The benefits of building a new home

There’s nothing quite like stepping into your new home, especially one that you've built to suit your lifestyle.

Building a new home is becoming incredibly popular amongst homebuyers with an astounding 5,705 homes being approved for construction between March 2021 and 2022 in the Moreton Bay area.

The decision to build instead of buying an existing home is mostly made after considering the many benefits of owning a brand-new home.

Here are some of the top benefits new homeowners enjoy when building their homes in communities such as Sage.

A home to suit your family

Perhaps the largest benefit of building new is the chance to design a home that perfectly suits your family and lifestyle. You can work with your builder to choose or create a floorplan that suits the way you will live in your home. For example, if you work from home, you can build a dedicated space for your dream office. Or if entertaining is at the heart of your family, you can opt for an open plan living area to enjoy with friends and loved ones.

Room to grow

A new home has the option to be built with a focus on your family’s future. If you are a young couple, you might choose to have a cinema room or office space now, with the option to turn it into a kid’s bedroom or play space down the track. Downsizers might want the extra storage or a private space for visiting family. Building allows your home to ‘grow’ with you.

You should also consider if the community you will be living in will grow with your lifestyle. For example, with 16 schools, significant road upgrades and a new shopping centre planned, Burpengary is popular with families through to retirees.

Become part of a new community

New homes are often part of a masterplanned community, like Sage, meaning not only do you receive a brand new home, but also get to enjoy brand new amenities. Sage residents will enjoy an 8,200sqm central parkland as part of 7.5 hectares of  green space in the community connected by tree lined walkways.

Move in and relax

Buying an established home means you are purchasing a property flaws and all.  Any improvements or repairs need to be made once you move in, which can be frustrating and time consuming. When building, you have the opportunity to make changes to the design of the home upfront, so everything is exactly the way you want it to be when you move in.

Financial incentives

The Queensland Government offers a $15,000 first home owner grant for those stepping into the market by building a new home, in addition to stamp duty exemptions.

No surprises

New homes are unlikely to require any immediate repairs or maintenance, and most minor issues are often covered by a builder’s warranty, which will be outlined in your contract. Older homes may have defects which are not picked up during routine building and pest inspections and can lead to unexpected expenses to rectify the issue.

Becoming part of a masterplanned community like Sage also provides more certainty around what your new neighbours may also be building. You can view the Sage masterplan here and see exactly what will be built in your future neighbourhood.

Less cost (and hassle) to upgrade

Most new homes are built with contemporary fittings and finishes as the standard inclusion from your builder. Many also offer House and Land package that allow home owners to choose additional upgrades for an agreed cost, with all improvements completed throughout construction so you can simply move in and enjoy!

If you’re looking to build a new home among open green spaces and close to schools, sporting facilities and shops, contact the Sage team today, by calling 1300 370 672 or registering your interest at cedarwoods.com.au/sage 

Sources: The Australian Bureau of Statistics