Building your first home with confidence: a step-by-step guide

Thinking about building your first home in Pakenham East? Here’s a practical guide to help first-time builders navigate the process, ensuring your journey from land purchase to move-in day is smooth and exciting!

  1. Secure Your Ideal Land

Start by selecting a lot that suits your needs and future goals. Kala offers a variety of lot sizes, catering to families and individuals looking to settle in a well-planned community. When choosing, consider factors such as proximity to parks, schools and future developments, for example, the new East Pakenham train station.

  1. Understand Financing Options

Explore financing options specific to first-time builders, such as low-deposit loans or government grants available in Victoria. The First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) and stamp duty concessions are worth considering to help with the cost of building.

  1. Choose the Right Builder

At Kala, homebuyers can choose from a fantastic selection of house and land packages, provided by some of Victoria’s most reputable builders. Whether you’re after a stylish, contemporary design or something more traditional, there’s a package to suit every budget and preference. Plus, Kala’s Builder Portal contains everything builders need to deliver your dream home seamlessly. This ensures your experience, from planning to completion, is as stress-free as possible. Explore Kala’s Builder Portal here.

  1. Design Your Perfect Home

Tailor your home’s design to fit your lifestyle and the unique features of your land. Whether it’s optimising for natural light or designing outdoor spaces, make sure the layout is practical and future-proof.

  1. Stay Informed on Local Infrastructure

Pakenham East offers residents excellent connectivity and convenience. With the newly opened East Pakenham Train Station, commuting to Melbourne is easier than ever. Families will also appreciate the close proximity to quality schools, shopping precincts and lush green spaces in nearby Pakenham, just 5 minutes away. Planned infrastructure, including parks, community spaces, and walking trails included in the Pakenham East Precinct Structure Plan (PSP), will further add to the area’s appeal, ensuring the suburb continues to grow as a vibrant, family-friendly community.

  1. Follow the Construction Process

Once your plans are in place and permits approved, your builder will start construction. Regularly communicate with them to track progress, ask questions and address any issues early on.

Have any other questions about building your first home at Kala? Feel free to reach out to our expert team, who will be more than happy to guide you through the process! Either drop by our Sales Office or call 1300 809 194.