The biggest mistakes home buyers can make
What are the biggest mistakes home buyers make?
Take heed, new home buyers! We asked the tough question to some of our builders right across the country, and here are their responses.
Caroline Allen - Inverloch, VIC
Working with their budgets. We all like the finer things in life and its absolutely fine to upgrade from the standard inclusions here and there. What I don't think people take into account is that, on their own, each item is not overly expensive but then when it's all costed together they can suddenly fall into trouble. At the end of the day, the functionality is the same (for a sink mixer as an example), but the cost can vary widely without it even being a statement piece.
Adam Sturt - Nowra, NSW
Many home buyers rush through their colour selections or choose a floor plan far too quickly. Take the time to figure out what really works for you, and how you intend on using the space before making these very big decisions.
Amira Willingham - Ballarat, VIC
It would have to be not investing enough time in their electrical plan. When building a home, you should put a large amount of thought into where you need extra power points. Do you require more lighting? Would you like downlights? Have you thought of USB points? These are all extremely important but are often overlooked or not given importance.
Gillian Coleman - Bathurst/Orange, NSW
The biggest mistake home buyers make is not consulting or taking advice from a builder before purchasing land suitable for their preferred design. Home buyers are often seduced by a cheap block of land which is then really expensive to build on.
Russell Pearse - Ararat, VIC
Building the biggest house they think they can afford, instead of concentrating on what would be best value long-term. They may still be in that home in 20 years' time when the children have all left home - although this may be more likely in regional areas than metro.
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