Posted January 10 in Expert Tips & Advice

Buy vs. build your dream home: which is right for you?

Should I build new or buy established?

It can be one of the most difficult decisions to make when it comes to your dream home. And with a lengthy pros and cons list for each, it’s easy to become confused.

Is it better to purchase a ready-built property in an established suburb, complete with landscaping, so you know what you’re buying and can move straight in? Or is it worth delaying gratification to build a brand new, energy-efficient home customised to your family and lifestyle?

While the answer will depend on your family, finances and goals, our Regional Sales Manager, Melissa Ramos, examines some of the benefits of building a new home.

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1. Building allows you to personalise your home to suit your family

For many, the hunt for the perfect home can stretch on for years, with countless inspections that never quite deliver. Even with the right location, the floorplan often falls short, leading to costly and time-consuming renovations.

Choosing to build, however, removes that compromise, allowing you to skip the endless search and instead focus your energy into creating a home tailored to your vision from the beginning.

“After looking at the established market, most people quickly realise they’ll need to compromise – whether it’s a lack of a second living space, not enough bedrooms or the wrong orientation,” says Mel.

‘Four-bedroom, two-bathroom and open plan living are the most popular,’ says Mel.

Additionally, Boutique Homes offers customers a large variety of additional options for each floorplan.

 

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2. Lower your maintenance costs with a new home

‘Many of the homes found in established areas were built more than 30-40 years ago, meaning buyers can often face costly surprises which can be both expensive and stressful to repair any foundational issues,’ says Mel.

A few cosmetic touch-ups are easy to manage – but major fixes such as old wiring, tired plumbing or a deteriorating roof can quickly add up. Building new allows you to sidestep many of these unexpected maintenance costs that often come with older homes.

‘Our customers often crunch the numbers and find it’s cheaper in the long term to build a brand-new home, with the added advantage of durable and modern materials.’

3. New homes are more energy efficient

At Boutique Homes, we design well beyond compliance, with features such as thermally broken low-E glazed windows, double-glazed low E doors and insulation that improve year-round comfort and significantly cut energy use. ‘We educate clients on the orientation of their block and home to ensure their design is maximising sunlight throughout the living spaces,’ explains Mel.

‘‘New builds also come with insulation to help achieve the required minimum energy rating. We offer our customers the option to build their home with Hebel – a concrete-style product that aids insulation – rather than brick. All of this helps to cut heating and cooling costs and can diminish your need to turn on the lights.”

Standard inclusions

As part of our premium standard inclusions, when you build with us, you’ll receive double glazed, thermally broken, low-E windows and double glazed, low-E stacking doors which help cool your home in the summer while keeping it warm throughout winter.

Paired with modern inclusions like energy-saving LED lighting, new builds are designed to deliver both everyday comfort and long-term affordability.

‘We offer a range of high-tech heating and cooling options, including cost-effective hydronic heating. Many new estates also now recommend recycled water or rainwater tanks for improved sustainability and cost savings,’ adds Mel.

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4. Build warranties provide peace of mind

While you’ll conduct a thorough inspection of an established home before signing on the dotted line, there’s no guarantee you won’t run into problems three to six months down the track.

Our homes come with a minimum 25-year structural guarantee, giving you that extra peace of mind. ‘We offer an industry-leading 12-month service warranty while your home ‘settles,’ allowing it to experience all four Australian seasons,’ says Mel

‘It’s nice to know that any minor cracks or issues will be fixed promptly during the first year, so you can enjoy your new home.’

Quality assurance & warranty

Building a home is the biggest investment somebody will make and that’s why we don’t compromise on quality.

Once a home has been signed off, our 12 month maintenance warranty and 25 year structural guarantee can commence. Our industry-leading aftercare program, Boutique Assist, spans 12 months and providing your home enough time to settle through all four seasons.

Learn more about our extensive quality assurance process during construction to our marketing leading 12 month warranty and 25 year structural guarantee.

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Warranties aren’t exactly an exciting topic, but they are an important one. Find out what to look for in your new build warranty to ensure you remain covered.

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*Eligibility is at the discretion of State and/or Federal Government, we encourage you check your relevant State Government websites for more information and speak to a Resolve Finance Mortgage Broker to find out what you could be eligible for.

5. There are financial benefits to building new

Building in a new, growing estate is often more budget-friendly than purchasing in an established suburb -and it can deliver financial advantages for both families and investors. Beyond the upfront savings, building new may also open the door to tax benefits. First-home buyers could be eligible for stamp duty concessions, while investors may be able to access other incentives.*

Meeting the revised accessibility requirements at the time of build isn’t just smarter -it’s also far more cost-effective. Incorporating them upfront is substantially cheaper than retrofitting later if your family’s needs change unexpectedly.

“Building new doesn’t just save money upfront – it future-proofs your home, protects your investment, and sets you up for long-term financial gains,” says Mel.

Are you considering building a new home?

Fill out the below form and one of our New Home Consultants will be in touch to help find the right option for you.

 

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