For first home owners, choosing your block of land and the home to build on it are both fun decisions but important ones. This booklet helps you decide where to build in Perth and gives you a helpful checklist of things to be aware of when making these important decisions. Topics covered include: *Handy Estate Comparison Checklist *House design *Sustainable Living For more information visit: http://www.lwppropertygroup.com.au/about-lwp/first-homebuyers-online-guide

1. The Big Decision
Building a house is a very exciting adventure, but choosing the block of land that’s right for
you and your dream home is just as important as choosing what to build on it. However,
making these decisions doesn’t need to be hard…
It’s important to visit the area you wish to live in to check out the established parts of the
developments and to get an idea of what the new areas will look like once established. It’s also
a good opportunity to look at the parks, schools, shops and facilities already available in the
area to see if they fit in with your“must haves”.
We’ve come up with a handy estate comparison chart to help you decide!
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Check with the developer to
see if any building covenants or
design guidelines exist on the
land, these control the quality
and aesthetics of the houses
built on the estate and concern
» Driveways and fences
» The external façade
» Roof materials and pitch of
the roof
So it’s important to check you
can have your dream house on
your dream plot of land, exactly
the way you want it.
At LWP we use a specialist
Urban Design Consultant
that can help you ensure your
home design complies with
any covenants or guidelines on
homesites in our development
areas. From design elements
to making your home more
sustainable, we’ve got you
covered.
This guide has been put together by LWP Property Group to give general advice
about the process of buying land and building a house on it. All advice is only
general in nature and it is advised to always seek additional professional advice.
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