It is truly rewarding to see your house finally erected. But do you know what’s more satisfying? Knowing that house is a product of your time, money, and effort.
The easiest way to own a house in Queensland is to buy one that is already fully furnished. If you have money, you can easily own one. But if you are up to a different kind of challenge, why not build one yourself? It may seem like a terrible and impractical idea, but if you are after its thrill and adventures, then you might want to consider building your kit homes.
Building your own QLD home is no longer a farfetched idea these days in Australia because there are companies that specifically help owner builders. These companies supply them with the materials they need and provide guidance as well. Usually, these companies sell materials and supplies to the kit homes builders and once a particular phase is done, they will provide the next needed supplies. However, don’t be under the impression that it will be an easy task because it will not be. The supply companies will be there, but all other aspects of the construction will be your responsibility. Hence, if you think you cannot dedicate hours and hours of the day to the project, don’t even bother starting it because you may just end up not completing it, resulting in wasted time and money.
Before you start building your own house, there are several questions you need to ask yourself to know whether or not you are ready for the challenges ahead.
Do you have experience in home construction (or even carpentry) or project management? If your answer is a no, then you may have to think twice. The thing is, building your own home requires skills and experience. If you have zero experience in construction, you will surely have a hard time finishing the project. It would be better to hire a general contractor or construction company to do it for you. Additionally, it is about project management. Since you will not hire a contractor, you will be the ones to contact and coordinate with subcontractors, set the construction schedule, and take care of the legalities of the construction. If you don’t have the patience when it comes to project management, you will have a hard time completing your house on time.
It is common for an owner builder to spend at least six months (full time) finishing their homes. Now, if you are not certain whether or not you can dedicate so much time to the project, it would be better to leave it to the hands of professionals. However, if you are confident that you can balance your time, then this will be a no issue to you. Remember that if other enthusiasts like collectors and hobbyists can spend years and years of their time just to finish a project, you can do it as well – it all boils down to the level of dedication you are willing to devote.
Let’s say you have the experience in construction and project management, and willing to devote months to the project, the next thing you need to think about is the tradesmen you will hire and work with. Since you cannot finish the project all by yourself, you need to hire tradesmen who you can trust. It is important that you only hire people who are skilled and experienced in working with owner-builders so you don’t have to worry about their work. Remember that there will be tradies who will try to rip you off, so it is best that you become very careful with the people you will hire.
