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Building a home can be a big project, but it gives you the freedom to get creative and design a property tailored to suit your lifestyle. So whether you’re renovating, knocking down an existing property and re-building or starting fresh, a construction loan may meet your needs. This guide will help you understand the process of building a new home, so you can be in control.  \nStage 1:  \nYour home, your way  \nPage 2 to 6  \nStage 2:  \nPlan your build  \nPages 7 to 9  \nStage 3:  \nFinalise your construction loan  \nPage 10  \nStage 4:  \nReady to build  \nPages 11 to 12  \nStage 5:  \nManaging your build and repayments  \nPages 14 to 19  \nStage 6:  \nEnjoy your new home  \nPages 20 to 23  \nAdditional resources  \nPages 24 to 32  \nStage 1:  \nYour home, your way  \nThere are many considerations to take into account when thinking about designing and building a property. It’s important to know what to expect and the benefits and trade-offs of a construction loan.  \nDeciding if building a new home may be right for you 3  \n\n| Reasons to build your home | 4 |\n| --- | --- |\n| What is a construction loan? | 5 |\n| Eligibility, benefits, trade-offs and construction timeframes | 5 |\n\n\n| Your home, your way |\n| --- |\n| Plan your build |\n| Fina l ise your construction loan |\n| Ready to build |\n| Managing your build and repayments |\n| Enjoy your new home |\n| Addit iona l resources |\n\nBefore you begin ask yourself:  \nDo you have a budget you want to  \nstick to?  \nYou may consider renovating your existing home by extending and adding bedrooms, bathrooms and living spaces.  \nKey benefits  \n• You can choose exactly what you want to renovate in your home without needing to knock it down.  \n• You usually don’t need to move out while renovating, which could save you money by not paying for storage or rent.  \n• It can add value to your existing home, so if you do decide to sell later you may get a better price.  \nDo you want to stay where you live?  \nDo you have a good block of land but the home is old or not to your style?  \nDo you want the flexibility to design and choose the features of your new home?  \nYou may consider knocking down your existing place and building a completely new home. 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