.svg)
How do we choose House & Land Packages?
9 most important factors and criteria to consider before choosing a heaps good house & land package for your dream home building.
1. Materplanned
Thoughtfully Masterplanned
- Roads and walking paths well designed?
- Abundance of Trees and Landscaping
- Power and utilities network, and led street lights
- Strict design guidelines for better estate appeal
2. Walkable
And promotes better health
- Walking paths
- Trees and landscaping
- Easy access to transport , shopping & amenities
- Promotes active lifestyle
3. Convenient
Public transport, schools
- Is it close to public transport
- Is it close to schools and child care
- Is it close to shopping
- Is it close to fitness and medical centres
4. Open Space
Plenty of Open & green space
- Plenty of open space and parks
- Children's playground
- Lawn and front landscaping guidelines
- Flood water retention features
5. Lifestyle
Wow factors
- Is it close to the beach
- Is it mega community with parks, cafe and playgrounds
- Is it close to the river
- Is it close to the CBD
6. Home Design
Is is future proof & heaps good
- Do they meet heaps good criteria?
- Are they future proof?
- Do they add street appeal
- Are mostly owner occupied
7. Builder Reputation
Track record & service
- Are you only allowed to choose certain builders?
- Do they meet heaps good criteria?
- Do they met compliance checks?
- Do they meet financial and risk checks?
8. Developer Reputation
Track record & past projects
- Are they mega community builder?
- Financial performance?
- Pask projects and track record?
- Liveability factors?
9. Future Growth
Financial Growth & Demand
- Is supply > demand
- Is instant equity possible?
- Is the estate desired by owner occupiers
- Is it still affordable for future growth prospects?
1. Compliance Check
License, Insured, Warranty
- Is the Builder Licensed?
- How many yrs of experience?
- Is the Builder insured?
- Do they provide warranty?
2. Reputation
Reviews & Online Sentiments
- Builder reviews
- Sentiments on Facebook Groups
- Sentiments on online forums
- Feedback & Complaints
3. Build Quality
Past work & inspections
- Are past project high quality?
- Building inspection reports
- Building supplies & suppliers
- Quality related posts online
4. Price & Value
Value, possible margin%
- Price $ per sqm?
- Do they do crazy upsells?
- Do they charge for design change?
- What's their margin?
5. Efficiency
Build Speed, Good Team
- Building Time and speed
- Deadlines met and Delays
- Team size and supervisors at site
- Do they have inhouse draftsman?
6. Communication
Customer Service
- Do they provide regular progress reports?
- Is owner involved & active?
- Are they quick to respond to queries?
- Customer service feedback
7. Speciality
Categorising for better match
- If they are Volume Builders?
- If they are Duplex experts?
- Architectural or Coastal?
- Knockdown rebuild specialists?
8. Customisation
Customisation allowance
- Allow slight customisation?
- Allow design customisations?
- Fully Custom Builder?
- Allow no customisation?
9. Risk
Financially Sound
- Are they backed financially?
- How many yrs of experience?
- Is the Builder insured?
- Bankruptcy Scenario Tests
Create your own House & Land Package
If you’re having trouble finding exactly what you’re looking for why not create your own house and land package?
With access to 1,600+ Land Estates, 500+ Builders, and heaps of home designs to choose from, we’re confident we’ve got the perfect home for you!
1. Tell us about your location preferences and budget.
2. We will match you to land estates and home designs that fit preferences and budget.
3. You package up the best combination, and sign a unicorn deal. We will be by your side at every stage of the journey.