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In Australia, property can be a highly valuable asset. While many people look at real estate as an
investment, a lucky few get the opportunity to build their dream home.
If you are one of those lucky ones, no doubt you have a vision of how you want your dream home to look.
But sometimes getting to the end result can be a challenge, and often just getting started can be a daunting
prospect.
This article provides an outline of what you can expect during the building process to help alleviate some of
the mystery. It also outlines exactly what is offered by Victorian home builder, Macalister Prestige Homes.
STEP 1 – Planning
First and foremost, you
need to plan out what you
want. This planning stage
is going to help keep you
on target throughout the
whole building process.
Are you looking for
something for a family or
just yourself? Consider
your lifestyle. What do you
do and what do you want?
Do you need a recreation
area? A separate study?
Or a double garage?
STEP 1 – Planning
Get inspiration from existing home designs. Visit open houses, flick through magazines, and take note of what
you like and good ideas. Make a list of things you NEED, WANT and PREFER. This helps rank the relative
importance of features and determines what you “can’t live without” vs the “nice to have” features.
You need to determine a budget, factoring in where you will live when your house is being built. Once you’ve
done this revisit your NEED, WANT and PREFER list to ensure your desires are in line with your budget. You
may wish to do this again after an estimate of your build is provided.
STEP 2 – Getting Started
So you have finalised the plans
and are satisfied with the written
estimate. The next steps are as
follows, which Macalister Prestige
Homes do for you.
• Preliminary drawings of the site,
floor & front elevations
(including 2 revisions if
required).
• Analysis of information from the
local council to determine if
there are any relevant
requirements relating to your
land.
• A soil report, site analysis and
survey completed to determine
if there will be any additional
site costs due to land conditions.
STEP 2 – Getting Started
Once you are happy with the
preliminary drawings and
information provided from council,
soil and site reports, you are ready
to move onto the next stage which
involves:
• Full Working Drawings of your
new home.
• Engineer designed footing
system (Foundation Design).
• 5 Star Energy Rating
Assessment.
• Specifications & Contracts.
• Warranty Insurance & Building
Permits.
STEP 3 – Selections
Now the fun part! Other than moving into your new home the
selection process tends to be the most exciting. This truly is the
stage of choices, YOUR Choices! Make your choices carefully,
take your time and call on friends & family for input if you wish.
You’ll need to select everything from bricks to paint colour, tiles
to carpets and fittings to fixtures.
For professional advice, you can commission an interior designer
at this stage. Macalister Prestige Homes offer a specialist interior
designer at no cost. Something you should definitely consider, as
the number of choices you need to make are many more than
you original think!
STEP 4 – Contract
With the first three stages finalised, a building
contract is now completed.
Once the building contract is signed, a five
percent deposit is payable. Fees paid in step
two will be deducted from this invoice. There
are generally seven stages of construction
whereby invoices will be issued and paid.
These invoices are for:
Deposit - 5%
Base – 10%
Frame - 15%
Lock up - 33%
Plaster - 15%
Fix out - 10%
Joinery - 7%
Final - 5%
STEP 5 – Construction
A building supervisor will be assigned to you
providing you with a direct contact point and
adviser throughout the construction
stages. Alterations to selections can be
discussed with the building supervisor to
determine availability and variation in cost.
STEP 6 – Moving in adjustments
You’re not quite done yet! After you’ve moved into your new home it’s
quite normal for small items to require attention or adjustment as the
home settles. A good home builder, like Macalister Prestige Homes, will
attend to any items within the first three months. In addition, you will
feel assured with a structure guarantee supported by Home Warranty
Insurance for a period of six years.
At Macalister Prestige Homes we pride ourselves on quality workmanship, attention to detail and personalised
service. We are a family owned and operated business, and are proud of the fact that we don’t just build in
communities. We work and live in those communities.
We understand that some people are seeking to build a totally unique home. This is why we are happy to offer
our clients the ability to build custom homes and custom projects, and our friendly sales representatives are
happy to run through this process with you.
To discuss your requirements for a custom home in your area, please call 1800 443 116. Our staff will
undertake an initial consultation to discuss your individual needs and your budget.
www.macalisterprestigehomes.com.au