Browse Forums Building A New House Re: First Time Builders/Buyers 12Apr 25, 2019 4:09 pm First decide build or buy, If building decide volume or custom or some body like hotonda homes whom are a buying group for local builders. Then do your homework by talking to clients of your chosen builder,as this is a good way of knowing what to expect from your builder. Get a building inspector who has vast experience and qualifications such as building expert from this forum,this is a must to let builder know you have knowledge on your side. If buying land flat is better for waffle slabs and absolutely ensure that you have concrete right around your new house with a fall away from house so moisture levels around your slab are even,which makes slab heave and subsidence much less likely. Make sure builder uses temporary down pipes so no water sits next to slab, although this is mandatory ,many builders still don't do this. Listen very little to salesman who are not builders but trying to sell to you for their commission,get a pre contract inspection has hia or MBA contracts are unfairly heavily in favour of builders,be prepared before signing contract to walk away, keep learning about best practices as builders will appoint trades often on how easy the home owner is to please, good luck,learn and be rewarded. Can anyone give me any onfo on New Homes WA? Good or bad, hopefully good just need to know if my choice was good or not? Thanks ❤️ 0 8936 So it looks like we finally have some movement on site! Definitely later than expected, but I'll take any progress at this point. I'll drop by over the weekend to get… 5 27712 9 24791 |