FAQ

The main stages include intitial consultation and design, preliminary services/proposals, obtaining approvals and permits, colour inclusions selection, contract signing, construction and then the handover of keys to your new home!

 Once you’ve chosen your design and land, an initial payment of $3,000.00 is required for a soil and contour survey. After agreeing to the contract price and signing, a balance of deposit is paid, represending 5% of the contract price is due. Progress payments are typically made in stages as construction progresses (e.g. slab down, frame, lock-up and practical completion). The final balance is due upon handover. 

Creative Homes Hobart offers over 100 home designs to choose from, these are all pre-engineered and fully costed, which save you time and money, however all with flexible floor plans than can be customised to your needs. For a truly unique home, our in-house designer can also  help you create a completely original floor plan. 

Standard inclusions are the fixtures and features included in your new home’s price. While these items provide a solid foundation, all can be upgraded to better suit your lifestyle and budget. These upgrades can be selected and ordered during your Studio C appointment. 

Pre-Construction

Sales Team: Your primary contact throughout the pre-site phase, helping you find the right home for your lifestyle and budget. They’ll guide you through the preliminary (tender) and formal building contravt appointments. 

Colour Selections Consultant: During your Studio C appointment, our consultant will assist you in choosing interior and exterior colours, fixtures, light fittings, power points and multimedia options, ensuring your new home achieves your desired aesthetic.

On-site Contacts

Construction Manager: They will oversee the entire builds progress and answer any questions you may have during construction. 

Site Supervisor: They will be available to address your questions throughout the building process and meet you you onsite at various stage inspections. 

Yes, our specialist team will handle all necessary approvals and permits, including planning approvals, engineering plans, building surveyor certificates, and full building and plumbing permits, to prepare your project for the construction phase. 

All our homes are designed to meet 6-star energy efficiency standards. However, customer customisations can sometimes impact this rating. In such cases, your double glazed windows are standard, we may recommend additions like enhanced insulation, or specialised door to ensure your home achieves the desired 6-star rating.

You will have the option of upgrading your home to be more energy efficient, or have pre-wiring done for your future home theatre system. These upgrades are available to you during your customisation phase.

An easement is a designated section of land registered on your property title that grants another party (like council) the right to use it for a specific purpose, such as accessing sewage or stormwater pipes. Permanent structures cannot be built on an easement, and its presence on your property, or even a neighbouring property, may influence the final design of your home’s slab.  

The pre-construction phase typically involves awaiting approvals like finance (which can take up to 30 days) and town planning (which can take several months, especially in inner urban areas). We’re committed to getting you into your new home as quickly as possible and will work diligently to minimise the waiting period. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions during this time. 

Begin your journey by scheduling a no-obligation appointment with our sales manager. They can assist you with house and land packages, design selection, and pricing.  

Through the build we are more than happy to co-ordinate site visits at the following stages – Frame, Lock-Up, Fix-Out and Pre-Handover. An invitation will be sent to you at the relevant site. 

As a “Construction Site’ no-one other than the authorised trades are allowed on the site as required under the Building Code and Insurance directives. This is for the safety of clients and is as required under currents WHS legislation.

 We regret that we cannot apply for your First Home Owners Grant. Please contact your bank or Mortgage Broker for assistance with this application. 

Brick veneer is a brick wall with timber frame and plaster walls. This is the normal construction method.

Creative Homes will conduct a soil test and contour survey to assess the soil conditions and design appropriate foundations. The contour survey is a scaled drawing of your site, illustrating the land’s slope, service connection points, easements and any existing features. 

Your property investment is possibly the most important investment you’ll ever make, so you must be confident in your ability to understand the legal conveyancing process. A conveyancer or legal practitioner is a professional who specialises in this area and can assist with buying, selling, transferring, refinancing, subdividing and other legal matters in relation to property transfers. All conveyancers must be licensed and hold professional indemnity insurance.

Our office hours are between 8.30am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Creative Homes is located at the Showgrounds Pavilion at the Cnr of Brooker Highway and Elwick Road in Glenorchy. Our Studio C is also located here so please make an appointment to speak to a member if our Sales Team.