Frequently asked questions

Yes, we custom design all our homes to suit their site characteristics, whether they be steep or sloping blocks.

Yes, we custom design them to suit your needs, but we do not build them on their own. They must be added to your Rosewood Homes home build.

Yes, we custom design homes to suit your site. We regularly build acreage homes. See our portfolio for some examples.

Yes, we custom design duplexes to suit your site.

Project homes usually follow pre-set designs built in large numbers, which can be quick and cost-effective. Custom homes, however, offer real freedom and flexibility, allowing families to create a tailored solution that fits their specific needs.

Rosewood Homes allows you to choose between a full custom design, or between one of our standard designs. Or, if you like, you can combine a bit of each to make the ease of building a home suit your personal needs.

The benefit of having a custom designed home is that the house is better suited to your block and needs. A custom design takes into account the solar aspect of your site, the view from rooms, landscaping opportunities, specific inclusions like a fireplace, alcove or bench seat and the overall vibe of the house itself.

A Complying Development Certificate (CDC) is a combined planning and construction approval for straightforward developments. A CDC can be approved when a proposed development complies with pre-determined development standards set under State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPP).

A Development Application is lodged with council either by you or by your private certifier to ensure your proposed building work meets all necessary planning requirements such as the location of your building on your property, the land surrounding it and overlays such as flood hazards and hillslopes.

1. Both have advantages and disadvantages based on your block and the house size you want to build.
2. CDC is usually a faster process, but also has rules that must be strictly met.
3. DA can sometimes take longer and depending on your block, you may have to go down this path for your building approval. BAL, flooding, and tree compliance normally require DA approval.
4. Together with our design team, we will help guide you with the best option for your block and home design.

Yes, at Rosewood Homes, this is all covered by us.

As council is a third-party authority, timeframes do vary from council to council. Rosewood Homes have no control over their turnaround time or processes. Most of the time, there are factors that are beyond your control that may impact your application process. One such factor could be Council’s backlog of existing applications or understaffing. If the Council you are applying to is experiencing a high volume of applications or is understaffed, it may result in delays or a slower response time for your application.

Unfortunately, there may not be much you can do to speed up the process in these situations. However, we stay proactive by keeping track of the status of your application and following up with Council on a regular basis to ensure that your application is being processed.

An initial part of our process is sitting down with you for a budget analysis. Beyond assessing if your budget aligns with our building costs, we help you consider the costs of the entire scope of works required in the development of your site, not just the cost of the house itself. This provides you a broader insight into the potential costs you will be exposed to developing your site, which in turn helps determine the house size your budget can afford. This is a critical exercise that indicates the feasibility of your intentions given the limitations of budget.

Our approach is the most efficient way to evolve the home you will love to live in while affording the rest of the site requirements you need to complement it.

Our homes vary in costs according to their size and specifications. If you would like to find out how much it costs to build a Rosewood home on your site, we could give you a guide via our budget analysis. Indicatively, our homes start at $1,200,000.

• It enables you to see if your budget matches your wish list.
• It enables you to see if your budget is a fit for their services.
• It helps you assess whether you are ready for your project or if you need to do more preliminary preparation.

Rosewood Homes do not suggest, confirm, or advise as to when you should ask tenants to vacate the property. We also do not recommend you demolish your existing home until we have obtained your DA/CDC approval. We do encourage you to obtain your demolition approval at the earliest time. You can obtain the approval for demolition through council or a private certifier, where your demolition company will be able to assist you.

Yes, once your tender is signed and deposit is paid, we are here to help turn your dream home into a reality with our selections process. We cover:

• External selections
• Internal selections
• Tiles and flooring
• Electrical
• Kitchens and bathrooms
• Air conditioning
• Home security

We also have you liaise with our landscaping and pool contractors so that all the elements of your new home are cohesive. These selections can take time, but we will guide you through the process so it is as seamless as possible.