Building a custom home is the perfect way to make the most of your land and get a brand-new home that is made to suit your lifestyle perfectly, in a location that you love. While building a new home can be an exciting journey, things can easily go wrong if you don’t take the time to do your due diligence. Metronest Homes is one of the leading custom home builders in Melbourne, with an emphasis on innovative home designs, functional floor plans, elegant finishes, and impeccable attention to detail. We understand that home building is a completely new experience for most people, so here we have put together a few questions you should ask yourself before you start to help ensure your journey is smooth, with no unexpected surprises.
What is the Attraction of Building?
This will help you to identify your building goals and help you get the home you want and need. Do you see building as better value for money? Do you like the location but cannot find a suitable established home? Are you building to accommodate a growing family or multi-generational living? Are you building for investment? Once you understand why it is you are choosing to build, it makes it much easier to determine the finer details and ensure the end result matches your expectations.
What is My Budget?
Understanding how much you can realistically spend is absolutely vital from the outset as it will help to ensure that you can make the best decisions to get what you want for your available funds. A well-designed home requires many careful decisions so that you can save and splurge in the right areas to get the best return. It’s also essential that you have access to contingency funds, because unexpected issues may present themselves along the way – this is a natural part of building, but it can unfortunately mean additional costs which you must be able to pay.
What Do I Need and What Do I Want?
Whether your vision entails a grand entertainer’s kitchen, a luxurious master suite, or a large teenager’s retreat, it’s important to determine your wish list before you start. One of the main reasons people choose to build is the freedom and flexibility to create a home that is truly unique to their needs, however, it is also vital to consider the aspects that are needed for functionality. If there are budget constraints, some areas of the wish list may need to be sacrificed to ensure everything on the ‘need’ list is incorporated. Having a list which specifies your wants and needs will help you communicate with vision with your builder. A good custom home builder will do whatever they can to find the best solutions so that you end up with everything you want in your home.
What Style Do I Like?
When building a custom home, you can build it in any style you like. Whether you like clean lines and modern, minimalist designs or grand, traditional homes with period-style detailing, knowing your style will help you to choose a façade and house design that suits your taste. Visit display homes, browse magazines, and design websites or walk around the local area where you are building if you need a little inspiration. You should also think about your favourite colours, textures, materials, and finishes. Putting together a mood board of ideas will help your builder understand your taste, making it easier for them to deliver a home that you will love.
Which Builder Should I Use?
There are many Melbourne builders, from large volume home builders to smaller boutique companies. You need to partner with a custom home builder with whom you feel comfortable, who communicates clearly, and will go the extra mile to deliver your dream home on time and on budget. Research different builders in your local area and look for a home builder with expertise in the style of home you want to build. Once you have found a builder, make sure you are clear on the price and options included within your specific contract. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and make sure you are satisfied and happy with the answers.
For Experienced Custom Home Builders, Melbourne Relies on Metronest Homes
If you want to work with the best and be sure your new home is built to the highest possible standard, get in touch with our friendly team today. Having completed many beautiful homes for many happy homeowners in Melbourne’s booming west, we have become one of the most respected new home builders in the state. Call us on 1300 510 733 or fill out the contact form on our website.
