Choosing the right home builder is about finding a team you can trust from the first conversation through to handover. With so many builders, home designs and house and land packages to consider, it can be difficult to know where to start.

The right builder should offer more than a home design you love. You want a builder you can trust to guide you through the process, be upfront about costs and be there when you need them.

If you’re thinking about building a home in Perth, here are seven things worth considering when choosing your builder.

Experience and reputation

When you’re making one of the biggest investments of your life, it helps to know you’re in experienced hands.

Building a home is one of the biggest investments you’ll make in a lifetime. When choosing who you trust with that investment, experience matters. Look at how long a builder has been operating, the relationships they’ve built across the industry and the level of support they can provide throughout your building journey.

With more than 75 years of experience, Simonds has built long-standing relationships with suppliers, trades and customers across Australia. Our Western Australian team brings that local knowledge and expertise, backed by the scale and support of an ASX-listed Australian builder, giving our customers the benefit of both local expertise and established experience.

Quality of construction

It's easy to focus on how your new home will look, but what's underneath matters just as much. The quality of your new home starts with how its built.

When comparing builders, look at the quality of the materials and construction, as well as what guarantees or protections are included with your home. These details can make a difference to your confidence both during the build and once you move in.

Simonds’ Lifetime Structural Guarantee provides added peace of mind that the structural integrity of your home is backed for the long term. It reflects our confidence in the quality and craftsmanship of the homes we build.

Transparent pricing

Understanding the cost of your new home is one of the most important parts of the building process.

When comparing builders, don’t just look at the advertised starting price. Take the time to understand what’s included, what your options are and whether there could be additional costs as you make your selections.

Our fixed price guarantee helps provide clarity around the cost of your new home, while our team can guide you through inclusions, selections and any additional costs along the way.

A building process you understand

Building a home comes with plenty of moving parts but knowing what to expect can make the journey easier.

For first home buyers especially, it can be a lot to take in. A builder should be able to explain the process in simple terms and keep you informed about what’s happening and what comes next.

At Simonds, our team is here to guide you through each stage of the journey, helping you understand what to expect and what you need to do along the way.

Communication and customer service

From choosing your land to selecting your home design, having the right support can make all the difference.

Think about how easy it is to contact your builder, who you’ll be dealing with and what support is available throughout the process. You want to feel comfortable asking questions and confident that you’ll be kept informed.

Our Western Australian team is here to support you from the early stages of choosing your land and home design through to building your new home, helping make the process feel simpler and more manageable.

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Home designs suited to Perth living

A home can look great on paper, but it also needs to work for your everyday life.

Think about how you use your home now and how that might change in the future. Do you need space for the kids? A home office? An open-plan kitchen and living area? Easy access to an outdoor entertaining space?

Our exclusive range of Simonds house and land packages feature home designs created with modern Western Australian lifestyles in mind. With family-focused layouts, generous living spaces and considered connections between indoor and outdoor areas, our designs are made to suit the way you live.

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A builder that understands your community

Building in a new community starts with understanding the people and places that make it home.

If you’re buying in a new community, look for a builder who understands the local area and can help you make sense of the opportunities available, from choosing the right package to understanding the community you’ll soon call home.

Our partnership with Atlas Group, together with our 75+ years of home-building experience, brings the best of both worlds — combined local knowledge, relationships and expertise right here in Perth.

Ready to start building?

Choosing a builder is a big decision, but you don’t have to have everything figured out before you get started.

Explore Simonds’ available house and land packages in Perth, or speak to our expert local team for guidance on finding the right home and package for you.

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