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Find the design you love MAKING the commitment to purchase or build a new house is one of the largest financial decisions of your life. When the time comes to choose the location and design of your future home, it is natural to find it a daunting task. Local Hotondo Homes’ builder Trent Allen advises new home buyers to take the time to research different builders, land offerings, and consider these key factors when choosing your house and land.
Land Location: Before anything, decide on a location that is going to best suit your lifestyle. Think about what kind of public transport the area offers, distance to family and friends, the travel to work and whether there are schools and shops nearby. Features: If you already have a home in mind, you need to ensure you purchase a block that will fit the home on it. The
slope of the land is also a primary factor. Generally the steeper the block, the more it willl cost to build as it will need to be excavated. Be sure to also check the orientation – your main living areas should be facing north to catch the sun and help reduce heating and d cooling costs.
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these decisions, Hotondo Homes has released the brand new Home Navigator and Home Planner tools. The Home Navigator consists of a short quiz that will take you through some easy questions to define your family’s DNA, personality and lifestyle. It will then present you with at least six designs that cater to these needs. It is the perfect way to find a design that you will not only love, but will suit you and your family’s needs. Once you have found the design you love, the Home Planner tool gives you the freedom to take the design and turn it into your ideal home. You can add an alfresco, extend a living area or create your dream wardrobe. Once you finish, you can send it directly to your local Hotondo Home builder. Visit the Hotondo Homes website and start your building journey today! www.hotondo.com. au Alternatively, you can visit your local Hotondo Homes builder at Shop 2 Ramsey Boulevard, Inverloch.
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