BUILD WITH US

BUILD WITH US & THE PROCESS

This guide is helpful if it is your first time building a new home Every step of the way is outlined so you can have the peace of mind knowing what stage we are up to and what is required

NEW HOMES

From your very first contact with us to building your new home, through to when we hand over your keys and you settle in, we’ll go to great lengths to make your journey exceptional

If you’re building your first home, your new family home, your dream home, your investment, or knocking down your old home to start again, we have the experience and expertise to guide you through the journey of your new home experience from start to finish

Explore our range of services to get started by contacting Greg via our online contact form or visit the showroom today!

As of October 2023 building regulations for New Homes will be changed. All homes, whether housing disabled individuals or not, will have to be “Disabled Compliant”.

What does this mean to you the Home Buyer? It means that all doorways will now have to be 920ml wide allowing access.

It means that toilets will now no longer be the small rooms that they are. You will need to have 1200ml space between the door opened and the front edge of the toilet seat, meaning a toilet room of around 2.4mts.

All doors will have to have lift off hinges.

Hallways will have to at least 1000ml wide.

There will have to be at least 1 access point into the house that is at ground level. No steps allowed.

For those who may want to build on a steep block, you may find that you are going to incur extra costs for excavations so that your entries fall within the correct fall for wheelchair or other modes of access.

These changes are from the Victorian Building Association and will become mandatory within our building industry in October 2023.

Greg O’Hara

Genara Constructions Pty Ltd

14^th September 2022

Build Process

From selecting a home design that’s the right fit for you to signing on the dotted line, getting your keys and settling into your new life, we will give you an exceptional experience

First step to building your new home

Whether you discovered your dream floorplan by looking through our website or have heard from your friends and family about our building team your first step is to meet with us and have a consult about your plans for the new home

We will discuss with you what you’re looking for in your new home and what kind of budget you have to work with

If you already have a design in mind we will be able to explore all possibilities with you for inclusions, facades, alternative floor plans and upgrades

Phase 1: Pre-construction

We’ll be guiding you through from start to finish

If you’re curious about how we’ll turn your ideas into your new home and what you’ll need to do as it takes shape, we’ve created this step-by-step guide just for you

Acceptance and Initial Deposit

Once your preferred new home design is selected (and a site appraisal if you’re requiring a knockdown rebuild) we will work with you to finalise the preliminary Building Tender (preliminary quote prior to the final building contract) outlining the inclusions, specifications, desired custom upgrades and their associated costings
Your acceptance and signing of the preliminary Building Tender along with your initial deposit payment of 5% will allow us to finalise your Tender plan set and move forward

We will guide you through the pre-construction journey of your new home and make contact with you throughout the whole process from colours to fixtures
You will receive a full set of plans it will also outline the inclusions, specifications, desired custom upgrades and their associated costings

Your acceptance and signing of the preliminary Building Tender along with your initial deposit payment of 5% will allow us to finalise your Tender plan set and move forward

Colour Selection

We encourage you to bring along your ideas, samples or images, and a list of any must-haves. This will help our Colour Selection Specialist to provide you with the best advice to achieve the desired look for your home.

Any required variation upgrade options will be costed & emailed to you in a variation document after your appointment, for your review in preparation for your Tender Appointment

Signing the contract

Our Contract Signing appointment will take place at our office with Greg himself where he will walk you through every question you may have

At this appointment, you will review and discuss custom request (other than the standard inclusions) and finalise any outstanding questions and sign all documents including any relevant Post Contract Variations

We will then explain your next steps and requirements after signing the Contract

The Contract deposit payment is payable at this appointment, and payment can be made via bank transfer or bank cheque/money order (Details of Lender to be confirmed at time of contract signing)

Permit approval and finance

Once your contract is signed, final checks and documentation on your block of land happen in this stage (providing your block of land is accessible and title is registered)

This includes soil testing, feature survey and engineer’s design, council and waterboard property information, town planning permit (if applicable), developer approval (if applicable), building permit assessment, and site-specific working drawings being issued for your approval

Formal financial approval is to be obtained by you from your lender after you’ve finalised all your costings – including site works and the finishes you’ve chosen
You’ll need to supply us with formal written approval of unconditional finance before we can commence building your home

With all the documentation in hand, we’ll perform a final check of all documentation to produce your final construction set of plans and colour selection specification for you to review and approve with a final sign-off to obtain the building permit

If you’re knocking down a home to rebuild, this is when your old home will become a clean block of land

LET'S GET STARTED!

Once we receive your Building Permit - we will send you the Building Permit, Home Owners Warranty Insurance and Stamped Plans

You will be required to provide these to your finance broker/bank directly

GUESS WHAT? THIS IS THE EXCITING PART
Your file will now be provided to our Construction Support team as your primary point of contact
The Genara Constructions team will assist you through the rest of your construction journey

Phase 2: Construction

WATCH YOUR NEW HOME BE BROUGHT TO LIFE

We will be there at every step while working closely with our suppliers and trades to ensure quality control is a premium

Our focus is on building your home to the highest quality, and on time
That’s our commitment to you

We’ll also ensure that at critical stages of construction your build is the best it can be
While we carry out our own regular quality assurance inspections, we also bring in professional independent inspectors to conduct and report on onsite quality and compliance inspections
It’s part of our dedication to building the highest quality new home for you, unconditionally.

During construction, you’ll see your vacant block transformed into your new home in five stages from foundations to the much-anticipated handover, as outlined below

First home owners, now that construction is starting, you will be able to apply for the First Home Owner Grant

Footings and slab

Siteworks are completed on you block in preparation for the concrete slab and footings, forming the foundations of your home.

Your first progress payment of 10% will need to be paid on completion of this stage

Frame stage

Carpenters will progress with work, building the framework for your walls and roof trusses

Your second progress payment of 15% will need to be paid on completion of this stage

Lock up & brickwork

Your home is taking shape! All brickwork, roof tiles, external doors and windows will be completed and your home will be able to be locked up

Your third progress payment of 35% will need to be paid on completion of this stage

Internal and external features

Now that your home is secure, our trades will progress the interior details and finishes of plaster being installed, skirting boards, architraves, internal doors & cabinetry

Your third progress payment of 25% will need to be paid on completion of this stage

Finishing touches

While you’ll be busy packing boxes and organising your removalists, our building team will be finishing the finer details like painting, tiling, mirrors and shower screens

Once all this is polished and ready for you, you’ll be provided with the relevant occupancy certificates, final invoice and invited for a final walkthrough to make sure your home is everything you expected

Your handover date will also be booked for you at this time and we will strive to ensure all final works and touch-ups are completed in time

Your handover will take place at your new home with where you’ll receive the last of your documentation – compliance certificates, home and appliance manuals – and the keys!

Your final 10% progress payment will be required to be cleared prior to the day of your handover

Phase 3: Aftercare

12 Month Warranty & Structural Guarantee

As you settle into living in your home in the first few months after handover, you might notice minor items that need attention

You can report any concerns to us within 90 days of your handover