We strongly believe that our building process should be an easy-to-follow, transparent and enjoyable journey so you know exactly what to expect every step of the way.
Whether you are building a House & Land package, a Knock Down Rebuild (KDR), building on Vacant Land or a Connect Homes package, have confidence that you can have peace of mind with Eden Brae Homes.
• Customer pays a non-refundable $750 preliminary fee (vacant block) to secure the current pricing and promotion ($1,450 for Knock Down Rebuild).
• Eden Brae Homes arranges for a soil test, survey and contours plan.
• A Fixed Price Tender and siting plan is prepared for presentation at Eden Brae’s head office (business hours Monday –Friday).
• Customer accepts Tender and pays a further non-refundable $2,500 Tender acceptance fee to prepare working drawings.
• Clear copy of subdivision plan or draft linen plan if land is unregistered.
• List of standard variations and display options. (Structural variations may delay Tender preparation time).
• Indicative/preferred siting of house on land.
• Ensure land is accessible to conduct soil test, survey and contours.
• Tender appointment must be attended at the designated time/date and accepted within 7 days to maintain fixed tender pricing.
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• Customers have sought financial advice and are aware of their borrowing capacity.
• Sale of an existing property is not required in order to proceed with contract signing, payment of 5% deposit and construction.
• Preliminary fee remains non refundable if the job is declined following receipt of the survey, due to excessive fall or difficult site conditions. Survey reports will be provided.
• If land is not accessible or is unregistered, site costs can be determined using developer contours.
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• No further structural changes to be made after Tender acceptance.
• Upon Tender acceptance, sample HIA building agreement will be provided for review.
• Construction must commence within 12 months from the initial preliminary fee in order to maintain current pricing.
• Working drawings and contract are prepared.
• Customer signs contract with Eden Brae Homes and pays a non-refundable 5% deposit of the contract price (less previously paid fees).
• Contract appointment must be attended at the designated time/date and accepted within 21 days of Tender acceptance to maintain fixed tender pricing.
• Letter of finance offer.
• Proof of land ownership (if available).
• Progress on land registration (if unregistered).
• Letter of consent to lodge plans from the current land owner (if not yet settled).
NOTE
• Contract terms and conditions cannot be varied.
• Some estates and councils may require completion of external colours, landscaping plan and hydraulic designs prior to lodgement of DA/CDC.
• BASIX approval.
• Developer approval (if applicable).
• Eden Brae Homes to lodge plans with council/certifier.
• Water board approval completed.
• Building approval received.
• Other statutory requirements.
• Signed mortgage documents or owners capacity to pay.
• Proof of ownership of land.
• Colour selections, electrical and kitchen upgrades are to be finalised at Studio Eden during business hours – following contract signing.
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• BASIX approval is subject to house type and orientation.
• Approval times will vary depending on the estate, developer and the relevant council.
• All applications are strictly subject to developer and council/certifier approval. Additional requirements will be the responsibility of the customer and may affect site start date.
• Final construction and engineering drawings completed.
• Order materials.
• Commence construction.
• Authority to Commence Construction received from customers’ finance provider.
• I n the absence of bank finance, cash customers need to meet conditions of building agreement.
1 5% deposit (less previously paid preliminary & Tender acceptance fees)
Slab - 20%
Frame - 25%
Brickwork - 20% 5 Completion of linings - 20%
6 Completion - 10%
Knocking down an existing older home and replacing it with a new one is a sensible and an exciting decision. As part of the project, it helps to understand that building in an established council area can present a different set of requirements and challenges than those in new estates. Some of the requirements for consideration include the following:
Eden Brae’s team will organise a free site appraisal that will provide you with important site information for the block of land you are looking to develop before proceeding to the next step of obtaining a Fixed Priced Tender.
Overhead power lines, land with tight accessibility, battleaxe lots or main road locations etc, will require specific measures at an additional cost.
This certificate is required for ALL Knock Down Rebuild jobs. It discloses, among other things, information about a property such as:
• Ability to assess under the NSW Housing Code
• Bushfire, flood, heritage or any other affectation
• The permissible zoning
Increasingly more council areas now require a Hydraulic engineer design for treating stormwater. This will require a hydraulic design for any of the following:
• On Site Detention system (OSD)
• On Site Absorption system (OSA)
• Charged system
In addition, land that drains below road, towards the rear, may require an easement refusal letter from downstream neighbours, prior to council granting approval for an appropriate stormwater design.
Availability, location and the condition of existing essential services such as gas, sewer and power need to be considered.
An AHD survey is more comprehensive than a standard boundary survey referencing the height above mean sea level.
Low lying, coastal or other areas identified by council may be flood affected requiring flood studies, raising the floor levels to your home and the use of site specific building materials.
A town planner will assist in the management of council development control plan and site specific advice. Approval timeframes will vary from those in new estates. An additional management fee may apply to KDR jobs.
A separate demolition application is required to be submitted to council by the home owner, for the removal of any existing dwelling. It is imperative that owners do not demolish the existing home on the property until final approval for the new home has been received.
As part of our growth strategy and quality control, the areas in which Eden Brae build in are limited. Eden Brae currently:
• Do not build in certain councils OR
• Apply an area surcharge to build in selected councils areas
*To view build areas check our website: www.edenbraehomes.com.au
• $1,000 preliminary fee for the preparation of the house Tender.
• Customer to pay $1,000 land reservation and administration fee to hold the land.
• A Fixed Price Tender and siting plan is prepared for presentation within 7 days at Eden Brae’s head office (business hours Monday – Friday).
• Customer accepts Tender and pays a further $2,500 Tender acceptance fee at the conclusion of the Tender presentation to prepare working drawings.
• Contract appointment scheduled within 14 days.
• List of standard variations and display options. (Structural variations are not permissible).
• Purchasers solicitors details required for land purchase.
• Working drawings and contract are prepared.
• Customer signs contract with Eden Brae and pays 5% deposit of the contract price (less previously paid fees).
• BASIX approval.
• Tender appointment must be attended at the designated time/date and accepted at the conclusion of the Tender presentation to maintain fixed pricing.
• Contract appointment must be attended at the designated time/date and accepted to maintain allocated site start date and pre-site fixed pricing.
• Letter of finance offer.
• Customer to pay 10% deposit and exchange land contracts.
• Developer approval (if applicable).
• Eden Brae Homes to lodge plans with council/certifier.
• Water board approval completed.
• Building approval received.
• Other statutory requirements.
• Customer to pay balance of land purchase price.
• Signed mortgage documents or owners capacity to pay.
• Colour selections, electrical and kitchen upgrades are to be finalised at Studio Eden during business hours – following contract signing.
CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS
• Proof of ownership of land.
• Final construction and engineering drawings completed.
• Finance authority to commence construction letter received from customers’ finance provider.
• Order materials.
• Commence construction.
NOTE
• Customers have sought financial advice and are aware of their borrowing capacity.
• Sale of an existing property is not required in order to proceed with contract signing, payment of 5% deposit and construction.
• Preliminary fees paid are strictly nonrefundable.
• Preparation of land contract, housing documentation and house contract run concurrently.
NOTE
• Upon Tender acceptance, sample HIA building agreement will be provided for review.
• Land contracts issued.
NOTE
• Contract terms and conditions cannot be varied.
• Exchange of land contracts required within 7 days of building contract being signed, with 10% deposit.
NOTE
• BASIX approval is subject to house type and orientation.
• Approval times will vary depending on the estate, developer and the relevant council/ certifier.
• All applications are strictly subject to council/certifier approval.
NOTE
• Land settlement to take place within 21 days of land registration with the land titles office or within 35 days from exchange of land contract if land is already registered.
• Balance of land purchase price to be paid.
1 5% deposit (less previously paid fees)
NOTE
• I n the absence of bank finance, cash customers need to meet conditions of building agreement.
• Site start with set out.
• Excavation of site.
• Piering installed.
• Underslab drains laid.
• Concrete slab poured.
• Base Stage complete. CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS
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• Frame constructed, roof trusses installed.
• Frame stage complete.
• Progress payment to be authorised by customer and forwarded to
• Plumbing rough ins completed.
• Brickwork completed.
• Brickwork stage complete. CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS
• Progress
• Roof tiles installed.
• Statutory authority inspection complete.
TYRRELLS BUILDING ADVISORY INDEPENDENT QUALITY INSPECTION
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• Site Supervisor will make an introduction call to you.
• Electrical, security, ducted vacuum and air conditioning ductwork (if applicable) rough ins completed. External wall insulation installed. Gyprock installed.
• Internal lining stage complete.
• Painting, wall and floor tiling complete. All electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling systems fitted off. Shower screens, mirrors and splashbacks installed. Door furniture, robe rails etc. to be installed.
• Practical completion inspection of your new home to be carried out.
• Practical completion stage complete.
CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS
• Progress payment to be authorised by customer and forwarded to lending institution for payment within 5 working days.
NOTE
• Site Supervisor can be contacted to arrange a site
• Settlement Inspection to be carried out.
• Keys and handover pack provided.
CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS
• Progress payment to be authorised by customer and forwarded to lending institution for payment within 5 working days.
• Bank requirements at settlement will need to be met for funds to be released. You will need to contact your lender for further details.
TYRRELLS BUILDING ADVISORY INDEPENDENT QUALITY INSPECTION
CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS
• Owner to inspect home with an Eden Brae Homes representative. Final payment to be paid at settlement by bank cheque or cleared direct deposit only.
TYRRELLS BUILDING ADVISORY INDEPENDENT QUALITY INSPECTION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED
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• Site Supervisor will contact you to arrange practical completion inspection.
• Customer to submit any maintenance items 3 months after settlement.
• Any agreed works from the inspection will be carried out as agreed with the owner.
• Customer to download Maintenance App “Onsite Inspect” and submit any maintenance items for review.
• Maintenance works are completed Monday to Friday between 7am - 4pm.
Our Buildsure™ Guarantee , combined with our 4-Star Gold iCIRT rating, ensures you can enjoy unparalleled confidence and assurance when choosing Eden Brae Homes
iCIRT is an independent star-rating assessment that helps consumers find a trusted builder who has shown they have the capital, capability and experience to deliver quality buildings you can trust.
NSW Government initiative in partnership with Equifax Australasia Credit Ratings.
Independent assessment across six categories including: Capability, Conduct, Character, Capacity, Capital and Counterparties.
Performance measures include: project data, building performance, insurance claims, license checks, industry awards, trading partners, payment performance, credit records, financial data, related parties and criminal history.
& FINANCIAL STABILITY
The solid business foundations and financial strength of Eden Brae Homes have been proudly recognised as industry leading by both the Housing Industry Association and the Master Builders Association.
Our Buildsure™ Guarantee is our commitment to a smooth and hassle-free build process from your initial design consultation, through to planning and construction, handover and beyond into your structural warranty period.
18 Months Price Lockdown1
Fixed Price Contract2
BuildWatch: Complete progress transparency
Limited Housing Starts and Forecast Start Date3
Independent Quality Inspections and Accredited Quality System
Rental Guarantee4
†All further structural guarantees are in accordance with Statutory requirements. 1 3 4 5 2
Connect Homes has House & Land packages in Master planned estates and throughout Sydney, Central Coast, Newcastle, Hunter and Illawarra regions.
Once you have selected your location, choose from our various packages available. Connect Homes has packages available construction or available to commence construction.
Secure your property with a $1,000 (non-refundable) Reservation seek independent advice from your solicitor or conveyancer
Exchange contracts
Exchange contracts within 21 days of paying your $1,000 Reservation Fee. Your solicitor or conveyancer will manage the exchange of contracts on your behalf You pay the remaining deposit balance on Exchange. (5% of package price less the $1,000 Reservation Fee paid).
When construction is complete we obtain an Occupation
Certificate and then arrange for a final pre-settlement inspection with you. You pay the balance owing of your purchase price, settlement takes place within 21 days of Final Occupation Certificate, and your new home is ready for you to move in.
After Care Warranty and Service†
‘Onsite Inspect’ Maintenance app. Any subsequent works will be
A practical completion inspection is carried out prior to you moving in, followed by your maintenance period 3 months later, where you can submit any maintenance items you would like to be reviewed, via the carried out as agreed with you. Maintenance works are completed Monday to Friday between 7am - 4pm.
• Colour Concrete Driveway and Path
• Turf, garden bed and boundary fencing
• Letterbox and Clothesline
• Oyster light fittings throughout
• Carpet & tile floor coverings
• Alarm system
• Remote controlled garage door
• 20mm stone bench-top to kitchen, ensuite & bathroom
• Stainless steel appliances including dishwasher
• Ducted air conditioner
