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Have you ever paid attention to just how much work the average contractor can get done in a day? They seem to work at lightning speed, but it's not because they are cutting corners. It's because they are experts, and in many cases, they are experts with a lot of experience. You could install cabinets, lay flooring, or wire a light fixture pretty quickly, too, if you had done it 500 times before! Because we really admire both the speed and dexterity with which contractors are able to work, we decided to write more about this topic for readers like you. You'll find those articles here.

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Why Building A New Home Can Make More Sense Than Buying

25 May 2021
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you are about to enter the real estate market for your first home then you have two choices: buy an already built house or build one from scratch. For a lot of people who don't know much about construction, this can seem like an easy choice, after all, who has the time to spend building what can be quite a large structure. However, if you are willing to put in a bit more effort then you can have far more spectacular results and a home that is truly unique to your specifications. Here are a few reasons why you should consider building your own home.

No Compromise

When you are looking to buy a pre-built house you are never going to find one with a layout that matches all of your needs or wants. There will be some level of compromise. Perhaps it won't have an ensuite or the kitchen is too small. Whatever it is, it will be a constant needle in your side until either you move or renovate your home so that it has what you want. This new home building process allows you the opportunity to make everything exactly how you want it with no exceptions. Don't compromise if you don't want to.

Longevity

When you build a house you feel more attached to it and you are less likely to move, which is a  very tiring and annoying experience that you should try to avoid at all costs. For those who have simply bought their home the odds are that you will move far more regularly until you decide to bite the bullet and build your own home so you have exactly what you want. It is a lot easier to simply skip all those steps and get straight to the end result: a house you want to grow old in.

Government Benefits

Depending on where you live and your age and pay, you may be eligible for several government grants to help you begin your home ownership journey. Right now the government is trying to stimulate the economy, and there is no better way to do it than to encourage more construction. These home building grants can take tens of thousands off of the top of your total cost. To find out more make sure you ask your construction company and a financial advisor to see if you have claimed everything that you are entitled to.