Procedures of Purchase - Titled & Untitled Land

BUILDING WITH US NEW HOME BUILD PROCESS TITLED & UNTITLED LAND

BUILDING A NEW HOME IS EASIER AND MORE ENJOYABLE WHEN YOU KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT

At Plantation Homes, we believe in being clear and candid on the process ahead of you, and this guide will step you through every stage of the entire building process - from the first steps to the finishing touches on your new home, and beyond.

STAGE ONE LET’S GET THINGS STARTED

SECURE YOUR QUOTE

Take the opportunity to chat one-on-one with a Plantation Homes new home consultant.

An initial deposit is required to secure the current listed base house price and promotional offer (if applicable). Prior to paying your first deposit amount, your new home consultant will provide you with paperwork outlining the T+C’s of the deposit. You will be required to sign and return at the time of deposit payment.

They will assist you with choosing a home design, facade, floorplan options and will take you on a personalised walk through of our display homes and present you with a sales quotation.

CONFIRMING YOUR BUILD Your new home consultant will confirm and review your land information and applicable site requirements, as well as finalise any plan or design changes and pricing queries. Please ensure all structural changes are finalised with your New Home Consultant during this appointment and your façade has been selected.

FINANCE HEALTH CHECK WITH LOAN STUDIO Through our partnership with Loan Studio, you can access an obligation-free 10-minute financial health check. This will assess your borrowing capacity based on income, deposit, liabilities, and expenses.

• The initial deposit for your build project is $2,500 Upon receipt of the initial deposit, a soil report, contour survey and preliminary site inspection are ordered (if access to your land is available).

MYHOMEHQ – YOUR PERSONALISED ONLINE PORTAL As part of your journey, MyHomeHQ gives you a clear view of your new home’s progress and allows you to explore design options, track milestones, receive updates, access important documents and photos, and refer to a glossary of building terms – all in one place.

Through the MySelections feature, you can begin curating your interior and exterior selections ahead of your interior design consultation, helping make the appointment smoother and more enjoyable.

When we’ve received your initial deposit, we’ll book you in for a design inspiration session at our head office. Once that appointment has been made, you’ll also receive your MyHomeHQ login via email so you can begin exploring.

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STAGE TWO Once your initial deposit is paid, the next step is to attend a design inspiration session and complete your sales paperwork.

BE INSPIRED Your new home consultant will book you in for your design inspiration session with in the first week of making your deposit, which is held at our Plantation Design Studio located in the Springwood Head Office. If required, a virtual session is also available.

During this session, you’ll learn how the colour selection process works and receive detailed information about your chosen house design.

FINALISING YOUR PAPERWORK All design changes, façade and cabinetry options, and selections, will be compiled in your sale paperwork for your to review and sign within 2 weeks of attending the design inspiration session.

Your paperwork will then be submitted for internal review and acceptance. During this stage, our team will assess the documents and may request amendments if needed.

Once accepted, your project planner will reach out to introduce themselves and schedule your interior design consultation and tender appointment.

If you have titled land, you’ll be booked into the next available appointments.

If you have untitled land, your appointments will be scheduled to align with your land title date, ensuring all necessary land information is available to complete your plans and pricing.

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STAGE THREE COLOUR YOUR VISION Your interior design consultation will be held at our Plantation Design Studio, located at our Springwood head office. Whether you know exactly what you want or need some help making final decisions, by the end of today your house vision will be coming to life and with all the aesthetic and functional elements locked in. You will have a professional Interior Design Stylist to assist you during your appointment.

Allow approximately 5 hours for this appointment.

Appointments are available Monday to Friday only.

You will also be provided with some preliminary information to help you to prepare for your electrical design consultation which will take place at contract stage.

For current Plantation Homes Design Studio opening hours please visit plantationhomes.com.au/plantation-design-studio

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STAGE FOUR TENDER APPOINTMENT

TENDER ACCEPTANCE AND SECOND DEPOSIT

This is when all of your planning, information, quotes and payments come together in one place for your review and final sign off.

Once you sign and accept your Tender, a further payment of $1,500 is required in order to prepare your final contract documentation.

Your tender incorporates all of your selections so far including your façade choice, catalogue options, variations, colour selections, upgrades and site costs. You will also be presented with your preliminary drawings which include your site plan, floor plan and external elevations.

The tender sign off also means that your covenant application can be processed through your developer, if applicable.

There are no further changes permitted after your tender is signed.

Appointments are available Monday to Friday, taking approximately 3 hours.

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*Payment of the non-refundable deposit does not amount to a licence fee for the drawings. In no circumstances does Plantation Homes license its plan. All design sketches and drawings of your new home are subject to copyright and only Plantation Homes can construct a home in accordance with them.

STAGE FIVE ELECTRICAL DESIGN CONSULTATION Now is the time for your electrical design consultation.

This appointment can be held either in our Plantation Design Studio or virtually and is your opportunity to sit with our specialised electrical consultant to add additional lights, light fittings, security systems, fibre optic wiring, datapoints, home theatre provisions and other such items.

SIGNING YOUR CONTRACT Your contract documents have now been prepared including the industry standard HIA new home contract, finalised tender, and contract plans, which are now ready for you to sign digitally.

Upon signing your building contract, you will be required to pay the balance of 5% of your total contract value minus the initial deposits you have already paid, as set out in the Plantation Homes progress payment schedule.

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STAGE SIX OBTAINING APPROVALS

SUMMARY OF PROGRESS PAYMENTS

Now that the new home contract is signed and your first progress payment made, we can submit the application for your full building approval; provided your land is registered and we have all additional documents required.

Please note building approval can take 4-8 weeks.

We require progress payments as per the Plantation Homes progress payment schedule.

Now is also the time to organise your formal finance approval through your lender if required.

PREPARING FOR SITE START Whilst we wait for the building and finance approvals, we will finalise your construction drawings and complete the final allocations on your file.

You can commence preparing for site start by providing Plantation Homes with the following:

There are 6 payments, totalling 100%.

Contract 5% (minus the initial deposits you have already paid) Base 15%

• Finance approval letter from your lender

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• Confirmation of land ownership via a rates notice or settlement statement

20%

• A clear site including removal of debris and/or trees where required • Any additional documents requested from your project planner

Enclosed 25% Fix 20% Completion 15% (plus any variation costs)

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STAGE SEVEN CONSTRUCTION

FIXING STAGE

Now is the time for Plantation Homes’ construction team to take the lead and do what we do best.

This is where we begin fixing everything into position. We will complete all internal plaster architraves and skirts, and cabinets and cupboards (excluding shelves) to your kitchen.

The next section will define the main stages of construction for you, and outlines some of the things which may take place during each stage.

Upon completion of fixing stage, a 20% progress payment is due.

BASE STAGE

FIT OFF STAGE

Your block of land will be prepared and ready to build on, with temporary fencing installed, site excavation, and underground connections laid.

Base stage is complete once the concrete slab is poured.

The focus shifts to the inside of your home during this stage, and you will see your colour selections come to life. Whilst we paint your home, we will install tiles, benchtops, shower screens, mirrors and door furniture. We will fit off all plumbing and electrical connections.

Upon completion of base stage, a 15% progress payment is due.

FRAME STAGE This is when your dream home really starts to come to life. All walls are marked out in accordance with your final drawings and construction of walls, windows and door frames, and roof trusses begin.

Frame stage is complete once the wall and roof frames are fixed and all tie downs and bracing are complete.

Upon completion of frame stage, a 20% progress payment is due.

ENCLOSED STAGE This is a significant milestone as it’s when we’re able to effectively ‘lock up’ your home.

Brickwork, wall cladding and roofing are all installed. Temporary external doors may be hung and fixed into position in order to ensure the security of your home.

Upon completion of enclosed stage, a 25% progress payment is due.

PRACTICAL COMPLETION INSPECTION (PCI) STAGE Two weeks ahead of anticipated completion of your home, your project planner will contact you to book in your New Home Presentation.

On this day, you will meet with a Plantation Homes representative who will present your new home to you demonstrating its features and functions. At the time of your New Home Presentation you will be able to settle on site and receive your keys should you have your final payment ready.

Upon completion of your home, the final progress payment of 15% is due, along with any additional variations ordered.

Congratulations! Your brand new Plantation home is complete, and ready for you to move in.

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STAGE EIGHT AFTERCARE Now that you have settled into your brand new home, it is time to commence with Plantation Homes’ industry leading aftercare program.

Should you wish to have your 12 month maintenance inspection brought forward, please contact our team by email or phone.

We have a commitment to quality at every step of your new home build, which is supported by a 12 month maintenance period. We understand that in Queensland your home will experience a vast variety of effects as four seasons come and go, which is why we allow your home to settle over 12 months. A team member from our Quality Assurance team will contact you at approximately eleven months after settlement to book in a suitable time to assess your home.

Beauty meets quality craftsmanship at Plantation Homes, which is why we confidently and proudly stand by our work, even after you have moved in. Each and every home that we build also comes with a 50 year structural guarantee*, so that your home is protected from structural defects that may arise. This demonstrates our commitment to giving you peace of mind, knowing that you have made the right decision in choosing to build with Plantation Homes.

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*Exclusions apply. For full terms and conditions please visit www.plantationhomes.com.au/building-with-us.

All photos and illustrations are for illustrative purposes only and should be used as a guide only.

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PLANTATION HOMES

Below are the actions and touch points that you will experience throughout your building journey

Below are the actions that Plantation Homes will take to complete your building journey PLAN

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Visit display centre and meet your sales team to discuss your desired home design and provide a copy of your land documents, including registered survey plan, disclosure plan, and covenant guidelines

Complete complementary siting of home design on land and prepare base quote

Attend New Home Appointment and New Home Walkthrough at display centre to confirm façade and floorplan options Secure your sales quotation pricing and promotion with your initial deposit

Book Plantation Design Studio design inspiration session

Attend design inspiration session at Plantation Design Studio SALES

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Meet with your new home sales consultant to finalise and sign off on paperwork including site plan, sales quotation and floor plan.

Order soil test, contour survey (if available) and preliminary council information.

Submit finalised sales paperwork to our Springwood head office

Your project planner will now be your main point of contact as they facilitate your build file in head office

Schedule interior design consultation and tender appointment DESIGN

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Attend interior design consultation TENDER

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Attend tender appointment and sign off on tender Schedule electrical design consultation and contract appointment and begin preparation of contract documents, including complete and final plans and pricing

A second deposit is due of $1,500

Submit application for covenant approval (if applicable) CONTRACT

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Attend electrical design consultation and contract appointment and approve and sign your new home contract and pay 5% of contract total (minus deposits already paid)

FINANCE

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Prepare plans for the submission of your building application Submit application for building permit

Provide confirmation of land settlement to project planner Provide unconditional finance approval document to project planner

Order materials ready for construction

Provide written confirmation from your lender to your project planner that funds are ready to be released BUILD

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Introduction to your construction supervisor who will facilitate your new home build

Construction begins on your new Plantation home Progress payments are required as outlined in stage 7

Congratulations! Your new home is now complete HOME

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This is an overview to building your Plantation home and should be used as a guide only. Photography and illustrations are for illustrative purposes only as they will include upgrade items and may show furniture, screens, landscaping and structures, pools, pergolas, decking, driveway, fencing and decorative finishes not offered by Plantation Homes. Copyright Henley Properties (QLD) Pty Ltd trading as Plantation Homes. All rights reserved. QBCC 73955