Thinking of building your new dream home? Cowan Building has developed this handy guide to get you started with all those important considerations. PLUS, future-proof your new investment with some clever thinking.

Choosing to build a new home can be a wonderful yet challenging experience. The key with all new builds is carefully considering a few points to ensure your new home is exactly what you expected. From contemplating the overall design that encompasses your lifestyle to prepare for the future.

1.     Customise Your Home

So many people choose to build a new home because of the customisation you can achieve. New home builds allow many to add features that are unique to their exact needs. When first considering building a new home, looking at your social and family requirements is important and should be at the forefront of your design concept. Consider how you will use the space now and into the future. Think about how the design will work with your family and what aspects of the design will make your everyday life easier. This could include having the children’s rooms near your bedroom or further away. Larger open-plan kitchens and allowing spaces to be closed off or opened up if you enjoy entertaining. Multifunctional spaces are all the rage and can be a huge blessing for larger families. Choosing a design that will benefit you now and in the future is important. This could include adding additional bathrooms for growing children and making spaces for adults to retreat.

2.     Land Space

Probably one of the most important aspects of a new home build is to consider the size of the land you need. If you are sub dividing or considering buying a section, it is highly recommended you view the size of the home you are contemplating buying on the size of the land you have available. Many land sizes have drastically reduced over the years, causing many homes to be built on land sections with minimal outdoor space. If outdoor entertaining is your thing, or you wish to include a pool at some stage, having more space outside could be an important aspect to your overall design. Choosing to negotiate additional space outside for more space inside could also impact your privacy, depending on how close your next-door neighbours boundary or home is to yours. Taking a good look at this aspect and seeing first-hand the impact the size of the home vs. the size of the land is important. It is not uncommon to hear of many homeowners being unimpressed at how little outside space they have or how little privacy they have from neighbours after their new build is complete. Having the right guidance from a top-quality building professional is imperative for this reason.

3.     Lifestyle

When it comes to all new builds, your lifestyle needs are important. Taking the time to ensure your new home is built to reflect your exact needs will allow your new investment to stand the test of time. The best thing about a new home build is that you can completely customise your home. You can create an incredible kitchen, dining, and outdoor experience if you love entertaining. Consider bigger kitchens, butler’s pantries, and outdoor kitchens with the perfect seamless flow. With a blank canvas at your disposal, you can really add in all the details that fit perfectly with your lifestyle. Building the ideal office nook or custom build office space is a must if you are an avid professional who loves to work from home. While if you have children, adding USB charging points on island benchtops can allow you to transform your kitchen into a homework station. Getting these details in the design phase is important and will make the new build much easier.

4.     Future Proof

New builds are the perfect place to future-proof your investment. Investing in solar power, underfloor heating, electric vehicle charging points, double glazing, or any other features at the initial building stage can not only future-proof your home, but it can also save you thousands. Considering these aspects early in your new home build design is important. Many homeowners only consider these components after the build is complete, making it an expensive avenue to attend to.

With some expert advice, you can build your new dream home that will stand the test of time and ensure your investment will transition with you throughout your life. Needing some advice? Get in touch today with the team at Cowan Building.