Before you buy - Part 3 Choosing Land
Once you have established your budget, you then need to have a think about where you would like to live. Would you be willing to compromise on size for location, or do you want a larger block? And the biggest question of all, will the block suit your lifestyle?
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It’s important to think about things like;
- Is there a shopping centre nearby?
- How well is the area serviced by public transport and main roads?
- How long will it take you to get to work?
- Where’s the local parks and playgrounds?
- Where are the nearest schools? If the estate is new or in its early phases of development, what amenities are planned or coming?
- Is it a reputable Developer?
Once you have decided on a location it’s time to find the perfect block for your dream home! Celebration Homes is part of the ABN Group, which provides us with a competitive advantage for things like gaining exclusivity on prime lots of land in the most popular land estates. Our Sales Consultants know how to choose the best value blocks that offer extra benefits to you such as the best future resale.
We also help you choose the lots that offer the best solar orientation and compliance with design guidelines – that way you can have a home that’s cosy in winter, cool in summer and has a large alfresco to entertain your guests – all without compromising the overall design of your new home.
It’s also important to know the soil conditions of the block you are interested in as this can have an impact on your site works costs, we can help you understand all this before deciding on the perfect block for your new home!
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FAQs
Due to the high demand for land for new homes, many developers are in a position whereby they are unable to develop the land quickly enough to meet consumer demand. Subsequently many lots sold are on a ‘presale’ basis, meaning the developer or owner of the land is selling lots prior to them being fully developed.
An untitled lot may still require the provision of services such as roads, curbing, footpaths, water and power before a building licence can be submitted and Celebration Homes or any other home builder can commence construction of the home.
A lot which is titled will enable the purchaser to take ownership of the land sooner and the building process will not be delayed by any restrictions by the land development. A titled lot allows Celebration Homes to access the site and undertake all works necessary for the application of a building licence enabling a quicker building timeframe.
There are lots of factors to consider when choosing a block of land aside from simply its location. Important things to consider are the solar orientation, whether the block is flat or sloping, street appeal, distance to amenities and the frontage. This is something your Building Consultant can assist you with to ensure you get the perfect block for your design.