If you’re looking to build your dream home on the Gold Coast, you’ve no doubt come across your share of house and land packages. Existing properties have never been in higher demand, so building your own Gold Coast house may actually be a cheaper option. But the question remains, is a house and land package the right option for you? Today, we’ll be looking at what’s being offered on the Gold Coast and what to expect when buying a house and land package. Could your perfect house be part of a new home and land package? Let’s find out.
While home and land packages are heavily promoted as a simpler, streamlined option, you need to consider what this means. The biggest thing to consider is how many choices you’re sacrificing in the means of convenience and whether this is worth it in the long run.
To kick things off, here’s a brief rundown of what we like and don’t like about House and Land packages.
What we like about House and Land Packages ✅
Simplier process - Convenient – only have to deal with one person
- Easy to secure finance
Simplier process What we don’t like⛔️:
- Lack of choice for consumers, both location and the design
- Small lot sizes
- Lack of choice for locations and they’re often far from city and facilities
- Lots usually aren’t very big
Lack of choice for consumers, both location and the design
Are there any drawbacks to House and Land Packages?
Building a home can be an overwhelming process and when you’re snowed under with decisions to make, the idea of a house and land package can look very appealing. However, you need to consider whether less choice is really the best option for you. With a house and land package, you’ll be locked into using specific contractors and will have limited say. You’ll most likely have a limited range of floorplans to choose from as well. On top of that, design changes are a lot more difficult with these types of deals and can be expensive.
Here are a few signs that suggest a house and land package won’t be for you:
- You want a say in your design. If you’re looking to build a custom home, a house and land package are not going to meet your needs.
- If you have a specific location in mind. You might get lucky and there could be a house and land package in your ideal suburb, but it really is a roll of the dice.
- You’re worried about being shut out of the process. With House and Land packages, you tend to deal with one person, which means you need to have a great relationship with them in order for the process to be a pleasant one.
Still unsure whether you should go ahead with a house and land package. Get in touch with Buildi for a free, impartial chat about your building project.
Why build on the Gold Coast?
With the property market rising during the pandemic, you may be wondering if now is the best time to build on the Gold Coast. Existing houses are taking the brunt of price increases, especially those around the CBD and other popular suburbs in demand. You can attribute this to a mixture of high demand and lack of houses for sale at the moment. The Gold Coast Mayor has announced there will be more land released in the Northern Suburbs, so this area will be your best bet. A location outside the CBD means you’ll still be near beaches and the hinterland without having to pay quite as much. Some of the Northern Suburbs include:
Upper Coomera
Coomera
Pimpama
Ormea
Land size in these areas will vary and the exact details of these releases haven’t been revealed at the time of writing. We’ll keep you posted when we get further information.
House and Land Packages on the Gold Coast by Home builder
House and land packages are a pretty standard option for all builders, so there is a wide range of options. A lot of display homes are designs that builders use for their houses and land package. Below are a few examples of what’s available on the Gold Coast at the time of the writing.
Brighton Homes
At the time of writing, Brighton Homes had recently sold two House and Land packages but didn’t have any new ones avaliable. Both are in Nerang, and both sold for over 900,000. Future packages in this area are likely to be in the same price range.
Metricon Homes
Metricon is one of the biggest builders in Australia and has a wide range of house and land packages available. Due to their size, you’ll find their display homes in most display villages. Below are a few examples of the house and land packages in the Gold Coast area along with the price.
Stroud Homes
Stroud Homes was founded by James Stroud in 2005, and they build Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria have a house and package available.
They have a house and land package in the Upper Coomera. It’s an Ashton 208 design, with 4 bedrooms on 450m2 block. Below is the floor plan.
Popular home design options on the Gold Coast
There are a variety of new house and land designs available, especially if you’re after a single or double storey design with a smaller footprint.
Double Storey
Double Storeys designs are a great opportunity to get more house area on a smaller footprint. A good option for a larger family or anyone working with a narrow block of land who still wants more house area.
Single Storey
The single storey house design is the most common type of house you’ll see. Unlike multi-storey designs, a single storey home can be more flexible with its floor plan.
Acreage Homes
Acreage home designs are spacious single-storey houses most commonly found on larger, rural properties. They’re a popular choice for growing families due to their floor plans emphasising space. The minimum for an acreage block is around 4,000m2 but can be much larger
Finding the best block of land on the Gold Coast
A house and land package is one of those deals where you’re sacrificing a lot for convenience. Along with the extra money you’re spending, you’re also giving up a lot of choices and say in your new house. That having been said, what are the advantages of buying a block of land? For a start, it is potentially less expensive than a house and land package or buying an established house. It’s also a relatively simple purchase.
A big advantage of a vacant lot is the flexibility it affords you. It’s a great way to get your foot in the door while you save to build a house. Also, you’re not locked into an agreement, so you have a lot more say as to what your new home looks like. It’s important to do your due diligence to make sure the land you’re buying isn’t a lemon. We can help with that. At Buildi, we know all the signs to look out for and can make sure you’re purchasing a quality piece of land. With Buildi on your side, you’ll be in the driver’s seat. We’ll have builders trying to get your business rather than the other way round.
Professional advice you can trust could be the difference between choosing a lemon and the perfect lot for your dream home. Why not get in touch for a free, impartial chat about your next project?
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How We Can Help You
Building a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. At Buildi, we’ll be there throughout the entire building process, guiding you step by step so you can avoid any pitfalls. We will help you by following these steps.
- Free Consultation – We will sit with you to understand what you are looking to accomplish.
- Due Diligence – We work with you to ensure you’re buying the right block of land at the right price without hidden problems.
- Builders tender – We will take your requirements out to the market of builders and they will bid to win your business.
- Present solutions – We will compile the top 3 options and present you with a comprehensive proposal on builders’ strengths & weaknesses along with prices and specifications.
- Contract Signing – We will work with you and your selected builder to ensure there is full transparency in what you are entering into.
- Building your home – We work closely with the builder to ensure all service levels are met and your project is on schedule.
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