How to choose a luxury home builder in Perth
At NHBB we know that choosing a luxury home builder is no easy task. In Perth there are many building companies promoting their skills and experience in this sector.
So how do you know which builder to choose? We have compiled a list of things to consider to help you make this important decision.
Is the builder a registered builder?
You will should check that this is the case. This is a really important question to ask before you sign anything and should be done at the start. Being a luxury home builder in western Australia requires the correct registration, accreditations and insurances.
You can find the list of registered builders here.
Does the builder have a good reputation, references, and suitable experience?
The builder's reputation and experience is something that you must take into consideration.
Do your research and ask around. You should also check online reviews for the builders you are considering.
How long have they been trading?
It is important to find out how long the builder has been in business. This can give you an indication as to whether they have the experience and knowledge to build your luxury home.
A long trading history should mean they've had plenty of experience and have perfected their craft.
You may not want a builder with limited experience. It could end up causing problems that more experience builders know how to avoid.
What types of projects have they worked on?
It's important to know what types of projects they've undertaken and how well those jobs were completed. You should ask for a short list of recently completed jobs. Older jobs may not be a true indication of the companies current capabilities.
You want to be sure they can build a luxury house for you!
A builder's reputation and experience can be crucial to the success of your build.
Is the builder profitable & financially stable?
There is nothing worse than a builder going into receivership during your build. NHBB Know this has happened in the past. A credit reference can be sourced from a number of online agencies to check how they are going. Alternatively, talk to someone who knows the industry and may have access to inside information that is not be available to the general public.
It's important that the builder is financially stable, so that you don't get left with a half-completed home and the nightmare that follows. Read our blog on 3 things you should know before you build.
Compare the build cost between selected builders
How can you do this?
The simple answer to this question is to control the process by have your initial plans done by an independent designer.
This allows you to obtain quotes from more than one builder. NHBB knows from experience that these prices can vary greatly and comparing them can be difficult. You can spend hours creating spread sheets and comparing specifications and inclusions... or
Talk to us
We have our unique addenda / specification that allows us to break down builders costings in detail, to give you a very clear picture on prices.
We also know a lot about our builders, from how they trade to the location of there work, their trading names, margins and indemnity insurance status.
We also require full information from each one of our builders’ accountants.
With out all this , you cannot get a full and clear understanding of the builder and your building costs.
If you want to compare apples for apples, you have to have all the correct information.
It actually takes a lot of work to do all this properly. New Home Building Brokers does all this work for you and more.
It can be hard for you to find out what a luxury home building company is like before you hire them. We have the knowledge and systems to this for you.
NHBB can remove the stress and anxiety by taking care of the things you don't know how to do, We even take care of all the things you're completely unaware of.
So there's a lot to know when it comes to building your home. You don't need to do it on your own. NHBB can help you every step of the way.
About the Author
Tristan Kirkham | Managing Director
Tristan has managed some of Australia’s major building companies, both project and private. His committment to customer service and providing market leading communication product for the home building industry has led to a role as regular Judge in the HIA Green Smart, HIA Kitchen & Bathroom Awards and the major Housing Awards. Winning multiple awards throughout his career in the housing industry, he is dedicated to improving the industry standards and practices. Tristan's vision is to provide a better way to build homes for all parties.