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The new build process — step-by-step checklist
Tick each step as you complete it. Statuses below are the ones saved in your browser when this sheet was printed.
Date printed: 22 September 2026, 6:16 pm
Before you shop Budget, new-versus-resale, communities
| Done | Step | Action | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Set the real budget — not the sticker budget What you'll need: A mortgage pre-approval, and a deliberate figure reserved for everything above the base price | Not Done | |
| 02 | Choose new build or resale with open eyes What you'll need: An honest read on how long you can wait and how much uncertainty you can carry | Not Done | |
| 03 | Pick your target communities What you'll need: A shortlist of areas, and a visit to each at commute hour | Not Done |
Choosing Builder, sales centre, lot and plan
| Done | Step | Action | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | Research the builders — using official sources, not marketing What you'll need: The builder's legal name, so the official lookups return the right entity | Not Done | |
| 05 | Work the sales centre and model homes properly What you'll need: The feature sheet, and a written note of every answer you are given | Not Done | |
| 06 | Choose the lot and the plan like they are permanent What you'll need: The site plan for the phase, and the list of structural options with their deadlines | Not Done |
Committing Agreement, deposits, design studio
| Done | Step | Action | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | The purchase agreement — lawyer first, signature second What you'll need: A real-estate lawyer engaged before you sign — not booked for closing day | Not Done | |
| 08 | Deposits and financing across the construction period What you'll need: Your deposit schedule, and a lender who knows the closing date can move | Not Done | |
| 09 | The design studio — budget set before you walk in What you'll need: A written upgrade budget, set at home before the appointment | Not Done |
Built and handed over Construction, PDI, closing, warranty
| Done | Step | Action | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | During construction — what you can and cannot control What you'll need: Written confirmation of what site visits are permitted, and when | Not Done | |
| 11 | The PDI — your one formal look before the keys What you'll need: The PDI checklist, your agreement, your selections sheet, and a second pair of eyes | Not Done | |
| 12 | Occupancy and closing — sometimes two separate days What you'll need: Your lawyer's adjustment estimate, and closing funds ready separately from the deposit | Not Done | |
| 13 | After move-in — the warranty clock is running What you'll need: A written deficiency list started on day one, and the warranty form deadlines in your calendar | Not Done |
Summary
| Total checklist items | 13 |
|---|---|
| Completed | 0 |
| Not completed | 13 |
| Completion | 0% |
| Overall status | Not Started |