In life everyone wishes to own a dream house. Some people want to have a huge luxurious house while others prefer a cozy cottage with vintage interiors and multi-coloured paint. A house facing a small river and a garden where you can grow your own vegetables and fruits. Everyone has their own idea of how their dream house should look. However, before initiating the construction of a house, there are some steps that must always be taken into consideration.
Find below the steps to help you plan your home construction:
HOW TO SET UP YOUR HOME BUDGET
From the very moment you start thinking to plan your home construction, you can begin considering your budget. You will have an idea of how much you can afford, how much it will cost and whether you need to take a loan from the bank. The bank loan will depend on your income and other financial obligations. You will have to present some documents like pay slips and your working contract. The cost includes your contractor, designer, materials and appliances, and interior features.
PICK A HOUSE PLAN
You can choose your design on free online catalogue, select your style preference home. Set up your house goals: size of the home, layout, designs and interiors among other things.
Architect
Look for an expert architect or a designer who will help you select the best one for your needs. The designer can also make some changes to the design plans in terms of room size, window styles or other details. Choose a plan that will satisfy your requirements in the coming years. As an example of a newlywed couple who would like to plan for more family members while an older homeowner should expect ageing-in-place needs.
APPLYING FOR A CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
Application for a construction permit can be done online, or you can contact the municipality nearby your region. You will have to fill an application form. The documents to be presented are:
- copy of title deeds
- 3 sets of plans : location, site plan, acreage of site
- layout plans of each floor
- structural details : foundation, columns……
- CEB clearance
- CWA clearance
- copy of D cart
A PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTOR IS ALWAYS THE RIGHT CHOICE
Once you have set your budget, make your plan, got your building permit, it is time to find a professional contractor company with an experienced team.
A professional contractor should be licensed and insured. He will certainly have a list of references that you can check. Safety is another concern among all professional contractors, which means that the job is done correctly, and it also helps to avoid injuries and property damage.
NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT
Negotiate a contract to be signed with the general contractor as well as the designer. The contract will describe the project of the new home in detail and will contain the listing of all parts to be included in the house, as well as the cost. It will specify the quality and the quantity of materials that will be used. Make sure everything is clearly listed before signing the contract.
After completion of the construction, you can move freely to your dream home.
Are you looking for a professional building contractor in Mauritius to handle your home project?
We recommend Manser Saxon LTD in Mauritius.