If the thought of building your own home has you running to the nearest pub, you should think again.

While some may see it daunting, and stress about how many plug points they may need and where they should go, many see it as a very rewarding experience and are extremely satisfied with the outcome.

Yes, building your own home does come with its challenges and there are decisions to be made which don’t come with buying an established property. Yes, you do have to wait a bit longer before you can move in, but we know people who have been looking for the ‘right house’ to come on the market for years!

We can think of lots of reasons why you should build your own home, but here are just three of them:

You start with a blank canvas

Changing an existing property to your personal requirements can be costly, which is why starting from scratch is the main appeal for many people who know what their requirements are for a dream home.

You can decide how far away the main bedroom is from the kids’, how big the living space is and how many bathrooms you want. But you needn’t necessarily have the cost of paying an architect to design your home; even custom built houses have several designs to choose from these days, and many of these can be tailored to your specific needs.

Buyer incentives

House and Land packages are often better value for money than buying an existing property in a similar location, and with incentives such as the first home-buyers grant covering new-builds, they offer a good opportunity for first-time buyers to get onto the property ladder.

Costs less to run

Modern building materials, energy-efficient features and technologies are resulting in properties with higher energy efficient standards, meaning your home will be cheaper to run. Furthermore, with many new-builds coming with warranties, the chances are you’ll have less maintenance costs in the first few years too.

Another plus is an energy-efficient, cheap home to run is increasingly a priority for many people; including these features now in the property may help increase the resale value later down the track.

If you are looking to build your own home, we have some great House and Land Packages going at Heartwood Estate Edgeworth. Conveniently located close to the Glendale shopping centre and with the M1 motorway just 6 minutes away, it ticks the box for many people.

Plus, there are sports fields all within 4-7 minutes, 3 registered clubs including a bowling club all within 5-10 minutes and  there are buses and trains close by.

It really is the perfect location for families and/or retirees alike.

Hotondo Homes have over 90 flexible floor plans ranging from single to double storey homes, and split level and duplex designs. The team will work with you to ensure your new property suits your exact requirements and budget.

The properties include ducted air-conditioning, and often are full of complimentary inclusions worth thousands giving you quality and value for money.

Get in touch with us to learn more about this one-off opportunity.

With our extensive local market knowledge and expertise, we are here to give you the information so you make informative decisions about your property. Give us a call on 02 4954 8833 or pop into our Cardiff office for a no-obligation chat. Alternatively, send us an email to: mail@apnewcastle.com.au.

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