What needs to be considered when embarking on a new build?

Designing and building a new home is a large investment. When done correctly, it can see the value of your asset grow significantly year on year. On the inverse, if completed incorrectly or to a poor quality standard, the future home might require significant maintenance, which can harm a property owner’s wealth. 

If you’re looking to design and construct your next house, you must consider the following tips from MCM Homes founder, Charles Alexiou, to ensure you maximise your result. 

Choose the right designer and builder 

All designers and builders have different levels of qualification and experience. Some may specialise in particular aspects of designing and constructing a home but may not have the capacity to accomplish the full scope of works to your high standard. Though you want to complete the build quickly, allocating additional time to your planning phase can make all the difference. 

Charles recommends sourcing as much research as possible to guarantee the builder you choose is the most suited for the job. Reviews from previous customers are a good indicator of the quality of service provided. A company that is committed to sourcing the best results for customers, like the team at MCM Homes, are likely to ensure the highest standard of quality control throughout your entire process. It’s always a good idea to grasp the team’s dynamic and business values to ensure quality will be prioritised. 

Communication is vital 

Communication will flow in many ways throughout the design and build process of a new home. Charles points out that a suitable company will communicate all messages on time. As well as this, they will also relay all information to the appropriate bodies to ensure there is no confusion. This can avoid delays and disruptions, which will usually come at a cost to you. 

Though future home builders cannot always see internal communication, keeping a log of how long it takes for companies to respond to initial messages is a good signal of how communication will flow through the project’s entirety. 

Checking to see if the appropriate figureheads are copied into emails is also an indication that designers and builders are working to keep everyone informed. 

Some other things to consider 

With years of experience in the industry, Charles and his team have helped countless clients build successful and modern homes at an affordable cost. Some other key points of consideration he frequently comes across include: 

• Finance – He warns that clients should always stick to their capacity, despite a company’s attempt to upsell. Any finance they have received from banking institutes has been provided with their salaries in mind and will ensure they can pay everything back in due time. Going over this amount can place homeowners under financial stress.
• Location – The team at MCM Homes understands that not every client has a location in mind. They are happy to engage with their professional network to find a block of land suitable to the budget and proposed design.
• House size & style – It’s vital that customers have a vision in mind as this can dictate the design and build process. The MCM Homes crew is always happy to provide recommendations suited to the client’s family size and requirements. They will also use all of the colours, materials, fixtures and fittings to ensure your house becomes a home.
• House layout and design – The cost of operating a home can be brought down by its design. MCM Homes uses the most innovative designs to enhance natural lighting, airflow and liveability while prioritising your privacy. 

If you are ready to start building your first or next house, the team at MCM Homes is always happy to help. Contact them today to take advantage of their industry-leading expertise.