Frequently Asked Questions

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Planning to Build

Checking Your Finances

Buying Land

Designing Your Home

Simonds acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Planning to Build

Can I save money by choosing an existing floor plan instead of going through the custom design process?

Does a Simonds home cost more than an existing pre-built home?

Are Simonds homes more expensive?

Do I need to have my own land to build a Simonds home?

Are Simonds homes energy efficient?

What are the benefits of buying a Simonds home?

Does it take longer to build a custom home with Simonds?

What upgrades can I make to customise my Simonds home?

I want to build a Simonds home and I've been pre-approved for a loan. Where do I start?

Checking Your Finances

Do I need to arrange homeowners insurance when building a Simonds home?

How does a construction loan work?

How much should we expect to spend on site costs?

Buying Land

What do I need to know before buying land to build a home on?

Should I buy land before contacting Simonds, or talk to Simonds before buying land?

Why do you need to have a 'site and soil' test done?

Designing Your Home

How much work is it for me to design a custom home with Simonds?

What upgrades add the most value to a Simonds home?