Building a first home is an exciting prospect, but for first time home builders there are plenty of challenges to take on, and more than a few unknowns as well. Nobody can be expected to know all the ins and outs…but chosen carefully, an experienced, reputable home building company can often be the very best ally for a first home builder in Adelaide. Let’s take a look at some of the help that they can offer.
Design, compliance and guidance
Very few first time home builders wish to settle for a generic home design, with no opportunity to adjust the floorplan and inclusions. An experienced home builder such as Format Homes will offer a wide selection of designs, and treat each one as a starting point. What can be customised then comes down to a discussion between the first time home builders and the building company. Done properly, this takes on the tone of a ‘partnership’ or collaboration. A good builder with plenty of experience will also keep its clients informed of codes, regulations and legal requirement, navigating these potentially complex matters on behalf of their client and streamlining the process.
Financial guidance and advice
Most first time home builders have a deposit and a basic idea of what they can afford. A reputable building company like Format Homes will open up a discussion about the available funds and what first time home builders can expect to achieve with the finance at their disposal. This is especially important at times when materials costs, supply and labour are in a state of flux. It’s an enormous advantage for first-time home builders to have solid assurance regarding pricing and deadlines.
Project Management, communication, and updates
When first time home builders set about planning a home, it can be tempting for them to attempt to coordinate or ‘project manage’ elements of the build in order to save money. The primary problems that arise here are that management of such matters is seldom their area of expertise – and usually turns out to be a far more time-consuming task than anticipated. The best building companies have experienced experts in place to communicate and coordinate suppliers and contractors. Format Homes also make a point of regularly and clearly communicating progress to their clients so that clients can enjoy peace of mind and always feel informed.
Materials and inclusions selection assistance and information
Where some building companies simply point out any choices to their clients and leave them to select, companies such as Format Homes not only offer choice, but explain the advantages of the options at hand. From floor coverings to tiles and timber, subtle differences can make significant differences, affecting noise, ease of cleaning, comfort and even energy efficiency. Time spent on with your building company making informed choices is time invested wisely.
Customer support and communication
For anyone building a home – first time or not – clear communication established trust at the beginning of the relationship and delivers peace of mind throughout the build and beyond. Format Homes is a family business that takes enormous pride in the level of communication and support that it provides. This is always important, but doubly so for first time home builders to whom every aspect of the process is new and potentially daunting.
In summary
The building industry has undergone significant change in recent years and today more than ever before, it pays to consult with builders who have decades of experience providing excellent results for their clients, regardless of market conditions. For first-time home builders, the path to a successful, streamlined build starts with a conversation about expectations and how the builder in question does business. With 20 years experience and having delivered over 2,000 homes for South Australian families, Format Homes are a good starting point.
If you’d like to discuss a new home and the advantages on offer for first time home builders, Format Homes would love to hear from you. To make an enquiry, simply click here.
