How House + Land Works: From Search to Handover

House + Land brings a home and section together in one offer. If the location and layout suit you, it can give you a clear starting point for your next move.

The journey depends on the particular package and whether the home is completed, under construction or still off the plan. Here are the main steps to work through with your team.

1. Find a location and layout that fit

Start with your budget and the places you want to live. Look at room sizes, storage, parking and outdoor space alongside the section and neighbourhood.

Browse current Classic Builders homes to explore the options, then confirm availability and details for the property you like.

2. Understand the complete offer

Ask for the plan, specification and written inclusions and exclusions. Check which finishes and exterior works are included and what you would need to arrange separately.

Our package inclusions checklist gives you a practical set of questions.

3. Confirm how you will fund it

Take the property details and proposed payment schedule to your lender. Find out what it will approve, the contribution you need and the documents required at each stage.

Read our payment structure guide and keep the lender's requirements separate from the contract deposit.

4. Get legal advice before committing

Have your solicitor review the title and agreement. Ask about conditions, deposit arrangements, completion requirements and what happens if timing changes.

Make sure you understand the actual documents rather than relying on a general description of the buying process.

5. Make the choices available to you

Depending on the home and construction stage, you may have selections to make. Ask which options are available, when decisions are due and how upgrades are priced.

Our personalisation guide helps you prepare. Keep agreed changes in writing.

6. Stay in touch as work progresses

Confirm who will provide updates, how visits are arranged and what information you will receive. Ask which dates are estimates and which obligations are set by the contract.

7. Prepare for settlement and handover

Coordinate your lender and solicitor, confirm the completion documents and arrange the walkthrough. Check final payments, insurance, services and your moving plans.

Use our handover checklist to keep the practical details together.

8. Settle in

Keep your manuals, warranty information and care instructions easy to find. Understand how to report concerns and ask for help.

There is no single timeframe for every package. Talk with your local Classic Builders team about the home you are considering and the steps that remain before it is ready for you.