Think you’re ready to build a luxury home on the Gold Coast? Whether you’re planning for a full knockdown and rebuild or are undertaking major renovations of an existing property, working with the right building team can make or break the entire process.
How so? From vision alignment to agreeing on expected project budgets and timelines, having the right local builder by your side for the entire planning and construction process can make a challenging project easier.
If you’re new to home construction and renovations, read on to learn more about the top five reasons and benefits to be gained from working with a local building team. From a better understanding of council requirements to excellent local supplier recommendations, working with a builder who knows your neighbourhood will always pay off in the long run.
Whether you’ve gone through the building process before or you’re a first-time home buyer undertaking major renovations, working with a local team who know your neighbourhood will always give you a great return on your investment. Here are the top 5 benefits gained from working with a local building team.
Working with a smaller, localised building team means having a clearer line of contact direct to the team who are working hands-on on your house. With fewer project managers and people to get through to receive progress reports, you can speak directly with the people who are managing your build to ask questions, confirm changes, and follow regular updates.
Not only will a local building team have excellent insight into your geographic area, a local expert will have a good understanding of council requirements, terrain, and likely have access to a network of great suppliers.
With a working understanding of market trends, regulations and compliance, and which local suppliers or contractors will best suit your timeline and budget, the benefits gained by working with a reputable local team who know the residential building industry are endless.
Interviewing potential building teams before deciding on the right local team for you is one of the best ways we know how to keep your project on track and overall vision aligned.
Instead of going with the first supplier you meet, we recommend discussing expectations about the process, project milestones, payment plans, and project updates. Further still, ask about the opportunity to communicate and stay-in-touch with your building team through the process.
These seemingly simple factors will make a huge difference when it comes to managing your timeline, final costs, and opportunities to keep up-to-date with daily wins and challenges. Knowing that a major home build will best succeed when it’s a collaborative process, you’ll appreciate the peace of mind that comes from interviewing and selecting the right building team for you.
A local builder with a small team will rely on excellent word-of-mouth and client recommendations. If you have a referral from an existing homeowner who has worked with a local team, we guarantee that their building team has worked tirelessly to prioritise an excellent client experience. Prioritising great communication, keeping to budget and timelines, and producing superior quality finishes, a local builder will likely work on fewer, higher quality projects throughout the course of a year than a national brand.
One of the best outcomes of local referrals? Someone who knows someone–mutual connections among the industry can be a great foot in the door when you’re just starting out and don’t know where to look! If you’re really new to residential builds, we always recommend checking out our article on examining the five most common mistakes made before and during the homebuilding process.
Shopping local doesn’t just include supermarkets and small storefront retailers. Because of their extensive network of local trades teams who all contribute to a successful residential building project, a local builder will be able to connect you with the experienced local suppliers who can help get the job done.
From material suppliers to electricians and landscapers alike, local builders will be your first-stop for great industry connections. Supporting the local trade community and the residential property market alike, working with a team who know the ins and outs of your community will mean stepping into a network of experienced professionals, suppliers, and supporting the local community alike.
Ready to build the home of your dreams but still undecided about which building team to work with? Brookhaven Homes is one of the best luxury home building teams in Brisbane and the Gold Coast when it comes to high-end residential property builds.
With excellent industry connections who can support a streamlined, collaborative building process, we can be your first stop when it comes to deciding where to start and how to begin.
Speak with our friendly professionals to get a lay of the land about building on the Southeast Queensland property market and learn more about how Brookhaven can help simplify your home building process today.