What to look for when choosing a home and land package in Perth

Building a new home is often equal parts exciting and daunting. It’s a time consuming process, and for buyers, it can be a lot to try and navigate, especially if it’s their first time purchasing or building a home.

This is where house and land packages often shine. By packaging up land with a home design and builder, they make it much easier for buyers to get started on their home building journey. Instead of sourcing their own land, choosing a builder and finding a home design, it’s all packaged together, ready to go. This often represents a significant cost-saving for home buyers, and saves them the headache of trying to find a home design to fit on a block. It also means that home buyers can feel confident that a plan is in place for their new home, so they won’t be paying a mortgage on an empty block for an indeterminate amount of time. Better yet – it saves time. Once finance approval is arranged, work can often begin on finalising design plans straight away, which means less time spent waiting to make pre-start selections and a much quicker pathway to construction!

So, yes, house and land packages take a lot of the confusion and stress out of shopping for a new home – but home buyers are still likely to have a lot of questions.

To help you get started, here are some tips on what to look for when choosing a house and land package in Perth.

What is a house and land package in Perth?

Firstly, let’s establish what a house and land package actually is. In WA this basically refers to when buyers purchase a block of land with a builder or home design already attached. The process is streamlined because land developers or owners have agreed to team up with builders, but there’s usually still two contracts involved.

House and land packages offer numerous benefits, but one of the main attractions for buyers is that they’re presented with the cost of their home and land from the outset. Purchasing land before settling on a home design or builder can be a serious source of anxiety for many home buyers, as they don’t know what their final cost is going to be to build an appropriate home for their block. In some cases, hopeful buyers may purchase land, only to discover they can’t afford to build a home on it! With house and land packages, there’s no nasty surprises. Finance we’ll be arranged ahead of time, so buyers can rest easy throughout the building process.

Buying a house and land package in Perth

Purchasing a house and land package in Perth is easy. Typically buyers will begin by selecting a block of land from a developer, before selecting a builder and a home design. Sometimes, a recommended home design might already be packaged up with the block, although buyers are usually able to make changes and customisations at their discretion – depending on the builder. If you’re thinking about buying a house and land package, here’s what you need to do:

  1. Settle on a location and a developer

The first step in your home building journey is to decide where you want to live! From there you can find developers in your area and find out whether or not they have house and land packages available to fit your needs. Keep in mind that every developer and builder will differ slightly in what they offer. In some cases you might find developers offer bonuses for purchasing a block of land with them. At St Leonards, we offer fencing and landscaping packages to purchasers within our estate.

Builders will also vary in the inclusions they offer. Some may include appliances, flooring and electrical points as standard for instance, whilst others may not. When selecting your package, you should look carefully at what’s included in the price.

At St Leonards Private Estate, we work with many of Perth’s best builders to bring you stylish, affordable house and land packages, suitable for a range of lifestyles and budgets. Our packages come with a range of excellent premium inclusions from our builders, and with fencing and landscaping packages available, you’ll be able to enjoy your home from the day you move in. Choosing a house and land package is one of the easiest ways to join the St Leonards community.

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  2. Visit display homes

Once you’ve found an estate you like, it can help to visit display homes and villages around Perth. This can help you to get an idea of the quality of the builders they work with, and will also help you explore ideas and inspiration for your new home. Nothing beats walking around a home in person! It’s difficult to appreciate the look and feel of home when you’ve only got the floor plan to look at. The best way to find the perfect home design is to see it in person!

  3. Ask questions

Before you settle on a house and land package, it’s important to ask questions. Here’s what to look for when you’re choosing a package in Perth:

Positive testimonials: Do the developers and builders you’re looking to work with have a lot of happy customers? Is the estate you’ve chosen somewhere that people love to live, and what do people say about their homes? At St Leonards Private Estate we’re proud to offer home builders the opportunity to own some of Dayton’s best land, in a sustainable, vibrant suburb. Many of our residents have been here from the outset, and they’re always excited to welcome new people to the community.

Land specifics: Is the block you’re looking at purchasing titled and ready to build on and is the proposed home designed suitable? If you’re about to sign a contract for a house and land package, it’s a good idea to check that you’re actually going to get the home design you expect, this will help you avoid any unwelcome surprises or changes to your selected design.

Licenses and insurances: Do the builders that you’re planning to work with have the correct building licenses and insurances in place? It’s very important to work with reputable companies on the construction of your home.

Stamp duty and other costs: Don’t forget to factor in or ask about the other costs involved in building your new home. Many buyers forget about costs like stamp duty, registration fees or extra features on their home. Make sure you set aside some allowance for additions to your home design and regulatory requirements.

Get advice

If you’re just starting out, get in touch with us! We’d be happy to provide more detailed information or guide you through the process of choosing a house and land package.