Hi everyone,
So my wife and I are going to build a house. We have been looking at house plans with builders such as Dale Alcock, Ross North and Don Russell, but nothing is exactly right. We decided to investigate building a house suited to what we want, and the characteristics of the block. But we don't really know how to go about picking a builder - there are so many options.
I have heard mixed things about building brokers, and think that we would prefer to go speak to a few ourselves. In the quick search I have done, its seems some cost you money directly, which I think is better than most of the brokers which are "free", since they are working for you. My theory anyway.
My questions are fairly broad - just looking for general discussion/advise on where to start.
ie how have you narrowed down the choice of builders? Have you got any recommendations? Has a building broker worked or not worked for you? If you have just built a custom house what did you learn from choosing a builder?
Thanks.