Choosing a builder for your new home is a critical choice that can impact not only the final build, but also your comfort levels throughout the process. Finding the right builder can be time-consuming and stressful, particularly if you’re new to the building industry.
But there’s an easier way to ensure you’ve chosen a credible builder to create your dream home. A new home building broker can help navigate the process for you, choosing the builder and coordinating your build so your project runs smoothly and stress free.
What to consider before choosing a builder
At Better Way 2 Build, we’ve developed a checklist to help you consider all the important factors for choosing a quality builder, including:
Ground report: get an overview of the builder by undertaking some online research, chat to past clients and find out the market value of past projects.
Track record: investigate a builder’s delivery record to determine past projects and customer feedback.
Accreditation: check the builder’s membership status with key industry organisations, such as the Master Builders of Australia.
Warranties: check what warranties your builder can offer to help provide you with peace of mind for your project.
Financial stability: ask to see your builder’s balance sheet to check debt levels and make sure they can meet their expenses. There are also multiple online checks you can do to check whether a builder is insolvent.
Insurance: be sure to check the insurance cover your builder has and ask to see copies of policy documents to make sure you’re adequately covered.
Fit: choosing someone you can work with is essential for any business relationship, particularly when it’s a significant investment, like building your new home.
In action: do some research to find out what your builder is like in action, such as how many homes they typically build, what their subcontractors think about them and consider how easy they are to deal with when organising a quote.
Contracts: while some upfront payments are normal, watch out for anything above 5% which could mean financial issues. Examine the contract conditions and ask for additions if needed, such as clauses, key dates and being notified of substitutions of materials.
Inspections: using an independent building inspector helps identify any issues or defaults at various stages of your build so that you can address quickly them.
What is a building broker?
A building broker helps you navigate the entire process of building a new home from start to finish. Brokers are experts in the industry, which can help relieve any stress or uncertainty. They also work as your advocate during the build process and can flag any concerns with your builder to get you the best outcome possible.
Be sure to look for an independent building broker, such as Better Way 2 Build, who don’t have any affiliations with builders. We exist to help you make informed decisions about your new build.
How can a building broker help you?
Because independent building brokers work for you rather than a builder, they focus on ensuring the best possible outcome for your build. They can assist with:
- selecting the right design for your new home
- referring a builder that best suits your needs
- helping with building contracts
- suggesting tips to improve your design
- offering hints for saving money throughout the design process
- recommending suitable construction materials for your build
Why Better Way 2 Build are the better choice
Not every building broker cares about getting the best results for their clients. Some are aligned with specific builders, so they only ever recommend a particular group of builders. At Better Way 2 Build, we work on your behalf. We promise to advocate for you throughout the entire build so you can be delighted with your new home. We’d love to hear from you to find out how we can help. So call us on 0861186119 or complete our online form, and we’ll be in touch.
