Phase 1: Finance and Land
- 1 Get home loan pre-approval before searching
- 2 Check zoning, easements, flood overlays
- 3 Assess orientation for passive solar
- 4 Confirm services: sewer, water, power, NBN
Phase 2: Selecting Your Builder
Check licence via your state's building regulator, read recent reviews, visit completed homes, and ask for references from the last 12 months.
Pro tip: Check builder financial stability and ensure Home Warranty Insurance is in place.
Phase 3: Design and Contract
- 1 Finalise floor plan and facade
- 2 Select all structural elements
- 3 Choose all colour selections
- 4 Get a solicitor to review your building contract
- 5 Understand progress payment schedule
Phase 4: Construction Stages
- 1 Slab: base poured and cured
- 2 Frame: walls and roof erected
- 3 Lock-up: roof, windows, external doors installed
- 4 Fixing: internal fitout
- 5 Practical Completion: final inspection, handover
Practical Completion Inspection (PCI)
Walk through your home with the builder and document every defect.
⚠️ Watch out: Don't rush the PCI. Any defects not noted at handover are harder to claim later.
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