Buyer's Guide
A step-by-step guide to buying a new home
BUYER'S GUIDE RENOVATOR'S GUIDE SANCTUARY MAGAZINE TECHNICAL MANUAL

10 steps to your new home

You and
your family
You and your builder
working together
Your builder
step 1You think about your needs

Getting started

step 2You plan your budget

Planning your budget

step 3You choose your site

Choosing where to live

step 4You choose your new home
Choosing your new home
step 5You arrange your finance

step 6Your builder prepares your plans
step 7You check your plans and discuss changes if necessary
Working with your builder
step 8Your builder revises your plans and manages all the approvals
step 9You select colours; finishes; fittings and appliances
Heating & cooling
Fittings & appliances
Colours & finishes
Outdoor living
step 10Your builder finalises your plans; construction begins; your new home is built
Your new home is ready and you move in!

Which steps are covered in this Guide?

The Guide covers steps 1,2,3,4,7 and 9 in this diagram (the steps shown in colour) - but doesn't cover home finance, drawing up plans, development approval or construction (steps 5,6, 8 and 10 - shown in grey).