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New Home Builder - Area Homes

One of the major advantages of buying a home that is brand new is that it comes with a warranty.   As we all know purchasing a home is a major investment.  So it is important that after buying yours through any new home builder it is well protected.  

Throughout Australia all builders are now required to be licensed or registered.  Plus they must also provide a warranty for a particular period of time as laid out by the Government.  

Today it is mandatory for any new home builder to provide a warranty.  Some will have "implied" ones.  These are ones that require that all work is carried out in the correct workman like manner.  Plus that all materials used are for for purpose and designed for that use.  

Most warranties given by a new home builder provide you with protection against defects in the work or materials.  They will also provide protection against any defects to the buildings structure.  Plus should the work not get completed.  

A warranty offers protection to you should your builder die, disappear or become insolvent.  Whilst the new home builder is around and trading he still be responisble for rectifying any problems with your home.  Whether they are of a defective nature or where work hasn't been completed.

Before signing a contract with a builder make sure that they are registered and are able to provide a warranty.  Your state government building authority is the one to contact as they should be able to provide you with this information.  

Upon completion of the work your new home builder will arrange for you carry out a walk through inspection of your home.  As you carry out this inspection you and your builder will verify that it your home got built according to the plans.  This is the time to make note of any imperfections or defects that need rectifying.  

After the inspection go through the list and discuss with the builder of your new home when these things will get rectified.  It is important that such an inspection gets carried out to make sure that you are completely satisfied with the work done.  

Please note that the warranty provided by a new home builder doesn't cover you for any damage caused when you move into the property.  Should you cause any damage during this stage then of course you will be liable and will have to pay for it to get rectified.

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Home Builders - Area Homes

Living life as a kid is so easy. Kids can play with the simplest items for the entire day and really enjoy it. Kids spend their days learning and having fun. But eventually even kids run out of energy. Then they withdraw into their cozy bedrooms for a few short hours of respite.

Home is where we feel comfortable and relaxed in the presence of our loved ones. This is a truth we learn easily in childhood and it stays with us throughout life. We always seek comfort and security of a place we can call our own home.

As kids grow up they start becoming more and more demanding. Whereas before any space would do, during puberty kids start demanding more privacy. In short, more space. This is what means to become an adult-- have your own needs and wanting to fulfill them.

Area Homes helps you fulfill that exact wish for more space. Area Homes are the best New Home Builders in the area and can turn any dream house into reality. Our team consists of highly trained and fully licensed New Home Builders who will help you in all phases of building a home from scratch.

We will always work within your budget and efficiently make your design into a real home. If you don't have a design ready we can help you create one as well. It's so easy with Area Homes and our New Home Builders.

The first step is always planning. By doing this right we reduce unnecessary work and costs that would otherwise come later. Our experienced designers will always consult with you before doing any important decisions. In this way you are involved in all stages of the creative process. Nothing makes you feel like your home is your own more than helping build it.

Then comes the actual construction. New Home Builders have experience with all soil types and know how to deal with any unexpected events. Nothing can surprise us

We will use state of the art methods, materials and tools to help us achieve eco-friendly home that will be a part of the nature. By achieving harmony with nature we also achieve beauty. Beauty, reliability and efficiency-- that's the description of our team. From start to finish you can trust us in delivering only the best results at affordable price. So call Area Homes and ask for New Home Builders right now.

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Builder - Area Homes

When it comes to hiring a builder to carry out renovations or improvements to your home, you need to make sure that they are licensed.  They should have the license for the state in which you live.  If you live in Queensland yours should be licensed by the the QBCC (Queensland Building And Construction Commission).  

This like others is a government statutory authority.  They have been established to help regulate the building industry.  Also they can provide you with advice and information.  

Any builder who is wishing to perform work over a certain value must hold such a license.  This like a drivers license shows that they have met certain managerial, financial and technical requirements.  

So how do you go about checking if a builder has this sort of license?  

You can do this by contacting the relevant authorities in the state or territory where you live.  Again for example in Queensland you would contact the QBCC.  Such searches can be carried out online.

The other way is you just need to ask the builder to let you see their license card.  Not only does it show that they are qualified to carry out the work.  It also provides you with protection against any problems you may have in the future.  After work is completed this insurance will provide you with protection for up to 6 years and 6 months.  

The other way to ensure that the builder you are hiring is licensed is through contacting the Master Builder's Association.  Again you can find their website online and they will then offer you a list of up to 5 builders where you live.  

But don't just rely on this information when it comes to hiring such a person.  It is important that you do a little further research yourself.  

One of the most important things to do before you hire such people is to get them to provide you with at least 6 references.  It is important that these references are for work that has been carried out during the past 2 years.  A good one should be able to provide such without any hesitation.  

After you have received these arrange to speak to those who have had work done by them.  You may even find that your builder is happy to make the introductions.  They may even arrange for you to visit the other homeowners so you can see for yourself what their work is like.

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Renovations - Area Homes

Does your home feel a little dated? Perhaps you are tired of looking at the same four walls, with the same paint, carpet, hardwood floors, and design? Maybe you bought a home ten years ago when walls were hip, but now open concept is a must? There are several reasons that you may want your home to undergo renovations. You do not have to be leery of major renovations. There are plenty of wonderful things that can bring your home back alive whether you choose to conduct renovations because you want to sell for a better price or you want to live in a "newer" feeling home. The key is to hire professionals that can help you with your renovations to ensure that everything is done to code and that your design choices are the best for your desires.

Renovations for you

Renovations conducted for your pleasure are going to be about your budget and your preferences. You still want to contact a professional to talk about design and preferences because there may come a time in 10 or 30 years that you want to sell your home You always want to think about the future a little when choosing new concepts for your renovations. The wrong colour schemes or backsplashes in the kitchen can turn away potential new homeowners when it comes time for the sale albeit it is less important since the renovations are for you to live more comfortably.

Sometimes renovations can be mild in terms of what is actually done to the main structure. You may decide that you want to keep the walls, but liven everything up with new paint, new floors, new windows, and new cabinets/countertops.

On the other hand you may wish to conduct renovations with opening up spaces in mind. For example if your kitchen feels small because it is closed off with four walls and two small door openings you can knock out a few walls and create an open concept.

Renovations for selling the home.

When it comes to selling the home minimal renovations could make the home more valuable. Certainly things like new paint and flooring are the simplest as well as ensuring proper staging, but you also want to make certain there is no cause for the home value to be lowered. If you have a budget for renovations consider open concept, renovating the kitchen in neutral colours that are highly popular and updating windows that are 30+ years old.