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Realizing a Dream
When you want to build, you are sure your house will be fantastic. Many good decisions need to be made at the right time to bring the idea of a dream home to reality. It is essential that the prospective home owner understands the fundamental formula for success – good cooperation between homeowner, design professional and builder. The selection of many items and services affects the outcome of the project but the choice of design professional and builder is critical for a good result. Before you start, make good informed choices and make the effort to work with others who work together as a team.
Design Professional
Make sure you get the best design service to ensure your dream looks as it should and works well. There are two main types of design services; Architectural Designer and Registered Architect. There will be a difference in experience, qualifications and professional skill. Take the time to find out which is right for you and best for your project. We are happy to help in this if required.
Building Contractor
Building companies and individuals vary greatly in experience, qualifications and professional skill. Some things can be out of the builder’s control but find out about it:- working to budgets, value for money and finishing in realistic time frames. Make sure the one you ultimately select is one you are sure of the quality, know you trust, and comes with a proven reputation of completed projects with a good outcome for all parties.
You may need to think objectively about some of the following;
- What are the objectives of your project?
- Are there any non negotiable elements to your project?
- What is the budget of your project?
- Do you have land arranged to build on?
- How big/ many rooms do you plan to have?
- What are your preferences for design styles?
- Do you have time frames to work to?
- Do you like and can you work together with the builder?
- Can the builder work together with you and the Design Professional?
Deciding to build a new home is exciting and can be a rewarding experience. It can be a long journey so take the time to carefully consider the people you choose to travel with at the outset. Make sure you get third party referrals from Design Professionals and owners of completed homes.