If you are thinking about building a new home, why go for a readymade plan? Using a building designer means that you’ll ultimately end up with a house that fits your needs perfectly now and for many years to come. Read on for more.

A building designer is a professional that is able to produce the design for your brand new home. Working with you, they are able to design a new home that meets all of your current and future needs, that fits with your current budget, and that meets all energy efficiency requirements. As well as actually designing the home, they will also prepare the working drawings and documentation that is needed to get approval for the home and also for the construction phase.

A home designed by a building designer will improve your everyday lifestyle, is user friendly, and provide you with excellent resale value.

If you are thinking about using the services of a building designer for your new home, there are some things you should consider. Firstly, are you comfortable with your building designer? This is important as you need to be able to easily communicate with them and feel confident that they understand what you are saying. Also ask if they are a member of a professional association such as the BDA (Building Designers Association) and if they are licensed by the relevant authority. Ask to see references and a portfolio of their previous work if possible. Whenever you engage the services of a building designer, you should make sure that you have a written contract that covers all aspects of the project.