It’s an age old debate – build your dream home versus buy an established home and make it your own. If you’re currently faced with this decision you probably have opinions being thrown at you left, right and centre. Your mother in law is adamant you must buy established, because her friend had a terrible experience building recently. Your best friend tells you that building is the only way to go so she can help you with the design decisions. Your husband doesn’t care as long as he gets a shed big enough for a man cave and your kids are just excited to get a new house (but they have mentioned they want bigger bedrooms). So to help you weigh up your options we have put together a quick list to help you weigh up the pros and cons of building your next home.

The best bits of building your next home

Building a new home is fun and exciting, it comes with a lot of decisions but also a lot of flexibility which can make designing your dream home that much easier.

You get exactly what you want

An open plan kitchen and dining area? Tick. The kids bedrooms located away from the parent retreat? Tick. Alfresco entertaining area? Of course. Marble bench tops and timber flooring? Done. When you decide to build a home you get to be involved from the Initial Design Stages through to choosing your Finishes and Fittings. You can work with your builder to create a home that reflects your style, lifestyle and of course budget.

Building requires less maintenance

Moving into a brand new home comes with a lot less complications, a house that is 5, 10 or 20+ years might be a big maintenance bill waiting to happen. However, when you build yourself you know the quality of the build from the beginning. You can implement a preventative maintenance program which will reduce your risk of a big (and unexpected) maintenance bill down the track.

There’s no need to renovate

When you build your new home you don’t need to factor in the time (or cost) that it takes to make alterations to the property. When buying established it’s very unlikely you will walk straight in and not need to change things around the house whether it’s something small like the paint colour or larger like an extension. Noisy workmen, the dirt and dust of renovations and the major cost that comes with updates are all a part of the renovation process. But when you build your new home there is none of that as you get exactly what you want from the start.

The other things to consider when building

Building should be a fun and worry free experience. But for some people there are some hurdles or concerns that they are faced with. Here are some of the things we think it’s important to take into consideration when deciding to build.

The timeframe to build

Building isn’t as straightforward as purchasing an established property. It’s important to work with a builder who is upfront and honest with building time frames to ensure you have a good idea when you’ll be able to move in.

Choosing the wrong builder

One of the most important considerations to make when building your next home is to choose the right builder for you and your property. In the Pilbara it is important to engage with a builder who understands the environment but who is also able to take the time to find out exactly what you want for your dream home.

Build Pilbara has been operating within the Pilbara region for over 20 years. We are local to the area and based in Karratha. We believe in creating timeless, quality and environmentally sustainable homes that are not only beautiful and functional but also honour the environment in which we live. For more information about our residential build services and to help you weigh up the pros and cons of building, Contact Us today.