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Phil F.Western Australia
- Verified customer
Great Experience, we enjoyed the journey every step of the way!
Hello Everyone,
My name is Phil, 29yo originally from Brazil and I'm here to share my honest and sincere experience about HBC. Nobody asked me to come here but I think they deserve the credit for their good work!
My wife and I had an amazing and smooth journey since the beginning. Our Sales Rep Tom Waters was extremely patient and he was always willing to help and negotiate in order to attend our needs.
I was really shopping around in the beginning, I have visited 5 different builders during the quotation stage, and with no doubt HBC was the one who offered us the best deal in terms of:
- Price
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Brooke SucklingPerth, WA
- Verified customer
Made our dreams come true!
It all started when we walked through our dream display home in Baldivis and met Richard Cater. We were not sure we were financially ready but with the help of Richard and Louise Napier we were able to set and meet financial goals and build a perfect family home! From slab down in December to key handover in June the entire experience was a dream. Our building supervisor Anthony kept us in the loop every step of the way. The workman ship is excellent and we continue to receive check in support to ensure everything is fine. It has been the best experience and would recommend them to anyone- so much so my sister is now building her first home.
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Hi Brooke,
Firstly, congratulations on your new home! We hope you’re having a blast decorating and putting the finishing touches on your new space. ... Read more
We loved reading your review. It’s exactly why we do what we do, to make the dream of home ownership a reality! Building a home is the biggest financial decision you’ll probably ever make, and our team understand that. It’s why they take such care in guiding you through the process, from finance all the way through to construction. We do have to shout out to our friends at Resolve Finance for having so many finance options that make building your own home possible. We can’t wait to pass on this feedback to our team members Richard, Louise and Anthony. Knowing how happy you were with your building journey will make their day! Congratulations again. We know you’ll be making amazing memories in your new home for years to come. Regards, Ashleigh Homebuyers CentreSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
New start 2020Perth, WA
- 2 reviews
- Verified customer
An amazing experience!
My building experience with homebuyers exceeded my expectations. From sales, Pre start through to handover everything was conducted efficiently, professionally whilst still keeping in mind and taking into considering my circumstances. A friendly yet professional team have provided me and my children a well executed house, which is of high standard yet very affordable. Thank you so much homebuyers, from the bottom of my heart. You have one very happy customer.
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Congratulations on your new home! We are so pleased to hear what a wonderful building journey you have had. That’s the way it should be! We really do care about the home we are building for you and pr... Read more
ide ourselves on delivering the best, most affordable home for you. Also knowing your experience with our team members was nothing but friendly and professional is the cherry on top!Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
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BecWestern Australia
- 3 reviews
- 3 likes
- Verified customer
Easy and stress free!
My husband and I are thrilled with the experience we had building our new home! From start to finish everyone was upfront, honest and very friendly. We felt we knew what was going on at every step of the way. Deciding to build a house was a huge and scary step for us, but everyone was so accomodating and helped us feel at ease with our decisions, I honestly wish we did it sooner.
Huge shout out to our building manager Gary who went above and beyond to make our home perfect, nothing was too big of an ask for him and you can tell he takes great...Read more
pride in his work. Jo at prestart was lovely and so helpful, she even organised flowers to be delivered to us the week of our wedding, such a kind and thoughtful gift. Cora was amazing with her updates, it was great knowing what was happening every step of the way and she was more than happy to help with any questions we had. Can't recommend Homebuyers enough, will definitely use them again in the future and recommend to all our friends and family.1 comment
Homebuyers C.Homebuyers Centre Western Australia
Hi Bec,
Congratulations on your new home! We are thrilled to hear what an amazing experience you and your husband had building with us.... Read more
Deciding to build can be scary, but there’s a reason we’re first home buyers go-to builders. Our dedicated team are here to guide you through the entire building process. It’s great to hear Gary, Jo and Cora have done just this. Like you said, you can tell our team really care. And a big congratulations on your wedding. Wow, what a year you’ve had so far. Wishing you all the best as you start this new chapter. We can’t wait to see more photos as you start decorating your new home. Regards, Ashleigh Homebuyers CentreSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
- Verified customer
Smoother than expected
I did not expect my house being built so quickly and efficiently. A big Thank you to Althea who was so helpful at our pre-start meeting, Cora for her updates and especially Shane, the builder, who came up with very good suggestions.
I am completely happy and have no hesitation to recommend Homebuyers Centre.
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Hi Tina,
Congratulations on your new home! It’s great to hear that the construction process went by so quickly and efficiently and now you’re only days away from receiving the keys to your dream home... Read more
. We can’t wait to pass this feedback on to the team, they will be thrilled to know what a great building journey you’ve had with their help.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Gyan M.Perth, WA
- Verified customer
Nothing but Blue Skies
I actually started building my house with Blake Garvey at Homebuyers by accidentally walking into the wrong display home.
Talking to Blake was very insightful, as at the time I'd put together an idea of what kind of house I wanted and to hope for the best Finance wise. By the end of my short accidental meeting however, Blake had educated me on the finance/buying/build process, what the current financial options were and set up another time to meet and go over some ideas he'd thrown together.
From start to finish the process was clear, straigh...Read more
t forward and the whole team (Especially Blake) at Homebuyers/Resolve Finance kept in contact with me from Finance (Andrew Thomas) to keep my updated on the progress of my loan, to my Pre-Start Meeting (With Rebecca Nowton-Walsh) to pick my colours and extras, to the current progress of my build (Cora Czarnecki) and right down to the Site Manager (Jed Veljacich) sending me through photos of the progress when I couldn't make it up there. My house is due for completion ~October 2020; and I'm so happy I chose to go with Homebuyers Center, and have Blake as my Consultant going above and beyond with getting me better pricing on land & extras and explaining the bits and pieces of home building/owning that no one tells you.1 comment
Homebuyers C.Homebuyers Centre Western Australia
Hi Gyan,
Everything happens for a reason, right? We’re thrilled to hear that your chance meeting with Blake has led you on this fantastic journey to home ownership!... Read more
Our dedicated team are committed to ensuring your building experience is nothing but positive. From finance to prestart, through to construction (and beyond), we’re here for you, so thank you for this amazing feedback. The whole team, including our friends at Resolve Finance, will be so grateful for the time you’ve taken to share this with us. Not long now and you’ll be enjoying some popcorn and your favourite movie in that amazing theatre room! All the best for the rest of your build. Regards, Ashleigh Homebuyers CentreSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
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A HUGE Thank You To HOME BUYERS but A big Shout Out to Two individuals: GOURAV and REBECCA HEWITT
Gaurav Goyal, thank you very much for your approach and professionalism in what you do. You have been the first person ever who has randomly knocked on my door and actually practice what you preach. I had faith in what you were saying from day one and here we are a year later, everything is as it was said. My family and I are happy with your help in understanding the process which is the first step in making the decision and for many first home buyers it is the scariest part but you made it sound easy and I can tell you I am even way happier th...Read more
at I met you. I hope you will still be around if I ever happen to build another one. One thing I can guarantee you is that, anyone in my community wanting to build will be sent your way. The way you helped us finding the land, the explanation behind the choice of land, and everything else such as driving around to some of the displays were a phenomenal effort and I appreciate that. Thank you for finding a Mortgage Broker who is knowledgeable and understanding of people's circumstances and work around those factors to secure a reasonable loan. Rebecca Hewitt, thank you for you constant update on how we are progressing throughout the construction stages. Thanks for a thorough explanation in more details of what each stage involves. Thank you for answering all my calls when I was in doubt of anything. I am still amazed on how we never met face to face and yet on the phone or emails it sounded like we already have met. This has shown me how you connect with your customers and it is one of the best talent and engaging quality I have ever experienced. Althea Brennan, thank you for help during the pre-start. We had a good time making the choice of what we chose to be used on our new home. This was only made easier because of your experience in the area and understanding of colour choices that go well together. Signing documents and changing things (VARIATIONS) can be daunting and you made it so easy to go through. Thank you a lot. Damien, I haven't been able to deal with you a lot but I want to thank you for your time today and how you ran us through everything. Key handover went smooth, loved your attitude. Cheers for making sure my house was build to the Australian Standard. One more thing, I had an extra compliment today from someone who came to look at the house for another job to be done. Specifically painting and he said and I quote" Who were you builders? They did a good job compared to mine." I was proud to mention mine was "HOMEBUYERS".1 comment
Homebuyers C.Homebuyers Centre Western Australia
Wow, Claude, thank you so much for taking the time to leave this AMAZING review!
It’s reviews like these that truly make our day! Hearing how each one of our team members was able to positively impact your journey to homeownership, we love it!... Read more
Starting with our amazing Gaurav, you’ve summed him up beautifully. His commitment to his clients, he’ll always go above and beyond. He loves getting to know you and your family, what you need and want out of your dream home and together, it comes to life! Bec, our trusty Client Liaison. She understands that it’s your home we’re building and how handy it is to be kept in the loop along the way. But the fact that you felt like you’ve met, she’s definitely something special, isn’t she? We can’t wait to pass on this beautiful feedback. Althea, our prestart star! There is no doubt your home will be impeccable when Althea’s involved. Like you said, her knowledge and experience make Prestart fun and stress-free. Lastly, we’re thrilled to hear how smooth your Key Handover went with our Site Manager, Damien. There is no doubt that your home is up to standard and beautifully finished with Damien’s years of experience. It’s customers like you that make our job so easy and so worthwhile. Thank you for choosing us to build your dream home. Now, all that’s left is to enjoy your new home! We know you’ll enjoy making lots of wonderful memories there. Regards, Ashleigh Homebuyers CentreSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Peter allenPerth, WA
- Verified customer
Investment property that turned out the best
The assistance of the financial setting up and help I received through pre start was above my expectations,most grateful to all office staff who played a roll.
The management of construction under the supervision of regional supervisor Daniel Coleman and site supervisor Slade Brown Eaves once the house went to site construction was always going to be in good hands, both personnel having an eye for detail.
The quality of workmanship through out the build was second to none by all trades
Like all construction not all goes not always goes to pla...Read more
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Homebuyers C.Homebuyers Centre Western Australia
Wow Peter!
Thank you for your review!... Read more
You are right in saying that you were in safe hands with our construction team. Their attention to detail is second to none and they always have your best interests at heart. From finance to prestart to construction, we all really do care about the home we are building for you and the quality of the materials we use to build it. We are so happy to hear that you have been impressed with your building journey and that you are loving the final product. Building a home is supposed to be fun and stress free and we are so happy to hear that it was for you! Thanks again. Regards, Georgia Homebuyers CentreSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
M BakarPerth, WA
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
- Verified customer
Great communication. Highly recommended.
The journey so far has been great. From the stage of selecting the land and now I'm on the roof cover stage. No problems so far. Everyone has been patience in answering my questions.
So far I had no problems with the building, no extra costs.
Special thanks to Althea, Chris, Rebecca and Mike for giving excellent customer service.
Highly recommended builder.
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Homebuyers C.Homebuyers Centre Western Australia
What awesome feedback to read at the end of a week! Thanks for sharing!
It’s great to hear you have enjoyed every step of your journey with us and now having reached the roof cover stage, the complet... Read more
ion is in sight and not long until you’ll be getting the keys and enjoying your brand new home how exciting!Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
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scoobydoo555Perth, WA
- 7 reviews
- 13 likes
- Verified customer
Cracked tiles and cracks in walls.
I’ve owned my home buyers centre home from around 7 years now.
I reported to yourselves before the home reached 7 years old that there were a number of cracks in the walls and tiles. Your customer service representative basically told me that there was nothing they could do due to age of the house and they were no longer responsible.
Tiles cracking, I don’t believe should be happening for a house of its age. However I don’t seem to be getting much help from yourselves. I purchased this home because I knew the homes were built by Dale Alcock ...Read more
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Homebuyers C.Homebuyers Centre Western Australia
Hi,
Thank you for taking the time to leave this feedback on the build of your home. ... Read more
We have sent through a private message requesting your address so we can look into this for you. Sincerely Homebuyers CentreHomebuyers Centre replied to me via private message. Basically again said they were not responsible. Another builder next time.
Homebuyers C.Homebuyers Centre Western Australia
Apologies, we didn’t mean to respond to you privately. Please see our message below.
Hi Scoobydoo55... Read more
Thanks for providing your address details. As explained by our Service Manager via email late last year, there can be some minor cracks caused by the settlement of the home, which fall under owner maintenance, as per Australian Standards. Our Service Manager made the assessment from the photos that the cracks were within the Standards, but as you mention, also offered to come out to inspect the cracks to ensure this was the case, but this offer hasn’t been taken up. Unfortunately there is nothing else we are able to do without inspecting the home, if you would like to have someone attend please do get back to us and we can arrange for this as soon as possible. Kind regards Homebuyers CentreSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Sachin BarrPerth, WA
- Verified customer
Quality home, built by quality people.
if you were to ask me how I was feeling before the build started, my answer would have been nervous, unsure and overwhelmed. 20 odd weeks later and I couldn’t be happier, the build has turned out great. Shane Budd-Doyle (building supervisor) and his team really have put there best foot forward.
I also found all transitions throughout the build super simple. My client liaison Cora Czarnecki Was great to work with, she kept me up to date every step of the way throughout the build and did not blink an eye with every silly question I had to ask. I’d also like to add that I never had to wait more than a day to get an email reply.
Can’t wait to move in.
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Hi Sachin,
Thanks for your review!... Read more
We’re so glad to hear that you couldn’t be happier with your journey to home ownership. At Homebuyers Centre, our dedicated team members live and breathe customer service and they will always be there to support you throughout the building process. Shane and Cora are definitely no exception to this and they’ll really appreciate you leaving such personal feedback. We think it’s important to keep you in the loop because we want the building process to be as easy and as straight forward as possible for you. Not long now and you’ll be in your new home. Wishing you all the best. Kind regards, Homebuyers CentreSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
JafarPerth
- 6 reviews
- 1 like
- Verified customer
Fantastic at every stage.
From start to finish, I've thoroughly enjoyed building my first home. In the beginning, they jumped through flaming hoops to get finance approval at a difficult time for first home buyers financing.
I made a nuisance of myself visiting the property every few days to see how it all comes together, and the Homebuyers team have dealt with all of my questions and concerns quickly and professionally.
I've been over the finished property several times and I cannot find fault. Shane, the site supervisor has shown that he's a perfectionist and the build quality reflects that.
My family and I are looking forward to moving everything in and starting life in our own home!
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Hi Jafar,
Thanks for your review!... Read more
We are so happy to hear how much you have enjoyed your building experience with Homebuyers Centre. We understand that buying your first home is a big decision, that’s why our dedicated team are there for you every step of the way, from securing finance to finding the perfect block of land, to choosing the perfect home design. We’re here to help! Thank you, as well, for your kind words about our Site Manager, Shane. We’re so happy to hear how helpful and attentive he was throughout your build. Shane is stickler for doing it once, doing it right, and we’re so glad your home reflects this. He will really appreciate your personal feedback. Wishing you and your family all the best in your new home! Kind regards, Homebuyers CentreSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
NickPerth, WA
- Verified customer
Most disappointing and Frustrating Building Experience
Most disappointing and frustrating Building Experience. This is the second time I have been left disappointed with the end product and service after building with a Dale Alcock company.
We met with [name removed] a salesman from the Homebuyers center after looking at their designs on line. We said we previously built with another one of the Dale Alcock’s Company’s and where left disappointed with the process and issues we had during that build. We were assured by [name removed] that we would not have those issues if we built with Homebuyers an...Read more
d that they would pay special attention to our build to make sure everything would run to schedule and plan. And then we made the mistake of signing the contract. First issue was double charging for items in the pre-start costs which had already been charged for in the building contract. This delayed finance approval and postponed settlement date due to slow altering of documents and then waiting for changes to finance documentation. After Threats from the developer to remove purchase incentive and no help forthcoming from Homebuyers (it was their house and land package) we had to complete settlement with a short fall of $8,000 which we had to pay before we could start building resulting in a 3 month delay to start of build (extra 3 months of interest and rent). During the above it was very hard to get in contact with [name removed] the Salesman. It seems once you sign on the bottom line they do not have to return your calls anymore. Second issue was a door frame installed opening the wrong way. We were told if we wanted it as per the drawing, they would cut the hinges off and weld on new hinges (not remove the frame and turn it around). The main reason given to us for this was it would hold up the build and it is common practice to weld on hinges (Or is it common practice to put door frames in the wrong way?). We declined as we thought we were building a new home not a repaired home and didn’t want any issues arising in the future from a welded door frame. As it turned out the build stopped for 3 week’s while we waited for a specific rendered. So end story is we now have a door that opens in an unwanted direction. Third issue was the Kitchen island bench cupboards were not made as instructed at prestart. To Homebuyers credit they did fix the issues for no charge but this did delay completion of build once again.1 comment
Homebuyers C.Homebuyers Centre Western Australia
Hi Nick,
We appreciate the time it has taken you to leave this detailed review. ... Read more
We pride ourselves on ensuring our clients building journey is easy and stress-free and we are regretful that this was not your experience. As you have mentioned in your review, every effort has been made to rectify the issues in your home. Our Customer Service Manager has confirmed the items that were picked up at your New Home Presentation meeting are now almost complete. Apologies again for the stress over your journey, please be assured we will use your honest feedback to genuinely improve and provide better service. Kind regards, Homebuyers CentreSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Uditha and ThiliniPerth, WA
- 2 reviews
- Verified customer
Awesome team !!!! Awesome Builder !!!!
Today, we own our own house!!!!
It’s a remarkable achievement for us. But that was not done alone. I would like to give a very big thank you to Home Buyers WA, Resolve Finance and Bluebay Home Loans for their wonderful support to us for making our dream come true. We highly believe, WA should hear the best of this team and if not thanking individually, justice not done for their effort.
I would like to give a big thank you to Steve Charleson, who is a brilliant Sales Consultant from Homebuyers WA. You really pushed us to come this farmate. If...Read more
you did not push us to pay $1500 deposit on 31st Jan 2019, we would be still renting. Your salesmanship is brilliant. Thank you for all your support. Another great man - Craig Gibson at Resolve Finance. Identified our financial situation and helped us to get the Deposit Assist loan and then helped to get the mortgage. A big thank you to you as well!!! Our pre-start genius - Althea Brennan; a wonderful lady with highly skilled personality who knew her job very well. You assisted us to make smart choices. Big thank you to you as well.1 comment
Homebuyers C.Homebuyers Centre Western Australia
Hi Uditha and Thilini,
First of all, wow, thank you for such an amazing review!... Read more
We are so happy to hear that our team could make your dream of home ownership a reality. It is an incredible achievement and we are so happy we could be a part of it. As you’ve clearly stated throughout your review, at Homebuyers Centre, we don’t just build you your dream home, we help you with everything along the way, including arranging your finance with our trusty friends at Resolve Finance and Bluebay Home Loans. We really appreciate all your kind words about our dedicated team. Steve really is brilliant, isn’t he. Our New Homes Consultants only want the best for our clients and will always try their hardest to help you get out of the rent trap and into a home you can call your own. Althea definitely is a genius. Pre-start can be a little overwhelming, but Althea is a pro when it comes to guiding you through and, like you said, helping you make smart choices. And you can’t fault Bec’s customer service. She understands how handy it is to be kept in the loop, after all, it is your home we are building, and we want you to be up-to-date every step of the way. Thank you as well for your lovely words about our friends Craig, at Resolve Finance, and Emma and Melissa at Bluebay Home Loans. They understand that building your dream home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make and aim to do all they can to make this an easy and stress-free process. And we can’t forget Michael. Where would we be without our site managers? He really does bring a special something to his role while ensuring your home is built with the utmost of care. We can’t wait to pass on this personal feedback, everyone will be so thankful for your lovely words. Thanks again and wishing you all the best for your new home, we hope you make lots of wonderful memories. Kind regards, Homebuyers CentreSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Jessica LewinVictoria
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
- Verified customer
Fantastic company with great selection.
This company has had prompt build times with great workmanship and fantastic consistent Communication. We have stayed well within our budget without missing out on anything we had desired for our new home.
We have not Been able to fault them and are extremely satisfied so far. We look forward to seeing our finished result.
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Homebuyers C.Homebuyers Centre Western Australia
Hi Jessica,
Thanks so much for your review! ... Read more
It makes us so happy to hear how extremely satisfied you are with your building experience so far. At Homebuyers Centre, we pride ourselves on building affordable homes using only high-quality materials and fittings installed by skilled trades in all our homes. Communication is also extremely important to us. Our dedicated team work hard to keep you in the loop to ensure smooth-sailing, from start to finish. Wishing you all the best for the rest of your building journey. Kind regards, Homebuyers CentreSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
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Alison RobertSydney, NSW
- Verified customer
Love the new home
So far the journey has been very smooth. We have received clear information from the very beginning. Every stage to date has been clearly communicated from the consultant through to the prestart consultation. Homebuyers centre were brilliant in terms of allowing so much choice and control over what we wanted out of our house.construction was so much quicker than we expected. Looking forward to receiving the keys and moving into our new home.
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Hi Alison,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review!... Read more
We are so happy to hear how smooth you building journey has been so far. Our dedicated team live and breathe customer service. We like to keep you up-to-date every step of the way, because we understand it’s your home we’re building and how handy it is to be kept in the loop. At Homebuyers Centre, we really do want the building process to be easy and as straight forward as possible for you, so we’re so glad to hear that you were happily surprised with the quick construction of your new home. Thanks again and wishing you the best of luck for your new home, we hope you make lots of wonderful memories! Kind regards, Homebuyers CentreSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Zulya H.Perth, WA
- Verified customer
Expect Delays
EXPECT DELAYS Sales guy promised a lot, from my experience take a note book to every sales meeting. Everything you want and are important to you, write them down and if they agree that they will make it happen get them to sign and date because oh boy, I wish I had. Once you’ve signed that contract you’re done. Let me put it to you straight if you don’t ask you won’t be informed, things you think would be standard (because we the customers don’t build a house for a living and as a first home buyer I don’t have the knowledge) or logical to be inc...Read more
luded won’t be. And by the time you realise (pre start) and complain, they don’t care, the contract is sign too bad. The service team are nice and friendly, they’ll apologise and thank you for the feedback and tell you they’ll do better next time....... (basically for the next customer) even though you are still through the process. If it’s not specified on the addenda forget it because it won’t be included even if your sales sales person promised it will be. PRESTART , look it was an emotional day (cried my eyes out and embarrassed myself in front of the pre start consultant) finding out that my sales person had lied through his teeth, even tho I had proof.... however as I said if it’s not in writing and signed forget it. I liked my selection, the range is great for the value you pay. The consultant could be more sympathetic but hey it wasn’t her fault, she is a sales person. BUILDING, look I don’t know who submits these very important structural plans however they probably need further training, the wrong floor plan was submitted to the concreter, so my slab was shorter on one side (800mm to be exact was missing from my en-suite) wasn’t great as there was a 3 week delay to try workout the cheapest way to fix it. HOWEVER [name removed] my site supervisor ( the only person I will name) as he was OUTSTANDING really genuinely tried to make it up to us. He is also the reason this experience is getting 3 stars instead of 1. From the slab point we didn’t have many delays ... except ... Practice Completion, now I was told my house was ready for a “new home inspection “ Monday 20th of Jan, the earliest viewing I could book was Friday the 25th of Jan. Now to my shock, my house wasn’t finished, the scotia’s In bed 2 and 3 were ripped out for the wardrobes to go in (fair enough) but weren’t completed before I viewed the house?????? Wall tile missing in laundry, towel rails were on the wrong walls at wrong height, and wrong size.... (pay attention to your plans as this is the only reason they agreed to change the 600mm towel rails to 900mm because I had them drawn up to scale) also wrong bath installed. Yeah thanks guys for that generous $1190 of compensation. Really really generous.... totally made up for me feeling like crying and after 12 months of emotionally draining experience, I walked into an unfinished home, so much for “first impressions matter” that would delay my move in period even more, BUT they were sorry, and said they would do better in the future. If you have read this far, people are human so expect errors and delays. However don’t trust your sales guys, get it all in writing, everything else is smooth sailing, also during your build make sure to request a walk through every week or two especially after lock up. Take pictures and keep a note book. Keep them accountable as you are the Customer and a lot of money is at stake. PS. I found as a young builder ( 22 years old), I may have been treated the way I was because I seemed easily misled ( yes because of my age). So if you are a young builder, and have parents or relatives that have built before, take them with you. Your experience will be different trust me. I’m a little disappointed my experience wasn’t as great as the reviews, because after all I read all of them before I chose to build through HBC. A big shout out to [name removed] my site supervisor 5/5 for him. [name removed], even though she left before my build wrapped up, I am very thankful as she was one of the other reasons that this review didn’t get a 1 Star. [name removed] well and truly went above and beyond to solve my concerns in a timely and respectful manner. Overall, one thing they don’t lie about is the quality, you do get a lot of value for your money. I would recommend HBC if you are looking to build your first home.1 comment
Homebuyers C.Homebuyers Centre Western Australia
Hi Zulya,
Thanks for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. ... Read more
We’ve spoken to you, and seen you today, and we know we have fallen short of your expectations. For this we are really sorry. We also know that just hearing sorry isn’t really enough when you have been put under stress, especially when you really just wanted to enjoy building your first home. For us, the most disappointing part of your review and of your experience is that you feel as though your New Homes Consultant was untruthful with you. We pride ourselves on being open and transparent, especially when it comes to building costs and what is/isn’t included. We also want every client to enjoy their Prestart experience and to feel well informed throughout the whole journey. Your construction issues are also obviously very disappointing, because this has negatively impacted your building experience, and also because we are builders who strive for perfection. Yes, we are humans and we do make errors occasionally, but more could have been done, particularly for your New Home Presentation. Unfortunately there is little we can do about these issues now, but we will use your experience to ensure that we improve. Again, we know this is of little comfort as you have had unnecessary stress over your journey, but your really honest feedback will genuinely help us to be better. It’s great to hear that you are happy with so many of our staff members, the quality of your home and of the value for money that you get. It sounds as though you will be happy in your new home, but we do apologise for the unneeded stresses caused to you over your building journey. Thanks for being very understanding and for your positive attitude, everyone who has worked with you has said you have been amazing to work with. We wish you all the best in your new home and will be in touch with some other ways we can help you now that you are about to move in. Kind regards, Homebuyers CentreSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Hayden_AmyPerth, WA
- Verified customer
House is perfect! Team were super!
One of the main things we went with HomeBuyers was due to fixed site costs. This meant that we did not have any surprises during the build. From the beginning Jonathan our sales rep kept us informed during the process, Jon the building manager during the build, and Cora our liaison. The quality of the build is great, small amount of issues like marks and stuff on the walls (which I’m sure everyone gets) and they were fixed quickly.
A few things that would have been nice during the process is that if our sales rep kept in touch/touched base. H...Read more
e was a key point in going for this builder. Prestart we felt rushed, and items that they didn’t offer that we wanted we were told they will give us a price in the coming weeks and never got back in touch with prices, or to get it done after the build. On the update emails, would have been nice for some pictures to be included, as we couldn’t always make it out to site check up on the progress. The few issues that we did have during the build, were fixed super quick. Cora has been in touch after we have moved in to see how things are, so we don’t feel like we were just another number to HomeBuyers.1 comment
Homebuyers C.Homebuyers Centre Western Australia
Hi Hayden & Amy,
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We are committed to making the dream of home ownership come true, and we are so glad that we could make this possible for you both. At Homebuyers Centre, as you said, we don’t just sign you up and move on to the next customer, that’s not what we’re all about. Our dedicated team work hard to be there for you every step of the way. Our team members Jonathon, Jon and Cora will be so thankful for your kind words. We also don’t compromise on quality when it comes to building our client’s homes. That’s why we offer you a 5 Point Quality guarantee for your peace of mind! And when it comes to cost, we’re always completely transparent when it comes to the true costs of a client’s build, just like you, we don’t like surprises. Well, bad ones. Thanks as well for providing feedback on the communication during your build. It’s important to us that our clients feel well informed throughout their whole building journey, so we’ll take this on and see how we can improve in the Prestart and Construction stages. We hope you enjoy your new home! Kind regards, Homebuyers CentreSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
ACSPerth, WA
- Verified customer
Love our new home! Thank you HBC!
Our building journey with Homebuyers Centre WA has been enjoyable, smooth and great from start to finish.
We are very happy with the quality and finishes of our home. The total cost stayed within our budget and we did not have any unexpected costs. The build was also completed earlier than expected.
Our new homes consultant, Chris, had been very helpful, prompt, and attentive to our requirements. He helped us in securing the location we wanted and arranged a site visit for us to check another home which was being built then with the same fl...Read more
oorplan we were really keen about. We were really thankful for that visit as we realised the layout was actually not suitable to our lot and location, so we decided on getting another floorplan which turned out one of the best decisions we have ever made. Also, our site supervisor, Steve, was very knowledgeable, accommodating, patient, professional, and great to work with. With all the issues (all minor) we had, he clearly explained and addressed them all promptly. Will definitely recommend Homebuyers Centre WA to family and friends who are looking at building. Thank you HBC!1 comment
Homebuyers C.Homebuyers Centre Western Australia
Hi,
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We are so happy to hear your building experience with Homebuyers Centre has been great from start to finish. At Homebuyers Centre, we definitely don’t budge on quality when it comes to our homes. We want to build you a home that lasts and use only quality materials to ensure you can enjoy your home for many years to come. And when it comes to costs, we are always completely transparent about the true costs involved in building your dream home. Thank you for your personal feedback about our New Homes Consultant, Chris. With his years of experience, he always aims to do what he can for his clients. He will really appreciate your kind words. We’re also happy to hear how helpful and attentive your Site Manager, Steve, has been. Our dedicated team live and breathe customer service and always aim to ensure our clients have the best building experience possible. Enjoy your new home! Kind regards, Homebuyers CentreSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
LJ KJPerth, WA
- 2 reviews
- Verified customer
Great price! Great house!
We never thought we would be able to own our own home. Out of curiosity, I submitted an enquiry to the homebuyers website and Paul our consultant contacted me within 15 minutes after 8pm on a Sunday night.
By Tuesday, we had a meeting, Saturday signed up and then we had to get our finance sorted. It took longer then expected as Keystart are very detail orientated but in the end, Dillion from Resolve Finance (homebuyers partner company) got us a way better deal with a Bank directly.
Build took about 6 months, we inspected twice a week during c...Read more
onstruction for peace of mind and overall are very happy with what we have especially for the price. Cora our client liaison kept us informed along the way and answered any questions promptly. We pushed hard to get the keys 2 hours after the bank payed the final bill and Cora came through for us. Thanks1 comment
Homebuyers C.Homebuyers Centre Western Australia
Hi LJ,
Thanks for your review!... Read more
We are so happy we were able to make your dream of home ownership come true. From arranging your finance with our partners at Resolve Finance, to finding the perfect block of land, through to building your dream home, we make sure to work closely with all our clients and be there to answer any questions they have throughout their building journey. We understand how incredible it is to own your own home and genuinely care about making sure you end up with a home you love. We also really appreciate your kind words about our team members, Dillion, Paul and Cora. Our team live and breathe customer service and will always be there to support you throughout the building process. We hope you enjoy your home for many more years to come. Kind regards, Homebuyers CentreSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Questions & Answers
Thaarak c.asked
Hi there,
We have a massive ceiling sagging in our living area, there is no water damage. the reason seems to be a common defects as per Building commission report with the problem predominantly happened for properties built between 2005 to 2009. Our property has been built by Homebuyers centre, we were asked to contact the builder to see if the builder can look into the problem. Will you be keen to know what the problem is and look at solutions. Thanks
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Homebuyers C.Homebuyers Centre Western Australia
Hi Thaarak, thank you for reaching out. We can definitely look into this for you. Could you please send us a private message with your full name, job number (or address of the build), and best phone or email to contact you on? Chat soon. Thanks, Homebuyers Centre
Hi there,
I was assigned a job number (Job# 11009) and i have been in touch with your maintenance team but no response from them after being in constant touch with them.
The whole ceiling has gone into total collapse stage within few days of raising this issue to the maintenance team.
Is 14 years a reasonable period for a ceiling to collapse? The reasons sighted by the maintenance team clearly show that you are finding reasons for not accepting poor workmanship sighted by our independent assessors. The reports have been passed to the maintenance team as well.
Can HBC show some morals and take responsibility, provide a resolution on fixing a major ceiling collapse issue. These are not aesthetic complaints, these are really hazardous and essential issues that require immediate action.
Waiting to see if you are really genuine builders and how you treat your customers.
If response is not satisfactory i will be escalating this matter further.
Regards
Thaarak
Homebuyers C.Homebuyers Centre Western Australia
Hi Thaarak,
I understand our Building Manager has sent you some correspondence with an update.
Thanks,
Homebuyers Centre
Jack B.asked
Hi all just wondering if anyone has been given landscaping and fencing vouchers through homebuyers center do there trades need to do the work or can you hire your own trades to do the fencing and landscaping and pay them with the vouchers
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Homebuyers C.Homebuyers Centre Western Australia
Hi Jack, we recommend touching base with your land developer in regards to fencing and landscaping, as it is usually part of your land contract. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thanks, Homebuyers Centre
Catasked
If I have an issue or concern in regards to my dealings with Homebuyers Centre - Western Australia. Who can to contact to discuss my concern with, and have it addressed? Thank you.
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Homebuyers C.Homebuyers Centre Western Australia
Hi Cat, sorry for the delay in getting back to you. For any concerns, please email customerservice@homebuyers.com.au and a member of our team will be in contact with you.
Kind Regards,
Homebuyers Centre
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Homebuyers C.Homebuyers Centre Western Australia
Hi Phil,
Firstly, congratulations on your new home! We are so happy to hear that two months in and you’re more in love with your HBC home than ever. ... Read more
We know you have a choice when it comes to who builds your new home and we are so happy you chose us. Helping young families, like your own, achieve their dream of home ownership is exactly why our team love what they do. It’s great to hear that Tom, our New Homes Consultant worked closely with you to make sure all your needs were met and then, throughout construction, Shane, Cora and Bec kept you in the loop and fully informed about your build. Our team pride themselves being there for you every step of the way because we genuinely care about your home and want you to have the best building experienced possible. We wish you nothing but the best for the future and know your family will enjoy making memories in your new home for years to come. Please keep sharing those photos! We love how you have styled your home by the way, we’re just a bit jealous of that hanging chair! Kind regards, Ashleigh Homebuyers Centre