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We have had an outstanding experience with Coral Homes through the sales, interior selections and pre-site phases of our build. [Name Removed] was a pleasure to deal with and went over and beyond to accommodate our design on a complex block during the building design phase. In the short time we had with [Name Removed] during the interior design… Read more
phase, she was outstanding and handled the projects complex design very efficiently and understood the assignment to bring our plans to reality with her robust skillset in design and selections.
We are currently in our presite phase, and our coordinator, [Name Removed], has been exceptional, clearly specifying all requirements and has been in consistent communication with us which has led to the majority of requirements being fulfilled within a fortnight.
The personnel at Coral have gone over and beyond in accomodating the project, and as a developer I would highly recommend Coral as a candidate for your next build.
I am pleased to be able to leave this review of our Coral Homes build. There were some minor hiccups along the way but we are absolutely over the moon with our new home. We have lived in it for a little over a month and we're still pinching ourselves. Things didn't go exactly to plan in a couple of areas but overall I would still rate the… Read more · 1
experience 5 stars as the site supervisor (initials AG) came through for us and got the house built in 6 months (including the 3 week break over Christmas).
The sales consultant and process was exceptional. The colour selection was excellent as was the electrical appointment but the tile selection process was not as good in comparison. We also found the admin stage to be quite lengthy and a mistake was made in applying for a form which set the start date back. Taken as a whole however we were pretty happy with the initial stages.
The build itself went very well and our site supervisor AG kept us updated along the way. We were happy with his responsiveness to our questions. We were also very pleased with the finish of our home. The list of items to tidy up before handover was minimal and there were no major defects.
Post handover a few items cropped up such as a burner on the stove that was not functioning and this was quickly attended to. There are a couple of minor items that still need fixing up but they are non urgent items and we have been advised they will be fixed within the warranty period.
In conclusion we had a very positive experience with Coral Homes and in particular with the supervisor in the Northern Rivers, AG (his initials). We would choose to build again with Coral Homes and would not hesitate to recommend them, particularly in the area we built.
We built a slightly modified Noosaville 188N with elegance inclusions.
[Name Removed] made our selections process so simple and enjoyable. She was able to gauge our preferences based on our conversation and help steer us in the right direction to create our ultimate dream design. Couldn’t be happier! Show details · 1
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During our colour selection on Gold Coast, our designer, [Name Removed], handled our case very nicely and smoothly. Her friendly attitude and patience helped us a lot when deciding on the details, and she provided helpful suggestions and solutions along the way. It was a great experience for our very first colour selection. Show details · 1
Our experience building with Coral was excellent. Our site supervisor, [Name Removed], made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Any issue that popped up, [Name Removed] addressed it promptly and efficiently, ensuring everything stayed on track. His communication was great considering how busy he is. Highly recommend building with Coral… Read more · 1
Homes if you want a smooth stress free build. You are in great hands if you have [Name Removed] as your site supervisor.
Our Coral Homes build has now wrapped up, and we’re pleased to finally be at the finish line. The home presents well, and the design we chose has come together nicely overall. There were certainly a few “character-building” moments along the way, but with some patience and persistence, things eventually aligned as they needed to. While the journey… Read more · 1
had its own rhythm — at times a little different to what we initially expected — the team did bring everything together in the end. We’re settling in now and appreciating the result of the process, even if the path to get here had its own unique twists. All in all, we’re glad to be in our new home and looking forward to enjoying it.
[Name Removed] was so wonderful to work with. She was very knowledgeable, patient, and guided us through the entire colour selection process yesterday. Her advice and support made the experience much easier and enjoyable for us. We left feeling very happy with our choices and excited to see our selections come to life. Show details · 1
My supervisor played a big part in ensuring my build ran smoothly and stayed on time. He kept me informed throughout the entire process and was always responsive and helpful whenever I had questions.His communication was always clear and honest, which gave me great peace of mind.Thanks to his leadership and effort, I received my keys in time for family to visit, which I truly appreciated. Show details · 1
My building supervisor [Name Removed] was so patient, kind and very reliable. He was honest about timing and expectations, he met me whenever I asked him to, he communicated openly and promptly. [Name Removed] made the building process so much clearer and easier to know what was coming up next. I am so thankful for having him as our supervisor, he went above and beyond many times for us. Thank you so much [Name Removed]. Show details · 1
Hi [Name Removed], Thank you for your support throughout the entire journey. We truly appreciate the role you played in helping us bring our new Coral Home together. Your patience, clear communication, and professionalism made the process far smoother than we expected, and it’s been a pleasure working with you and Coral Homes teams from start to finish. Thanks again to all for everything, and all the best. Show details · 1
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We had an excellent experience with Coral homes, from the start of the project and to the actual handover. [Name Removed], the Building Supervisor, gave us an excellent service throughout the whole building process by providing weekly reports and answers if we needed something to verify. Overall, we were very satisfied and happy with out home outcome. Show details · 1
I had colour selections yesterday with [Name Removed], she is amazing, we worked great together as she got my style. We were done by 2pm. She was warm and welcoming , we also have [Name Removed] as pre site coordinator who I can't talk highly enough of, she felt like a long lost friend, we click. So far our experience pre build has been… Read more · 1
wonderful, if it carries on like this through the build process , it would be a seamless experience, as we are 4th time builders but 1st with coral. Well done to date.
From start to finish, this was an incredible and very positive journey. I've already written a review about the sales and pre-construction phase of the build (all very very positive thanks [Name Removed] and [Name Removed]) so this review is about the construction phase. As to the actual build (The Highlands), the simple fact is, we want to do it… Read more · 1
again! But only on the condition [Name Removed] is our site supervisor. What an incredible job he did - his attention to detail was exceptional and his juggling of so many trades in so many weather conditions was a masterclass! I'd hate to do his job!!!
[Name Removed]'s ability to improvise when areas were held up (for a myriad of reasons), pivoting to completing other areas just to keep the build going was superb and kept us well on track. [Name Removed]'s communication was always first class so we always knew what was happening, had happened, any issues that arose etc. which honestly is half the battle I'm sure.
The site cut was November 2024 and we had handover in November 2025 and that's with months of torrential rain (we have a dead flat, boggy block!) and a cyclone! Amazing.
So thank you [Name Removed] - we couldn't be happier and when we build again, you have to be our SS!
Cheers - Dave and Amanda - Ransome, QLD.
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House was completed within the contractual timeframe. The house looks great, the building supervisor has attended to the minor post handover issues, promptly and professionally . Thanks Coral homes for my new beautiful home. Show details · 1
Coral Homes Management To whom it may concern, I am writing to share my experience with Coral Homes, specifically highlighting the outstanding contributions of [Name Removed], the site supervisor who managed the latter stages of our most recent project. During the course of our builds, we had encountered two previous site supervisors who,… Read more · 1
unfortunately, struggled with communication and consistency. This resulted in significant delays, multiple unanswered emails, and a number of unresolved issues, including mold and water damage, subpar tiling, and extensive mud throughout areas that needed professional cleaning. Many tasks were left unfinished or not fully completed, which caused considerable stress as we watched the project press toward completion.
[Name Removed] entered the project near the end and immediately made a substantial difference. He worked tirelessly day in and day out to address the outstanding items and to push the project toward a satisfactory finish. His communication stood out markedly; he provided regular updates, clear timelines, and concrete next steps, which greatly alleviated our frustrations and kept us informed throughout the final phase. His professionalism and customer-focused attitude were evident at every interaction, even when problems arose, and his approach to problem-solving was practical and effective. He took ownership of the remaining tasks and coordinated well with trades to resolve issues and improve overall quality.
Without [Name Removed] leadership, the outcome of this project would have been far less satisfactory. His efforts helped salvage the work and enabled us to achieve a much better finish than we would have otherwise. Based on our experiences, we might not have confidence in starting new builds with Coral Homes if not for [Name Removed] involvement.
Looking forward, I strongly recommend that [Name Removed] be recognized and rewarded for his dedication and client-focused approach. At the same time, there is a clear need to address the broader issues we faced in the early stages of our project.
In closing, we have built three homes with Coral Homes and were considering additional projects in the future. [Name Removed] performance at the end of this job has been a decisive factor in our willingness to continue working with you. I hope upper management takes this feedback seriously and uses it to reinforce best practices across all sites.
Awesome job from the coral homes staff especially to our supervisor [Name Removed], thank you so much for doing such a fantastic job from start to finish . The experience we had in building our first home is really amazing one. Show details · 1
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This was our first time building a house and we decided to go with Coral Homes. The first part of the build the Admin side seemed to take the longest but we also made quite a few internal changes so a bit of back and forth. Once the build started, we could not have been happier, we built in the Hervey Bay region. Our site supervisor [Name… Read more · 1
Removed] was amazing. We live interstate and right from the get go he kept us informed and updated with what was happening, which but our mind at rest. When we needed to make any decisions on things he was always honest and up front with our options.
We would build again with Coral in this region because of [Name Removed]. Thank you again Coral Homes and in particular [Name Removed] for making it a stress free as possible.
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I’ve had my first build with Coral Homes. The admin side took a little longer and a few back and fourths including the build however we have had a quality built home. Very minimal touch ups and we have recently just had our valuer come by and out of all the houses in my neighbourhood he was pretty impressed with quality and all the upgrades and… Read more · 1
completely surprised we kept it under 750k with land for the first home owners grant. I do believe coral has incredible inclusions in comparison to other builders that enabled us to upgrade structurally that I do believe contributed to the large equity the house has now. I wouldn’t hesitate to build with Coral again. Thank you!
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This is an update of our review as we have been involved in mediation on the Product Review website. My wife and I are pensioners and have for 26 years wanted to build a strata titled dual occupancy on an 11m wide strip of our land. This year… Read more
Council finally permitted this to happen. For a number of years we have wanted Coral Homes to build us one of their standard designs. We had meetings with Coral, showed them pictures of the land, and they prepared a New Home Estimate and then a revised New Home Estimate with which we were happy. So we decided to proceed to the Preliminary Agreement and paid our $2500 deposit. We knew from our discussion our site needed excavation, piers and some tree removal. However sadly after their site investigations they advised they didn’t want to build our new house. We are disappointed. Before the Product Review Mediation of the list of items to be provided for us with our Preliminary Agreement, we had only seen a partially completed contour and features survey, but not received after requests: the soil test and/or geotechnical report; the Council report on the land, including zoning and any relevant planning overlays or other requirements (town planning); or a copy of the site inspection report. At least if we had these documents, for which we have paid, we would be able to use them for designing our house with others. Since the mediation we are still waiting upon the completion of the contour and features survey and the soil test and/or geotechnical report. We know both of these reports have been done, as we met the people who prepared them when they came to our property. But we haven’t seen the completed survey or soil report! The survey and soil test and/or geotechnical report are a big part of the Preliminary Agreement costs which we paid. This doesn’t seem fair to us to not have our Preliminary Agreement completed.
Follow-up · Despite reassuring words from Coral Homes we still haven't received the soil test and/or geotechnical Report, or a completed land survey. We also have not received a refund for these incomplete and unsupplied items. Was their response just appeasement? I am very disappointed with them.
Wonderful building experience with Coral in Hervey Bay. Right from the very first contact at the display home with [Name Removed], to our finished home with [Name Removed] as our building supervisor, our journey through the build was a good… Read more · 1
experience. We were kept fully informed every step of the way, the color selection team were amazing in helping us choose our colors and upgrades. All costings were available immediately so you knew where you were financially. We were hesitant about building again but Coral made the journey well worth it. Thoroughly recommend visiting a Coral display home if you are considering a build.
Follow-up · A follow up to our coral home.. Been moved in for afew weeks and delighted to say everything is going perfectly. We have had regular contact with Coral team, and we have no issues with our house except afew very minor fixes that are being addressed. Handover was smooth and uncomplicated, we are enjoying our new home and would encourage anyone… Read more
The whole team have been brilliant right from the quotation phase through to the start of construction, we've been kept informed and updated throughout and would highly recommend Coral homes to anyone wanting to build a new home. Show details · 1
Follow-up · They have now started our build and we receive weekly updates
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This review is based on our post contract experience with Coral. Considering this is our 3rd build and first with Coral Homes, we entered this with firsthand practical experience with the process. Like all major projects there are a number of known and unknown challenges that come with a house build. The Colors, Tile selection and Electrical… Read more · 1
planning meetings were professionally planned and executed establishing the foundation for a positive build experience. The most important component of the practical build is the Site Supervisor. This role is the link between customer expectation, practical execution and multiple trade services communications to execute the plan to its finality. Our Site Supervisor has one of the most demanding roles however, considering the demands on his time, we were able to communicate with him regularly through written and verbal means with timely responses to our queries. Our Site Supervisor took the time to meet with us when needed and review our queries with detailed responses that helped us understand the process at that point in time. Due to his patience through our build process, the experience has been a positive one that has allowed us to enjoy the next step of the process, now creating a home. Thank you.
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These builders are not good at all, they took more than 15 months to build a small double storied house Sacramento 263Q. The site supervisor we got initially is terrible, he took forever to complete the stages, he is [Name Removed], the new site supervisor that we got towards the end tried to speed things up but still with all the delays he didn't… Read more
finish the build on time, we had to constantly chase them and still they delivered our house late with few things still pending to be done. as soon as we moved in, we got horrible plumbing issue. we don't know how the council or the builder approved that nasty plumbing they did. completely unacceptable. The communications between the teams is horrible, we didn't get the blinds we selected and other things too, you never get to talk to anyone higher than the site supervisor, when asked they just give the contact details of another site supervisor, Our handover was done by a guy called [Name Removed] and he absolutely is a horrible guy. he didn't have any smile or any interest in handing us the house. he just said these are the keys and that's all, what an experience Coral homes gave us. Never go with these builders.
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We’re just about to commence construction with Coral Homes, so our experience so far has been throughout the pre-construction phase, and it has been very positive. The process has been well managed overall, with clear communication at each step. There were some minor delays over the Christmas/New Year period, which were understandable given the… Read more · 1
time of year, but [Name Removed] (our Customer Relationship Coordinator) was proactive and worked hard to keep things moving and minimise any impact on the timeline.
[Name Removed] has been responsive, helpful, and transparent throughout, which has made the process feel smooth and well supported. We’ve always felt informed about where things were at and what the next steps would be.
While construction hasn’t started yet so we can’t comment on workmanship or final build quality, our experience to date has given us confidence going into the build phase.
Overall, very happy with Coral Homes so far and looking forward to seeing the build progress.
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The worst builder in Gold Coast region, if you want any peace of mind stay away from these cow boys. The sales team will sweet talk you to the contarct, once it is signed then starts the real Coral homes show. All I have to say to people who have already started building with them is please appoint a good building inspector and good luck! Plenty… Read more
of structural defects to be fixed, everytime it rains my roof leaks. Think twice there are plenty of other builders who can deliver way better than Coral homes!
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This review is purely on our experience with [Name Removed] our Pre-Site Coordinator. [Name Removed] has gone above and beyond to help us move our project along. [Name Removed] called us weekly to check in and provide updates, while emailing even more frequently . Fantastic communication, support and product knowledge! If you have [Name Removed] on your team your are in great hands! Show details · 1
We have great experience with Coral home colour selection appointments, [Name Removed], our designer was awesome and she helped us to get right colour combinations and kitchen appliances and all. Thank you [Name Removed] Show details · 1
We had the best time with [Name Removed] who helped us to design our home perfectly. She took a lot of pressure off us by providing her wealth of knowledge with a smile and helped turn a scary design process into a fun, memorable experience. We are very excited for continuing with Coral Homes. Thanks [Name Removed]!! Show details · 1
We cannot recommend [Name Removed] enough, she was extremely helpful and honest throughout the selections process, making it seamless! The showroom is so well presented with beautiful options and plenty of variety! Overall extremely happy with our experience with [Name Removed] and Coral’s showroom Show details · 1
[Name Removed] was absolutely fantastic as our pre-site coordinator. We have been completely over the moon with her professionalism and efficiency. She is incredibly knowledgeable, organised, and always so responsive. Nothing ever felt too hard or too much. Show details · 1
[Name Removed] was exceptional throughout the entire pre-construction stage of our build. She was consistently responsive, professional, and proactive in keeping us informed at every step. Her clear communication and attention to detail made what can be a complex process feel smooth and stress-free. We also had a great experience working with… Read more · 1
[Name Removed], our New Home Consultant. [Name Removed] was knowledgeable, approachable, and very supportive from the beginning, helping us make informed decisions with confidence.
Together, they made an excellent team and ensured everything progressed seamlessly. Thank you both for your support and dedication—we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommended!
Whilst the admin process did take some time, once constructed started we were very happy with the progress. Our site supervisor, [Name Removed] was amazing and helped us feel really positive throughout the process. His communication was excellent including weekly updates, however he was also available to discuss things via email or phone call. He… Read more · 1
coordinated the built incredibly well and we are super grateful to have had such a positive experience. We had a third party inspector at multiple stages and there were no issues with fixing things up according to the report. Thanks again :)
Although construction hasn’t started yet, I wanted to take a moment to recognise the fantastic experience I’ve had with our pre-site coordinator, [Name Removed], from the Brisbane office. [Name Removed] has been incredibly helpful, friendly, and professional from day one. After a rocky start with management from the sales team we almost cancelled… Read more · 1
our build! After signing the contract [Name Removed] made the pre-construction feel smooth and stress-free, always taking the time to answer my questions clearly and promptly. Nothing ever feels like too much trouble, her communication has been excellent. It’s reassuring to deal with someone who is organised and genuinely cares about clients. Based on my experience so far, I feel confident and excited moving forward with the build.
A big thank you [Name Removed], you are amazing!
[Name Removed], the Pre-Site Coordinator, was absolutely lovely to work with. She did an outstanding job throughout the entire process—always professional, highly communicative, and maintaining an exceptional standard of service. Even though we were quite stressed at times, [Name Removed] was incredibly helpful and handled everything promptly,… Read more · 1
making the whole experience much smoother for us. Her support and efficiency truly made a difference.
Thank you very much for all your assistance—we greatly appreciate it. [Name Removed] truly deserves recognition, future success, and any promotion that comes her way. Well done!
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5 stars rating for the Pre-construction stage because of our Pre-Site Coordinator, [Name Removed], who is amazing - very efficient, answered all our queries, communication is superb (call to explain then email), has all the good qualities of a CRM. Another reason, the only builder that has house designs with 4x Bedrooms and 4x extra rooms/spaces… Read more · 1
(media, activity, living, family) for a single storey. We can't wait for our house design, Lagos 298Q to be built in the next 9 months.
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