The numbers make a strong case for building new

Right now, WA homebuyers are considering a broader range of options than before. Stay put. Renovate. Buy established. Build new. 

According to the latest research from realestate.com.au, 82% of people currently considering a property are looking at both new and established homes.

If building new is one of your options, here are 10 reasons it deserves serious consideration.

1. You only pay stamp duty on land. Stamp duty on a house and land package is calculated based on the land value only. On a purchase at the current WA average of $939k, that saving is significant.

2. You get a home designed around your life. The layout and finishes are yours to decide. You are not compromising on someone else’s floor plan.

3. The First Home Owner Grant stays on the table. Building new keeps first home buyers eligible for the WA First Home Owner Grant. Buying established removes that eligibility entirely.

4. You know exactly what you’re getting. With a new build, you are part of every decision from the ground up. Your home is built to your specification and covered by warranty from day one.

5. The investment rules have shifted in your favour. Under the 2025 federal budget, both negative gearing and the 50% capital gains tax discount are being limited to new builds only. For investors, building new is now the stronger financial position.

6. Your home will be ready for the way people live today. 75% of buyers agree that new homes offer a more modern, technology-enabled living experience than established properties. Smart security and home automation are built in, not retrofitted.

7. Build times are coming down. Houses and townhouses are being completed faster than they were two years ago. If timing has held you back from building before, the picture is improving.

8. Built for the conditions we actually live in. The year ending in June 2025 was Australia’s hottest on record. New builds meet current standards for insulation and weather resistance and are designed for WA conditions from the ground up, potentially saving you on energy bills from day one.

9. Peace of mind comes with the build. The number one factor buyers look for when choosing a builder is a 10-year structural guarantee. It comes with a new build, but not with an established home.

10. The people who’ve done it don’t look back. 80% of people who have built or bought a new home say they would make the same choice again. When 8 in 10 people stand behind a decision this big, it’s worth paying attention to.

WA Country Builders has been building homes across regional Western Australia since 1991. If you’re ready to talk about what building could look like for you, we’re ready to listen.