ANSWER - Yes, you can. Please contact one of our sales consultant and they can arrange for you to come in and discuss what you would like in a package.

ANSWER - Once you have designed your home and are happy with the plans. We send you a copy of your contract and specifications to read through. When you have read through this and are ready to sign, it is only a matter of making an appointment to come in and see us to sign. This is also when you will pay your deposit to get soil testing underway and send your plans to council.

ANSWER - Yes. We do allow for them and can obtain quotes for them to be installed for you. If you are interested in a shed or a pool we can get a quote from our suppliers to you before you sign a contract.

ANSWER - A variation is when you choose something outside of our standard inclusion range after you have already signed your contract. We try to ensure we cover every possible conversation about your choices but occasionally when making decisions along the way, you may see something you like that is not what you had expected. For example, if you have signed your contract and when you go to your appointment to choose your front door you may happen to like something outside of our standard range. In this instance you can still tell them that you want the door over our standard range but it will come in under a variation and the extra cost will be payable for the price of installing/using the item outside of the building price. Note that we can not charge you for this or proceed with your selection until you have signed the variation request therefore if you do not sign the variation request we will continue with the standard range at no extra cost to you.

ANSWER - We provide a 12 month maintenance warranty and a 6 year structural warranty with all of our builds. This excludes owner supplied items.

ANSWER - There are no "hidden costs" in our house and land packages.  There can occasionally be unforseeable costs but we can investigate all contingencies before you sign. e.g. Soil report. As well as we make sure you are completely happy with your plan and inclusions before we draw up a FIXED PRICE CONTRACT and Specifications. Once you are happy with everything only then will you sign. Any additional costs to the build itself will only be if you decide to change the plan or inclusions after the contract has been signed.

ANSWER - We can build anywhere between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. Basically if you find a block of land that you like we can take a look at it for you and design a package that suits you.

ANSWER - Great question! It is very simple, you can call us directly or request a call back by sending us a private message to arrange an obligation free appointment to talk about what we can do for you.

ANSWER - Yes! We can create a house and land package with any one of our plans or work with you on a customised design on any block of your choice.

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This is likely to be the biggest cause of the infamous “ hidden cost” that you will incur when building your home, and unfortunately it has the largest variability.  It could be anywhere between $10,000 and $70, 000! This cost will be based largely on your soil test (as mentioned in the previous section) but also the contours of your bock of land. The more reactive the soil and the larger the slope, the larger the site costs.

Aside from the quality of the soil (determined by the soil test) and the steepness of the slope, site costs can also be incurred if:

• A large number of trees need to be cleared form the site
• The site works cause traffic interruptions and/or road closures
• You need to construct retaining walls
• The area is prone to bushfires
• The area is prone to flooding
• The area requires acoustic management
• Boundary survey pegs are missing
• The covenant requires footpath cut outs or kerb cut outs for your driveway

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Although every builder is aware of them, unfortunately they often leave it out of the base price. Speak to your builder & ensure they are included into your initial quote. These can cost upwards of $5,000.

Councils require some, if not all of the following items:

• Asset Protection Permit Sediment Control
• Temporary Fencing if required
• Site Toilet
• Survey for zero boundary lots
• Skip bins for building waste

ANSWER - When you build a house, the flooring (carpets and Tiles) may not be included in the quote. This is a very easy way for builders to keep their costs down when advertising as people see the low price and assume flooring would naturally be included and therefore don’t ask until it is too late. Generally, your house will be constructed on a concrete slab, and the rest is up to you. Make sure you speak to your builder about what flooring you would like to get a quote on and get a reliable estimate in writing.

When you build your new home with My New Home Brisbane:

Our standard specifications include quality carpet and underlay to all bedrooms and second living area as well as ceramic tiles to hallways, bathrooms, kitchens, laundry, living rooms and meals areas.

ANSWER - Many building quotes only include the dwelling, and not what is outside the building. Like the flooring, your driveway may not have been covered in the quote. Depending on the driveway design and material you want, the price will vary. If a builder doesn’t include a driveway in their standard inclusions and textured driveways are out of your budget, you will probably have to opt for the concrete standard. This doesn’t make sense.

Also beware that most banks will need to do a final valuation of the property before they will pay the last instalment to the builder and generally if the driveway is not included they may not approve this.

When you build your new home with My New Home Brisbane:

Our standard inclusions include an exposed aggregate driveway to a standard 6m setback.

ANSWER - Some builders will also only provide a small amount of landscaping (e.g. 15 square metres of turfing), whereas some builders will provide none at all. Like driveways, you may need to pay for this on top of what you are already paying.

When you build your new home with My New Home Brisbane:

Our standard inclusions are up to 100m2 of turf to the front yard as standard and we are happy to provide a full landscaping service if you require.

Just ask us what we can do when you meet your consultant

ANSWER - A swimming pool and shed can be a great addition to your new home. However, the construction process can be complex. Most builders won’t include pools or sheds in your contract, and will instead, ask you to arrange a pool or shed builder separately. 

Another important thing to note is that if you are wanting to obtain separate finance on a pool or shed, banks don’t like seeing multiple contracts and will most likely not approve your finance.

When you build your new home with My New Home Brisbane:

We can provide pools and sheds as required by you all in the same contract, making it easier for you to gain finance approval from your lender. We also provide warranty for not only your dwelling, but also your pool and shed as one. 

DJ Roberts will take the time to draw your plans and specifications according to the shape, location on site, interior lining, size and depth of the pool, number and type of inlets, drains and filtration equipment you require. We will also lodge all of the documents for covenant approval for you for peace of mind.

ANSWER - Most builders will not allow you to stray from their pre-designed plans or will charge you a fee to design a custom plan. You may also have to wait some time before receiving your amendments back. Any alterations when you build a house after signing your building contract can cost hefty charges, including extra labour and material costs, engineering, drafting, approval fees, legal and penalty clauses for modifying the contract. So make sure you’re totally happy with a design plan before you sign the contract!

When you build your new home with My New Home Brisbane:

Our sales consultants will custom design a plan to suit your block and requirements free of charge. Yes, free of charge! This gives you the freedom to go back and forward as many times as you need to ensure you are 100% happy with your custom design.  Unlike other builders, we won’t charge an administration fee on top.

ANSWER -Developer approval guidelines are set by the developer of an estate to ensure every home built within the estate has a consistent look and feel. Your developer guidelines can affect your façade colour selections and material selection. You should obtain a fixed price on what it will cost in order for the builder to meet all the developer’s requirements.

When you build your new home with My New Home Brisbane:

Our sales team are well educated on each developer’s requirements and pride themselves on knowing their focus estates covenant requirements well. Our friendly office staff will help you choose the right colours and materials depending on where you are wanting to build. We will also lodge your covenant application for you and keep you updated along the process.

ANSWER - It is mandatory for your contractor to take out home warranty insurance on your behalf for the duration of the build, therefore ensure it is included in your base house price. Most residential building work done in Queensland valued over $3,300 (including labour and materials) must have home warranty insurance. 

As part of the building process, the builder pays a premium to the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC). The amount is included as part of your contract and is paid before work begins. If the QBCC pay out on a claim, they will pursue the builder to recover the claim amount.

When you build your new home with My New Home Brisbane:

Yes, we include home warranty insurance for the duration of the build in our standard inclusion price. It is always included as part of the contract.

ANSWER - Builder’s display homes often include standard inclusion items as well as many upgraded features. This can be anything from floor coverings to upgraded high end kitchen fittings. So have a chat with the new homes sales consultant and find out what is standard, what upgrades are available and what the additional cost will be. After you have done your research, present your list of ‘wants’ upfront in the initial sales process and obtain pricing on each item so that you can make an informed decision before you commit. Also, if you are unsure of what the builder offers, request to browse their colour showroom, and do so as many times as you feel the need to.

When you build your new home with My New Home Brisbane:

No, we do not have any administration fees for upgrades and variations. We will give you a clear price on each item, so you can make an informed decision before signing the contract. Our clients are free to upgrade on any individual part of their house as much as they like, without the extra fees. A 20% Variation surcharge will still apply?

ANSWER -Whether you are wanting to build a single storey, double storey, duplex, units, or investment home, most builders are not as personally involved as David himself. Many builders are not able to allocate all of their attention to you and your needs, especially if they are a huge building company. This can also affect the quality and time frame of your build.

Many new home investment properties are advertised by professional marketers who add their commissions on top of the price of the build by coming direct to the builder you can save yourself up to $40,000 on the initial price of your investment, over the period of a 10 or 20 year mortgage , this adds up to a huge saving.

When you build your new home with DJ Roberts:

When choosing to build with DJ Roberts you are not building with someone who has employed a Managing Director or Manager, you are choosing to deal with the "owner", David Roberts himself. David will personally ensure the Customer Service you will experience is outstanding. His hands on role enables him to personally guarantee each and every client the best quality and value for money the industry can offer.

ANSWER - Once you are happy with your plans we draw up a contract and specifications and sit down with you to go through them and sign making sure you are happy with everything. Once you sign and pay the deposit we can then send away for soil testing and get your plans to council. This process can take 4-6 weeks. After we come out of council we like to start straight away and from here the build will take between 4 and 5 months.

ANSWER - We do both types of slabs, you can choose which slab you would prefer.

ANSWER - Yes, you can. Good financial management is all about planning. By having a set target you can achieve your goals faster as well as being able to show finance companies a genuine saving record which is a requirement. The first step in the process would be to talk to our financier and get an idea of where you stand financially and how far away you are from achieving your dream. We know this can be an intimidating process but sitting down with somebody that is geniunely trying to help you with your goals and can give you a clear path is a great place to start.

ANSWER - Yes! You will go through the home loan process with our financier or a financier of your choosing and you will need to provide proof of earnings just as you would for any loan.

ANSWER - Yes, you can. You are in control throughout the whole process. We provide a great financier to help make the process smoother as we can take care of all your contacts but if you prefer to apply for your home loan through a bank or broker of your choice that is fine.

ANSWER - Yes. Whether you are eligible for the First Home Buyers Grant or not you can take advantage of our packages. You will still need to get finance approval for our packages through our financier or your own financier but our packages are for everyone to take advantage of.

ANSWER - No we do not. We put you in touch with a financier that we highly recommend. The financier we refer you to has a comparable interest rates to the banks.

ANSWER - This is a great questions as the answer will depend on your "bad credit". If you have an UNDISCHARGED BANKRUPTCY or have a CLASS 9 DEBT AGREEMENT you will not be eligible for this offer just yet. If you have a default howeverm you may still apply as your elibility will depend on the type of default. We use the exact same finance process as you would for any other mortgage so you will still need to qualify financially in regards to credit history as you would with any other process.

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Although this type of loan can help you buy your home sooner, having little to no money saved for a deposit can classify you as a high-risk borrower and therefore lenders may implement certain provisions in order to protect themselves in case you default. These special conditions are not always clear from the advertising point of view.

They are:

• higher interest rates
• additional fees, including a ‘risk fee’
• additional security required for the loan, for example, your car
• requirement for mortgage insurance
• use of deposit bonds
• in some cases, more stringent credit assessment
• short term loans only

When you build your new home with My New Home Brisbane:

Unlike many builders, we won’t turn you away because your bank hasn’t approved your loan. Instead, we will help you through your finance journey by referring you to our wonderful financier– Nicole Palazzi. Nicole is a well-known and trusted mortgage broker, who has over 9 years’ experience in home lending which has allowed her to understand the 'ins and outs' of the Australian home loan landscape.