When you are buying a home from a floor plan, inspecting it at a display village is the way to go. Here you will get to see exactly what it will look like when completed. However, don't be blinded by the furnishings. They will be new and beautiful and chosen especially for that home - and may be completely different to your own furniture.
The furnishings in display homes are also chosen to make each home look as spacious as possible. This is done by choosing a smaller lounge suite, or easy chairs instead of a sofa, using glass-topped tables and keeping smaller items to a minimum. You need to measure your own beds, tables and sofa to make sure it will fit in the display home.
Most display homes are made to fit on a level block of land and the price reflects this. If your block is on the side of a hill, or if the ground is rocky, then expect your costs to be much greater. Other hidden costs may come from a location that is remote, non-standard lengths for connecting power and water, engineers' fees, modifications in the floor plan and excavation or extra footings. To minimise unpleasant surprises, have a lawyer check your contract before signing.
Mel writes about
display homes,
land release and other home-related topics.
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