A step-by-stepguide to buyinga new home

Best value—now and into the futureStyle and quality that lasts Healthy, comfortable living

YOUR HOME • YOUR FUTURE • YOUR LIFESTYLE

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You think about your needsYou plan your budgetYou choose your siteYou arrange your fnanceYour builder prepares your plansYou check your plans and discuss changes, i necessaryYour builder revises your plans and manages all the approvalsYou select colours, fnishes, fttings and appliancesYour builder fnalises your plans; construction begins; your new home is built

You andyour familyYou and your builderworking togetherYour builder

10 steps to your new home

Your new home is ready and you move in!

see pages 2–3see page 4see pages 6–9see pages 10–13see pages 14–20

You choose your new home

see page 5

Which steps are covered in this Guide?

This Guide covers the steps shown in colour in this diagram.It discusses the choices that you’ll need to make in relation to your new home(steps 1,2,3,4,7 and 9) but doesn’t cover home fnance, drawing up plans,development approval or construction (steps 5,6, 8 and 10—shown in grey).

Buying a new home is an exciting process.This Guide will take you through theprocess o choosing a new homestep-by-step, explaining what to lookor and the important questions to ask.

Contents

Getting started 2Planning your budget 4Choosing where to live 5Choosing your new home 6Working with your builder (room by room) 10Selecting heating & cooling 14Selecting ttings & appliances 16Selecting colours & nishes 18Designing your outdoor living 20

Back pocket:Your New Home Checklist

You can also fnd this Buyer’s Guide andchecklist online at

www.yourhome.gov.au

Buyer’s Guide