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04 · Construction

Building or renovating?
We structure the finance.

Construction loans work differently from standard home loans — progress payments, multiple valuations, builder contracts and contingencies. We manage all of it, so the build goes smoothly.

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Estimated Borrowing Capacity
$820,000
Across 28 matched lenders · 30-yr term · 6.5% assessment rate
Best Variable
5.99%
Best Fixed 3Y
6.29%
Repayment
$5,184

Indicative only. Final capacity confirmed with a strategy call.

What's covered

Construction Loans — end to end.

Every angle of construction loans, handled by one team that knows your file.

New Build Contract

Fixed-price builder contract. Lender pays in stages: slab, frame, lockup, fix-out, completion. We coordinate valuations and drawdowns.

Major Renovation

Knockdown rebuild or substantial extension. Construction loan covers the build; lender values the property as-if-complete.

Owner-Builder

Building it yourself (with appropriate licensing). Narrower lender panel, additional risk assessment — we find the lenders who do it.

House & Land Packages

Buy the land and finance the build with the same loan structure. We coordinate land settlement with construction commencement.

Spec Build / Custom

Either path supported — buying a builder's display or commissioning a custom design.

Bridging During Build

Living in your existing home while building? We structure bridging finance so you don't carry two full mortgages.

Why Wood & Weiss

A different kind of construction brokerage.

Real broker access. Real strategy. Real outcomes.

Process expertise

Construction lending is more complex than standard. We've done many. We know what builders, valuers and lenders need.

Builder-friendly

We work with your builder to make sure progress claim documentation matches lender requirements. Avoids delays.

Contingency planning

Cost overruns, variations, delays — we build contingency into the original loan structure so surprises don't derail you.

Construction-to-perm

Once your build completes, we transition you to the right ongoing loan structure — possibly with a different lender if it suits.

How it works

From first call to settlement.

Four clear steps — managed end to end, with you in the loop at every stage.

01

Concept and feasibility

Block, builder, build cost, timeline. We model the total project including land, build, contingency and fees.

02

Approval and pre-construction

Lender assesses you and the build. Once approved, you sign builder contracts and council approvals come through.

03

Progress draws

As each stage completes, builder invoices, valuer inspects, lender releases funds. We coordinate timing so the builder isn't kept waiting.

04

Completion and refinance review

Once complete, we review whether your construction loan should stay or refinance to a sharper ongoing rate.

FAQ

Construction Loans — common questions

How is a construction loan different from a regular home loan?
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Construction loans pay out in stages (5-6 progress payments) as the build progresses. Interest is charged only on the drawn amount, and you typically pay interest-only during construction. Once complete, the loan converts to a standard P&I home loan.
What deposit do I need for a construction loan?
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Typically 10-20% of total project cost (land + build), depending on lender and your file. Owner-builder loans usually require larger deposits — 20-30%.
Can I include extras like landscaping and pools?
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Yes, if they're in the original builder contract. Adding items mid-construction (variations) is more complex and often requires additional approval. We help you plan the inclusions properly up-front.
What happens if construction runs over budget?
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Cost overruns are paid by you, not the lender. This is why we build contingency (typically 5-10% of build cost) into the original loan. For larger overruns, we may need to negotiate a top-up — much harder mid-construction than properly planned.
How long can the construction period be?
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Most lenders allow 12-18 months from drawdown of first progress payment. Some allow 24 months. Owner-builder gets shorter windows. Delays past the construction window cause issues — we plan for realistic timelines.
Do you work with custom architects and builders?
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Yes. Custom builds, off-the-plan, project homes, owner-builder — we've done all of them.
Jeff Moishe
Jeff & Moishe — Co-directors Real broker access · 5.0★ across all reviews · Melbourne-based, Australia-wide
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