What I Wish I Knew Before Building A New Home

I always knew that I wanted to build a new home, but it wasn’t until recently that I realized what it would actually entail. It’s not just about the actual construction, but also about the planning and the finances. This was an important lesson for me because my first foray into building was a bit of a disaster! Fortunately, after learning from my mistakes, I managed to build my dream house and now love living here.

Do It Yourself

When building a new home, there are a lot of things that you can do yourself. You don’t have to hire a contractor for every single little thing. But when it comes down to something that requires expertise or specialized skills, it’s best to leave it up to professionals. For example:

• If you’re not an electrician, don’t try wiring your house yourself (unless you really want to).
• If there’s been an issue with plumbing before in the area where your house will be built, consider hiring someone who knows what they’re doing when it comes time for installing pipes and fixtures inside your walls–especially if those pipes are going through important rooms like bathrooms or kitchens!
• Don’t start landscaping until after construction is complete; otherwise plants may be damaged by construction equipment or falling debris from nearby buildings being demolished during demolition phase (which happens before foundations are poured).

Don’t Get In Over Your Head

You’re excited about building a new home, but don’t try to do everything yourself. There are professionals who can help you with the design and construction of your home, so don’t be afraid to hire them when needed. If you’re not sure where to start or what questions to ask, consider hiring an architect or builder who has experience designing and building homes similar to yours. You can also find plenty of resources online that will guide you through every step of the process (like this one!).

If something goes wrong during construction–and things always go wrong at some point–ask for help! Don’t be embarrassed or worried about looking stupid; everyone makes mistakes sometimes! And if someone else makes one on their own behalf, see if they need assistance resolving it before moving forward with anything else yourself; they may not know how best deal with whatever issue arises either…

Get Your Finances in Order First

The first thing I would do if I were in the market for a new home is start saving as early as possible. The longer you have money set aside, the less of an impact it will have on your budget and bank account when you actually move into your new place. 

While it’s good to get pre-approved for a mortgage before making an offer on a property, don’t take on more debt than you can afford–especially if interest rates are rising or there is another financial crisis looming in the distance.

It’s also important to make sure that every dollar spent goes toward something that adds value to your life by helping fulfill one of these goals: security (ease), fulfillment (meaning), contribution (service).

It Will Take Longer Than You Think

I wish I had known how long it would take to get my home built. When I started this process, I was thinking that at best it would be a few months–maybe six or eight at the most.

The reality is that building a custom home takes much longer than you think it will. It can take anywhere from 12 months to 2 years (or more) from start to finish depending on where you live and what type of house you’re building, among other factors.

There are many things that contribute to this extended timeline: obtaining permits, connecting utilities (water/electricity), moving furniture into the house after construction finishes…the list goes on!

Hire a quantity surveyor

If you haven’t already done so, make sure you hire a proven quantity surveyor from Brisbane to inspect your build before moving in. A quantity surveyor will make sure everything meets building regulations, which means any issues can be dealt with before they become major problems later down the line. If there are any issues with your build, this will also give you more time to get them resolved before you move in – which is much better than finding out about something when it’s too late!

Take The Time To Do It Right the First Time

You don’t want to be that person who had to keep fixing things and redoing them, do you? I know I don’t. That’s why it’s important to take the time to do it right the first time.

There are a lot of things that can go wrong in building a home–and if you don’t want those things happening, then take the time to carefully plan out every step of your build process so that everything goes smoothly and nothing gets overlooked or forgotten along the way (and yes, even seasoned builders who have been doing this for years still make mistakes).

Building a new home is worth it if you build it right

Building a new home can be a lot of work. It is worth it if you build it right the first time, because your home will be your home for a long time. If you do not do it right, then you will have to live with all of those decisions for years and years!

You have more time and money when building yourself than if someone else does the work for you. Think about what kind of house would fit into your budget and lifestyle best before making any big decisions like this one!