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Building our first home was something we were really excited about, but honestly, it was also quite stressful because we had no idea what to expect.… Read more

[Name Removed] made a big difference to our experience. Whenever we had a question or started worrying about something, she was always there to help and usually got back to us very quickly. What we appreciated most was that we never felt like we were just another client waiting for a reply. [Name Removed] kept things moving, explained the process clearly and gave us confidence at each stage. Her friendly attitude, patience and genuine willingness to help made the whole experience feel much less overwhelming. A big thank you to [Name Removed] for making our first-home journey a lot smoother than we expected. We really appreciate having someone like her on our side throughout the build.

GJ Gardner Orange delivered an excellent building experience for my new home. The construction timeline was efficient, with the build completed in… Read more

roughly 6–7 months. The staff consistently demonstrated professionalism, patience, and dedication, responding promptly to all my questions. What stood out most was the team’s positive attitude — everyone greeted me with a smile, making the entire process smooth and reassuring. I’m very satisfied with the final result and would confidently recommend them.

Excellent Experience with Metricon Homes. Building Supervisor Dale [Name Removed] and Support Coordinator Baylee [Name removed]. Dale was fantastic… Read more

from start to finish. He was professional, approachable and always willing to answer our questions and keep us informed about the progress of our home. His attention to detail and commitment to making sure everything was completed properly gave us great confidence throughout the build. Baylee was also extremely helpful and supportive throughout the process. She was always available to assist when we had questions or needed something followed up, and she made sure our concerns were communicated and dealt with. Thank you, Dale and Baylee, — we really appreciate everything you have done for us.

Would stay far away from this company, infact the entire ABN brand. I would give them zero stars if I could. I Will never build with them again.… Read more

Built with Dale alcock 10 years ago and had a great experience with great communication and good quality materials and workmanship and thats why I came back.

This time around I was deciding between dales again and celebrations and decided to go celebrations because they were better value and I was told they use all the same trades and site managers and we could still choose the same finishes and upgrades so I expected the same kind of treatment as last time. Bad decision.

The communcation throughout the entire process was garbage, they kept stuffing up and missing things or putting wrong items in the house because they had no attention to detail and were going off wrong plans. When we tried to make contact we would have to leave messages over and over and id never get a call back because everyone is "always in a meeting or away from their desk". When we wanted to change small things or pointed out wrong things they made it look like it was our fault and wanted to charge us $500 every time. Luckily we had signed documentation to show otherwise.

Ive moved in and its been 3 weeks and Im still chasing them up to fix things from PCI and ive found extra issues which ive raised and been told "are well you had your PCI inspection so not our fault". They were suppose to rectify all items within the 10 days between inspection and final payment and I am still waiting for items to be fixed or finished.

They never cleaned our house properly too, dust and sand everywhere in the cupboards, on the cupboards, doors, floors, windows, trims the whole lot. Myself and my wife had to clean all the cupboards as we put things in because they didnt do anything, id say at best they mopped the floor.

The paint they provided was terrible quality wattyl brand, you hardly touch it and marks and you cant get them off the walls no matter how much you scrub, even my home theatre installer pointed out he ever so slightly rubbed the wall and couldnt get the mark off the wall. My house is 3 weeks old and looks like its been lived in already for 2 years. I painted my last house with dulux before we sold it and there wasnt a mark on it for 6 months prior to moving with 2 kids and was so easy to just wipe off!

My airconditioning unit failed the first week we moved in so had to get that fixed as soon as we got in the house because they didnt test it properly.

We requested a slight change to the downlight locations before being installed so that fans didnt cause shadowing and also to reduce moving them after hand over because its very hard to patch 90mm downlight holes and they refused to just move some downlights out a tiny bit. We had to pay them $500 and forfeit all our downlights including installation because they were unwilling to be cooperate.

We found out we didnt have a cut out for the dryer so now I have to pay someone to come and cut my cabinets so i can fit my drain pipe and water line.

Now im dealing with a rain overflow issue where rain water gushes off my roof and onto the ground when it rains because there is no gutters/downpipes on the top section of my roof and so when the water hits the valley and runs into the lower gutter it just rushes off the roof and all over my driveway/porch. Going to need a roofer to come and provide extra drainage and fix the run off issues I have now.

Honestly, I could go on and on.

I will never build with ABN group again, dale alcock doesnt stand behind his brand anymore and they hide behind smoke and mirrors with their fancy building. Just the sheer amount of staff change overs in the 9 months I built with them is proof that no one wants to work there either.

Celebrations? Better going with BGC! Avoid at all costs.

We have finally walked away with a smile of relief after completing our internal selections with our wonderful MyChoice consultant Chloe. We had a… Read more

lot of complex decisions to work through, and at times it was difficult to navigate what was included, what was an upgrade even what was available or worthwhile having - Chloe went above and beyond with patience and professionalism. Nothing ever felt too hard. She worked collaboratively with her team to get prompt answers to our queries and needs. Her advice was genuine and she quickly became very intuitive to our style, so I really trusted her taste and judgement. Products on offer were lovely quality so I feel it'll be hard to go wrong even if at times it felt like this was extra, that was extra etc.

Extra time was granted to review and Chloe helped us bring the overall price to a very worthwhile compromise - keeping the upgrades that were my true “happy splurges”.

Everyone at the Norwest studio are just delightful. You feel like you are visiting friends, always making sure we are fed, topped up with water and caffeine just when the going gets tough. The design team really do care. Our external consultant Elecia never forgot us from months ago and kept ducking in to say hi. We absolutely loved working with Chloe and the MyChoice team. Hoping the build process is just as good.

Going through an exciting phase of building our new home and we had an amazing colour selection day with Stephanie Dowling who was brilliant and made the day very special Show details

We genuinely couldn’t recommend Hotondo Homes Launceston highly enough. As first-time home builders and, honestly, first-time property owners trying… Read more

to navigate the whole “adulting” world, we went into this experience expecting there might be a lot to learn and potentially a lot of stress along the way. We were so lucky to have the team at Hotondo Homes Launceston guiding us through it.

From the very beginning, the whole process was incredibly smooth, organised and transparent. One of the things we loved most was the communication. We had access to an app where we could see progress photos, the building schedule and weekly updates about what was happening on site. It made such a difference being able to actually see our home coming together and know what was happening without constantly having to chase for information.

A huge thank you to Ashlee, who was absolutely wonderful throughout the build. She was always so kind, approachable and reachable, and kept us so well informed. Whenever we wanted to organise a walkthrough, it was as simple as sending an email or text to Ashlee or our builder, Sam. We never felt like we were being difficult or asking too much, and we were always made to feel welcome.

Sam was equally fantastic. We asked A LOT of questions throughout the build, and not once did we feel silly for asking them. As people who had never built a home before, there were so many things we didn’t understand, but Sam was always patient, informative and happy to explain things to us.

Our pre-handover inspection really summed up the level of care we experienced. Sam was literally down on his hands and knees going through everything with such incredible attention to detail, checking that everything was right and that we were happy. It was one of those moments where you could genuinely see how much pride and care he had for the work he was delivering and for our home.

We also want to give a huge thank you to Vicki, our Sales Manager, who was so welcoming and hospitable from the very beginning. She made the initial process feel so easy and comfortable and was another person who made us feel like we were genuinely looked after rather than just another customer.

And the kindness didn’t stop once we moved in. We were already incredibly grateful for the beautiful gift hamper, wine and a restaurant voucher we received, and then, completely unexpectedly, the team even dropped off a gorgeous plant and pot for us after we’d settled in. These gestures were so incredibly thoughtful and meant a lot to us.

We honestly feel so lucky that Hotondo Homes Launceston was the company we chose to build our first home with. We know that building can be a stressful experience, and we feel incredibly grateful that ours was the complete opposite. We were kept informed, listened to, supported and treated with so much kindness throughout the entire journey.

To Ashlee, Sam, Vicki and the entire Hotondo Homes Launceston team; thank you. We absolutely love our home, and we genuinely recommend you to anyone considering building.

Thank you for helping make such a huge milestone in our lives such a positive, exciting and memorable experience. We couldn’t be happier!!!!!!

When we first started looking to build, we spoke to a few different builders, but Boutique Homes stood out straight away. A big part of that was… Read more

Chris. We hadn't even purchased land yet, and every block we looked at we ran past him. He was always happy to help, checking whether we could build on it and talking us through our options.

Once we found and purchased our block, Chris got everything moving quickly, which meant we weren't stuck waiting around and could get the process underway straight away.

The colour and selections appointment was also really easy and enjoyable. The consultant who helped us was fantastic and made what could have been an overwhelming process feel simple.

Once construction started, we realised how lucky we were to have Nathan as our site supervisor. We'd heard plenty of stories from others about how much a site supervisor can impact the experience, and Nathan was excellent from day one. He kept us updated throughout the entire build, communicated openly whenever there were changes, and was always easy to deal with.

Even after handover, the service hasn't stopped. Matej has been great to deal with and has been quick to jump on anything we've needed help with.

Overall, our experience with Boutique Homes has been fantastic from start to finish. Everyone we dealt with was professional, friendly and genuinely cared about delivering a great outcome. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Boutique Homes to anyone looking to build their home.

Experience building with Clarendon has been smooth and successful. The quality of their finishes is excellent and I'm very happy with my new home. Their staff have been helpful along the way and really helped bring my dream to life. Show details

We have really enjoyed working with Homebuyers Centre so far. Our first home consultant - Blake Pilkington has provided us exceptional support with… Read more

this new exciting journey. He is always just a call away to help us with whatever support we require and throughout this journey he had arranged multiple teams meetings to go through various steps, and he regularly ensured that we understood everything.

We recently submitted a warranty claim with Masterton. It probably took a bit longer than I hoped to get it up and running but once it did it was… Read more

completed quickly and efficiently and with excellent workmanship and communication. Mary was very helpful in organizing this along the way. Ryan

We have started our build journey with Burbank and the team have been very informative and upfront so far. The plans are quite detailed and can really see the vision coming to life. Show details

Georgia from the home buyers centre was a great help in buying my first property. very informative and knowledgeable. She helped me understand the process for building a house ( cost, time frame) Show details

We recently completed our first home build with Mimosa Homes in Tarneit, and overall we had a very positive experience. As first-home builders, the… Read more

whole process was new to us, so naturally there were a lot of decisions, questions and things to learn along the way. From the initial sales stage through pre-site, construction and finally handover, the journey was generally smooth and well managed.

Communication was good throughout the different stages, and we felt supported whenever we had questions or needed clarification. Like any building journey, there were a few things that needed follow-up along the way, but these were handled well and did not take away from the overall experience.

We were also fortunate to have some great people supporting us during the process. Nisha was amazing from the very beginning, and Kathryn, Jessica and Claude were all great to deal with throughout their respective stages of the build.

Most importantly, now that we have moved in, we are very happy with our new home. It is rewarding to finally see all the planning, selections and decisions come together, and we are really enjoying settling into the house with our family.

Overall, our experience with Mimosa Homes has been a positive one, and we are grateful to the team for helping us through the journey of building our first family home.

Dealing with Dale Alcock Homes has exceeded our expectations to date, very professional and has been a wonderful experience. This is our 3rd home build, our first with Dale Alcock, and we are so pleased we chose them for our final build. Thanks Show details

Greg, our site supervisor, did a fabulous job. His communication, prompt attention to issues, and expertise at each stage put us at ease, and the… Read more

handover was earlier than we expected. There were only minor defects during the PCI, which were rectified immediately before we moved in. Our friends and neighbours were astonished to see how quickly the build progressed and marveled at the house design. Overall, our experience with Coral has been astounding. A big thank you to our site supervisor, Greg, for his efficiency, professionalism, and support from the beginning right through to the end.

Great company to build with if you want to have the worst building experience possible. Absolutely atrocious standards of quality and customer… Read more

service. Avoid putting any ounce of faith in Simonds with your new home at ALL costs. You will regret it. They have pushed us around for 4 years; the nerve they have to try to privately mediate with you here before you publish a negative review is laughable. We have been “mediating” with them since day dot and until this very day, 4 years later - they do not care. All the positive reviews you read are requested by the assigned site supervisor. Do not be fooled.

From the very beginning until now, we both have been extremely happy and grateful to Jake for your regular follow-ups, guidance, and support… Read more

throughout this journey. You are helping us turn our dream of owning our first home in Australia into reality, and we are so excited to see the final outcome. Words cannot fully express how thankful we are for all your help, patience, and support throughout this entire process.

We truly appreciate everything you have done for us and feel very fortunate to have had your guidance along the way. Thank you so much for being there and making this journey so much easier and more special for us.

Jane has been absolutely amazing while helping my partner an I secure a block and pick a floorplan and facade. We first encountered her at the… Read more

display homes in Dalyellup and she stood out from day dot. she knows what she’s talking about and is very good at her job, she helped us find something that will be perfect for us in a location still close to bunbury but within our budget! She’s lovely to chat with an easy going, no pressure within making decisions and super informative. Highly recommend!

Laura has been my contact in the process to date and her competence, guidance and support has been invaluable to me. She has been a godsend and her service alone will see me recommend Orbit to others without hesitation. Show details

We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Jake and Tia at the Wongawilli Display Centre. They were incredibly knowledgeable, professional and… Read more

friendly, and made what can be a very overwhelming process feel so much easier. We had a lot of questions, but Jake and Tia were very patient, taking the time to explain everything clearly and making sure we felt comfortable with every decision. They gave us honest, practical advice which helped us make decisions that were right for us. Jake and Tia are an absolute credit to Domaine Homes. We will recommend them to anyone looking to build their new home.

Alison Wibberly was our pre-construction coordinator at Wisdom homes. She is lovely, attentive and quick to respond to our queries and requests. We… Read more

would like to thank Alison for her efforts in getting us to the next phase of our build.

Rebecca Love was our colour and design consultant at Canvas Quarter. She is inconsistent, concise and knowledgeable in all aspects related to interior design. Rebecca goes above and beyond and heloed us negotiate pricing on some selections which we truly appreciate, count yourself lucky if you get Rebecca too!

I specifically want to highlight the warranty process post my build. I had been dealing with Phil Lysewycz in the ACT and want to commend him on his… Read more

professionalism and patience in dealing with the outstanding jobs. It is not an easy job getting suppliers to come in and complete the work, I felt that I was always kept in the loop and all outstanding works was completed in a timeframe that exceeded my expectations.

I recently visited the Home Group display home in Armstrong Creek and was extremely impressed with the service provided by Jarrad Hodge. From the… Read more

moment I arrived, Jarrad was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely interested in helping me explore my options. As someone starting from scratch, he immediately put me at ease and took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for. He patiently walked me through the available floor plans and inclusions, answered all of my questions, and even adapted a floor plan to better suit my requirements.

What really stood out was his professionalism, knowledge, and commitment to customer service. The communication and follow-up throughout the process, right through to the administration stage, have been outstanding.

If my future dealings with Home Group are as positive as my experience with Jarrad, then I am genuinely looking forward to the build process. I highly recommend Jarrad and the Home Group team to anyone considering building a new home. Thank you for making what could have been an overwhelming process feel straightforward and exciting.

Fabulous experience so far in our knock down rebuild journey. Luke happily adapted the house plans so we are getting exactly what we want, the… Read more

colour and electrical team were terrific and Josie has been great in communicating next steps. Would definitely recommend 8Homes

We are happy with our new home. The design we chose was brought to life exactly as we wanted. Adrian our site supervisor was helpful, kind hearted… Read more

and supportive throughout the build. His progress updates were always detailed.

Thanks Eden Brae for building our dream home

We had a fantastic experience working with Henry throughout the process of selecting our new home to build. From the very beginning, Henry was… Read more

incredibly patient, approachable and genuinely took the time to understand what my partner and I were looking for.

He was extremely helpful in recommending upgrades and add-ons that were actually relevant to our needs, while always keeping our budget in mind. We really appreciated that his recommendations never felt pushy or unnecessary, and he was always happy to talk through our options and explain things clearly.

Henry was also incredibly obliging throughout the entire process, taking the time to answer all of our questions and making what could have been an overwhelming experience feel much easier and more enjoyable.

We are extremely grateful for Henry’s guidance and professionalism and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to build a new home. He is an absolute asset to the sales team and made a very important decision for us feel like it was in safe hands.

So far our experience with Connor from B1 homes has been great. What we found with Connor was clear, direct and honest communication and that’s all… Read more

we could’ve asked for so far in the process of buying land and building a home. We felt comfortable to tell Connor our financial situation, our goals and where we didn’t want to waste time going back and forth on additions to already daunting costs. Connor too our vision and design and made it possible. We also valued that he took the time to explain all the processes that were up ahead and was available for communication within the day that we needed to contact him.

We are looking forward to the rest of this process with B1 and Connor!

I would like to start off by saying Henley seems to be the best volume builder out there. If I had to build again there is a good chance I’d pursue… Read more

them. They had a lot of cool features like an online dashboard to track build progress.

My harsh rating pertains more to my disappointment in what was delivered compared to what I expected.

Office staff were atypically very responsive, specifically my construction project planner.

My build was a slightly different story though, I had 3 changes of site supervisor across the build and come the PCI items such as caulking for the windows were not present, delaying the certificate of occupancy and my settlement.

Another item which I found disappointing was that the electricity connection costs were not covered in the build, despite hearing from others that their builders covered these costs.

To be fair, there’s no legal fault on Henley’s end, it was mentioned in the contract, but I feel like when you’re dealing with a first home owner (a large portion of the customer base) and budgeting is especially relevant, mentioning a $1100+ charge is the transparent thing to do.

I also do not appreciate having to pay hundreds of dollars in response to my private inspectors reports, furthermore, I find it disappointing I even had to consider hiring a private inspector, a builder with a reputation like Henley should not need to have their works audited by a third party.

I will try keep the review relatively short, but the conclusion is that, Henley is probably one of if not the best volume builders, but you should still exercise diligence and take as many precautions as you can.

We couldn’t recommend Craig from Firstyle Homes Oran Park highly enough! From the very beginning he has been absolutely amazing to deal with and has… Read more

made the whole process feel so easy.

Craig is incredibly knowledgeable, supportive and consistently responsive. No matter how many questions we had, changes we wanted to make or little things we wanted to add, he was always more than happy to help, explain everything clearly and make sure we felt comfortable with every decision.

He has gone above and beyond throughout the entire process, and is such a funny, down to earth person.

He is a huge asset to Firstyle Homes and a big part of why our experience so far has been such a positive one.

We are so happy with the service we have received and cannot wait for our build to officially begin.

Highly recommend Craig to anyone considering building with Firstyle Homes, you will be in the best hands.