Creating your dream home is no mean feat. There are three major areas to consider when choosing your home design – the land, the facade and the floorplan.
Finding the perfect block can be tricky, so we’ve listed four things to consider when buying your land.
It’s vital that you feel safe in your home. Don’t get stuck on crime rates online – trust your instincts when visiting the suburb. It might be worth having a coffee in the local café and watching the world go by for a while to get a feel for the location.
If you’re not building your ‘forever home’, you should consider resale value. A little bit of research on growth areas goes a long way, and you might be able to set yourself with a great investment.
Think about how important community is to you. Do you want to be around likeminded people at a similar stage in their life? You might want to pick an area where you know you have friends or can easily make new ones. Consider somewhere your kids can create bonds too.
Look for land in an area that offers you all that you need for your lifestyle – be it schools, cafes, retail, parkland or gyms. You want to make sure everything that’s important to you is within travel distance. Public transport and internet connectivity are other considerations to keep in mind.
These are the four main considerations when picking the perfect facade for your home.
Metricon’s customisable floorplans make it easy to create the zones you need and love. Here are a few key questions to ask yourself when choosing a floorplan.
Consider the spaces you love in your current home, such as your kitchen, private bathroom or quiet reading nook. Make these non-negotiable in your new home. Similarly, consider what spaces you miss – are you desperate for a home office or butler’s pantry? Now is the time to make it happen.
Think about what the future might hold. Children, aging family and even future pets are important to consider before you finalise the floorplan. It’s easier to ensure you have enough space now than trying to retrofit a home down the line.
Choose flexible floorplans. A study today could be a bedroom in the future – or vice versa. Adaptable spaces help to future-proof a home. Renovations are a pain that you can avoid.
Consider what makes you happy. If you love to cook, a butler’s pantry is going to be a must. If you entertain a lot, an outdoor room could be your go-to recreational area. A home office will be critical if you work from home. Metricon builds homes in which you love where you live.
This is the most important question of all. If the answer is yes, then you’ve found the floorplan that is perfect for you - a home where you’ll love where you live.
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