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STOCKLAND BUILDING GUIDES

Your new home journey begins

STOCKLAND BUILDING GUIDES – YOUR NEW HOME JOURNEY BEGINS

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With more than 60 years’ experience selling land to Australians we know just how you’re feeling right now so ask our sales professionals any questions you have.

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Congratulations and welcome Congratulations on making the decision to start your brand new life in a Stockland community!

Whether you have been home hunting for months or simply fell in love with your new Stockland community on the spot, you will soon be among one of almost 5,000 Australian families who make the decision to move into a Stockland community each year.

To help you through the exciting home building journey, Stockland will be there to give you guidance and support every step of the way.

In the following pages, we will help outline the key steps – from having placed a deposit on your chosen block, right through to the very first day you move into your brand new home.

We will also introduce you to some new terminology that might arise during the next few months.

Again, congratulations and thank you for choosing Stockland to begin your new home building journey.

The information in this publication is provided as a guide only. All images and statements are based on information available to Stockland at the time of publication and may be subject to change without notice. The contents of the publication should not be considered legal, financial or other professional advice and you should consult an expert before making a decision based on anything contained in this publication. Any references or links to third party websites are for information purposes only and Stockland does not represent or warrant that the information on those websites are complete or accurate, nor does it endorse those websites or any company, product or service mentioned on those websites. Stockland will not be responsible or liable to any person for any loss, damage or injury arising (whether directly or indirectly) from the use of or reliance on anything contained in this publication.

For more information FREECALL 13 52 63

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Key relationships Whether you are a first home buyer, an experienced buyer or an investor, there will be a few key people that will share the home building journey with you.

Your chosen lender

Your Stockland sales professional

Your legal representative

Your chosen lender will go through your financial options and help you to find the right loan so you have a clear budget in mind.

You will work closely with the Stockland sales professional who introduced you to your new Stockland community.

Another key member of your team will be the legal representative that you engaged to assist with the purchase of your land.

They can also help you get a pre-approved loan, which is a big step towards finding your new home.

Your Stockland sales professional is there for any enquiries no matter how big or small.

Your legal representative will support you through the contract process and work directly with Stockland when it comes time to arrange settlement of your block.

They will also help you keep track of any key dates along the way.

These people will take your home building journey with you and are there for you with any questions you may have.

The information in this publication is provided as a guide only. All images and statements are based on information available to Stockland at the time of publication and may be subject to change without notice. The contents of the publication should not be considered legal, financial or other professional advice and you should consult an expert before making a decision based on anything contained in this publication. Any references or links to third party websites are for information purposes only and Stockland does not represent or warrant that the information on those websites are complete or accurate, nor does it endorse those websites or any company, product or service mentioned on those websites. Stockland will not be responsible or liable to any person for any loss, damage or injury arising (whether directly or indirectly) from the use of or reliance on anything contained in this publication.

For more information FREECALL 13 52 63

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STOCKLAND BUILDING GUIDES – YOUR NEW HOME JOURNEY BEGINS

Tip: One of the biggest benefits of building new is getting exactly what you want, but just remember the old adage that all good things come to those who wait.

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Where to from here While your Stockland sales professional will provide all the information you need, we’ve also put together this little road map for your handy reference.

Getting organised Once you have entered into a contract of sale and your deposit is paid, you will enter a contract period leading up to settlement. This is the time when you will be working with your legal representative, finalising your finance and talking to your preferred builder.

No doubt you will also share your big news with family and friends!

Get settled You may either be buying a completed block or waiting for your block to be registered. Settlement of your contract will occur after it becomes unconditional in relation to any finance approval condition and/or registration condition. Your legal representative will help manage this process for you.

Settlement is the time you officially join the Stockland family!

Fine tune your home A brand new home is what it’s all about so now you’ve decided on the community and the right block it will soon be time to build.

Take this opportunity to fine tune all the details of your new home and make sure it’s perfect for your block.

You can even start choosing things like new appliances and colour schemes!

Moving in day You’ve been counting down to the big day and it’s finally arrived. After handover of keys from your builder you’ll be setting up home. Take a walk around your brand new community, say “Hi” to the neighbours and show off your new home to jealous family and friends.

Picture yourself with a cold drink sitting in the brand new alfresco area!

The building process Creating a brand new home that’s perfectly designed for your needs is pretty hard to beat, and watching it all come together is a memorable experience.

The conversation topics at your place will soon be about site preparation, foundations, frame, lock-up and fit-out.

Many of our customers drive by their building sites almost every week!

The information in this publication is provided as a guide only. All images and statements are based on information available to Stockland at the time of publication and may be subject to change without notice. The contents of the publication should not be considered legal, financial or other professional advice and you should consult an expert before making a decision based on anything contained in this publication. Any references or links to third party websites are for information purposes only and Stockland does not represent or warrant that the information on those websites are complete or accurate, nor does it endorse those websites or any company, product or service mentioned on those websites. Stockland will not be responsible or liable to any person for any loss, damage or injury arising (whether directly or indirectly) from the use of or reliance on anything contained in this publication.

For more information FREECALL 13 52 63

STOCKLAND BUILDING GUIDES – YOUR NEW HOME JOURNEY BEGINS

Tip: If you’re not quite sure about something being discussed, then you might not enjoy the home buying process as much.

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Buzz words Like anything new, the purchase of land and the home building process is likely to introduce some terms that you might not be familiar with.

So please ask!

And even if you’ve bought land and built before, requirements will be unique to each purchase so you may still encounter something new.

Stockland sales professionals spend all day every day talking about land and new homes so if they mention a term you don’t know then simply ask!

One good option is to take a tour of the community with your sales professional, who can point out land that has already been registered and show you homes in various stages of construction.

For example, a “setback” doesn’t mean your new home journey has suddenly gone off the rails – rather it’s about the horizontal distance between a home and the boundary.

The information in this publication is provided as a guide only. All images and statements are based on information available to Stockland at the time of publication and may be subject to change without notice. The contents of the publication should not be considered legal, financial or other professional advice and you should consult an expert before making a decision based on anything contained in this publication. Any references or links to third party websites are for information purposes only and Stockland does not represent or warrant that the information on those websites are complete or accurate, nor does it endorse those websites or any company, product or service mentioned on those websites. Stockland will not be responsible or liable to any person for any loss, damage or injury arising (whether directly or indirectly) from the use of or reliance on anything contained in this publication.

For more information FREECALL 13 52 63

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Thank you For more information please call us on 13 52 63 or email us at customercareteam@stockland.com.au