	{"id":113393,"date":"2025-05-05T12:39:45","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T02:39:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=113393"},"modified":"2025-05-05T12:39:45","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T02:39:45","slug":"building-a-new-home-heres-how-to-make-it-simpler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/real-estate\/building-a-new-home-heres-how-to-make-it-simpler\/","title":{"rendered":"Building a new home? Here\u2019s how to make it simpler"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many Australians, building a home feels like a natural next step. It gives you more control over how you want to live and often means fewer compromises than buying an existing place. While it takes time, the result is a space that fits your lifestyle from the start.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In regional Victoria, building is also becoming a more practical choice. With support from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metricon.com.au\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metricon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Australia\u2019s leading home builder, more people are finding clear and manageable ways to plan their build.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re thinking about building, here are a few ways to make the process feel simpler.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-113395 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/04\/4-2.jpg?_t=1744245071\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/04\/4-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/04\/4-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/04\/4-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/04\/4-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/04\/4-2-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Start with a fixed-price package<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest concerns for first-time home builders is cost. A fixed-price package can help take the pressure off your budget. You know exactly what you\u2019re paying for upfront, including the home, land, and site costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a home and land package, you&#8217;re not constantly adjusting your plans to stay on budget. This makes it easier to plan ahead and avoid unexpected costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Get land and design in one go<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding a block of land that suits your lifestyle is one thing. Making sure your chosen home fits that block is another. Doing both separately can be time-consuming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metricon.com.au\/house-and-land\/packages\/vic-regional\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">house and land package<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, that step is already done for you. The block and home design are matched from the start, which means less decision-making on your end and fewer delays getting started.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-113396 \" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/04\/3-3.jpg?_t=1744245077\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/04\/3-3.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/04\/3-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/04\/3-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/04\/3-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/04\/3-3-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Choose a home that\u2019s ready to build<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of spending months comparing layouts, inclusions and sizes, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metricon.com.au\/house-and-land\/packages\/vic-regional?geo=148.9069428,-33.7154178,141.9130352,-39.4443632\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home and land package in Regional Victoria<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that\u2019s already suited to the block can help you get started sooner. These homes have been planned with local conditions, council guidelines and block dimensions in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You still have options to personalise, but the major decisions are already in place. It\u2019s a practical way to streamline your build while still getting a place that suits your lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Use available grants to save more<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re a first home buyer, building could give you access to government grants or stamp duty savings. These incentives can reduce upfront costs and improve your ability to secure finance, especially if you&#8217;re working within a set budget.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packages often come with set pricing, which helps you understand what you&#8217;re paying and what you&#8217;re eligible for. While land and build are usually covered by separate contracts, the process can still feel more straightforward when you&#8217;re working with one team. This is especially true with options from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metricon.com.au\/the-metricon-range\/vic-regional\/homesolution\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HomeSolution by Metricon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, designed to suit different budgets, block sizes and regional planning needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-113398 \" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/04\/2-2.jpg?_t=1744245081\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/04\/2-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/04\/2-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/04\/2-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/04\/2-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/04\/2-2-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Find the right house and land package<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building a new home in Regional Victoria doesn\u2019t need to be complicated. With set pricing, matched designs and support through each step, house and land packages offer a more straightforward path to getting started.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a look at the available packages that suit your block, your budget and your plans. Visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metricon.com.au\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metricon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to browse your options and start planning your build today.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many Australians, building a home feels like a natural next step. It gives you more control over how you want to live and often means fewer compromises than buying an existing place. While it takes time, the result is a space that fits your lifestyle from the start. 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