START PLANNING NOW TO BUILD IN 2026!
- Infinite Homes
- Nov 17
- 3 min read
Thinking about building your dream home? Summer in Australia is one of the best times to begin your home-building journey. The days are longer, the weather is warm, and it’s a season that naturally inspires fresh starts and new plans. Whether you're just beginning to dream or ready to turn your ideas into reality, now is the time to start planning to build with Infinite Homes in 2026.
1. Visit Display Homes for Inspiration
Summer weekends are perfect for visiting display villages. With clear weather and more free time over the holidays, you can:
Walk through homes designed by Infinite Homes and other leading builders
Experience floorplans, layouts and functionality in person
Take note of design elements, materials, and building quality
Ask questions and learn more about building timelines and inclusions
These visits will help you clarify your vision and shortlist your preferred home designs, while giving you the opportunity to develop a relationship with a builder you can trust and that understands your needs, wants and your overall vision.
2. Start a Mood Board for design ideas
Before you get into the nitty gritty of the planning stage, it is a good idea to start collecting inspiration. Facebook and Instagram are great visual platforms to help you define your personal style. Begin by saving:
Exterior styles (Hamptons, modern coastal, farmhouse, contemporary)
Interior textures like timber, stone, and exposed brick
Colour palettes for kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces
Fixtures and inclusions such as tapware, lighting, flooring, and cabinetry
Having a curated mood board helps your builder and design team understand your lifestyle and aesthetic from the very first meeting. We suggest you start following our Instagram and Facebook pages so you can see what an Infinite Home looks like from start to finish.
3. Speak With a Qualified Mortgage Broker
A dream home starts with financial clarity. Summer is an ideal time to chat with a qualified mortgage broker about your borrowing capacity and budget. They can help you:
Understand your borrowing power based on your income and savings
Explore construction loans, grants, and government incentives
Plan for deposits, progress payments, and unexpected expenses
Knowing your budget early will help you make informed decisions about land size, location, and home design, which means you can focus on the dream not the dollars.
4. Research Land and Suburbs
Before your home is built, you’ll need the right block of land. Use the summer break to explore local land developments and communities. Consider:
Upcoming estates or land releases
Land prices, sizes, and orientation
Proximity to schools, transport, shopping, and parks
Council guidelines and developer covenants
Spend weekends driving through new estates or browsing land sales online to get a feel for what suits your lifestyle and budget, while realestate.com.au will be a great resource to quickly and easily compare prices and options.
5. Create a Home Wish List
What do you need in your new home, and what would you love to have? Creating a wish list helps guide your builder and ensures nothing is missed. Think about:
Must-Haves
Number of bedrooms and bathrooms
Open-plan kitchen and family living spaces
Dedicated study or home office
Storage solutions like walk-in pantry or linen cupboard
Nice-to-Haves
Outdoor alfresco and entertaining area
Butler’s pantry
Walk-in robes in every bedroom
Theatre room or kids' retreat
Future Considerations
Room for a pool or shed
Solar power or energy-efficient upgrades
Space for growing families or multigenerational living
Start Building Your Future With Infinite Homes This Summer
At Infinite Homes, we turn fresh summer ideas into beautifully built homes. From land selection to custom design and construction, our team is here to make your building journey seamless and stress-free. Now is the time to get started so you can embark on your new home build journey in 2026!
Ready to get started? Contact Infinite Homes today and take the first step towards building your dream home this summer.
Building starts with a conversation - and summer is the perfect time to begin.
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