And it's important, if you are considering building, that you ask these questions yourself - because they will help you decide if building is right for you. For example, if you like the idea of a brand new home, but need to find a place 'right now', then building isn't for you - because it takes time.
When building - even with a full service building company such as Homebuild - a certain amount of planning has to take place. You'll need to have input into the house design, materials and colours (that's the fun stuff). You'll also need to ensure your living, and even more importantly, your finance arrangements, are conducive to building.
We've put together a short lists of building advantages and disadvantages to help you consider your options.
Disadvantages
- It takes time – 5/6
months
- You have to have some place
to live during building
Advantages
- You can select a design to
suit yourself
- You can modify the selected
design
- You can go to an entirely
different design
- Its double glazed to all
areas except garage
- You choose your own colour
scheme
- You can stay with standard
heating – or go to something different
- You can stay with standard
plumbing fitting – or go to something different
- You can locate your house
to best advantage – privacy, sun & view
- You can plan fencing &
landscaping to suit yourself
- You are assured of
construction to current & rigorous standards
- Its your house – customized
to your preferences; & its new!
Last but not least – you can see your house rise from
the ground!
