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Avoid making expensive beginner’s errors when putting<br />
your ideal home together, and follow these five important<br />
steps to ensure that everything goes according to the plans<br />
1<br />
Plan your budget<br />
Start by thinking about how<br />
much you can afford to spend<br />
and how much building your new<br />
home is likely to cost. Chances<br />
are, you will need a construction<br />
loan and a mortgage. It’s not too<br />
early to find out what size loan<br />
you will qualify for. Also, knowing<br />
the approximate costs all help you<br />
modify your building plans to meet<br />
your budget.<br />
2Pick a style<br />
Many new homes are built<br />
using stock plans from the<br />
catalogue. The builder or home<br />
designer might make minor<br />
modifications in room size, window<br />
style or other details. In most<br />
cases, custom-designed homes<br />
require the services of a licensed<br />
architect. Whether you opt for a<br />
stock or a custom design, you will<br />
meet your needs got many years<br />
to come.<br />
3Consider the key features<br />
A fabulous home should not<br />
only look good, it’s job is to<br />
also serve the needs of those who<br />
live there.<br />
Although many products and<br />
interior feature ideas you may<br />
come across at home exhibitions<br />
are not more than gimmicks, others<br />
will really make your house stand<br />
head and shoulders above your<br />
neighbours!<br />
4Hire the right trades people<br />
Select three contractors and<br />
ask them to give you a written,<br />
fixed-price quote. Also ask them for<br />
three references and follow them<br />
up, asking previous employers<br />
whether they were happy with the<br />
job they did. Do all this even if they<br />
come recommended. Finally, check<br />
their insurance cover by asking to<br />
see their builder’s liability insurance<br />
certificate.<br />
5Negotiate a contract<br />
Be sure to get a written contract, which has been signed and dated<br />
by both the builder or contractor and the architect. or designer. A<br />
contract for new home construction will describe the project in detail and<br />
include a listing of all the parts to be included in the house. Remember to<br />
amend the contract if you or your team make any changes to the project<br />
later on.<br />
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