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Carlisle Homes 🏆 2026
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Carlisle homes have been fantastic in every way and our CLE [Name Removed] has been amazing her knowledge and support has been outstanding highly recommend in every way build your dream home with Carlisle Homes . Show details
G.J. Gardner Homes 🏆 2026
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Unbelievable Experience – The Absolute Best Builder in the Riverland! If I could give G.J. Gardner Homes Riverland ten stars, I would! We have just… Read more
recently moved into our brand new home and we are absolutely thrilled with the end product. From the first discussion to the day they handed over the keys, the entire experience was absolutely flawless. Building a house can be incredibly stressful, but the Riverland team completely turned that stereotype on its head. We new that we were in safe hands. Their communication was next-level. We were kept in the loop every single step of the way, with the customer portal, regular updates, clear timelines, and a team that genuinely wanted the best experience for us. No question was ever too much trouble. The craftsmanship and quality of the build are exceptional. You can really tell that the local trades they use take pride in their work. Every finish and detail is exactly how we envisioned. They didn't just build a house, they made our dreams a reality with the highest level of care. Thank you so much to the incredible team at G.J. Gardner Riverland for making this journey one to remember. If you are looking to build in the Riverland, do yourself a massive favour and choose them to take care of you and your family.
Metricon 🏆 2026
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We started our journey with Metricon two years ago. After some initial delays, we almost dropped our plans entirely after the first year.… Read more
Communication with our previous pre-site manager was an absolute nightmare, and we felt completely stuck. Everything changed when [Name Removed] took over our file. She has been absolutely terrific! [Name Removed] got our project completely unstuck with her fantastic communication and prompt responses. Thanks to her proactive support, our file has officially been accepted into construction with a site start locked in. We are so grateful for [Name Removed] exceptional service during this critical pre-site phase. We will be back to update our review once construction is complete, but for now, five stars to [Name Removed]!
Celebration Homes 🏆 2026
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My husband and I would like to share our great experience with Celebration Homes (Pre construction). To Corrine Lilly — for accomodating our… Read more
requests during the design meeting and also for imparting her expertise in ensuring that we choose and decide what’s best - for our future family home.
To Andrew V (Electrical Meeting) — thank you for your expertise and for being so helpful in ensuring we include the elements that are essentials (electrical priorities) in building a home.
To Sophie Carrara of Celebration Homes - we truly appreciated your patience, guidance, and professionalism during our selections appointment (Prestart). You made the whole experience feel smooth, enjoyable, and exciting for us. Thank you as well for taking the time to explain everything clearly and helping us feel confident with all our selections and paperwork.
We’re also very grateful to the rest of the Home Collective team (Lindy (tiling selection) and Veronica (carpet selection) — for their support and assistance. It was such a wonderful experience, and we genuinely felt cared for every step of the way.
And of course, our building consultant Innocent, who has been so supportive in making sure the whole process run smoothly and also gives us helpful tips throughout the process.
We’re so excited to see everything come together and can’t wait to see the final plans. Thank you again for your kindness, expertise, and for making this milestone such a memorable one for us.
Wishing the whole team all the very best!
McDonald Jones Homes
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We had a fantastic experience with Tracey. Right from the beginning, she took the time to listen to what we wanted and guided us through the process… Read more
with her extensive knowledge, expertise and attention to detail. Her experience and understanding made us feel confident every step of the way. She has helped us create our dream home, and we are so excited to see it come to life! Thanks so much for all your support, Tracey. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking to build with MJH.
Brighton Homes 🏆 2026
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We had a wonderful experience with Jane during our color selection appointment at Brighton Homes My Choice Studio. Jane was very knowledgeable and… Read more
helped us choose colors and finishes that perfectly suited our needs and style. She made the whole process easy, enjoyable, and stress-free. Thank you, Jane, for your amazing support. I personnel recommend her passion, professionalism, and excellent knowledge. we’re excited to see our new home come together!
Hotondo Homes 🏆 2026
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We recently completed a build with Adam, Luke, Lauren and the Hotondo Homes Nowra team and we could not be happier with our beautiful new home. From… Read more
pre construction to handover they managed to make it the most seamless, easy, stress free process and could not recommend them highly enough. From communication, through to workmanship there is truly nothing I can fault. Hotondo were very reasonably priced and variations, although rare, were communicated well in advance. Wouldn’t build with anyone else!
Clarendon Homes 🏆 2026
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We built a 6 bed 4 bath house with Clarendon. We demolished our existing house and rebuilt the new house on the same block. The process was poorly… Read more
managed initially by the pre-construction team and which led to delays based on bad advice provided for retaining walls. Once that was sorted (5 months later), the ground works commenced on the build. Throughout the build, we were not contacted regularly and we had to chase them for information about progress. We were advised by the builder that frame stage was complete and to send the payment through. We had it inspected and there were incomplete bolts, missing strapping, no tie-downs which were all needed to comply with the HIA contract. This delayed the project another month while waiting for them to complete it properly. We had numerous issues onsite as the house was built and assurances that everything would be made good in the end, however this was not our experience on a number of factors and even after 12months post-construction we still had outstanding issues unresolved and a QBCC direction to rectify notice to the builder. The house took 2.5 years to build from when we put the deposit down (very slow contract development period - allow 5-6 months). We had waterproofing fail in our bed 2 ensuite which impacted the ensuite, adjoining bedroom and downstairs garage. The trades they sent out to fix issues were inexperienced and often caused more damage than they fixed. Communication or lack thereof was probably the number one disappointment factor and tarnished the whole experience. I would not trust them to build another house for us and would try to find a more reputable builder with their own trades on the books. To their credit, eventually we had most of the issues resolved, but it took a long time and multiple attempts to get things sorted. Had the house been built in good time and communication was regular (every week to 2 weeks), we probably would have been a bit happier. But as it was, it seemed like they weren't interested in our problems and that just creates a whole lot of anxiety when your whole life's savings are going into a project. Glad it's over now.
Boutique Homes
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Boutique homes have been very professional in working through the preliminary works contract. They came out on site to inspect our property without… Read more
charge and marked up everything to ensure an accurate site cost estimate. They were also the only builder to highlight the brick covenant and helped to select a design that complies with it whereas other builders wanted us to sign a letter of non-compliance. Alex has been very responsive with clear communication. We hope the next stages will be completed to the same standard.
Masterton Homes
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We have just completed our 90 day maintenance works and couldn’t be happier with the process. Our Maintenance Coordinator Nadine Beglinger was super… Read more
efficient and her communication was exceptional. Although nothing major, the maintenance crossed many trades, all were refreshingly polite, diligent and also communicated and coordinated their visits to suit our movements, never once did we feel put out. Both Nadine and our consultant Nick were the standouts through our build experience.
Homebuyers Centre Western Australia
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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… Read more
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 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.
Homebuyers Centre Victoria
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Laura Gould from the Warragul display has been an absolute delight! We’re so grateful for all her help & knowledge. We’re so excited to be building… Read more
our dream home & her guidance has made it feel seamless in what could easily feel so stressful! If you’re looking to build, i definitely recommend chatting with Laura!
Burbank
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The team was really helpful us in planning our dream home Kristina , Hayley , Vishal , Karla , Linda were so outstanding in guiding us to the right… Read more
track All the process went such quick , organised . Great designs tailored for your plan and lot size No words , how to thank the entire team .
Dale Alcock Homes Perth
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How impressed we were with HOME ASSIST , Fritz and Paul went above and beyond helping resolve a few minor issues at the one year mark. They both are… Read more
professional and informative. And knew how to resolve situations from outside the scope.. 5 stars to both
Simonds
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We were feeling really quite lost and starting to loose hope in our first home build journey before we found Kyle at Simonds. He has been extremely… Read more
helpful, knowledgeable and quick to respond from the beginning. He has explained everything clearly for us to understand as we had no experience in this process. He helped ensure our build plans where at the best options for our budget. Can't say a bad word about Kyle , he deserves a good pay rise!
Coral Homes
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[Name Removed] helped us complete our online colour selection and we found her to be extremely helpful, patient, knowledgable and friendly. It was a… Read more
pleasure to deal with [Name Removed].
It was a bit of a drive to make our tile selection - 3 hours each way - but we had excellent service from Michelle King from National Tiles on the Sunshine Coast.
Our electrical online consultation was very professional from Kyung Lee but we were a little disappointed that not all requests we asked for could be fulfilled and we will need to have them attended to after completion.
Mimosa Homes
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We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Bianca at Mimmosa Homes. From start to finish, she has been absolutely fantastic to deal with. Her… Read more
communication, professionalism, and attention to detail made the entire building process smooth and stress-free.
What impressed us the most was how accurate she was with pricing from the very beginning. By the time we reached the end of the process, our contract had only changed by around $250, which is incredible. In previous building experiences, we’ve seen contracts increase by $10,000 or more after sales, so this level of transparency and accuracy was a refreshing change.
Bianca was always available to answer questions, kept us informed every step of the way, and delivered exactly what she promised. We truly appreciate her honesty and commitment to her clients.
We highly recommend Bianca and the team at Mimmosa Homes to anyone looking to build. Thank you for making the experience such a positive one!
Dale Alcock Homes South West
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We had a very good experience building with Celebration Homes. The build time was as promised, and the overall quality of construction was excellent.… Read more
While they may be slightly more expensive than some competitors, the faster completion time can help save significantly on rental costs during the build.
Our New Home Consultant, Hayden, was extremely helpful during the initial stages and was always available whenever we needed assistance or clarification. The Construction Manager, Matt, was also very knowledgeable and experienced. He managed the site professionally and ensured the build was completed to a high standard.
Overall, we are very happy with the entire building process and would confidently recommend Celebration Homes to others.
Weeks Homes 🏆 2026
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Very professional staff. Sheila was very helpful and had a very positive attitude. Assisted us with every aspects and gave us ideas whenever we needed. Very satisfied with this experience. Show details
Orbit Homes
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Excellent Support During Sales & Planning – Orbit Homems & Laura Hanson We had a great experience working with Laura Hanson during the initial… Read more
sales and planning stage of our home build.
From the very beginning, Laura was professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping us make the right choices. She took the time to understand our requirements, explain the Bolton 424 design in detail, and provided clear guidance on how to best adapt the layout for our block.
What stood out most was her transparency and patience—she never rushed us, and she walked us through options around inclusions, upgrades, and site considerations in a way that was easy to understand. Her ability to balance practical advice with design insight made the whole process much smoother.
Laura also did a great job in coordinating with the internal team and keeping things moving, which gave us confidence at a stage that can otherwise feel overwhelming.
Overall, we found Laura to be knowledgeable, approachable, and highly supportive, and she played a key role in getting us comfortable and confident with moving forward.
Rawson Homes
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We’ve recently moved into our beautiful new home and are absolutely thrilled with the entire experience from start to finish. Throughout the whole… Read more
build process, everything ran smoothly and we couldn’t be happier with the quality, communication, and overall result.
Our site supervisor, Will, was fantastic every step of the way, always professional, supportive, approachable, and willing to help with anything we needed.
He made the entire process stress-free and enjoyable, and we’re incredibly grateful for all of his hard work and dedication in helping bring our new home to life.
Wisdom Homes
Wisdom homes and the Builder provided excellent, timely updates regarding my concerns. David, the builder, was particularly professional, patient,… Read more
and accommodating when addressing my queries Although there are a few minor issues remaining, David has reassured me that he is readily contactable and happy to assist further. My American Style Terrace home looks amazing, couldn’t be happier.
Domaine Homes
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We have recently had our handover (26/05/26) of our Oatland 28 and am extremely happy with our new home and the service we received from out… Read more
construction and site supervisor Mat French. Mat was very available, communicated clearly, responded to any concerns and attended to matters very promptly which really made the process smooth. When you are sacrificing and working hard to achieve a home and wanting to have the confidence that your home is being looked after, Mat's service was very reassuring. Now we are post handover (less than a week), we are finding Mat still responsive and attended to some minor issues promptly (e.g. leak, water tank pump, window frame) We are extremely happy with the quality of our build, the layout option, the colour scheme and internal finishes - we would definitely recommend building with Domaine in the future and have referred a family to Domaine for the prospect of building their home.
Home Group
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We recently completed our new home with Homegroup WA and are very happy with the outcome. Our consultant Cem Duru was outstanding, knowledgeable,… Read more
patient, and genuinely invested in helping us shape a home that suited our lifestyle and budget. He provided thoughtful design suggestions, explained options clearly, and kept us informed about costs. Appointments were punctual, and follow-ups were timely. The administration side of the build was mostly smooth, although a couple of our communications were not followed up or responded to. Contracts and documentation were explained in plain language, variations were handled transparently, and invoicing matched the agreed schedule. The final build quality was excellent. The workmanship throughout the house is consistent and attention to detail is evident in the finishes — tiling, cabinetry, and paintwork all look premium for the price point. Any minor defects identified at the pre-handover inspection were addressed promptly. Handover was thorough, we received a clear walkthrough and practical demonstrations of all systems. If you’re looking for a builder in WA, Homegroup WA is an excellent choice. They made the building journey straightforward and enjoyable, and we’re delighted with our new home. One improvement could be to provide a tentative timeline throughout the process even if it has to be updated through the build process.
Eden Brae Homes
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We had a good experience with Eden Brae. The administration process took a little longer than expected but the build is good quality and they worked constantly during the build. Show details
Eight Homes
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We are currently building our home with Eight Homes and, so far, we are happy with the experience. We are now in the fixing stage and counting down… Read more
the days until our home is completed and ready for settlement.
Overall, our journey with Eight Homes has been positive. The team has been professional, responsive, and supportive throughout the process, helping us navigate each stage of the build with confidence. Communication has generally been good, and we appreciate the effort made to keep the project moving forward.
Like any building experience, there are still some areas that could be improved, particularly around communication and timelines at certain stages of the process. However, these issues have not outweighed the positive aspects of our experience.
We are excited to see the final result and look forward to moving into our new home soon. Thank you to the Eight Homes team for their hard work and support throughout our building journey.
Fairhaven Homes
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Initial consultation and pre-construction phase: I have started my journey of building my first house which can feel overwhelming, but my experience… Read more
was made incredibly smooth thanks to the team at Fairhaven Homes. From the very beginning, communication was clear and every question I had was answered with patience and professionalism. A special thanks to Faraz Wais, who went above and beyond to support me throughout the process. His attention to detail, proactive updates, and genuine care made all the difference during the initial phase which can otherwise be a stressful period. I always felt informed and confident in my decisions because of his guidance. I truly appreciate the exceptional service and would highly recommend Fairhaven Homes to anyone embarking on their first home journey.
I will keep this review updated as I proceed with the next phases of the build process.
B1 Homes
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I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Laura for your support throughout our pre-start process. Your patience in answering our many… Read more
questions and the way you clearly explained each detail made a big difference for us. It helped us feel more confident and comfortable in making decisions for our future home. We especially appreciate how you took the time to guide us through the options and provided helpful suggestions that suit both our needs and budget. Your professionalism and friendly approach made the whole experience smooth and stress-free. For our home, we value practical and future-focused recommendations, such as energy-efficient features, durable materials, and smart layout improvements that enhance functionality and comfort. Your insights in these areas have been very helpful. Overall, we are very happy with the service you’ve provided. Thank you again for your effort, time, and dedication—we truly appreciate it.
Henley
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I recently purchased a brand-new home with Henley Homes in Officer, Victoria, and I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the outstanding… Read more
service provided throughout the process.
A special thank you to JD (Sales Specialist), who was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful from the very beginning. JD took the time to answer all my questions, provided clear guidance, and made what can often be a stressful process feel smooth and enjoyable.
I would also like to acknowledge Nidhi from the administration team. Nidhi was always responsive, organised, and proactive in keeping me informed. Her attention to detail and willingness to assist made a significant difference throughout the journey.
Finally, a big thank you to Phil for his support and professionalism. Phil consistently demonstrated excellent customer service and was always willing to go the extra mile to ensure everything progressed smoothly.
The combined efforts of JD, Nidhi, and Phil made my experience with Henley Homes a very positive one. Their dedication, communication, and commitment to customer satisfaction were exceptional, and I would highly recommend Henley Homes to anyone looking to build their dream home.
Thank you all for making this journey such a pleasant and memorable experience.
Firstyle Homes
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I would like to start of saying it was a great experience with your company to take on board to making my first home in reality it was such a… Read more
wonderful experience to gain and learning about the building environment I had some ideas but did learn a lot on the way during the construction and getting all documents prepared the team in Firstyle was helpful and supportive from getting the contract sign and ready to the house colour team and design and also to the site supervisor to construction lending hand team all people who played there part has been a great and did a fantastic job I really appreciated your teams work and effort to bring my dream in to a reality I really appreciate it I would recommend your company to anyone you guys have been great thank you so much.
Thankyou From
Shafeel Hussain
Types of home builders
Project home builders • See all
Project builders (also called volume builders) have a set catalogue of home designs which they use to construct many homes, so they’re suited to those who don’t want to design their own home. These builders usually have display homes you can visit to let you get an idea of what the end result of your home will look and feel like, including the finishes.
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Custom builders are usually smaller companies that construct homes that have been designed specifically for their client. This means they don’t construct as many homes as project builders. While they don’t have display homes, you work with the builder to design your home, choosing the materials, fixtures, plans and finishes in person.
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Prefabricated homes is an umbrella term that refers to homes manufactured and constructed off-site and then transported and assembled later. Modular homes and kit homes are two types of prefab homes.
- Modular homes are prefabricated homes that have been manufactured and constructed off-site and arrive at the property completely assembled.
- Kit homes are also manufactured and constructed off-site, but arrive at the home disassembled and must be constructed on-site.
Prefab homes differ from traditional houses, which are built on-site over a longer period of time. It’s not the most common choice, but their design allows them to be relocated, even after they’re constructed. They’re particularly sought after by those wanting tiny houses and cabins on their property.
Still stuck on what to choose?
You can read our article on whether to use a project builder or a custom builder for your new home. We go into how to compare the two types of builders, discussing differences in price, flexibility, design options, the time it takes to build, the service you’ll receive and more.
What to consider when choosing a home builder
Licence and insurance
You should check that a builder is licensed, registered and insured. If they don’t have this information publicly available, or if they’re reluctant to show you their credentials, then consider that a red flag.
At the very least, your builder should have public liability insurance and home warranty insurance (known as domestic building insurance in Victoria). You should also check whether the builder is registered with the Housing Industry of Australia or the Master Builders Association of Australia.
You should be able to look at a builder’s licence through relevant overseeing bodies. For example, the NSW Fair Trading website lets you look at the licence of a builder, contractor or tradesperson as well as details of any cancellation or suspension, warnings issued to them, and results of any prosecution against them.
Services
The services a builder offers will largely depend on whether they do project or custom builds. Some builders outsource their work, for example working with independent designers, while others will have an in-house design team.
Experience
Check how long the builder has been in business. While there are many newer building companies around, they may be staffed with experienced builders and technicians who have been in the industry a long time.
You should also see whether they have experience in the type of build you want. If they’ve successfully completed similar projects to yours, particularly in the last few years, then that’s a good sign. Many builders specialise in certain home styles, so it’s worth seeking out one that is likely to understand the design you’re seeking.
Ask for references and examples of past work to get the reassurance you need.
Reputation
A builder with a good reputation can help give you confidence that your build will be completed to a high standard, with minimal hiccups and any issues that arise dealt with quickly.
A good way to gauge the reputation of a builder is to read home builder reviews. Reviewers on ProductReview.com.au have left their feedback on a number of home builders, discussing aspects like customer service, timeliness, the structural integrity of their home, and the transparency of the company they worked with.
You’ll be doing extensive work with a builder, so good communication from the get go is key. A builder that keeps you updated on the progress of the project and can address any issues you have will save you many headaches (and potentially money) in the long run.
Location
It’s a good idea to choose a builder that’s based nearby or has completed many projects in the area you’re building in and is familiar with the location. Non-local builders will likely cost you more to account for things like longer transportation times. Of course, building in a metro area is easier than in outer suburbs or a rural area because materials and labour are closeby.
You can filter home builders by location on ProductReview.com.au, to make it easier to find what you’re looking for. You can also read our article on how to make ProductReview.com.au’s home builder reviews work for you.
Time frame
If you’ve had a home built or a renovation completed, you’d know that most of the time the project takes longer than planned. That’s why it’s important to get the most accurate time frame possible from the builders you’re considering doing business with. Each delay costs you money, usually in paying rent or another mortgage elsewhere until your new home is finished.
Price and budget
Building contracts can be overwhelming. It’s a good idea to first do your research into the type of builders you want, and then get quotes from your shortlist. Review the quotes carefully, considering the scope of the job, materials, labour and other inclusions.
While it’s important to compare prices, remember that the cheapest option isn’t necessarily always the best option, particularly if that means cheaper materials are used or quality workmanship is sacrificed. Also, don’t pay a builder anything without a written contract.