HOW -TO GUIDE
Get building! With so many incentives to build currently, here’s a handy, go-to guide to get you started FROM choosing your location to sourcing quotes and signing contracts, to advice on what to do before you move in, we’ve got it all covered for you. Location, location, location Some of the first questions and considerations you’re going to have are about where you want to live and what you want your home to look like. But what should also come into the equation is your budget – how much have you got to spend? The thought of owning a new home can seem almost out of reach for many Queenslanders. But with initiatives including the $25,000 HomeBuilder grant, the $15,000 First Home Owner’s Grant (FHOG) for new builds, the $5,000 regional boost and the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS), there’s an array of options to ease your entry.
If you’re looking to buy, build or renovate, Master Builders Display Villages are located in the most progressive parts of Queensland. A visit to a display village is a fantastic place to see what you like in a home, what options are available and what fits within your budget. There are consultants in each home who will be able to facilitate your every question and can arrange a meeting with a broker if you’d like to explore that path. Show me the money When it comes to sourcing quotes, we recommend getting at least three quotes from licenced builders. Why? Because the cheapest quote isn’t necessarily the best option, so don’t feel you have to accept the first quote you get. When sourcing quotes, the more specific you are about your plans and requirements, the more accurate the quote is likely to be. If you
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