Hello World! Welcome Friends! When it comes to building your forever home, many individuals, couples and families want something that signifies the home as their own. Choosing custom-built homes is the best way to walk through the door and feel like it’s your home and no one else’s. If you have ever considered a custom-built home but weren’t really sure what it is, why it’s different, and if it’s for you, you’re not alone. To better understand custom-built homes, we have had a go at answering all the questions you are likely to have.
What Is a Custom-Built Home?
Custom built homes are new homes or developments that include unique design features a homeowner may choose to make this home their own. The choice is with the homeowner as to whether they choose a unique design or wish to blend existing designs together. The custom nature means the homeowner has the chance to co-create their home and make it something truly unique to their home design style and taste. Custom built homes are often designed with a professional designer and builder to ensure they can bring your home to life in your vision.
You Can Borrow from Others
Many prospective home builders believe a custom home has to be 100% authentic and unique, which isn’t the case. Many home designers or builders borrow aspects or even entire designs from one another. Don’t be afraid to talk with your designer or builder about styles you like. Using parts of or an entire existing design means you can discuss the changes you’d like to make to create that custom feel. This could include slight changes to the design itself or the materials used for the build. Borrowing designs are commonplace in home building, and there are many creative ways you can use someone else’s design and still create a custom home. You may love the way a designer has created office space, or you might simply want a home brewery setup for your hobby. Seek inspiration all around you.
Having the Necessary Permission
Building a custom home isn’t just about finding the perfect plot of land, getting a design and starting on the frames. In any case of a new build or construction project, permits and licenses will be required. These permits and licenses will need to be completed through local councils and require, in some instances, a fair amount of time. There is a consultation process to be observed to give neighbors a chance to hear about the build and voice any objections and a period for the council to review designs. In most instances, your designer should help navigate this process, but it’s worth getting across the process personally as a prospective homeowner. It may be the case that not all features get the tick of approval, so be flexible.
How Long Will it Take?
This is the golden question and is dependent on so many factors. Weather, supply of materials and availability of labour will all impact the build schedule. When you choose a builder, be sure to look carefully at the contract and question any issues you may have around time frames and the process for delays. Being respectful is important, but you are entitled to what is in your contract, be sure to read it carefully and ask for any assurances you want to see reflected in writing. The answer to how long it will take is clearly complicated, and it’s like you’ll be given a broad timeframe, be aware of this and don’t expect an exact date until after building commences.
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Custom-built homes are exciting projects to embark on, with the end product a unique home to create memories in. Understanding the ins and outs of the custom home building process can be hard, with many nuances and hoops to jump through. Consider this guide as a starting point to better understand the frequent questions surrounding a custom-built home.
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