{"id":6427,"date":"2017-09-28T00:00:48","date_gmt":"2017-09-28T00:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/pros-cons-of-volume-builders\/"},"modified":"2017-09-28T00:00:48","modified_gmt":"2017-09-28T00:00:48","slug":"pros-cons-of-volume-builders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/pros-cons-of-volume-builders\/","title":{"rendered":"Pros &amp; cons of volume builders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p><strong>The \u201cturn-key\u201d solution sold by volume builders appeals to an increasing number of Australian home buyers, but every coin has two sides.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Like any <a href=\"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/property-center-nigeria\/\">real estate<\/a> purchase, there are pros and cons to using a volume builder.<\/p>\n<p>Metricon, one of Australia\u2019s largest volume builders, and award-winning building firm PMH Building Company from New South Wales, weigh in.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_225445\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" readability=\"34\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.realestate.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/22134815\/volume-builders_800x600.jpg?resize=800%2C601&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"volume builders\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" class=\"size-full wp-image-225445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/22134815\/volume-builders_800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/22134815\/volume-builders_800x600-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/22134815\/volume-builders_800x600-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/22134815\/volume-builders_800x600-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/22134815\/volume-builders_800x600-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/22134815\/volume-builders_800x600-400x301.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/22134815\/volume-builders_800x600-600x451.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Like any real estate purchase, there are pros and cons to using a volume builder. Picture:\u00a0realestate.com.au\/home-designs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>The pros<\/h2>\n<p>Metricon\u2019s Victorian sales manager Drew Glascott says there are many benefits to using a volume builder. They include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The benefits of scale<\/li>\n<li>Set designs and display homes<\/li>\n<li>Quality Assurance and build management<\/li>\n<li>Structural guarantees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Looking to build? Search for builders<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Glascott says a volume builder can save time and money on a new home, thanks to their size and economies of scale.<\/p>\n<p>Next is ready-to-go house designs. Glascott says potential buyers can visit a volume builders\u2019 display home and see for themselves the designs and <a href=\"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/interior-design-services-to-boost-your-space\/\">interior<\/a> styles available.<\/p>\n<p>Buyers also get peace of mind when it comes to quality with the likes of Metricon, he adds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe pride ourselves on a stringent quality assurance process that is in place to ensure there is consistency. This rigorous process also guarantees that each of our finished homes are completed to the highest building standard,\u201d Glascott says.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Search tool: Explore new homes in Australia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Big builders are also able to guide customers through the building process, from start to finish, ensuring they\u2019re kept updated.<\/p>\n<p>Most volume builders also <a href=\"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/tips-for-house-price-negotiation\/\">offer<\/a> services after the keys are handed over too, he adds. Metricon does a \u201cnew home service inspection\u201d three months after settlement, for example.<\/p>\n<p>Metricon also offers a 25-year structural guarantee, Glascott says. \u201cThis is how we show our complete confidence in each and every one of our completed homes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is how we show our complete confidence in each and every one of our completed homes.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_111726\" style=\"width: 2010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" readability=\"32\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.realestate.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/27120648\/Plans-thumb.jpg?resize=2000%2C1500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"building plans\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-111726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/27120648\/Plans-thumb.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/27120648\/Plans-thumb-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/27120648\/Plans-thumb-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/27120648\/Plans-thumb-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/27120648\/Plans-thumb-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/27120648\/Plans-thumb-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/27120648\/Plans-thumb-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/27120648\/Plans-thumb-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/27120648\/Plans-thumb-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/27120648\/Plans-thumb-1400x1050.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Being able to tailor a design to the home site is also important. Picture: Getty<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>The cons<\/h2>\n<p>PMH Building Company spokesperson Jess Handebo says while the decision comes down to the individual buyer, their budget and timeframe, there are some cons to using a volume builder.<\/p>\n<p>Design, layout and site considerations are at the top of the list, she says.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cProject home builders have set plans and designs and they generally only allow a small margin for change, which is fine if you don\u2019t want to design your own home and are happy to select your home from a brochure,\u201d Handebo says.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCustom builders work closely with the homeowner and architect, making sure they get to know their client and build a strong relationship with them. This helps ensure the client gets their dream home,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>Being able to tailor a design to the home site is also important, Handebo says.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery site is unique, so working with an architect and builder ensures basic design principles have come into play, such as site orientation. Making sure sunlight is entering the house in the right places is crucial and can make a big difference to your living environment and expenses.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Tips on working with an architect:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cSite slope is often overlooked, but a custom home builder will rise to the challenge and engage an engineer to help create a suitable design to work within the land restraints,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>A custom builder will most likely be more \u201cavailable\u201d to the buyer, Handebo says.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMost custom builders tend to meet their clients onsite throughout the project. This keeps the client involved and makes them feel like a part of the process. It also allows them to see the progress at different stages during construction.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou rarely hear of project builders allowing their clients onsite during the build.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Pros and cons of building a home in a new estate or established suburb:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Custom builders can\u2019t generally compete on price though, Handebo admits.<\/p>\n<p>Get more info on house and land packages.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCustom homes will cost more than a project home, however, it is a unique product that has been designed to suit the individual needs and design aspirations of the client.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith a custom built home, you are paying for your dream home with high-quality finishes and a design layout that flows.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#13;\n                  <\/p><\/div>\n<p><a hre=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/advice\/pros-cons-volume-builders\/\">Realestate au <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The \u201cturn-key\u201d solution sold by volume builders appeals to an increasing number of Australian home buyers, &hellip; <a title=\"Pros &amp; cons of volume builders\" class=\"hm-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/pros-cons-of-volume-builders\/\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Pros &amp; cons of volume builders<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6428,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[4],"tags":[1403,15239,2890,12908,543,127,617,258,204,818,84,10234],"class_list":["post-6427","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-opportunities-in-new-markets","tag-buy","tag-chase","tag-construction","tag-home","tag-home-buying-guide","tag-homes","tag-house","tag-new-home","tag-new-homes","tag-real","tag-real-estate","tag-settlement"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/volume-builders_800x600.jpg?fit=800%2C601&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":6600,"url":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/whats-included-in-a-build-quote\/","url_meta":{"origin":6427,"position":0},"title":"What\u2019s included in a build quote?","author":"Amazing Property","date":"October 12, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"While building a house is decidedly more complex than buying a car off a showroom floor, understanding what is and isn\u2019t included in a build quote has some parallels to car shopping. 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