FAQ’s

How long does the building process take? That depends on the size of the home, council permits and availability of materials. We make it a priority to streamline the process without cutting corners or sacrificing quality. Adhering to deadlines is one of our priorities. As a guide, we aim to have a builder working onsite within 8 weeks from design approval sign-off.

What if I want to make changes to my design? Our process ensures you are completely in love with your custom design home before we proceed any further. We make sure you have had the opportunity make all the changes you want to your custom home design before we move to design approval. Changes made after design approval sign off may incur costs as the engineers etc may charge to make the changes you requested. We’ll be happy to discuss this in detail with you at your consultation.

Are 2 storey homes more expensive to build? Usually two storey homes are pretty cost-effective in that the foundation remains the same and the second story is built up. There are however additional costs for 2 storey such as scaffolding costs and as a rule a 2 storey home will take longer to construct and will therefore cost more to build. Your consultant will walk you through the options you have during your consultation.

Do I have to choose from one of your plans? We want your home to be designed to your satisfaction and will customise a plan to suit your needs. We have never built the same home design twice. Wew want your home to be as individual as you are. If you already have your own plans professionally drafted, we can usually work with them provided they meet council and safety requirements. It is a service many builders do not offer.

Can you help me find a block to build on? We can make suggestions and put you in touch with one of our known land agents to help you find the ideal block of land for your new home. We’re happy to inspect the block you have chosen and give you some honest feedback about any potential problems the block may present. We can also offer soil testing to help you make your selection.

Does it cost more to use Easyway Building Brokers? The short answer is absolutely not. We are paid by the builder the same way a finance broker is paid by the banks. Our systems and our bulk buying power ensure that we can achieve a price that you cannot get going directly to the builder.

Do I have upfront costs with Easyway Building Brokers? When you choose to use Easyway Building Brokers, you will enter an Engagement Agreement and there is an engagement fee payable however, this payment is used to cover some of the immediate preliminary costs such as soil testing and contour surveys.