Hi, i came across the question about HOMES R US and decided to add my input. I have heard of them, I actually built an investment property with them in Branyan Park estate in Bundaberg about 2 years ago. We were perfectly happy with them for our investment. Price was good, built on time, no issues. They had probably a dozen plans we could choose from and half a dozen colour ways for inside and out, all very modern options, which made it very quick and easy to select and get moving. As for the plan, we selected and built a 4 bed house with formal/informal living areas plus a media room. We made a few changes to the plan, which they did happily without charge. This project was done in conjunction with our financial advisor from QSA Financial Services, who organised the finance side for us and kept on top of the project, even took a trip to Bundaberg with us to check everything out during the build. The only issue we had was they missed detail on the design covenant which said property had to be rendered. When this was discovered the build was already underway, and Homes R Us covered the cost of the render, admitting it was his error. So that resolved happily from our side.

The house rented immediately and we’ve been lucky enough to retain the same tenants ever since. As for costs, house and land was $310k and rents for $340/wk.

I have just purchased a block of land on the Gold Coast to build my own home and am in discussions with Homes R Us – they asked to quote on our build. Doing owner occupier is new for them – they’ve only done 4 so far – but one was a huge Hedges Ave project so they can do the top-end when they need to. Currently I’m undecided if I’ll proceed with them on the job though, as they are novice at this type of build. However, I wouldn’t hesitate to build investment in Bundy with them again.

I do agree though – the company name sounds particularly dodgy!