First Home Buyers - Need Help

[jahid]

Hello Fellow SS,
Take my apologies if i bring the topics which already had discussed.
I'm a newbie here & Building my First home in West Sydney with 35 years Experienced Builders (not mentioning the name ). As I never build a house, I really don'r have any idea what to do and what not to do. When I/We sign the contract with builders they showed us what will happened(process) step by step (Sorry to mention this is Home & Land Package). My Land got registered it been three months & builders still on the process of pre-construction.
which I/we got an appointment for bricks & colour selection on 8th July 2015 & after that they will submit to council (maybe after 2 or 3 weeks).
Long story short-
*I want to know how you guys handle your first brand new building.
** What is your suggestion for people like me?
***tips & tricks.

Thanks in Advanced

 

[wombat777]

I suggest you go to the homeone forums. You'll find much more discussion of home building there: http://forum.homeone.com.au

 

[jahid]

thanks wombat777

 

[esh]

Just in regards to colour choosing etc- don't choose anything crazy, stay neutral so in the future if you ever wanted to sell or rent out it would be much safer and easier

 

[Sean M]

Jahid, My suggestion would be to create a timeline for yourself so you know what is going to happen when and make sure to follow up.

Not from personal experience but I have worked with build inspectors

1. Be seen and discuss the progress with the builder ( dont be a pain and just hang around)
2. If you see anything dodgy going on make sure you keep written records/ evidence and discuss with your builder
3. Dont be pressured into doing something your not happy with
4. Show the builder the respect and have a healthy relationship
5. Make sure you have someone who is independent and can do a check of the progress of the house. I.e. make sure you they are building to the plan.
6. Make sure you have all changes/ decisions in writing from both sides so there is no miscommunication.

Communication is key.

Hope that helps.