The location of your custom home will ultimately impact every aspect of the building process. One of the most frequently asked questions we hear from people in the market for a custom home is, “Should I purchase land first or hire a builder first?” Alair South Tampa requires that the client acquires the lot they plan to build on before we get to work.
Benefits of Buying Land First
There are many reasons why purchasing land first can benefit you on your journey towards your dream property. Purchasing land first to build on at a later time will ensure you have a location that you truly love and can feel confident investing in and developing on.
Buying the land first ensures your design and planning can take into account such aspects as zoning, flood elevations, soil conditions, tree locations, utilities, setbacks, etc. which in turn helps to avoid potential redesign.
Acquiring a lot first allows you to be completely in charge of the process. You will have the flexibility in choosing how to proceed with construction. Knowing the location of the land you are building on will help you narrow down your options for how to design the space with the Project Manager and architect. While at first glance, this may feel limiting, trust us when we say you are simply saving yourself from the headache of deciding between literally limitless build options.
Knowing the land’s orientation enables a good architect to take advantage of such aspects as prevailing breezes for cooler decks, the sun’s movement to provide morning and evening light in the right rooms, or the best views.
If you are not convinced, purchasing land first will also help you collect a more encompassing construction loan from the bank. If your lot is predetermined, a bank may cover all of your building expenses.
Can I Really Build to Suit?
Some builders will promote lots where you can build your ‘custom’ home. In reality, they most often have floor plans and options for you to select from for that specific location. Building a true custom home means you have the latitude to select what it is you want and not feel limited by the options in a showroom or inflated upcharges for changes.
When you choose Alair South Tampa, we truly help you every step of the way to see your dream home come to life at your perfect location whether that’s by the beaches, a ranch in Odessa, or a new home in historic Hyde Park.
If you buy a semi-custom home with the land you are paying for some of the value of that completed property. If you build something truly custom on your piece of land, you are creating and keeping the appreciate value for yourselves.
Develop Your Lot with Alair
Once you have secured your land to build on, we can begin the exquisitely rewarding process of designing and developing your custom home. Alair South Tampa will support you through the entire process with our commitment to excellence and quality craftmanship.
Have peace of mind that if circumstances change during the planning of your home, you are not committed to construction. You will remain in control.
If you are having a difficult time finding the perfect piece of land, our trade partners and high-end real estate agents can help you find the ideal location for your dream home here in Tampa Bay. Living Better Starts Here™, so schedule a consultation to start the process today!