Making Your Home Design Work for You
So you’ve decided to build a new home…exciting! You begin your research on home layouts and floorplans and soon discover that there are SO many options that your head starts spinning and the overwhelming gravity of how important it is to get your design right hits you. So where do you start? What should you consider first? Our team has come up with a few key points to consider that will help clear the fog and make your home design work for you! Does the block of land have any obvious requirements? Is your land very sloping, to…
How to Build the Home of Your Dreams, Without the Headache
How to Build the Home of Your Dreams, Without the Headache In 2021, Australians are spending more time at home than ever before. With the obvious impacts of Covid-19 and more and more companies opting to have their staff working from home, having a multi-functional home that suits all facets of personal and business life is now a lifestyle essential. Deciding to build a brand-new home is one of the biggest financial decisions that one can make. It takes a lot of time and energy planning and organising – and it is worth this time and effort as when it…
Why the Shape of Your House Could Cost or Save You Thousands
When people think about what accelerates the cost to build a home, the obvious things that spring to mind are usually premium floor coverings, luxury stone benchtops and lavish appliances and lighting…but there is something more fundamental that may affect the price. In fact, just being aware of this little-known design feature could save you tens of thousands of dollars without compromising the style and sophistication of your home. And it simply has to do with the shape of your house. Every house design is different. Some houses are square, some houses are ‘L’ shaped, and others have many different…
Why Are More Than 70% of Architectural Home Designs NEVER Built?
The fact that in excess of 70% of Architectural home designs are never built might seem shocking – but when you take a closer look, it really is no surprise. The downfall begins right at the beginning – when someone commissions an Architect to design their home alone – without a builder involved. See, Architects are trained to be visionaries. You are employing them to design the ‘perfect home’ – and the design is produced based on ideal criteria – often with a little extra ‘wow factor’ thrown in! Rarely will the additional building costs be considered, and before long…
Pase Homes Online Management Portal
At Pase Homes, we know that communication is key! That’s why we are proud to offer our clients access to our 24/7 online management portal, Buildertrend. Using this fantastic application, clients will have constant access to real time information about what is happening with their project - right from the initial planning stages, selections, financials and day to day updates when in construction right to the completion of the new home and beyond. Using this Online Management Portal clients can: View schedules of upcoming works See ‘To-do’ reminders for tasks to be completed View documents and plans and daily logs…
Builder’s Jargon Explained
When it comes to understanding builders jargon, the list of specific terminology used day to day seems endless! This little guide should help to break some of it down so you have confidence when speaking about your new build! Provisional Sum (PS) A Provisional Sum, more commonly known as a PS, is an allowance that the builder has made to complete a task. They are useful when the final selections have not been completed or it is simply not possible to include a quote due to factors that are unknown at the time of signing the contract A PS is…
Financing a New Home Build? Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Construction Loans
When starting out the process of building a new home, there are so many different things to think about and organise. Finance is one of those things that people generally consider one of the ‘boring’ and ‘hard’ parts – but it doesn’t have to be! Equip yourself with the knowledge you need to understand how your Construction Loan works and soon you will confidently be charging into the ‘fun’ stuff with no confusion lingering about money! Firstly, a Construction loan is a very specific type of loan structured for people who are building a new home or doing major renovations…
Mortgage Brokers? Who? What and Why?
Mortgage Brokers. Who are they? What do they do? Why do people employ them? A Mortgage Broker is a specific type of Financial Advisor whose job is to assist their client to find the right Mortgage. As a professional in their field, a Mortgage Broker has up to date market information and takes the leg work out of finding the right options for finance. People employ Mortgage Brokers to assist in painting a picture of their credit worthiness, discovering what options are available for types of finance as well as practical advice on realistic borrowing capacity. Often, they will then…
Taking Advantage of the NSW Governments ‘HomeBuilder’ Program
By now, most people have now heard about the Australian Governments ‘HomeBuilder’ program, but let’s break it down. HomeBuilder is a limited time offer put together by the Australian Government to help the residential housing market to bounce back from the lag caused by the Covid 19 Pandemic. In times of uncertainty, the housing market is often one of the first areas to reflect a downturn, but with this incentive, you could potentially kickstart your dream home with a $25 000 boost! HomeBuilder will provide eligible applicants with a grant of $25 000 (tax free) to contribute to the build…
Why you shouldn’t choose the cheapest builder
Let’s talk about just how costly it can be to be tempted by the lowest cost! We have all heard the age old saying of ‘You get what you pay for!’ But there is a reason this is still said so often. Whether this applies to a shirt you buy for $10 instead of $20 that instantly shrinks in the wash or an appliance that breaks after a few uses because you bought it at the cheap department store instead of paying the extra for an upgraded version with extra warranty. The same applies to building a home! A variation…
How to avoid the most common mistakes when building your new home
Firstly, building your new home is exciting. Choosing or developing a new home design, land and seeing it all transform into what you have always hoped for is so rewarding. However, we see so many of these exciting times quickly turn ugly when common are made. Avoid the stress, added costs, confusion and frustration by following some of our tips for preventing these mistakes! Be realistic with your time frame! Finding the right builder, the right plan and the right contract takes time. Rushing to a deadline that is set too soon can lead to poor decision making in regards…
Ensure a stress-free building process
Finding the right builder with the right qualities ensures that your experience will be smooth, enjoyable and stress-free. Are you aware that upwards of 70% of building designs are never built? The market is flooded with builders and many of us have heard of some of the horror stories that can occur when a build goes wrong. Building a home is already a stressful time for many. It comes with heavy financial decisions, time investment and an overall high level of commitment. Such an investment requires a professional and knowledgeable building specialist as well as a team of experts. One…