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WHY IT MAKES SENSE
There’s a long list of reasons why seeing multiple
display homes is a great idea. “To begin with, you can
look at the inclusions, finishes and fixtures of each
home, which helps you to choose the style you like and
assess the quality of products used,” says Ann. “What’s
more, walking through a display home gives you a clear
understanding of the specifications and floor plan.
“A visit to a display home also gives you direct access to
the expert advice and guidance of the on-site consultants,
which can be vital in the decision-making process. You can
ask questions about upgrades, discuss whether a particular
design will suit your block of land and more, but what most
people really like is they get to see fi rst-hand the quality of
the build and the calibre of the fi nish.”
“Visiting a display home is an exciting opportunity to
view some of the best fl oor plans and designs a builder has
to offer,” adds Nathan Klein, Sales Manager, McDonald
Jones Homes. “Display homes are usually fi nished in the
most on-trend colours and styles, offering a wealth of ideas
and inspiration on how you can turn your home into a
personality-fi lled space that refl ects the way you and your
family live. It also gives you the opportunity to speak to a
building and design consultant, which is particularly useful
if you are just beginning your home-building journey and
need information about house and land packages or which
designs are best suited for your block of land.”
PLANNING AHEAD
Choosing a home design is a big deal and although
display homes are usually conveniently located in areas
where people are looking to build, you’ll still need to
allocate a chunk of time for travel and then inspecting the
homes, so it pays to be prepared.
“Before you start looking at homes, you need to have
a list of must-haves and a small wish list of things you’d
love to have if budget allows,” says Julina Ugarkovic of
Buildcraft Constructions. “And of course, you need to
establish a budget. While there’s no reason you can’t look
at homes above your price range for ideas and inspiration,
its better to refi ne your search to what’s affordable and then
talk to different builders to see what they can do for you.
And, if you’ve already bought your land, bring as much
information about the lot as you can, as this will help in any
discussions you have with the sales consultants.”
Being prepared is vital, agrees David Bourke, Sales
and Marketing Manager, Clarendon Homes. “Prepare a
shortlist of builders you’d like to visit and a list of your
minimum requirements — do you need four bedrooms, two
bathrooms, a home theatre, a butler’s pantry, an alfresco?”
says David. “Also, before you head out, write down your
block dimensions and what direction your block faces.
Determine if you are on the high-side or low-side of
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Display Village in Upper Kedron, near
Brisbane. porterdavis.com.auThe Regent King at HomeWorld Leppington in
Sydney’s South West. a llcastlehomes.com.au