fast!
First up, land is selling fast. Across Perth thousands of blocks are being snapped up quicker than you can say ‘government grants’, but that doesn’t mean the perfect Home & Land package isn’t still available.
We’re part of the ABN Group, Australia’s leading construction, property and finance company so we have access to a good supply of exclusive land across Perth. We can snap up new releases and our exclusive rights to land allocations mean we’ve got dibs on the land that no other builder has.
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2. Don’t buy any land, buy the right land
One of the best things you can do in this market is to buy land that is already titled or will title in the next few months. That means it’s ready to build on. This is one of the things you need to ensure you have the best chance of accessing the grants.
When you work with a builder like us to find land, we can make sure it’s titled and that you don’t buy a block that will come with high site work costs, or other issues. We can help guide to you the right blocks and access exclusive land too.
3. Finance is important
Before you can start shopping around for a Home & Land package or even put any land on hold, it’s important to speak to a finance broker. They’ll help you find out how much you can borrow and explain all the ins and outs surrounding the construction finance. Once they believe you’re eligible for finance, they’ll provide a letter of eligibility (LOE) and that’s your ticket to new home shopping!
Our in-house finance brokers at Resolve Finance are industry leaders, we can introduce you to them and we’ll work as a team throughout our entire journey to ensure everything is complete on time.
4. Land doesn’t need to soak up all your budget
Working with a builder from the get-go means you won’t make any decisions that hold you up later down the line. We can help you work within budget and get the perfect balance on home and land.
The last thing you need is to buy an over-priced block that doesn’t leave you with enough dollars to build your dream home on it. We strike this balance for clients day in, day out – we’ll find your perfect package.
5. Building a home is really fun!
Whether you were planning to build before, or the government grants have fast-tracked your plans it can be overwhelming with so much information from builders and the media. But don’t forget it’s one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make, and it should be exciting!
We’re here every step of the way to help guide you through the process and help you celebrate the milestones along the way. Don’t see what you’re looking for online? Ask us! We’ve got experts in finance, we can build you a custom home and land package or just answer any questions you have.
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