6 Factors To Consider When Planning For A New Home

Everybody has a dream house. It doesn’t have to be too big to become a dream, since even the smallest house may cost a fortune. Now, if the moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived, you should plan everything to the smallest details to make sure everything’s perfect.

Aside from planning the actual house, you should be prepared physically, emotionally, mentally, and financially to achieve your dream house. The entire process of having a new home can be overwhelming, but it’ll all be worth it.

 

If you still haven’t thought about the factor you need to consider before you start planning your dream home, here’s a list you should check!

1. Budget

Of course, you may already have the budget for the house since you’re thinking of building it. However, your budget shouldn’t just be enough for the house. There are other things you need to take into consideration like daily expenses, emergencies, and the fee for new home builders.

Usually, people who are planning to build their dream homes apply for mortgages and loans. So aside from your savings, you can have other financial help that you can pay for in the future. However, you should check first whether you’re qualified for loans and mortgages before starting with the plan.

2. Location

Have you already bought a place where you can build your house? If yes, then that's great. Meanwhile, if you haven’t decided on the location yet, it’s fine, but it can be hard to move forward.

In terms of deciding on the location, you should consider the neighbourhood, the accessibility to essential facilities, and other features you’re looking for. If you want your house near your workplace, then you should look for properties for sale nearby.

On the other hand, if you’re looking for a place in other areas, it’s best to hire a realtor to help you find what you’re looking for.

3. Design

Once you’ve found the perfect location, you can now start imagining the design. Of course, you want your dream house, but you should also look for online inspiration to have a clearer vision of the final look.

But even if you haven’t come up with the finished layout or design yet, you can save all the pictures of the components you want for your house. That way, you can present it to your architect and they can incorporate it into the plan.

Another option is to tell your architect the things you like, even without pictures, and they can show you their previous projects that have the same elements.

4. Builders

Have you already found the best new home builders in your area? If not, you should look for them as soon as you confirm that you have the budget for your dream house. It’s important because the most credible and popular new home builders usually have many customers, and you wouldn’t want to postpone building your house just because you didn’t hire the builders you want.

So even before confirming your budget, you can start looking for builders. It’s fine if you don’t talk to them yet. But once you have the signal to pursue building your dream house, you can start interviewing them.

5. Functionality

The functionality of the house depends on the size of the household and lifestyle. If you’re used to living in a smart house, don’t forget to mention it to the builders. That way, they can arrange the appropriate setting in which you can add smart appliances. For instance, if you want to include solar panels on your roof, it should be included in the plan.

Meanwhile, you should also discuss with your family the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and common areas. If some of the family members need a home office, you should also take it into account.

Of course, you can still add some home extensions in the future, so it’s best if you can plan the main essentials for now, and just add if your budget permits.

6. Permits

Speaking of permits, building your dream house also requires approval from the local government. Usually, the new home builders cover the arrangement of the permits. However, if not or you just want to handle it yourself, you can go to your local government’s office, and ask them for the list of requirements you need to start the building process.

The permits usually require the complete plan of the house and schedules, so you should prepare everything before giving the new home builders a signal to start building. Moreover, the approval time depends on the government, so you should also take this into account.

 

Are you excited to achieve your dream house? We hope this article helps you prepare and think of the factors you should consider before you start planning. Don’t forget to share your home planning experience by leaving a comment below!

 

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Aliana Baraquio writes for Worthington Homes, the new Home Builder in Sydney NSW who makes major life milestones happen, and stays with you through thick and thin. You can also find her trying out new recipes for barbeque and other grilled meals in her free time.