Hello, my partner and I just started this home building journey.
We've just gone under contract on a land but it's 2mos away from settlement.
Should we start looking for a builder at this point? If so how far in the builder process should we be in so that we can get on the build straight after land settlement? Ie. Quotes, pricing, contract signed etc.?
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Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Should we start looking looking for a builder already? 2Aug 08, 2020 2:13 pm You should have most likley sourced a builder around 4-5 months ago. By the time you go through the tender, plans, site plans and external colours needed to submit to council,then average of 6 week wait for DA to be approved for construction to start. So start now or you iwll be pushing it out by even more months. Good luck with your build.  09 May 2020 43 QLD Junior Member Re: Should we start looking looking for a builder already? 4Aug 08, 2020 11:22 pm  cccgavHello, my partner and I just started this home building journey. We've just gone under contract on a land but it's 2mos away from settlement. Should we start looking for a builder at this point? If so how far in the builder process should we be in so that we can get on the build straight after land settlement? Ie. Quotes, pricing, contract signed etc.? 2 months will go quickly. You need heaps of time to find the builders that suit you, find a house layout that you like or may take longer if you’re going to custom build your house. You still have colour and electrical appointment, maybe amending the plans, many amendment for plans, design and electricals.. which can take weeks or months. Then after you signed the contract, more payments, final drawing, maybe lots of queries back and forth (i did anyway), bank approvals (if you’re taking loans), council approval will take a few weeks at least or maybe a couple of months! So definitely start looking for a builder now. 08 Aug 2020 6 Junior Member Re: Should we start looking looking for a builder already? 6Aug 18, 2020 12:07 am Thanks all! We have started going out and talking to builders and you're all on the money! And wow heaps of decision making to do. Who knew deciding on a layout takes so much time :/ 16 Apr 2020 103 Senior Member Re: Should we start looking looking for a builder already? 7Sep 01, 2020 4:37 pm cccgavThanks all! We have started going out and talking to builders and you're all on the money! And wow heaps of decision making to do. Who knew deciding on a layout takes so much time :/ It's a rookie mistake, but don't rush into it just so that you can make up for the lost time. I was in the same boat as you. We put in a deposit for the land and really started working with our builder a month after (last Oct), construction began only in Apr this year. Take your time to finalise on your designs and requirements. At the same time you must be cautious about your state's rules regarding the exemptions for first time home owners, like in Vic you've to occupy your home within 12 months from the land settlement date, to still qualify for the land transfer duties exemption. you should start looking straight away, finding the right plan and builder will take time and 2 months will fly best Luck 1 1332 What do you do with a builder that will not provide a start date, far to many emails have been sent Under small lot code, no planning or building permit is required. So… 0 466 When you say H&L package, is it two separate contracts for land and construction, or is it one contract which settles after completion of everything? As they are treated… 2 2852 |
