The Pros of Building Your Own Home

Finding your ideal property on the market can be challenging if you already have your dream home in mind. If you build your own home, you get the power to ensure the home meets every one of your standards in all ways possible. The location, size, design, and other specifics of your future home are entirely up to you! When you use house and land packages, finding the ideal plot for your future home is simple and stress-free.

 

Designed With You in Mind

Have you been going through house inspections only to notice that the layout isn’t quite right, that there isn’t enough storage space, that the kitchen bench is too high or that there aren’t enough bedrooms? Yes, renovations can lead to significant changes, but they are also incredibly expensive, especially when dealing with an older home. You get to decide everything when you build a house, right down to the details. The result is a completely unique home that is built in line with your preferences, lifestyle, and budget. You decide what goes where in your new house, whether you’re constructing it for yourself or your future family. You can build the property around your requirements to make your life easier.

Energy Efficiency

Updating an older property to become eco-friendly can be expensive and challenging as older homes weren’t planned to be energy efficient. A newly constructed home can be more energy efficient than an established property. Building from scratch gives you the opportunity to choose an energy-efficient design that reduces cooling and heating bills in addition to outstanding efficiency ratings for your appliances. With a freshly designed home, you’ll save your energy costs and feel good knowing that you’re helping the environment.

There’s less upkeep

Established properties are more costly than brand new homes. Expenses on your home can continue even after you sign your contracts. Regardless of whether it’s landscaping the garden or updating the appliances in your home, established properties inevitably need ongoing upkeep. Newly built homes on the other hand, are completely new and updated so the chances of degradation and appliances breaking down is unlikely for many years. Additionally, your newly constructed home should be completely covered by warranty if anything needs repairs.

More freedom in budgeting

You oversee the funds when you are creating a property from scratch. When compared to purchasing an established home, buying a new one frequently offers better financing choices. By taking advantage of the First Home Buyers Grant offered by the South Australian government you can receive assistance affording your desired property. You can monitor your spending and make changes to designs and resources to ensure you don’t go over your budget. You might even have some money left over at the conclusion of the procedure if you make wise financial decisions. With this money, you can spruce up your new home’s interior design or buy essentials for your house. Because you will be expected to pay a price based on the current housing market values, purchasing an existing house does not give you the same level of financial freedom.

Many prospective home buyers find the idea of building a home intimidating, but if you work with a high-quality, experienced builder with a track record of producing exceptional results on time and within budget, it’s a choice that makes a lot of sense and can provide you with a home that you will love to live in for many, many years.

With Lofty and our house and land packages, you get the ultimate two-in-one solution. You purchase the land and the building contracts in one fell swoop – all you need to do is choose the location and the build you want. To get in contact with one of our friendly team members click here. To view our house and land packages throughout Adelaide and surrounding areas, click here.
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