Important advice for people who already have your own Brisbane Land and want to…
Wake Up In A Custom Home That Makes The Most Of Your Unique Block Of Land…
If you have a block and you want a home designed for it rather than dropped onto it, you are in the right place. We design and build in the same company, we assess your block before we price it, and we take on a limited number of homes each year so that I am across yours. Costs start at $3,000 per square metre, and you get an itemised estimate at concept stage before you commit to anything.
Custom home or project home? The real difference
A project home is a design that already exists. It has been drawn, priced and built many times, and you choose from a set list of facades, colours and upgrades. That repetition is where the saving comes from and it is a genuine saving.
A custom home starts with your block and your brief. Someone walks the site, records the fall, the aspect and the constraints, and draws a home for that specific piece of land. Nothing is adapted, because nothing was pre drawn.
Think of it as a suit off the rack against one made to measure make the most of your block. Off the rack is well made and cheaper, and it fits most people acceptably. Made to measure starts with your shape. Blocks work the same way. On a flat, regular, serviced lot a project design sits happily. On a block that slopes, is acreage, is coastal or carries an overlay, a standard plan gets modified until the saving has gone, and every modification is priced after you have signed.
Already Have The Perfect Block Of Brisbane Land & Want A Home That Will Do It Justice?
Congratulations on finding your dream block of land in Brisbane.
Yet like many people, you may be wondering how to make the most of your block’s unique features, and have some questions and concerns about designing and building a custom home including…
Unsure what design will suit your land… and want a builder who knows how to bring out the best in your block (with natural light, breezes, views, land gradient and more) while still giving you the floor plan and features you want?
Afraid a custom home may cost too much… and want a builder who can create a design that gives you more value for your money with all the features of a custom home for a similar price of a project-built home?
Nervous about timeframes and budgets… and want a builder who has the systems, experience, and integrity to honour promises (without excuses) so you can plan with certainty?
Confused by all the options… and want a builder who gives you the information you need to feel confident about your decisions without having to spend hours researching yourself?
Worried your custom home may look good at first but soon show signs of underlying problems… and want a builder who provides exceptional workmanship in foundation, frames, and finishes so your home looks better and lasts longer?
Many people looking to build on their Brisbane land have similar thoughts. That’s why we invite you to a Free Consultation where we will answer your questions, help you to clarify your ideas, and give you the information you need to avoid headaches, hassles, and disappointments when building a custom home on your land.
How Luxury Lifestyle Homes Helps You Get A Custom Home That Makes The Most Of Your Unique Block Of Land
The team at Luxury Lifestyle Homes has built a myriad of homes throughout Brisbane. .
Custom Home Specialists
Unlike other builders that mass produce generic designs, we have special experience building custom homes that give you the exact floor plan you want and make the most of your unique block of land.
Workmanship That Looks Better & Lasts Longer
While most new homes look okay at first, many quickly show signs of underlying problems due to poor workmanship. Our meticulous attention to detail with your foundation, frame, and finishes ensures your home looks better and lasts longer.
Expert Guidance & Clear Communication
Too many people building a home complain of feeling overwhelmed and ‘in the dark’ – not knowing what’s going on. Our expert guidance makes decisions simple, and our clear communication keeps you informed so you enjoy the experience and love your finished home.
How we make the most of your specific block
Five things get recorded before anything is drawn, and together they decide most of what your home will be like to live in.
- Aspect. Living areas to the north for winter sun that is easy to shade in summer. Get this backwards and you run air conditioning for thirty years correcting a free decision.
- Breeze. Openings on opposite sides of living spaces, positioned for the direction the breeze actually comes from on your block.
- Contours. Whether to reshape the land to suit a plan, which means excavation and retaining, or step the house with the ground, which usually costs less and looks better.
- Views. Often in the same direction as the neighbour you would rather not see, so window placement and screening solve both at once.
- Privacy and constraints. Setbacks, easements, protected trees, and where a wastewater system has to sit.
None of these can be fixed after the slab is poured, which is why we assess before we price.
We Love Our Customers.
And They Seem To Love Us Too
We’ve had the privilege of helping a myriad of customers design and build their dream Brisbane home. Here’s what some of them say about their experience.
Our new home was built on time and to our budget, we are so happy!
Trying To Compare Builders? Here’s Some Of The Things That Make Us Different
Researching builders can be time consuming and confusing. Most have professional-looking websites, nice photos of houses, and say all the right things. But sadly – as the horror stories demonstrate – not all builders are the same. And too many people end up feeling disappointed in their building experience and finished (or in some cases, unfinished) home.
For the full picture on costs, timeframes, contracts and how to check a builder, read Building a Custom Home in Brisbane: The Complete Guide.
Here are some of the things we do to give our customers the custom home they want – within budget and without stress.
- Your Dream Home — Without Compromise
It’s not every day you build your dream home. So you want it to be exactly right, with little features about which you can proudly say, “I designed that”. Sadly, too many people feel pressured to compromise with a generic design that isn’t flexible to meet their family’s needs. We take time to understand your vision. And we create a plan to bring it to life in a custom home that you can feel truly proud to own. - Designed To Make The Most Of Your Unique Land
It’s sad to see so many special blocks of land ruined with a generic house design. We assess your land and create a custom design that makes the most of unique features including the aspect, views, breezes, direction of the sun, and slope. This extra effort in designing not only gives you a better result, but it can also help save time and money during building.
- More Value For Your Money
There’s always more than one way to build a house. And too often, we see people unnecessarily overpay for features that could have been built for less. Once we understand the result you want, we’ll present you with options to achieve it. We can often give you the custom, one-of-a-kind features for the same investment as a project house. - Quality That Looks Better And Lasts Longer
Too many modern builders cut corners to save time. This often leads to gaps, cracks, and things that aren’t straight in your home. Sure, you can usually patch these things with plaster and paint. But we believe in doing things right in the first place, so you don’t have to. Whether it’s your foundation, frame, or finishes, we take pride in our work, so you get a home that looks better and lasts longer. - Expert Guidance At Every Step
From floorplan and paint colours, sinks and storage, carpet and cabinets, to tiles, taps and toilets — building a home takes a lot of decisions. Without the right guidance this can be time consuming, confusing, and overwhelming. We help you every step of the way so you can avoid expensive mistakes, get exactly what you want, and have a whole lot of fun along the way. - Systems That Give You Certainty
From finalising your plan, getting approvals, preparing your site, and laying the foundations, frame, and finishes, building a home involves hundreds of steps that must be completed in perfect order. While many builders fly by the seat of their pants (often exceeding budgets and timeframes as a result), we are obsessed with systems that keep everything on track. That way you can plan your life with certainty knowing exactly what you’re going to get, how much it will cost, and when it will be finished.
- Clear Communication Keeps You Informed
It’s unsettling to wonder what’s going on. And nobody wants to feel like a pest who’s always asking for an update. You’ll never feel like that because we’ll keep you informed at every stage (at least once every week) and answer your questions via phone, email, and our online building management portal. - Stability You Can Count On
Tragically, too many building companies run into financial trouble, taking their customers down with them. This often happens when they try to mass produce houses for hundreds of customers. We keep strict control on costs by only building up to 8 homes per year, following detailed systems, and focusing on long-term success rather than short-term sales. This has been our bedrock philosophy since we started the company. - Our Best Ideas And Advice – Totally Free
Whether you’re ready to start building or still researching your options, we invite you for a Free Consultation where we will gladly share Jay’s 30+ years of experience. We will answer your questions, help you clarify your ideas, and give you the information you need to avoid headaches, hassles, and disappointments when building your dream home.
Take The Next Step To Getting The Exact Home You Want With A No-Obligation Free Consultation
There’s no need to navigate building your dream home alone. We’re here to help. And so we invite you for a no-obligation Free Consultation during where:
- We’ll help you clarify your overall vision (and begin to develop design ideas that bring your vision to life)
- We’ll show you how to make the most of your unique block (and save money by matching your design to the aspect and contours of your land)
- We’ll give you an overview of the investment involved in building a custom home (and a price range based on your initial vision)
- We’ll show you how the team at Luxury Lifestyle Homes can help you get the exact home you want (for your block of land), within budget and without stress.
While other so-called ‘free’ consultations are merely an excuse for a commission salesperson to get an appointment, your consultation with Luxury Lifestyle Homes will be with an experienced Designer Builder who will gladly share advice from Jay’s 30+ years of experience designing and building custom homes in Brisbane.
When you’re ready, we’d naturally love to help you design and build your custom home. But in any case, we’re glad to help you in this exciting part of your journey towards your dream home.
Written by Jay Mostyn, founder and director of Luxury Lifestyle Homes. Jay is a qualified carpenter and licensed builder, QBCC licence 1133655, with 30+ years building custom homes across Brisbane and the Moreton Bay region. Member of Master Builders Queensland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why homeowners trust us
- QBCC licence 15156763. Verify us on the QBCC register.
- Member of Master Builders Queensland.
- Seven year structural guarantee on our workmanship.
- A limited number of homes each year, around 10 depending on size.
- Free redesign plus $1,000 off your contract if you do not love your concept plan.