For people who wish to construct their way on to the property ladder, the best builders will ensure the process is efficient, transparent and tailored to you.

Step 1 Homes Retail Advisor Andrew Black said Step 1 Homes by Plunkett Homes existed solely to make it easy and stress-free for first homebuyers to enter the housing market.

“We’ve shaped the building journey into clear, straightforward steps which help clients understand what is happening at every stage of the process,” he said.

“Every stage is supported by a team that explains things in simple terms and keeps everything moving without stress.”

Step 1 Homes’ range of home designs and house and land packages makes it a standout choice for first-time buyers, while its streamlined process, plus fast administration and construction timeframes also attract investors, according to Mr Black.

He said one of the greatest perks of building, rather than purchasing established property, was the reassurance of the structural warranty and maintenance period post-handover.

“Additionally, newly built homes are compliant with current planning and energy performance requirements, offering buyers a choice of location, designs, colours and finishes,” Mr Black said.

The first order of priority in the company’s homebuilding process is to assess your financial position and help you explore your options.

Mr Black said Step 1 Homes was partnered with Perth-based mortgage broker Central Lending Solutions to give clients the best financial guidance possible, with the team conveniently located in the Step 1 Homes office building.

“Central Lending Solutions can give obligation-free insights and finance approvals taking advantage of all the available government grants and incentives to ensure the maximum benefit to each homebuyer we assist,” he said.

This includes the First Home Owner Grant for builds valued up to $800,000, stamp duty exemptions and concessions for vacant land, and the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme.

First homebuyers can also start construction with Step 1 Homes with as little as a two per cent deposit if eligible for a Keystart home loan.

The second stage is where the company assists clients in finding the right block of land in a location suiting their lifestyle, budget and suburb preferences.

During step three, the team walks you through its home design range and helps you select one that best fits your block and day-to-day life.

Mr Black said Step 1 Homes offered 14 standard home designs to suit the most popular lot typologies across new estates throughout Perth and the Peel region, with sister company WA Country Builders delivering Step 1 Homes’ designs to the Mid West, the South West, the Great Southern and across Greater Perth.

Dwellings range from three to four-bedroom configurations between 6m and 15m wide, as well as a 6m-wide two-storey townhouse design.

They fall under four styles, including heritage, retro, modern and coastal.

“Designs feature open-plan living and modern inclusions such as stone composite benchtops to the kitchen, hobless showers, 3.5-kilowatt solar, a tri-lock entry door, mitred tiling to wet areas and more,” Mr Black said.

“Popular upgrades include overhead cupboards to the kitchen, high ceilings and electrical upgrade packages.”

The fourth stage is where clients make the house into a home, tailoring the interior design colour palettes to match their personal tastes.

There is no need to rush the finance and administration phases, as Step 1 Homes’ six-month Price Guarantee means the price you are offered at sign-up will apply when onsite work begins, allowing you the breathing room to consider and finalise land, finance and design choices.

Once construction has commenced, the 12-month Build-Time Guarantee ensures transparency and efficiency throughout the journey, with a committed schedule from slab-down to handover giving clients a clear, reliable timeline without the guesswork.

Your client liaison officer will be in regular contact during the construction period to keep you up to date and informed with your build, as well as to answer any questions.

Ensuring clients’ peace of mind extends beyond handover, the Lifetime Structural Guarantee means your new residence’s foundation, frame and structural elements are protected well into the future.

Building your first home is a big deal. Step 1 Homes makes building your first dwelling achievable, guiding Western Australians every step of the way.