Here’s a look at some of the key steps outlined in the playbook, designed to help first home buyers get started with confidence.
Step 1: Get finance-ready early
Before choosing a home design or land, it’s important to understand what you can comfortably afford. Speaking with a lender or broker early can help you:
- Understand your borrowing capacity and budget
- Explore first home buyer incentives
- Avoid delays later in the process
Having a clear financial picture upfront puts you in a stronger position when the right opportunity comes along.
Step 2: Explore your land options
Land availability, location and timing all play a role in your build journey. In the Goulburn Valley, understanding whether land is titled or untitled and how that affects your timeline can help you plan with confidence.
Local expertise matters here, as it can make the difference between waiting longer than expected or moving forward smoothly.
Step 3: Understand the build timeline
From contract signing to move-in day, building a home takes time. For many first home buyers, this “in-between” period is where the most pressure is felt, particularly when rent and living costs continue.
That’s why it’s important to understand what happens during this phase, and what support options may be available to help ease the transition. For example, Simonds Homes is offering eligible customers$500 a week while they build your home*, to help with living pressures and get you into your new home faster.
Step 4: Get the right guidance
Building a first home is rarely a single decision. It’s a sequence of smaller steps, each with its own timing and considerations. Having a clear roadmap and access to reliable information can help buyers move forward with confidence and avoid unnecessary stress along the way.
When you’re ready, visit a display home and speak to a New Home Specialist to have all your questions answered, plus receive the guidance that comes with working with an industry expert.
Resources like Simonds’ First Home Playbook are designed to bring those steps together, offering practical guidance on finance, land selection, build stages and available support. Download your own copy of the First Home Playbook online at Simonds Homes.
*$500 a week for up to 16 weeks. Further T&C’s apply, go to simonds.com.au for more information.
