A buyers guide for ready built homes

There are all sorts of ways to buy a home, whether it’s your first home, an upsize or downsize house, or an investment property.

You can, of course, buy an existing house. Maybe one built just a few years ago or one that’s witnessed decades or even a century of life. Or, you can start the process of finding land and building a home. This is a great way to create a home from scratch, though there’s no doubt the process can be filled with many decisions.

An alternative is to buy a ready built home.

Put simply, a ready built home is one that’s already built (or is, at least, close to completion). Sure, you can’t choose every single detail of a ready built home. But you’ll have keys in your hand far sooner and be able to use all your creativity in adding personal touches once you’ve moved in.

Read on for your ready built buyers guide.

Why ready built?

Buying a ready built home is a low-stress, high-speed way of moving into your dream home. So, perhaps a better question is ‘why not ready built?’. Here are some specific benefits of buying an already complete home.

Put down your hard hat: No renovations needed

Buying an existing older home is often a one-way street to renovations. Even if the home is structurally sound (something you definitely want to check out before buying), changes might be needed to update practical areas of the home (like kitchens and bathrooms) or to bring the look-and-feel into the 21st century and reflect you and your lifestyle.

When you buy a ready built home, you’re getting brand new building, landscaping, fixtures and fittings all without the wait of building from scratch. 

Banish decision-fatigue: Quality choices made for you

The idea of designing a home from the ground up can be an appealing idea. Who hasn’t looked through magazines or watched home reno shows without having a few ideas spark? However, the reality of designing a house from scratch is less romantic than your dreams might have indicated. There are literally thousands of decisions involved in building a home, from the big (choosing land) to the tiny (which exact shade of white would you like the ceiling to be?). 

With a ready built home, all the basic decisions have been made for you by experts in their fields. All Rawson ready built homes are crafted around modern design principles, from eye-catching facades through to tasteful interior finishes. There’s still lots of scope for your personal style to shine through via furniture, wall decorations and furnishings. And you’ll have a lot more energy reserved to put into your new home life!

Only the best: Premium inclusions

Ready made does not mean basic. Not by any means. From construction materials to interior paints, kitchen appliances to bathroom tapware, Rawson ready built homes include premium inclusions in every facet of the building and in every room in your new house. Some of these are:

• 900mm Smeg kitchen appliances
• 20mm stone benchtops
• 5.5kw solar system with inverter
• Daikin ducted air conditioning
• House insulation
• Coloured concrete driveway
• Landscaping package including clothesline and letterbox
• Colorbond roof

Green zone: Landscaping (and more) included

A house is not a home without a garden, so landscaping is included in your Rawson ready built home price. There’s no need to contemplate walking through dirt or mud to your front door until you have the energy (and funds) to arrange lawn or plantings. 

Just like inside, there’ll still be room for you to add your personal touch, with your favourite plants and garden features. But the basics will be done for you. 

And, it’s not just the garden. Rawson ready built homes come with fencing, landscaping, a driveway, a clothesline, and that all important letterbox. 

Talking money: Price differences

Of course, every home varies in price depending on its size and location. However, ready built homes compare well in price with other options, like build from scratch or buying an existing home. 

When comparing prices, remember to consider and ask questions about all the aspects included in a stated cost. Does the price include landscaping and a driveway? If not, there are very expensive items that might otherwise have to be added to your budget, or saved for separately. 

More money talk: Finance and deposits 

One of the best parts of buying a ready built home is the simplicity of your finances. Instead of separate negotiations for each aspect of your home, you’ll benefit from the one price and a single contract to cover everything. 

All you need is 10% of the final cost upfront as a deposit. The remaining 90% is payable on completion. There’s no regular progress payments and none of the uncertainty that are a common factor with renovations. All this allows you to plan ahead with certainty and budget like a boss.

Need mortgage advice? Book an appointment with our finance partner at Mortgage Advice Bureau.

Peace of mind: High quality builders

Rawson Homes have over 45 years industry experience as a trusted builder. That goes a long way towards peace of mind. We pride ourselves on better design and quality for a better price, and offer a full 6 year structural guarantee. 

The secret weapon of ready built: No chain

Once you’re getting ready for move-in day, you’ll love a further benefit of buying a turn key home. You’ll avoid the stresses associated with the ‘chain’ of property that all needs to transfer seamlessly on settlement day. For example, if you’re buying an existing home, the seller needs their purchase of a new place to happen in a timely manner, which relies on those sellers’ actions also. 

By buying a completed brand new home, there are no existing residents so the chain on your buying side simply doesn’t exist. This allows you to look forward to your moving-in day with confidence.

For you: Things to consider

While ready built homes come with substantial benefits, there are factors that mean they’re not right for everyone. 

For example, ready built homes are not available in every area, so if you have your heart set on a longer-established suburb, a turn key home may not be an option for you. 

Rawson Homes have selected choice land in a variety of residential communities in the ACT as well as the Hunter, Illawarra and other locations in regional NSW. Not only will you be starting a new phase of your life in your dream home but you’ll become part of a new and vibrant community.

We hope you’ve enjoyed this completed home buyers guide. If you’re interested in exploring options for a ready built home, explore our Ready Built Homes for sale or simply contact us today!

FAQs

What are the key benefits of buying a ready built house?

When you buy a ready built home, key decisions have already been made for you. Land has been secured, permits arranged, a home has been designed and built. All you need to do is get ready to move in!

Will I need to renovate a ready-built house?

One benefit of buying a ready built home is that you can put your hard hat away and tell your inner project manager to enjoy a rest, as there are no renovations needed on a brand new home. Of course, you will want to individualise your home but can enjoy this through choices of furniture and furnishings.

Is it easier to get finance on a ready built house?

Financing on a ready built home is more straightforward than buying (and possibly renovating) an existing home or building from scratch. One price covers everything you need to move in. While we won’t speak for banks and other lenders, our experience is that these organisations appreciate straightforward financial arrangements as it makes it easier to assess the property, giving them (and you) more certainty right from the start.