New Home. Same Address.

The initial assessment

• Where you’re looking to build (and whether it’s an area we build in)
• A heads up on any specific council requirements we’re aware of that are unique to your suburb
• A basic discussion of your lot – things like whether it’s flat or sloping, if there are any obvious encumbrances, what the likely site preparation requirements will include etc.
• Consideration on demolition & removal of your existing home – is this something you will want to arrange yourself, or would you prefer to use our services? For a limited time, we’ll knock down your existing home for only $5k

The logistics

• Talk through our own build process to help you understand how it would apply to your project
• Discuss your ideal project timeline, and how our build stages would line up with your desired finish date
• Review council reports & application processes
• Review your budget, factoring in typical costs for development approval, existing home demolition and removal, lot preparation, and the build itself

Choosing your new home

• Discussion on what sort of home you’re looking to build – single storey or double storey, sizing, any specific features you’re hoping to include
• Overview of our home offering, to help you understand the available design options, styles, and facades
• Review of our in-house Draft capabilities, allowing for any custom updates to our designs to suit your specific requirements
• Discussion on selections, upgrades, features – providing price guidance, exploring our options

• The size of your lot – frontage and depth
• Lot characteristics – is your lot sloping, what is its orientation, are there any trees that need to be considered, is there evidence of rock on-site?
• Restrictions – are there any easements or setbacks to consider?
• Existing considerations – are there existing structures like sheds or pools, how is the driveway positioned, do we need to factor in service connections like electricity, gas, or water?
• Access – how easily accessible is your lot, is there sufficient on-street or off-street parking for trades and material delivery?

Now we’re ready to finalise the Project Tender – a very important document, it brings together the key details and decisions made on the home you want to build with the realities of your lot and the council regulations you’ll need to adhere to. It also provides a build price.

The Project Tender comes with Concept Plans included that show:

• Your selected home design positioned on your lot
• Any custom design amendments you’ve made to this point in time
• A summary of your desired inclusions or options to this point in time
• Pricing for the build

Contract Drawings

These are the drawings of your proposed home, which typically include floor plans, elevations, sections, diagrams etc. In addition to identifying the scale of the drawings, they are intended to be clear and realistic depictions of the details of the agreed home design, and the associated works and materials required in order to complete the build. Importantly, banks or finance partners will typically require these drawings in order for you to obtain final financing – they can sometimes refer to them as Valuation Plans.

Building Contract

Using the building details from the Contract Drawings and the terms agreed to in the Project Tender, the Building Contract sets out the details of the contractual agreement between you and Champion Homes. It outlines the respective contractual obligations, and includes information as outlined below.

• The build timeframe, including provision for delays and/or extensions of time
• Pricing information and procedure for variations
• The progressive payment schedule (this is often required by banks in order to obtain final financing)

At the Style Studio you’ll be assisted by a Champion colour consultant in making your new house a home, adding your own character and style with every choice you make. Visualise and select the colours, textures and finishing touches in everything from paint to stone surfaces, cabinetry to tapware, and appliances to flooring, all while choosing from some of Australia’s best loved brands including Caesarstone, Polytec, PGH Bricks & Pavers, Caroma, Smeg, Taubmans and Daikin.

Once your selections are all made, you’ll receive a Selection Summary showing the detail on your choices.

• Site Analysis Report
• Design Plans (taken from the Contract Drawings)
• BASIX Certificate
• Soil Test
• Shadow Diagram
• Statement of Environment Effects
• Landscape Plan
• Contour
• Materials and Finishes Schedule (taken from your Selection Summary)
• Demolition Application (if we’re managing on your behalf)