What to Consider Before Building Your First Home

Building your first home can be a daunting process and while there are many things to consider when building a house, Hudson Homes are here to try and simplify the process.

We think that choosing the right builder, keeping an eye out for government grants, being clear about your budget, and planning for the future are just some of the key things to consider when building a new house.

Builders and Budgets: Things to Consider When Building a House

One of the things to consider when building your first home is your budget.

You will need to know how much you can spend, as well as be clear about the pricing, fees, and taxes. You should save a little extra in case of any emergencies.

When you select a builder, be clear about what is and isn’t included in the build and what is essential for your new home build.

If you are purchasing land, it is imperative that you understand the stamp duty fees as well as any other charges you may be required to pay.

You may need to hire lawyers or conveyancers to look over your contracts.

You may also need to seek advice from mortgage brokers or banks if you are taking out a loan to finance your new house.

Permits and Regulations: Things to Check When Building a New House

Before building your first home you should be aware of any building covenants regarding the allowable height, building fascia and colours permitted by estate developers.

If you are planning to knock down and rebuild you should consider having a look at the regulations concerning heritage overlay if there is any.

These are just a couple of the things to check when building a new house in New South Wales and Queensland.

Land and Location: What to Look Out for When Building a House

What to look out for when building a house:

• Consider any council requirements when building a new house.
• Check the soil rating, as this will affect how you structurally compensate for building on sand or clay-like soil.
• Smaller lots may have small lot codes that require diligence regarding fire safety and building materials.
• Consider anything you know about the area i.e., is the area prone to flooding, bushfires, or pests, if so you should plan accordingly.

Things to Include When Building a House: Energy Efficiency

Most new builds in Australia are being built sustainably and energy efficient. Installing solar panels and grey water systems not only lessen your environmental footprint, but they also reduce the cost of your energy and water bills drastically.

Other energy efficient and cool factors to consider and include when building a new home include:

• How you plan to cool or heat your home.
• Passive solar and building orientation.
• Having adequate insulation installed when you build.
• Getting solar powered outdoor lights to reduce energy cost even further.

Future Planning and Resale: New House Build Must Haves

When you are designing your dream home, you are not only planning for now, but for the future.

This means you should consider the resale eligibility of your new house build. Who might be living in your house ten years from now and what sort of lifestyle would they have?

If you are planning on having children, you might want to make the space safe and appropriate. If you are planning on retiring, you may not want staircases.

Consider features such as garages, driveways, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms and if you plan to resell your house in the future.

Hudson Homes builds contemporary homes for now and for the future. Our Lifetime Structural, Fixed Price, Fixed Timeframe Guarantees makes us the best choice for your new home build. Contact us or call the team on 1300 246 200 to get started on the build of your dream home.