Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Buy Land then look for builder or House&Land package? 2Aug 21, 2013 11:01 pm The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Buy Land then look for builder or House&Land package? 8Sep 06, 2013 1:18 pm There are actually many advantages to finding a builder before you buy land, aside from cost. I'm not talking so much about a house and land package, as actually finding a builder who you trust enough to go forward with. When you find a builder who works with your terrain, and in your area, and who has integrity and is a good communicator (and don't bother with ANY builder who doesn't tick all those boxes) then that builder can actually guide you through some of the complexities of land purchase also. They will understand the implications of easements in terms of where you can build on a block, and if they have a repertoire of solutions for different kinds of terrain such as hilly blocks, or challenging blocks, they may be able to open up possibilities for you that you would not otherwise consider. This sometimes makes bargains affordable that you can then work with to create a beautiful home. I sometimes think that the right builder is like a "Sherpa" who help climbers up Mount Everest. Can someone please offer some advice? Im DESPERATE. Because I'm completely and utterly exhausted. How long are variations taking with other companies at the moment? We… 0 18470 Sounds like rubbish to me. Ask for the contamination report which I doubt they have. If it's part of a normal subdivision it would have had a contamination report done… 9 5645 No the fireplace doesn’t work. It’s been enclosed. I’m not sure what was removed, as it was done quite some time ago - well before what I can see with photos online… 2 11584 |