Meet Julia, a proud new owner of an investment property built by New Choice Homes in Forrestdale. In a recent interview, Julia shared her insights and experiences throughout the building process, offering invaluable advice for those looking to build an investment home.
Research is key
When asked for her advice on building an investment home, Julia emphasized the importance of research. “For me, the biggest part is research,” she explained. Julia took the time to carefully consider the area, focusing on proximity to the city, schools, and transportation. She highlighted that school catchments can be a big factor for families, sharing her own experience of moving into an area for school access.
Designing for a small block
One of the most memorable highlights of Julia’s building process was the design phase. With a small block size, Julia was concerned about fitting in a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home with a theatre room. To her delight, New Choice Homes managed to design a layout that made the most of the available space.
It actually feels spacious and quite open
A seamless building experience
Reflecting on her overall experience with New Choice Homes, Julia expressed her satisfaction with every step of the process. From the sales reps to the prestart team and handover, Julia found the communication and support to be excellent. “Everyone has been so accommodating to my needs,” she said, praising the team for taking the time to listen to her and incorporate her needs into the design.
Designing with tenants in mind
For her investment property, Julia opted for a neutral interior palette, allowing future tenants to make the space their own. Her design choices included a functional layout with a parent retreat and a theatre room at the front of the house, while the kids’ rooms and living areas were positioned toward the back. This thoughtful design ensures privacy and comfort for future tenants.
Discover the Duke
The Duke is a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home with a lot of room to grow into. Upon entering this home, you will be greeted by an expansive hallway leading to a parent’s retreat. The parent’s retreat houses the master suite with a walk-in robe, ensuite and a home theatre. At the heart of the home, you’ll find the galley kitchen, which leads to a well-appointed laundry and an open-plan living and dining area. At the rear of the home is the minor bedroom wing that shares a great family-sized bathroom.
Why build vs. buy?
Julia decided to build her investment property rather than buying an existing one after finding the home-buying process overwhelming. “It became a bit of a bidding war,” she explained. Building gave her more control, time, and financial benefits, including savings on stamp duty and the potential to maximize capital gains. Additionally, the 12-month maintenance period provided her with peace of mind.
Achieving her vision
When selecting a design, Julia had specific features in mind: four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a front theatre room, and an open-plan living area. New Choice Homes worked closely with her during the prestart phase to bring her ideas to life.
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A rewarding experience
Julia described the building process as an “absolute breeze.” Despite the current challenges in the building industry, she was impressed with the build time, which took less than 12 months, and the quality of the workmanship.
“Everyone was really friendly and accommodating… the quality is amazing”
Looking back, Julia found the entire building process with New Choice Homes financially rewarding. She appreciated the quick turnaround time and the care taken by the team to ensure her property was well-respected and treated with care. “You can really tell that everyone cares about their job and their clients. I feel like you are definitely in good hands,” she said.
Building with New Choice Homes
Julia’s story highlights the care, expertise, and attention to detail that New Choice Homes provides to every client. Whether you’re looking to build an investment property or your forever home, our team is here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring your vision is brought to life with quality and care.
Ready to start your building journey? Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you build your dream home or investment property.