Rebuild
PRoceSS
Guide
with boutique
you can
have it all —
location,
SPace, quality,
convenience
and lifeStyle
new homes consultant
access to niche finance products
beautiful new home designs
floorplan design options
demolition assistance
quality construction
25 year structural guarantee
12 month maintenance service
If you're knocking down your existing home and
rebuilding, Boutique has the right solution for you.
Our experienced team specialises building
in inner urban and established suburbs around
Melbourne. Their experience in dealing with local
councils ensures a smooth process.
Building a new Boutique home gives you the
benefits of a beautiful design and quality finishes
with the luxury of a floorplan that's designed with
your lifestyle in mind.
With Boutique you can have it all - location,
space, quality, convenience and lifestyle.
At Boutique our award winning customer
service makes it all happen:
Consultation with our new homes consultant to understand your requirements.
Advice on home selection from our range of beautiful new home designs.
Assistance with finance and conveyancing through our in-house experts, Resolve finance and axiom legal.
Assessment of your property including: — Site conditions
— council requirements — Service connections — neighbouring properties
Design options are available to help tailor our homes to your individual needs.
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Interior selection service in our Palette showroom to determine colour schemes, specification selections and electrical requirements.
Communication maintained throughout the process including contact with your Site manager who will manage the construction of your new home.
Planning approval when required will be managed by our specialist team.
Demolition does not form part of your home building contract, however we will assist you through the process by providing quotes from our trusted demolition contractors.
What do I need?
all you need is a current copy of your land title and our new homes consultant will assist you with the rest!
Stage 2
Preparation of your working drawings
we will obtain a preliminary feature survey, soil test, title search and information from local authorities. then we prepare your contract and contract drawings.
Stage 3
New Home Contract and colour selections
within a few weeks of signing your Pwc, your Prestart consultant will make contact to arrange appointments for you to sign your new home contract, make your colour sections and determine your electrical requirements.
Day 1: you will sign your contract (1 hour) and make your colour selections (4 hours)
Day 2: meet with our in-house experts to determine your specific electrical requirements (2 hours) all appointments will be held at our head office during business hours from monday to friday. no further variations will be accepted after completing the colour section appointment. your contract will specify the time required for you to provide the information necessary for us to commence construction. Payment of the balance of 5% deposit is due within five business days of the contract signing.
Stage 4
Approvals check
our specialist team will review your contract and prepare for any approvals that may be required. if no further approvals are required your job will progress straight to demolition.
Stage 1
Assess your site and choose your home
1.1 Initial property assessment
our specialist team will assess your property to understand the constraints of the local planning scheme and the impact of your neighbouring properties.
1.2 Finance assessment
your new homes consultant can put you in touch with a Resolve finance consultant to assist in determining your budget and obtaining the best loan if required.
1.3 New home selection
from what we have identified in the initial property assessment and based on your budget, your new homes consultant will assist you to choose your new home from our suite of designs and personalise your chosen home using our menu of design and facade options.
1.4 New home property assessment
once you have chosen your new home and design options, our specialist team will review the siting and determine the need for a report and consent or town planning permit.
1.5 Preliminary Works Contract
your consultant will walk you through the next steps of the new home process, review the selections you have made and explain the extent of any approvals that are required. it is then time to sign your Preliminary works contract (Pwc) and pay the initial deposit. at this point there are no further structural changes permitted, except if required by a town planning permit.
1.6 Prepare for your colour selections
you will receive a ‘home file’ after signing the Pwc. this contains essential information, product options and images to help you prepare for choosing your colours and specifications at your colour selection appointment in our Palette showroom.
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Stage 5
Council approvals
if your new home requires a report and consent or town planning, our specialist team will prepare the necessary plans and provide them to our consultants to lodge and manage through council. updates on the progress will be provided during this process by your Prestart consultant.
Stage 6
Demolition
demolition can commence once all necessary approvals are received and pemit conditions closed out. your Prestart consultant will provide you with quotes from our trusted demolition partners, all you need to do is engage your choice of contractor. Payment to the demolition contractor is made by you and does not form part of the new home contract. demolition must be complete within eight weeks of you receiving the quotes to ensure that your new home can commence construction in a timely manner.
upon completion of demolition, a hygiene
certificate must be provided in order to confirm the suitability of the site to commence construction.
Stage 7
Working drawings
once your lot is clear, we will arrange for the final soil test and survey to be carried out and complete your working drawings.
now is the time to arrange for your finance approval as construction is due to commence in the coming months.
Stage 8
Final plans
once the engineering and energy ratings are complete we will prepare your construction plans. this is the time that site related costs will be confirmed and a boundary re-establishment survey will be arranged ready for construction to commence.
Stage 9
Building permit and ordering materials
with all of the hard work behind us, the building permit will be obtained and materials ordered, ready for construction to commence.
Stage 10
Construction
your client liaison coordinator will contact you when it’s time to start construction and regularly update you.
a Site manager will manage all trades and suppliers to ensure construction is completed to our quality standards. due to oh&S requirements you will need to arrange any site visits through your client liaison coordinator.
once your new home is complete it will be presented to you by your Site manager.
when we have received the final payment, you will receive your keys, this occurs at our head office during business hours from monday to friday.
Boutique Assist
you will now receive boutique assist, our industry leading aftercare program which includes a 25 year structural guarantee and 12 month service warranty. Please refer to your home care Guide in your home file for details.
Referral program
now that you’re living in your brand new boutique home, you’re eligible for rewards through our Refer a friend program. you can refer to the information in your handover pack, or alternatively visit
boutiquehomes.com.au/refer-friend to refer your friends and family directly online.
Sales Pre-construction Construction
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timeline
Stage 1 initial property assesment finance assessment new home selection new home property assessment Sign Pwc.Preliminary soil test Preliminary survey contract drawings
final soil test final survey working drawings finance approval contract signing colour appointment engineering energy rating final plans building permit order materials approvals
check demolition construction
Stage 6 Stage 7 Stage 8 Stage 9 Stage 10
Weeks
Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4
town planning or report and consent if required. Specific timing to be confirmed
Stage 5
Does Boutique demolish our old home?
no, however we have trusted demolition contractor partners that we will obtain quotes from on your behalf. all you have to do is accept the quote of your choice and the contractor will take care of the rest. What can I expect from a demolition contractor? experienced contractors should be able
to offer a complete demolition service including: — asset protection permit
— abolishment of services
— cut back and cap sewer and stormwater points — Remove asbestos and provide a hygiene certificate — Remove all debris and clear your block
How do I know what needs to be demolished? we will provide a demolition plan to the contractor as part of the quote process to ensure they understand the requirements of your property.
How do I know when demolition is required? once all council approvals are received we will commence the quote process on your behalf, all you need to do is engage the contractor.
Do I need to arrange temporary fencing?
no, we will be notified by the demolition contractor as to when they are commencing and will arrange for the temporary fencing to be installed. the temporary fence is required to remain from the start of demolition until the completion of your new home. Do I need a new underground power pit?
yes, underground power pits are required to be installed for the connection of power to your new home. in most cases this will replace the existing overhead power lines.
How do I arrange an underground power pit? a new underground power pit is applied for to your electricity provider. if you are unsure which provider operates in your area please feel free to contact your Prestart consultant.
When should I apply for a new underground power pit?
a new underground power pit can take approximately three months from the time of application, therefore we recommend that you start the process as soon as you have signed your Pwc with your new homes consultant.
How many underground power pits do I need? you only need one underground power pit, which will be located on either side of your front title boundary.
How many phases does my power supply need to be?
a standard power supply is single phase, however if you are installing a pool, spa or refrigerated cooling a three phase power supply may be required. it’s best to check these
requirements with your Prestart consultant. Do I need a report and consent?
a report and consent is required for varying reasons and each home is different. we will assess your new home to determine if a report and consent is required and engage our expert consultant to manage the approval process through council. where possible we will site your new home to remove the requirement for a report and consent.
How long does a report and consent take?
the timing will vary depending on the exemption being applied for and whether or not you need your neighbours consent to the application. once the application is made it generally takes 6-8 weeks.
Do I need town planning?
Similar to a report and consent we will assess the planning controls of your property and site your new home with the aim of not entering into town planning. in some cases town planning cannot be avoided, in these cases we will engage our expert consultant to manage the town planning process. How long does town planning take?
the timeframe to obtain a planning permit can vary considerably, depending on the reason for applying. if your new home needs to go through the town planning process we will work with our expert consultant to advise you accordingly. What happens once a planning permit is issued?
once a town planning permit has been issued it means that the council has approved your application. it is likely that extra requirements will be imposed on your design (ie. landscape or drainage designs) the delivery of these designs will be managed with the help of our expert consultants.
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Disclaimer © 2015. Images used in this brochure are for illustrative purposes only and may depict fixtures, finishes, features, furnishings and landscaping not included in standard pricing or supplied by Boutique Homes including, but not limited to, planter boxes, fences, indoor fireplace, hearth and tiling, sliding doors to dining and barbeques. For more information on the pricing and specification of this home please contact one of our New Homes Consultants. All information contained within this brochure was accurate at time of printing. All finance services provided by Resolve Finance, Australian Credit License number 385487.
ABN Group —
Boutique is proud to be part of ABN Group, Australia’s leader in construction, property and finance. This means every Boutique home is backed by 37 years of industry excellence in the design, construction and delivery of quality homes. Find out more about what this connection means for you at www.abngroup.com.au
You First —
Purchasing a new home is an enjoyable and exciting experience. Providing excellent customer service through-out the entire process is one of our top priorities. By listening to your feedback, we are constantly improving our products, processes and services to best meet your needs.
Clear & Simple —
So you know your costs upfront, we’ll work with you on options and premium inclusions via our Clear & Simple process, making it easy to manage your decisions and budget.
Quality —
All of our new homes are built to the highest quality by focusing on four essential elements: • Selection of superior
materials • Use of reliable and
diligent tradespeople • Quality building supervision • A combination of in-house and independent quality control inspections Structural guarantee — These commitments don’t just end when you move into your new home. Every Boutique customer is provided with a 25-year structural guarantee providing peace of mind in the quality of materials, fixtures and tradespeople used to build your new Boutique home.
Assist —
Boutique Assist is designed to help settle you in. An industry leading aftercare program, every customer is provided with a 12 month maintenance warranty during the first year in your new home to make sure everything is as it should be.
