When is the best time to build?

It’s a question many people are asking right now: “When is the best time to build?” If you’re really asking when the cheapest time to build is, the answer is simple: yesterday. The second cheapest? Today. Because tomorrow… it will almost certainly cost more.

Why waiting can cost you more

Talk to anyone in the construction industry and you’ll hear the same thing: things feel slow. A lot of people are sitting back, waiting for the “perfect” time. And while waiting may feel like the cautious, sensible choice, here’s the catch - the right time to build can pass you by without you even realising it.

That’s because building takes time. Often, a lot of time. 

Before you even break ground, you need to:

• Secure a site

• Develop a brief

• Work through design and drawings

• Gain Resource and Building consent

• Obtain a builder’s price

• Finalise finance

And those are just the key steps. Each stage takes weeks or months, and all the while, the market, material costs, and industry conditions continue to change. 

The value of starting now

This isn’t about consultants, councils, or contractors being “slow.” It’s simply the reality of what’s required to prepare a build. Which is why the single best thing you can do, is make a start. Begin with the early stages - explore your site, clarify your brief, and work through concept designs. These steps alone will give you far more clarity about your project and your options. And here’s the advantage: while others are still waiting on the sidelines, you’ll already be well advanced. By the time they finally decide to move forward, you’ll be ahead of the pack - with approvals in hand and a clear path forward.

Ready to take the first step?

At Byrne Homes, we believe that clarity creates confidence. We guide you through the early stages so you know what’s required, how long it will take, and what it will cost. So if you’ve been thinking about a residential build project, now is the time to take that first step. Come and chat with us about how we can help you move from the idea stage to a real, buildable plan. Because the truth is simple: the best time to build was yesterday. The next best time? Today.