InShort: Quick Highlights
- Start With Inspiration: Visit display homes or browse home designs to find the perfect starting point for your building journey.
- Get a Personalised Quote: Receive a detailed, fixed-price quote that includes site evaluation and custom upgrade options for your dream home.
- Lock in Your Build: Sign a preliminary agreement and building contract to secure your price, plan, and estimated construction timeline.
- Make Your Selections: Choose your finishes, colours, and fixtures at the Style Studio while approvals and documentation are processed.
- Watch It Come to Life: Track construction as your home progresses through Coral Homes’ clearly defined building stages from slab to handover.
Building a home is one of the biggest investments most Australians make. At Coral Homes, we’ve simplified the home building process to ensure it’s transparent, enjoyable, and stress-free. With over 35 years of experience and 27,000+ homes delivered, we’re proud to guide everyday families from design to delivery.
This guide walks you through the complete process—from your first display home visit to getting the keys.
Step 1: Explore & Discover
Your journey begins with inspiration. Whether you’re browsing home designs online or touring display homes, this is the time to imagine your future.
- Shortlist floorplans based on your family’s lifestyle
- Book a free consultation with a New Home Consultant
- Understand pricing, block suitability, and inclusions
Step 2: Get a Quote & Sign a Preliminary Agreement
After selecting your design and lot, Coral Homes provides a tailored quote with transparent, fixed pricing. Explore our Price Lock Guarantee and other latest offers.
- Site assessment and initial plans prepared
- Preliminary agreement signed to begin approvals and soil tests
- Optional upgrades and layout changes discussed
Step 3: Contract Signing
With plans confirmed, it’s time to finalise everything legally.
- Receive your HIA building contract
- Review construction timeframes, inclusions and variations
- Fixed-price agreement gives peace of mind
Step 4: Approvals & Colour Selections
Now the excitement builds. You’ll visit the design inspiration style studio to select colours, finishes, and fixtures for your home.
- Coral Homes handles council and developer approvals
- Engineering plans and final working drawings prepared
- Style Studio experts assist with personalising your selections
Step 5: Construction Begins
Ever wondered how long does it take to build a house? On average, Coral Homes’ builds take 24–28 weeks, depending on factors like design, weather, and approvals.
Construction stages:
- Slab stage: Foundations are poured
- Frame stage: Walls and roof frame installed
- Enclosed stage: Exterior wrapped up
- Fixing stage: Cabinets, walls, and interiors go in
- Practical completion: Final quality checks
Step 6: Handover & Move In
Once construction is complete, you’ll walk through your new home with your Site Supervisor before receiving your keys.
- Any final touch-ups addressed before handover
- Receive warranty documents and your handover pack
- It’s officially time to move in and celebrate
Step 7: Aftercare & Warranty Support
Coral Homes supports you beyond the build with a dedicated post-handover care process.
- Enjoy peace of mind with a 12-month maintenance period
- Structural warranties protect your home long-term
- Ongoing customer support to answer any questions
Key Takeaways:
- Coral Makes It Easy: Every step of the home building process is clearly mapped out to support a smooth, stress-free experience.
- Design to Suit You: With over 150 home designs and a full Style Studio, you’ll personalise every corner of your future home.
- Timelines You Can Trust: Coral Homes provides a transparent timeline—most homes are completed in approximately 24 to 28 weeks.
- Experience You Can Rely On: With more than 35 years in the industry, Coral Homes brings expertise and reliability to every project.
- Support After You Move In: Our aftercare team ensures your new home remains just as impressive long after you’ve moved in.
