When thinking about building or buying a luxury home, you may have come across two phrases that get thrown around a lot: custom build and speculative build. While there are many similarities, these two are completely different and it is necessary that you know that difference. Every detail is different from the last, right down to the livability factor, and it makes all the difference in the world.
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What is a custom build?
When picturing your ideal dwelling, you certainly do not envision anything cookie-cutter! So why does your home builder have a library of cookie-cutter plans? A custom build is made for your benefit, not the other way around. It first looks at your lifestyle and then creates spaces that suit rather than limit. What does a custom-built home mean? It commences as an empty canvas. That canvas can either be a block of land you already own or a piece of land that a custom builder or agent can find for you. The design, architectural styles, materials, and finishes all come from there.
Custom builds are perfectly suited to individuals who are at home.
The buyers want to enjoy a custom-made place that reflects their lifestyle and live in the property for a long duration. They want flexibility, comfort and personalisation. They want to be involved in the major design decisions.
Speculative Build Meaning or Definition?
The illustration of a speculative build is best understood in the context of house/property, though more broadly, it can have several applications in the construction industry.
A speculative build, or “spec” build, when it comes to a house, refers to a home that has been built by a builder without already having a buyer for that home. The developer’s awareness of market need will have, consequently, pre-determined the home design.
These houses are usually built to an exceptionally high standard.
You might think about purchasing an off-the-plan apartment or house if you: – Like the idea of living in a new luxury home that takes less time to complete – Prefer to inspect the end product first – Agree to a design that has been selected by the developer – Plan to move in shortly.
The Crucial Differences That Count.
1. Degree of Customisation
The biggest differentiator between custom builds and speculative builds is personalisation. A custom build is built to suit your lifestyle and includes your needs and desires. However, a spec home is built for broad appeal.
2. Design Management
When you opt for a custom build, you become involved in the process from the start, and your contributions help shape the designs. On the other hand, a speculative build requires decisions be made before you arrive, so you have little say in the design of the home.
3. Time Frame
The duration of the custom-built process may vary significantly with the end-to-end process taking anywhere between 12-18 months or more. Conversely, speculative homes can be ready sooner, with some being entirely constructed and ready for moving in.
4. Cost Clarity
How we price a custom build is based on the choices you make while building your home. They offer greater flexibility but necessitate clear communication and strict budgeting. The purchase price for a speculative build is based on what developers believe the market will pay.
5. Lasting Viability.
Usually, custom homes win out in the long term when it comes to livability. To put it another way, custom-built homes are designed to meet your current and future needs. Although spec homes are good, you need to remodel them more often than you think to suit your lifestyle.
Which Option Adds Greater Value?
It depends: logically, anything that can be desired (bought or sold) contains value. When it comes to finances, a well-executed speculative construction project can certainly do well on resale. The developer is familiar with the market and designs accordingly. From a lifestyle perspective, I think customised builds typically offer better long-term value. This is because homes that work so well for the owners usually age better and feel more comfortable.
A universal answer doesn’t exist.
One may ponder whether a custom build is better than a speculative build. Yet it all comes down to what your priority is. If you want something quick, easy, and turnkey, a speculative home may be it. If you would like a home that reflects your personality and adapts to your lifestyle, consider a custom build as the better choice.
Luxury House Builders design and build one-of-a-kind luxury homes to live in, for clients in London and the South East.
Whether choice is on your mind or you’re exploring what a custom build could look like for you, we are always open to discussing your requirements and guiding you along the way.
