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Building with Homebuyer had been a positive experience . Before I knew it , we had our key handover in less then 10 months from slab down. It all started with the amazing work by our new home consultant Uliana Muscara. It was just a few weeks before Christmas when we requested her to look for a block. Within a week or so she found us the right… Read more · 1
block and was always there to respond to my queries even during the Christmas break. She also managed to have our contract done within 3 weeks as we had a deadline with our pre approved loan. We then have fortnightly update on the progress of things. Client liaison was responsive. Our site supervisor Jamie was just as amazing . He was responsive and would communicate with us directly for any query or concerns that we had. This was a great a relief when we know that he had all under control. Building progress was smooth, slab was 4/7/24 and key handover was 24/3/25. We have now moved in and enjoying the house. I cannot recommend HBc enough to anyone who is planning to build.
These guys from day one have been nothing but upfront, honest and reliable. Anything pops up they find a way to help navigate us through. Couldn't be happier and looking forward to the last and most exciting part of our build! Show details · 1
My experience so far has been nothing but amazing With my consultant Beau Brammall. What a delight to work with couldn’t recommend more. He went above and beyond to make my first home build manageable, understandable and smooth. Always able to reach out to him with any little questions I had and he was more than willing to help. Show details · 1
Exceptional! – It was an excellent experience working with Homebuyers to construct our house. The team that guided us through the process was exceptional. Kassandra was particularly responsive, providing regular email updates, and Dylan demonstrated remarkable dedication in ensuring that our home was completed ahead of schedule. Overall, we are highly satisfied with the outcome. Show details · 1
Building with Homebuyers Center – Our build was very well managed. The only issue that we had was resolved to our satisfaction. The build quality is very good. Our Site supervisor and Client liaison were easy to get in contact with. The final cost is about what we had budgeted for. The staff that we had contact with, were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, and not afraid to answer any questions we had. We cannot recommend Homebuyers Center high enough. Show details · 1
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Thank you, it's finally done but – As promised, this is an up date on my review dated 9th Jan 2024. Review on 29 Aug 2024 - Handover Happy that our property's finally completed although it took them a whole year & two months to finally handover with heaps of defects that now need… Read more
attention. Look like the trades engaged were inexperienced or have no pride in their work. Eg - some switches were reversed where the exhaust is up & light down plus the on switch is upwards - all different throughout the home. Walls broken at edges. Handed over with paint splashed all over. Scratched window frames. Scratched floor boards but installed anyway. Damaged front door & a long list of others!
Would've been nice if [Name Removed] offered some help (as promised initially) in the many issues we faced especially the very badly done waterproofing in the bathrooms, which, while we pointed out, was quickly tiled up within 2 days. Rather disappointed & it didn't help when the site manager said, `that's sales people for you'!
I'd also question their `late build warranty' which they refused to pay up when due. Instead gave unproven excuses! Way to go in ruining the excitement of finally receiving our home. Looks like it's just something they issue with no intension of paying up!
After going through four different site managers, it's a relief, it's finally completed as it's been an added stress to have to pay for all utilities while they took their time to build besides the rates plus all utilities at our rental at the same time. Even utility providers were surprised by this. It feels like we were misled in this area, when signing the paperwork.
We're glad, we'd moved to WA much earlier as we'd pointed out numerous mistakes during the build or we'd have landed here upon handover to find so many areas needing attention, we could not move in yet.
It has been a journey. We've built a few other properties in the past 25 years & find the building standards in WA lower/different from the Eastern States, where we are from but we'd like to thank the different teams involved in our build. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Review on 9th Jan 2024 - Mid- Construction 1 One side of our property did not show paving on the plan when we were told it would be paved. We had to pay extra to complete the job. [Name Removed] did not respond!
2 As they put up the roof in September 2023, we were suddenly told to change the colour of the gutters while we were travelling. Now I find the colour is nothing like the one I wanted thus spoiling my colour scheme. This could've been avoided if the right cutter was suggested at pre-selection.
3 We also found out as we visited later, the developer had short changed us on our land size & while they could simply rectify their mistake(?) by erecting the fence at the edge of the foundation stone, they have refused to do it. I'm sure the builder must've known this based on their build size but had failed to advice us. Now this side of the house is so narrow, even I, a small sized person find it hard to squeeze through. Very disturbed by this as we are seniors who'd be living there till our end. Unfortunately, my repeated requests for a 'practical' build for seniors ease has not been given consideration.
4 In Dec 2023, almost $70k progress payment was taken for 'Lock Up' stage when nothing inside had been done nor the doors up yet. Only front & back doors were up but the house was not at all locked throughout Christmas/NYear break!?!
Staff are however friendly. Not heard from [Name Removed] nor [Name Removed] to date. Next review, when the property's completed.
Build Stage: Mid-Construction Customer Service
Follow-up · Besides all mentioned in the last review, they've not built considering the closeness to the ocean as even before the year's up, everything's rusting. Materials used are not ocean friendly!!! Of cause, they've refused to acknowledge anything after the 1year inspection! So quite disappointed!
In-depth reviews
I have recently completed the preconstruction stage of my home build with Homebuyers Centre WA. The preconstruction process took approximately 4 months to complete. I have now been advised that, even after preconstruction is completed, it will take a further 5–6 weeks before the slab is poured. This means that, in total, it could take… Read more
approximately 5 to 6 months from receiving the land title/settlement to reaching the slab stage.
At this stage, I still have not been provided with a definite date for when construction will commence.
Unfortunately, I did not find the preconstruction process to be smooth or well streamlined. In my experience, the builder was not sufficiently proactive in obtaining the required approvals, certificates and services. There were several delays during the process that, from my perspective, could potentially have been avoided with earlier action and better coordination.
While I understand that some approvals and external services are outside the builder's direct control, I believe the overall process could have been managed more efficiently, with better communication and proactive follow-up.
Overall, I am disappointed and frustrated with how long the preconstruction process has taken and i hope the construction phase will be managed much more efficiently.
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I have just started the building process again after a recent separation. I was looked down on, and told bluntly by other builders everything was out of reach due to only having a single income. I received a call from Uliana at the Home Buyers Centre and she was nothing but kind, respectful and honest with how they could be of help through my next… Read more · 1
chapter. Not it cannot be done, but how do we find you a way? So many options for people on a budget too. I built my previous house with BGC and it was nothing but a nightmare of a 3.5 year build. You would've thought I'd had enough of building however with house pricing going up it seemed the only way I can get my foot back in. Uliana has been an angel, so helpful, constant communication with everything. Honestly I still get emotional thinking about the kindness she has shown me. She helped find a block and house plan that suits my budget. It may not be my forever home, but it will be mine. I'm really looking forward to the future and the house that HBC is going to build for me.
Our journey with Homebuyers Centre so far has been nothing short of exceptional. Our Consultant Chris Chauhan has been phenomenal. In May, we walked into a HBC display home just browsing, thinking we weren't yet in the financial position to build, even though we wanted to. Chris noticed us and greeted us warmly and offered to provide us with a… Read more · 1
financial health check where we received the good news that we could start our dream and build.
From then on, Chris has been incredibly helpful, transparent and honest! He is always willing to help and answered all of our questions in a timely manner with exceptional knowledge and patience with along the way. Chris has always gone above and beyond with us!
Chris made the initially daunting process feel simple and easy to understand which made us feel incredibly comfortable. Chris found the perfect block for us in Eglinton and if we ever needed to chat about anything, Chris was always happy to help whether via email, phone or face-to-face.
I would recommend Homebuyers Centre and Chris Chauhan to anyone wanting to build!
Thank you Chris! :)
Positive reviews
Mark Chapman has been the most amazing, helpful and kindest consultant throughout our journey. We originally thought the process of buying a house would be very stressful and hard, but as soon as we were introduced to Mark, the process became clear, easy and simple. Mark has also ensured things are on track, and moving incredibly faster than we… Read more · 1
could have even imagined. Mark has gone above and beyond helping us into our new home and we couldn’t be more grateful for him.
We had a great experience working with Georgia from HBC during the pre-construction phase of our home build. She made the entire process easy to understand and was always available to answer questions. The communication, professionalism and attention to detail helped everything run smoothly and gave us confidence throughout this part of the… Read more · 1
journey. We really appreciated her support and would highly recommend her to anyone building with Homebuyers Centre.
Breanna Awa-Wilkinson Made My First Home Journey Easy and Stress‑Free I had an amazing experience working with Breanna throughout my build with 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… Read more · 1
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
Negative reviews
Have a house built by homebuyers circa 2009, apparently internal ceilings are supposed to fall down about now, home assist say wear and tear and lack of maintenance, no idea how a roof wears and tears or how to maintain an inner ceiling, when queried the best I got was "you're supposed to walk around the home once a year looking at the roof, if… Read more
there's any screw popping, you need to get a contractor in to fix it" Completely ignoring the fact it was done poorly in the first place, even the finish on the roof from build is atrocious. Home assist wasn't very helpful, due to risk of collapse got a contractor in who stated "these trades building the homes get away with murder" (implying how bad the job was) 25 year warranty means nothing
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We built ten years ago with Homebuyers, a good build; however, just be careful with any garden packages included, whoever they selected for the front garden installed an illegal valve (no backflow prevention), which cost me $500 to fix, and they didn't clear the building rubble before installing grass etc . Grass never grows properly. After… Read more
several attempts to get information from Homebuyers (contractor used) they ignore emails. Garden packages are rushed and not completed as they should be.
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Where to start... well we don't even have a slab yet! We bought the land in June 2024. Issues from the beggining with: -Incompetent broker (at home buyers) where our settlement was nearly jeopardized. Sorry to say but he was disorganised multiple times. I managed to catch the final error, 2 days before hand or our settlement would of been… Read more
delayed... - 3 title delays.. - land potentially not having power and being told we would have to pay for a generator if electricity was not connected by the time the slab was done.. - NOW - 2 building permit refusals because people in your business can't do there job properly. They do this stuff everyday and many have probably been to Uni. You would think getting all points correct before submission of something so important would be the right procedure. Im so angry at the lack of attention to detail and customer care.
This is our first build and with all these set backs it is affecting us, as we are renting but you builders don't give a dam as long as you get your money. We went with you because you were meant to be the better compared to the others, my family recommended you. I think it was a massive mistake and we are devastated with the whole process as far. Bad for Dale Alcock's reputation.
GET US OUR BUILDING PERMIT AND BUILD OUR HOUSE, THAT IS WHAT WE HAVE PAID YOU TO DO! OR WE WILL BE TAKING THIS FURTHER. I WILL GO TO THE MEDIA, A LAWYER, OMBUDSMAN AND I HAVE ALREADY EMAILED THE LOCAL MP. DO YOUR JOB!
I will say one good point [Name Removed], who is Manager communicating with me is polite and bubbly. But this makes no difference if the job is not getting complete. We have a right to be angry and upset, the people who keep messing up need to take accountability and do the job right the first time.
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Recent reviews
An awsome experience in our first home buy journey in Perth. Jaemyn had been extremely wonderful in providing all the detailed information and guiding us through each and every step along the way. He has gone out of his way in providing the exceptional customer service to help us secure our first home in Australia. He had been very responsive even… Read more
in the weekends when we could avail ourselves from the busy week days work life. He listened and answered our every little concern so far in coming to preliminary stage. My Husband and I would like to highly recommend to anyone looking to build a home Homebuyers please consider Jaemyn Toa at Homebuyers for a smooth, helpful, reliable and stressless home journey!
So far this experience, compared to our two previous builds in QLD and NSW has been 100%. Jaemyn Toa is a great agent, polite, funny & very knowledgeable. We have just purchased our land hassle free and just completed our house design. He has very patient with our particular requirements and nothing is too much trouble. We hope that the rest of the journey keeps to the same standards and then, for us, it will be third time lucky. Show details · 1
Mark Chapman is truly the most genuine, helpful and kindest consultant throughout our journey. Mark has been there to help every step of the way, reducing all the nerves we had previously had about buying a home. Mark continuously ensures things are smooth sailing and that we have nothing to stress about, whilst making the process incredibly fast.… Read more · 1
Mark has gone above and beyond helping us into our new home and we couldn’t be more grateful for him.
I am currently working with Homebuyers Centre for our first home and I am in awe of how efficient and wonderful Uliana is. She did her best in making sure our thoughts are put into consideration and adjusted what is possible. She was patient in answering my multitude of questions and worked so well with us in securing our first home milestones. We… Read more · 1
secured a good block of land in our preferred location and we managed to stay within budget for the package as well. She made it all happen!
I would highly recommend working with Uli and Homebuyers in ensuring your first build is manageable, informative and hassle-free.
Working with Georgia Smith at Homebuyers Centre for my new build has been a fantastic experience. Not only was she attentive and knowledgeable during the initial planning, but she also went above and beyond by helping me find the perfect piece of land. Georgia truly took the time to understand what I was looking for, answering every question with… Read more · 1
genuine care. Her professionalism made the early stages of this journey seamless and stress-free. I highly recommend her to anyone starting from scratch!
From the very beginning Georgia Smith at Homebuyers Centre has been approachable, transparent, and helpful. I had originally contacted three builders, but it took no time to realise that not only did Homebuyers have designs and reviews that made me feel confident in my choice but when going through my first build, Georgia and the team were the only builder I felt comfortable walking me through the process. Show details · 1
From the get go of going to see display homes with no idea of the process, Georgia was helpful, informative and transparent about the building process. There was clear communication without any grey areas and all questions were answered with clarity. We thank Georgia for helping us through the process and being an integral part in helping us secure land and get the building contracts completed quickly. Show details · 1
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I had a fantastic experience working with Georgia Smith during the initial engagement for building my house in Yanchep. She was attentive, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful throughout the process. Georgia took the time to understand my needs, answer every question, and guide me with genuine care. Her professionalism and friendly approach made… Read more · 1
the early stages of planning my home smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend Georgia for anyone starting their home-building journey with Home Buyers Centre!
Great experience building our home with Joe Chalmers. Excellent communication throughout the whole process and always very helpful. Everything was clear and well managed. Highly recommend him to anyone looking to build a home. Show details · 1
I had a great start (Stage 1) to building my first home and I’m very pleased so far with the experience working with Breanna Awa-Wilkinson as my New Home Consultant. She came in with a realistic plan that suited my budget perfectly and genuinely tried to make the entire process easier for me. There was no hard selling—just honest, straightforward… Read more · 1
facts and helpful guidance.
I really appreciated that she had already arranged a land hold, which made my decision much easier. Every question I asked was answered directly with clear and transparent explanations. I also value her sharing her views and opinions on the different facades—what works, what might not, and how to choose the best option from their selection.
Breanna was flexible with the variations I wanted and even suggested smart alternatives that helped me stay within budget. Overall, she made the whole experience smooth and stress-free.
Process from start to this point has been great, without Katie we genuinely would not be on our way and through Pre-Approval!! Katie has patiently answered all our questions, sometimes after hours but always been prompt in getting back to us. Highly recommended Show details · 1
We chose to build with Homebuyers and were blessed to have Georgia as our New Home Consultant. She made the entire design process so much easier in every way from double-checking that we had enough power points to helping us customise spaces so they truly worked for our family. It has been an absolute pleasure working with Georgia. She is a fantastic representative of everything Homebuyers embodies Show details · 1
From the consulting side they were excellent. Clear information, no pressure, and they kept everything within my budget. The materials and craftsmanship are genuinely high quality and surprisingly affordable for today’s market. Any changes I wanted were handled easily. Even with a construction background I still found parts of the process… Read more · 1
challenging, but they supported me through it and offered helpful suggestions without ever pushing me. They understand what adds value to a home and guide you while respecting your budget and vision.
After dealing with the usual stress of finances, documents, and juggling work, I feel confident I made the right decision choosing them. I’d definitely recommend them, especially for first home buyers.
Georgia has been an absolute pleasure to work with throughout my home-building journey. She’s incredibly informative, friendly, and always takes the time to make sure everything is clearly explained. Her communication has been excellent — anytime I had a question or concern, she was quick to respond and always provided helpful guidance. Georgia made the whole process smooth and stress-free, and I couldn’t recommend her enough! Show details · 1
I cannot speak more highly of my new home consultant Georgia Smith. From the moment I was connected with her I knew I would be in good hands. Her professionalism and patience has been outstanding through the first stage of my build. Being a first home buyer comes with a lot of feelings of doubt of the unknown. Georgia put my mind at ease as she… Read more · 1
explained what the process would look like from start to finish in great detail and has always been there to answer any questions promptly. After going through multiple companies,Home buyers Center has helped make my dreams of home ownership possible.Cannot thank the whole team enough and can’t wait to have my new home.
In just 8 months, our first home in Australia has been completed — and we couldn’t be happier. We have nothing but praise for HBC — from our amazing sales representative Mark Chapman (truly the best in the business!), to our client liaison Sam and site manager John. Communication was excellent throughout the process; every question was answered… Read more · 1
promptly, never taking more than 48 hours.
Our friends were amazed at how quickly our home was built, and even our independent inspector was impressed with the quality and attention to detail.
Would we recommend Mark Chapman and Homebuyers Centre? Absolutely — 100%!
Building with HBC was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made.
My experience with my consultant, Uliana Muscara, has been absolutely amazing. It’s been a true pleasure working with her, and I couldn’t recommend her more highly. She went above and beyond to make our first home build manageable, clear, and hassle-free. I was always able to reach out with any questions, big or small, and she was more than happy to assist. Show details · 1
5/5 stars for the process so far! Uli has explained everything and helped me get into the tough market. She has been super helpful and thorough with the process so far. Couldn’t recommend enough! Show details · 1
My partner and I are building through Homebuyers Centre and we have had an amazing experience with our consultant Breanna Awa-Wilkinson! She is extremely professional, kind and patient with us. She answers all of our questions (and as first home buyers/builders there’s a lot!) and takes time to carefully explain things in a way that makes sense to… Read more · 1
us and has even supported us through some stressful periods! Looking forward to the final build, we can’t wait! Thank you ☺️
My partner and I are in the pre-construction stage with Homebuyers, and as first-time builders we honestly didn’t know what to expect. We’ve had a lot of questions along the way, and Breanna has been fantastic to deal with. She’s always patient, takes the time to explain things properly, and makes sure we understand each step before moving… Read more · 1
forward. What could have felt overwhelming has actually been a really positive experience thanks to her guidance. She’s been approachable, professional, and genuinely supportive, which has made us feel a lot more confident and excited about the process. We’re really happy with how everything has gone so far, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Homebuyers. A special mention to Breanna – if you get the chance to work with her, you’ll be in very good hands.
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