Imagine this: you’ve just chosen your perfect stand and house plan, and the excitement is building. The idea of finally owning your dream home fills you with joy and anticipation. But what happensnext? How long until you can open the front door, walk in, and start creating memories in your new space? The journey from bond application to moving in is an exciting one, but it’s also a process filled with various steps and stages. Here’s what you can expect along the way and why patience isthe key ingredient when buying a home in a new development.
Taking the step to own your own home is a significant milestone, whether it’s your first property or an exciting new investment. We understand how important this moment is for you, and we are committed to making your dream a reality. However, before you can officially move in, there’s a detailed process that needs to unfold to ensure that your home is exactly as you envisioned.
Building a home involves more than just constructing walls and a roof; it’s about creating a safe and solid space where you can build your life. This complex process requires coordination among various parties — from the developer and local authorities to the NHBRC (National Home BuildersRegistration Council), your financing bank, conveyancing attorneys, and our dedicated construction team. These teams collaborate to bring your vision to life while ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with all necessary regulations.
Once you’ve chosen your stand and finalised your house plan, the journey begins! The first step is getting your plan approved and securing your bond through your bank. After these initial approvals, the property is registered in your name by our conveyancing attorneys. With these legalities out of the way, the actual construction can commence. But it’s not just about laying bricks; there are several essential services and inspections that need to be completed:
1. Plan Approval & Bond Secured: Before any construction begins, your house plans must be approved, and your bond application finalised. This ensures that everything is set from a financial and legal standpoint.
2. Property Registration: Once your plans are approved, the stand is registered in your name.This process is handled by our expert conveyancing attorneys.
3. Construction & Quality Checks: Now, the construction team gets to work! From laying the foundation to building the walls and roofing, every step is carefully monitored. Project managers conduct regular quality checks to ensure everything is up to standard.
4. Connections to Utilities: Once the structure of your home is complete, it needs to be linked to the necessary services:
5. Final Inspections & Certifications: Finally, the local council conducts inspections to certify that your home is safe and built to the required standards. These inspections ensure that everything is in place, so you can move in with peace of mind.
One of the most common questions we get from clients is: “When can I move in?” While it’s natural to be eager to get the keys and start your new chapter, it’s important to understand that home-building is influenced by many factors. At Cosmo, we prioritize quality and safety, and sometimes this means the timeline can be affected by things outside of our control. For example, weather conditions play a huge role. Heavy rains or extreme heat can delay construction, as we need to allow enough time for materials like brick, mortar, and concrete to cure properly. The curing process is crucial to ensure the structural integrity of your home. Rushing this step could lead to problems down the line, which is why we are careful to let nature take its course. In addition to weather, there are also approval processes to navigate. Connecting your home to water, sewer, and electricity services involves coordination with local authorities, which can sometimes take longer than expected. Only after these connections are securely in place can we proceed with the final inspections required for your home to be deemed ready for occupancy.
We understand the excitement of moving into your new home, which is why we keep you updated at every stage of construction. You’ll receive notifications showing the percentage of work completed and what’s coming next.
When you receive the 60% completion notification, we recommend reaching out to our client service team at 010 045 9000. They’ll provide the most up-to-date information on your home’s progress and the anticipated timeline for key handover.
The following images show our standard construction percentage stages, which give a description of what has been built/installed.