There’s only one way to get a new house that perfectly suits the needs of your family – and that’s to build it. Whether it’s a house and land package or a custom-built design, inclusions when building a house are so important. It’s important to carefully note everything that is (and isn’t) included as part of the price. Paying extra for bits and pieces soon adds up!
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Inclusions when building a house
As a starting point, of course, you need to ensure that basic items such as council approval, soil testing, retaining, drainage, insurance and dump fees are included in your quoted price. Beyond that, here are 30 more items that you may want to enquire about:
| Wall and ceiling insulation | TV points |
| Double Power Points | Dishwasher |
| Clothes line | Paving |
| Mailbox | Curtains/blinds |
| Door security screens | Connection to services |
| Rainwater tank | Outdoor lighting |
| All outdoor drainage | Window locks |
| Fencing | Cornices |
| Light Fittings | Window glazing |
| Stove/Oven | Good quality tapware |
| Driveway | Eaves |
| Landscaping | Window flyscreens |
| Air Conditioning/heating | Colour choice |
| Ducted Vacuum System | All internal/external painting |
| Double Garage | Carpet/flooring |
It’s important to note that this isn’t an exhaustive list. You will know what other features are important for your household, so sit down and make a list of them all before you start talking contracts. At the end of the day, it’s about getting a home that you love at a price that is comfortably inclusive.
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