Save money and avoid stress with your new build
Building the first home is an exciting undertaking – particularly for first-home buyers. And, while building a house from scratch lets you put your mark on your new home, the process can be complex and somewhat daunting.
The good news is that home building in WA just got a lot easier with the recent launch of Better Way 2 Build. The Mount Lawley based firm was founded and is headed up by experienced Building Broker Mike King, who has over 30 years working in WA’s building industry.
“During this time, I gained insight into what makes a great builder and what makes a terrible one – both as a customer of trades and a supplier of trades and services. I also realised that builders couldn’t align with every client for many reasons.
“But, as a building broker, I saw that I could provide clients with options on location, land size, house design, finishes, and finance. With my experience, I could also be their advocate and ensure they have the best possible experience when building their dream home,” says Mike.
“That’s why I started Better Way 2 Build; to help and advocate for new home builders navigating their way through the complex and sometimes overwhelming home building process.”
Building brokers help navigate home building
He adds that most homeowners are familiar with mortgage brokers and buyer’s agents, but many aren’t aware of the benefits of engaging a building broker to help with their new home building. Like buyer’s agents, these professionals act as a guide to help their clients navigate the process of building a new home from scratch. Their engagement starts at the initial planning stage and runs through to the completion of the newly built home.
“Building brokers are independent, and we don’t have affiliations with any particular builders,” explains Mike. “We are here to help our clients make an informed choice on what is a substantial investment.
“We aim to reduce the stress of building a house and help our clients get the best possible value for money. And, as we are experienced in the industry, we also know all the pitfalls to watch out for.”
A building broker can help those building a new home by:
- Helping select the right designer and builder
- Providing guidance on building contracts
- Advising what to look for in a good design
- Explaining how to save money during the design and tender process
- Working out the ideal construction methods for your investment property.
This service is particularly valuable for first-home buyers, who are almost sure to get a better outcome than if they worked with the builder directly. More good news for those who use Better Way 2 Build or similar firms is that the service comes at no extra cost. This is because the commission the builder would typically pay to their salesperson is paid to the building broker instead.
Cost savings and building expertise
“We offer two key benefits to our clients,” says Mike. “We can save them money because we provide seasoned negotiation skills and advise on ways to save money and avoid hidden costs with their new build.
“Secondly, we know all the important things about building a new home. We’ve worked with numerous clients and been through the process countless times, so we understand what could go wrong and how to avoid common mistakes. We can help you get your house construction back on track if the project encounters any issues.”
Mike is staunch about the values thatBetter Way 2 Build stands for. “As the son of a pastor, I learnt about values from an early age,” he says. “I also hold fast to my mantra: ‘Good is the enemy of the best. We look for the best home, experience, and builder right for every client.”
Learn more about how Better Way 2 Build can help your new home building.