Tailor your
off-plan Property

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Property Buyers are faced with a gap in resources when it comes to home customization

There is a wealth of information available about legalities, financing, and procedures supporting the purchase of a property. There are also resources and tools about designing home plans. But the knowledge about the customization of properties bought off-plan is in the hands of the Developers.

First-time homeowners lack information about what a property customization involves, the numerous decisions they will have to make, how to read home plans, and how to weigh requirements, preferences and construction constraints.

New home owners do not know what they do not know!

Typical issues property Buyers encounter:

Lack of clarity about “what is possible” and the actual package
No information about the process and timelines to submit choices, limiting the customization
Ambiguity between Standard, Budget and Extras
No visibility on the big budget items
No support on how to read and optimize floor plans, nor how to align connected elements after revision
Lack of assistance in devising standard options and alternatives for layouts, items or materials
Difficulty for overseas Buyers to engage in the process

Being knowledgeable & proactive is the most efficient course of action.

When mistakes occur due to a customization, it is difficult to define who is responsible and liable. Even for defects, poor quality finishings or incomplete work you would rather negotiate solutions than opening a legal case. After waiting over a year that the property is completed, and having planned the next steps, you will think twice before initiating legal proceedings which could take years to be resolved.

The most effective approach is to prevent problems in the first place, by providing your decisions on time, avoiding constant changes as you devise options, and making adjustments as construction progresses before it is too late to correct issues without major rework.

We have created a Guidebook to help you plan and design the shell of your property

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It is not about interior design, although the shell of your home influences the subsequent choices in style and decoration.

The objective is that property Buyers:

understand a Developer's "Package" and their latitude for customization
have the terminology to better engage with Developers and Builders
can anticipate the decisions they will need to make at which point in time during construction
have the foundational information from the start, to ensure their requests are incorporated throughout the build
are able to make thoughtful choices as they personalize their property
are in a position to prevent disappointments and rework
can better forecast extra costs and make savings in the process

The Guidebook breaks down the specificities of a 'package' and gives the timelines supporting your planning.

You will learn how to read floor, electricals and garden plans and how to think about measures and features to enhance spaces for practicality and added value.

You will find important factors to consider for the different areas of the property as well as for the various elements that will be installed in it, helping you evaluate alternatives in terms of functionality, materials characteristics and costs.

Practical checklists will help you in project monitoring.

This Guidebook is the outcome of our own venture and research

Our Guidebook is born out of personal experience buying a home off-plan on the Greek side of Cyprus. While each country has its own standards and specificities, and that Developers provide different levels of support in the after-sales process, how to approach a property personalization and the foundational knowledge behind it, are very similar.

The journey through completion is rarely straightforward if you opt to tailor your property. The common thread: "If only I had known earlier..." . New home owners report having struggled to be proactive and take a a holistic view on their projects, because they didn't receive the knowledge they needed at the right time.

We have invested a significant amount of time in the customization of our house. We share our learnings and the information we gathered through research and by seeking professional advice. Our Motto: No knowledge goes to waste! With our background in Training, we are well placed to put together a structured resource.

If you want to save time and reduce stress as you gain insights on how to better handle your customization project, this Guidebook is for you!

Katia Comino

Alexandra Comino

Our Guidebook will help you keep timelines on track, manage your budget and fulfill your expectations!

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