45-year-old Amanda and her partner were having trouble finding a home they could afford and organising finance until they discovered the HomeSeeker SA website.
First home buyers Amanda and Rashan’s new affordable home at Woodville Gardens is under construction and should be ready before March 2025. Amanda has been regularly visiting the building site to track its progress and take photos.
She says several things were causing them some trouble when they first started looking for a home.
Rights and protections when home building
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You need to understand your rights and the steps you should take when you take on such a significant investment.
In a nutshell:
- If you are building a home, ensure you are covered by building indemnity insurance, which is mandatory for any construction project valued at more than $12,000 and insures you for up to $150,000 if your builder becomes insolvent, dies or disappears during construction or the warranty period.
- Check your builder is licensed and has the appropriate insurance certificates.
Hannah in found her first home in Broadview after finding out about HomeSeeker SA on the internet.
"I purchased my property in November 2020, after my mum found it advertised online." Hannah said.
"At first I was a bit sceptical, as I never considered an affordable home before. However, after my first viewing I was really impressed with the quality and modern finishes. It stacked up to a lot of other properties on the market, and was brand new."
"I found the settlement process fairly straightforward and quick."
Natansh recently bought his beautiful new home in Dover Gardens, which was available through the HomeSeeker SA website.
Young couple Blake and Abigail recently bought their first home in Dover Gardens by taking advantage of the State Government’s HomeSeeker SA program.
“When you talk about the Australian dream, it’s about owning your own home,” Blake said.
Free legal advice and financial counselling service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Free advice on how to manage your mortgage, credit card bills and energy bills and other debts.
Help is available if you are struggling with home loan repayments.
Information about your rights and how you can exercise them during the building process.
In real estate language, the seller of a property is commonly known as the vendor.
