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Carlisle Homes 🏆 2026
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Highly recommend! Kripa was incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and made choosing colours so much easier. She listened to what we wanted, offered great… Read more
advice and helped us stay within our budget, without compromising on the final result. A fantastic experience from start to finish.
G.J. Gardner Homes 🏆 2026
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We had an excellent experience with GJ Gardner Shoalhaven from start to fish. The whole process was smooth, well organised, and completely… Read more
stress-free. Communication was outstanding, and we received friendly weekly updates from Mel on the progress, so we knew exactly where the build was up to. The whole team was professional, well connected, approachable, and genuinely cared about making the building process a positive experience. Building a home can be quite stressful, and this was quite the opposite. Massive thanks to Jake who was our supervisor. The quality of the build throughout with all the trades is a credit to yourselves and all of GJ Gardner Shoalhaven. We couldn't be happier with the service we received and would highly recommend GJ Gardner Shoalhaven Homes to anyone looking to build. We are at the 90 day maintenance stage and we have no items to report. the quality of the build. Thank you to the entire team - we look forward to working with you again in the future!
Metricon 🏆 2026
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Metricon have been great so far .My sales Agent Harish and Pre site Manager Sarah have been more than helpful and patient . More than 5 stars to both of them . I am about to start construction and so far Metricon have been wonderful . Show details
Celebration Homes 🏆 2026
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We got to know Celebration Homes through the experience we’ve had with Nick, who has been supporting our dream of building our first home. Nick has… Read more
been a wonderful surprise for us, showing us that having our first home exactly as we imagined was possible.
Thank you, Nick, for your outstanding support throughout this journey. Among all the builders we visited and explored, Celebration Homes stood out by offering the best combination of quality, value, and customer service. We truly appreciate everything you have done to help make our dream a reality.
McDonald Jones Homes
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Extremely helpful … easy process. Gemma was a great help and we really appreciated her honesty and input. There was no pressure and we were able to talk our time and get the best outcome . Show details
Brighton Homes 🏆 2026
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I highly recommend Mariah from MyChoice Loganholme based on her exceptional performance throughout our selection process. From the initial stages… Read more
through to the final assessment, Mariah consistently demonstrated professionalism, outstanding knowledge, and an exceptional eye for detail. She approached every phase with confidence and thoroughness, ensuring nothing was overlooked while maintaining a high standard of quality in her work.
What stood out most was Mariah's ability to combine her extensive industry knowledge with a genuine commitment to achieving the best outcomes. She communicated effectively, displayed excellent judgement, and consistently went above and beyond expectations. Her attention to detail, dedication, and commitment to excellence were evident in every interaction, making her an invaluable contributor throughout the process.
Throughout the entire process, Mariah was a pleasure to work with. Her professionalism, expertise, and genuine commitment to delivering the best possible outcome were evident at every stage. I would highly recommend Mariah to anyone looking for someone who is knowledgeable, thorough, and truly dedicated to providing an exceptional experience.
Hotondo Homes 🏆 2026
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Right From the start Adam’s communication and follow up correspondence was excellent… Any problems that occurred during and after the build he had it’s sorted with communication emails and follow up phone calls. Show details
Boutique Homes
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Although I’m only at the Preliminary Works stage of my building journey, I wanted to recognise the outstanding service I’ve received from Boutique… Read more
Homes so far.
From my very first conversation, Tania has been absolutely fantastic. Building a home is a huge decision and can feel overwhelming, but she has made the experience exciting rather than stressful. She listened to exactly what I wanted, respected my budget, answered every question honestly, and never made me feel rushed or pressured into making a decision.
What has impressed me most is that even though her role has largely been completed, she has continued to make herself available and has encouraged me to contact her anytime if I need assistance. That level of care and dedication is something you don’t see every day, and it really shows how much she cares about her clients.
I’ve also been impressed with how efficiently Boutique Homes has handled the preliminary process. Everything has moved much quicker than I expected. The site assessment and preliminary works were organised promptly, and I was pleasantly surprised to receive a call from Madina so quickly to organise my interior design appointment. Every person I’ve dealt with has been friendly, professional and responsive, which has given me confidence that my build is in good hands.
I know there’s still a long journey ahead, but based on my experience so far, I couldn’t be happier with the service I’ve received. A special thank you to Tania for going above and beyond, and thank you to the wider Boutique Homes team for making the process smooth and well organised. Boutique Homes is very fortunate to have such a dedicated team, and I’m genuinely looking forward to the next stage of my building journey.
Clarendon Homes 🏆 2026
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We've had a very positive experience with Clarendon Homes so far. The design process was well organised and enjoyable, with plenty of options to… Read more
personalise our home to suit our needs. The team has been friendly, responsive, and professional, keeping us informed and making the journey feel smooth and stress-free. While our home is still under construction, we're very happy with the service we've received and are excited to see the finished result.
Homebuyers Centre Victoria
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After looking at many other displays it was an easy decision to go with Laura at homebuyers centre in Warragu , her passion and knowledge in the field was unmatched. Would recommend to anyone. Show details
Masterton Homes
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WARNING! Anyone read these reviews need to be extremely careful, I read these and proceeded my project with Masterton, now I am in 16th month of the… Read more
pre-construction with no complications, I have chased multiple times, no one is willing to pick up the phone, all they advised is to contact the person by e-mail whom that you know will not tack action or only take very slow action, such as , one document, will take them months to prepare. DO NOT GO WITH THIS COMPANY.
Homebuyers Centre Western Australia
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Breanna Awa-Wilkinson Made My First Home Journey Easy and Stress‑Free I had an amazing experience working with Breanna throughout my build with… Read more
Homebuyers Centre. From the very beginning, she was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping me make the right decisions. Breanna always took the time to explain things clearly, kept me updated, and made the entire process feel smooth and stress‑free.
What stood out most was her consistency - every interaction felt supportive, honest, and focused on making sure I was confident in each step. She went above and beyond to ensure everything aligned with what I wanted, and I truly felt like I had someone in my corner the whole way through.
I’m incredibly grateful for her guidance and couldn’t be happier with the service she provided. I highly recommend Breanna to anyone looking to build; she made the journey enjoyable and straightforward, and I’m excited for the next stages of the build. - Dewan
Burbank
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We are only in the early stages but our experience so far has been wonderful. Everyone we have dealt with has bent over backwards to make our journey… Read more
effortless. Randall, Trent, Em and Alycia in particular have been amazing. Look forward to continuing our journey.
Dale Alcock Homes Perth
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Our whole experience so far with Dale Alcock Homes has been great. Our home consultant, Adam Reid, from the very beginning has been exceptional in… Read more
his service, advice and attention to detail. Adam is always available to answer our questions and choices and my wife and I are extremely grateful for the expert knowledge and support he has provided in the preliminary design stages of our house and land. Thank you Adam!
Mimosa Homes
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We started the entire building process in December 2025, with construction commencing after Christmas in January 2026. The house was handed over in… Read more
June 2026, and I can honestly say that the whole journey from start to finish was excellent.
I engaged a private building inspector for inspections at every stage, and only very minor issues were identified—nothing significant at all. During handover, we found a few small items such as paint scratches and a couple of missing cabinet screws, which are normal minor defects.
A special mention goes to our Site Supervisor, Luca, who acted professionally throughout the build. He promptly addressed all the issues and had everything rectified within a week, well before our housewarming event. I also visited the site regularly, almost every week, to monitor the progress myself. Based on my experience, the workmanship and build quality were very good. I would like to sincerely thank Celeste (Onsite CSO), Luca (Site Supervisor), and Sumit (Sales Representative) for their support, professionalism, and dedication throughout the process.
Thank you to the entire team for a job well done. We are very happy with our new home and would highly recommend your services.
Simonds
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We initially had issues with our bathroom mirrors. Due to warranty issues the supplier did not want to rectify the issue. Jason Chapman went over and… Read more
above to provide us with new mirrors. He was easily contactable and updated us frequently. Thank you Jason for your excellence service.
Coral Homes
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I am very disappointed with my experience with GHR Coral Home. The staircase design was not done according to the agreed plan, and the paint color… Read more
was also incorrect. The staircase color and paint color were not done as selected in the display home and as agreed in the contract (“as per arise” . The administration mistakenly used a different color than what we selected. Even when we offered to pay extra for a solution, no proper help was provided and we were told nothing could be done. Overall, the customer service were not satisfactory. I hope the company takes feedback seriously and improves both its communication and quality control in the future.
Dale Alcock Homes South West
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Joshua and Amanda are very clear and supportive during all the process…definitely the best people in the best company for building an house. I can’t be more happy to have chosen homebuyers and dale alcock Show details
Weeks Homes 🏆 2026
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Sienna was incredibly helpful throughout both our house selection and electrical selection for our first home. She patiently explained building terms… Read more
and options that were new to us and gave us the time we needed to make the right decisions. She also worked hard to help us stay within our budget while achieving the look we wanted. We truly appreciated her support and guidance, and we're so excited to see our first home with Weeks Homes come to life. Thank you, Sienna!
Orbit Homes
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Fantastic service, very pleased with the level of care and support during the pre-build process. Can definitely recommend for any future home owners looking for their new home, Orbit Homes more then delivers. Show details
Rawson Homes
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Ariel Porto has built us a beautiful house exactly as we envisioned, and we are so grateful to have had him as the Project Manager for our house. As… Read more
this was our first land and home project, he provided us with a lot of support throughout the entire process, especially since we were based quite far from the construction site.
Thank you, Ariel, for your amazing work and dedication. We truly appreciate everything you have done for us.
Wisdom Homes
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Great experience with Wisdom Homes. The team was professional throughout the build. Special thanks to supervisor Anthony Luc for his excellent… Read more
communication, attention to detail, responsiveness, and commitment to delivering quality work. Even approval was delayed a bit, the actual built still finished ahead of schedule with Anthony's tight management. Highly recommended!
Home Group
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Very happy with the experience we had when building with homegroup. Our prestart consultant John archer was fantastic - very professional and… Read more
provided us some really great and fair advice. Our client liaison Jacinta Nelson was so helpful and responsive and addressed any questions we had within a timely manner.
Domaine Homes
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Starting the journey of building a new home is such a big milestone, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience so far thanks to Skye and Bec.… Read more
From the very beginning, Skye, my Contract Presenter, has been absolutely incredible. She made what I thought would be a daunting and overwhelming process feel so easy and reassuring. Her kindness, patience, and genuine care shone through in every interaction. No question was ever too much, and she always took the time to explain everything clearly, making me feel confident and supported every step of the way. Her warmth and professionalism made all the difference.
Meeting with Bec for my colour selections was another highlight of this journey. She has such a beautiful eye for design and an amazing ability to bring ideas together. She really listened to what I wanted, offered thoughtful suggestions, and helped me create a home that truly feels like me. Her enthusiasm, encouragement, and attention to detail made the whole experience so enjoyable, and I walked away even more excited about what's to come.
Building a home is about so much more than bricks and mortar—it's about creating a place where memories will be made for years to come. Skye and Bec have both played such an important part in making the beginning of this journey feel exciting, special, and genuinely enjoyable. Their kindness, passion, and dedication to their work are truly something special, and I feel so lucky to have had them guiding me through these early stages.
Thank you both from the bottom of my heart. You've made the start of my dream home journey an experience I'll always remember, and I'm so grateful for everything you've done
Eight Homes
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We are currently building our new home with 8 Homes, and although the project is only at the lock-up stage, we are already very happy with our… Read more
experience.
The construction has been progressing on schedule, and the timelines have been excellent so far. A special thanks to Peter, our site supervisor, who has been outstanding throughout the build. He is always responsive, keeps us updated every week, and takes the time to explain everything clearly. We have also been impressed with how promptly and professionally he addresses the comments raised during inspections, giving us confidence that the build is being managed with great attention to detail.
We are eagerly looking forward to seeing our home completed, with an expected handover in October 2026. Based on our experience so far, we would happily recommend 8 Homes to anyone looking to build their dream home.
Eden Brae Homes
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We have just completed our home with Eden Brae Homes, and we couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. From the beginning of the… Read more
process through to handover, the team was professional, friendly, and always willing to answer our questions. Communication was clear, and we were kept informed throughout every stage of the build.
The workmanship and overall build quality exceeded our expectations. Any minor issues identified during the process were addressed promptly and professionally. The final handover was smooth, and our new home was presented in excellent condition.
We would like to give a special thank you to everyone involved in our project for their dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering a quality home. Building a house can be stressful, but the Eden Brae team made the journey much easier for us.
We highly recommend Eden Brae Homes to anyone looking for a reliable builder. Thank you for helping us build our dream home!
Fairhaven Homes
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Michael is amazing with excellent customer service and detailed explanations. Helped Me so much to understand all the different things to building my first house. I have now moved onto Rebecca and Daniel to further the process of building my house. Show details
B1 Homes
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My experience with B1 Homes has been an easy, stress free experience from start to finish so far. Given my age and this being my first home, Amanda… Read more
and Courtney have been amazing. They have been very patient and accomodating with me. We are still in the early stages, so I can’t comment on the build yet. However, hopefully this smooth process will continue. I look forward to seeing the progress of my home.
Henley
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It was an Amazing experience from start to finish. We bought a Ready built completed home from Henley. James Dawkins the sales person was a very… Read more
friendly man and went above and beyond to make sure everything stayed on track right up to the settlement.
Firstyle Homes
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Aaron was very easy to communicate with, he treated us with respect and ensured we were kept up to date with our build. Aaron was respectful with… Read more
answering questions and went above and beyond to make sure any amendments were swiftly taken. Thanks again Aaron Julie & Shaun
Types of home builders
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Project builders (also called volume builders) have a set catalogue of home designs which they use to construct many homes, so they’re suited to those who don’t want to design their own home. These builders usually have display homes you can visit to let you get an idea of what the end result of your home will look and feel like, including the finishes.
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Custom builders are usually smaller companies that construct homes that have been designed specifically for their client. This means they don’t construct as many homes as project builders. While they don’t have display homes, you work with the builder to design your home, choosing the materials, fixtures, plans and finishes in person.
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Prefabricated homes is an umbrella term that refers to homes manufactured and constructed off-site and then transported and assembled later. Modular homes and kit homes are two types of prefab homes.
- Modular homes are prefabricated homes that have been manufactured and constructed off-site and arrive at the property completely assembled.
- Kit homes are also manufactured and constructed off-site, but arrive at the home disassembled and must be constructed on-site.
Prefab homes differ from traditional houses, which are built on-site over a longer period of time. It’s not the most common choice, but their design allows them to be relocated, even after they’re constructed. They’re particularly sought after by those wanting tiny houses and cabins on their property.
Still stuck on what to choose?
You can read our article on whether to use a project builder or a custom builder for your new home. We go into how to compare the two types of builders, discussing differences in price, flexibility, design options, the time it takes to build, the service you’ll receive and more.
What to consider when choosing a home builder
Licence and insurance
You should check that a builder is licensed, registered and insured. If they don’t have this information publicly available, or if they’re reluctant to show you their credentials, then consider that a red flag.
At the very least, your builder should have public liability insurance and home warranty insurance (known as domestic building insurance in Victoria). You should also check whether the builder is registered with the Housing Industry of Australia or the Master Builders Association of Australia.
You should be able to look at a builder’s licence through relevant overseeing bodies. For example, the NSW Fair Trading website lets you look at the licence of a builder, contractor or tradesperson as well as details of any cancellation or suspension, warnings issued to them, and results of any prosecution against them.
Services
The services a builder offers will largely depend on whether they do project or custom builds. Some builders outsource their work, for example working with independent designers, while others will have an in-house design team.
Experience
Check how long the builder has been in business. While there are many newer building companies around, they may be staffed with experienced builders and technicians who have been in the industry a long time.
You should also see whether they have experience in the type of build you want. If they’ve successfully completed similar projects to yours, particularly in the last few years, then that’s a good sign. Many builders specialise in certain home styles, so it’s worth seeking out one that is likely to understand the design you’re seeking.
Ask for references and examples of past work to get the reassurance you need.
Reputation
A builder with a good reputation can help give you confidence that your build will be completed to a high standard, with minimal hiccups and any issues that arise dealt with quickly.
A good way to gauge the reputation of a builder is to read home builder reviews. Reviewers on ProductReview.com.au have left their feedback on a number of home builders, discussing aspects like customer service, timeliness, the structural integrity of their home, and the transparency of the company they worked with.
You’ll be doing extensive work with a builder, so good communication from the get go is key. A builder that keeps you updated on the progress of the project and can address any issues you have will save you many headaches (and potentially money) in the long run.
Location
It’s a good idea to choose a builder that’s based nearby or has completed many projects in the area you’re building in and is familiar with the location. Non-local builders will likely cost you more to account for things like longer transportation times. Of course, building in a metro area is easier than in outer suburbs or a rural area because materials and labour are closeby.
You can filter home builders by location on ProductReview.com.au, to make it easier to find what you’re looking for. You can also read our article on how to make ProductReview.com.au’s home builder reviews work for you.
Time frame
If you’ve had a home built or a renovation completed, you’d know that most of the time the project takes longer than planned. That’s why it’s important to get the most accurate time frame possible from the builders you’re considering doing business with. Each delay costs you money, usually in paying rent or another mortgage elsewhere until your new home is finished.
Price and budget
Building contracts can be overwhelming. It’s a good idea to first do your research into the type of builders you want, and then get quotes from your shortlist. Review the quotes carefully, considering the scope of the job, materials, labour and other inclusions.
While it’s important to compare prices, remember that the cheapest option isn’t necessarily always the best option, particularly if that means cheaper materials are used or quality workmanship is sacrificed. Also, don’t pay a builder anything without a written contract.
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