You are most likely wondering what I am on about, but I am referring to the PRICE RISE word.
Our building prices have been on hold for quite some time now(over 18 months). But all good things must come to end and the management decision has been made to pass on the price increases that we have been hit with over that time.

What does it mean? About 3% on an average home.

All of the indicators are showing increasing building activity this years and I am finding the enquiry rate is well up.
So if you have been thinking of or sitting on the fence last year, NOW is the time to do it.

I can meet with you for a brief chat about what you can do.

It’s the start of a great new year and the signs are out there that things are on the improve. With building at one of the lowest levels in decades, now is the time to get cracking with that project you have been thinking about.
Things are going to get busier as the year continue.

Rents are on the rise and with more that 6 trillion dollars committed by various mining companies and interests.
Unbelievable rents are being paid for by people at the moment that just shock me. $850PW in Canning Vale, $1250PW in Stirling.

This will spur on the real estate market as investors (many of them cashed up) return to the market.
So let’s get cracking……

Get in now before 6-STAR Energy rating
Most people would be unaware that as of next year there are changes in the BCA(Building Code of Australia) in relation to the Star ratings required to new homes. New homes will require a 6 Star energy rating.
What does this mean for you?
Basically, 6 –star rating is the thermal performance of a home and everything from the house orientation to adding down lights can affect the rating. What is will mean is you may not be able to have those great big windows to your view without having to spend $$$ to compensate for the heat loss/gain because of the windows.
The Plan needs to be assessed by an accredited energy rater and is it does not comply, things like greater roof insulation, wall insulation, comfort glass or double glazing WILL need to be added to make it comply.
So designing a house right in the first place is extremely important.

Saw another article in the Newspaper about yet another building broker starting up.

I have to laugh when reading the points about the advantages of a building broker.
It mentioned that the successful builder does not have to pay commission to the salesman because the broker bypasses them. HOW do you thing the broker gets paid? Ultimately by the builders.

The Broker will charge you for a design and pricing, anywhere from $2000 to $10000(which the broker gets paid upfront first). They will design the client what they want without know the costs and a particular building. The Client will fall in love with the plan and then be guttered when the price comes back. Not forgetting how long this process will take you…
I see this all the time with people that do the rounds and then end up building with me.

Yes I am Sales Professional and yes I get a fee for my service only once you get your house started. I will assess, design and price your home free of charge (WOW) and I want happy clients from start to finish and beyond.

I would like to start off with this bold statement because I think it is important for people to know that. I know that I am stirring up the hornets’ nest too.
I work for (and exclusively for) Plunkett and Domain homes.

There are lots of Building Brokers out there peddling the virtues of their expertise and knowledge. They simply offer a service (which may cost you) and then farm out your plan to a small number of builders (usually only 2 or 3). If you go ahead with them and sign up with a selected builder they would generally get paid more from the builder than a building consultant like myself and the builder will allow a little extra to cover any mistakes that might be made. I have even been told by prospective clients who went through the process with a Building Broker, that the pricing was a lot more expensive than ours and that they felt that they were being pushed toward one particular builder only.

Once the Building Broker has submitted his invoice with the selected builder, his service and responsibility to you stops there.
Building Brokers have no control over your house construction or input to any changes in your home design because they are not a party to the contract. The contract is between you and the builder.

As a Professional in-house Sales Consultant for Plunkett and Domain homes, coupled with my niche building experience in Unit Developments, narrow and small block homes, I have considerable influence and of course knowledge of the internal systems to help push things through. I will always be able to look after any of your concerns, in conjunction with the support of our office staff.

My aim and goal is to make things go as smoothly as possible from start to finish and for you to continue to use my services again and recommend me to your friends.

The RBA announce the cut in interest rates after remaining on hold for the last 10 months.
Now the investors will come out to play and start buying!

I get a lot of clients that buy the blocks first with all of the best intension. The problem is that expectations are usually higher than what the budget will extend to. PLEASE just give me a call to get a realistic idea of what can be done a block. To the untrained eye, a block can seem easy to build on.
I always need to look outside the block and take into account;
Block slope, services, easements, retaining and access issues.

Just a little extra time can save you ALOT of heart ache, but remember if the block is cheap or has been on the market a long time – there is a reason.

Looks like a very bright outlook for the Perth housing market. Click here.

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