--- title: Understanding the steps in your House & Land Journey description: Understanding the steps in your HOUSE & LAND JOURNEY image: https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/hubfs/H%26L%20header%20-%20300x175%20V2-1.jpg --- [![Classic Group](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/hubfs/CG-P-Logo-FullCol-RGB.png)](https://classicgroup.nz/) [House & Land](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/tag/house-land) # Understanding the steps in your House & Land Journey 09.11.2021 House & Land Packages reduce the time it takes to build your home. Still allowing you the freedom to add your own touch with some of the final colours and fixtures ![D&B Journey process Guide- headers 6](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/D%26B%20Journey%20process%20Guide-%20headers%206.jpg?width=772&name=D%26B%20Journey%20process%20Guide-%20headers%206.jpg) ***![Journey Icons-02-1](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Journey%20Icons-02-1.png?width=70&name=Journey%20Icons-02-1.png)Considerations*** Where do you want to live? How many bedrooms? Who will be living in the home?   ***![Journey Icons-03](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Journey%20Icons-03.png?width=80&name=Journey%20Icons-03.png)Talk to your bank*** Visit your bank or broker to understand your budget.   ![D&B Journey process Guide- headers 7-1](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/D%26B%20Journey%20process%20Guide-%20headers%207-1.jpg?width=772&name=D%26B%20Journey%20process%20Guide-%20headers%207-1.jpg)   *![Journey Icons-17-1](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Journey%20Icons-17-1.png?width=80&name=Journey%20Icons-17-1.png) Visit our Showhomes* Visiting showhomes is a great way to get inspired, meet our building consultants, and browse what packages are available.   ![Journey Icons-10](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Journey%20Icons-10.png?width=136&name=Journey%20Icons-10.png) *What's included?* Review the package specifications to understand exactly what’s included in the price. *![D&B Journey process Guide- headers8](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/D%26B%20Journey%20process%20Guide-%20headers8.jpg?width=772&name=D%26B%20Journey%20process%20Guide-%20headers8.jpg)* ![Journey Icons-18](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Journey%20Icons-18.png?width=69&name=Journey%20Icons-18.png)*Secure the package* Once you’ve found a House & Land package, you will need to pay a holding deposit to secure your choice while your contract documents are prepared.   ![Journey Icons-06](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Journey%20Icons-06.png?width=70&name=Journey%20Icons-06.png)*Contract* Our building consultant will go over your contract, confirm the details of the package you’re purchasing, and discuss the payment structure options (Progress Payments or Turn Key)   ![Journey Icons-19](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Journey%20Icons-19.png?width=96&name=Journey%20Icons-19.png)*Deposit* After signing your contract you’ll pay your deposit. Generally this is 10% of the total package cost.   ![Journey Icons-20](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Journey%20Icons-20.png?width=77&name=Journey%20Icons-20.png)*Changes* Choose from a selection of fixed price upgrades and your interior colours.    ![D&B Journey process Guide- headers9](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/D%26B%20Journey%20process%20Guide-%20headers9.jpg?width=772&name=D%26B%20Journey%20process%20Guide-%20headers9.jpg)   ![Journey Icons-11](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Journey%20Icons-11.png?width=120&name=Journey%20Icons-11.png)*Everything is coming together* You’ll be kept informed with regular updates and invited onsite throughout the build to check out how it’s coming together.   ![D&B Journey process Guide- headers 10](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/D%26B%20Journey%20process%20Guide-%20headers%2010.jpg?width=772&name=D%26B%20Journey%20process%20Guide-%20headers%2010.jpg)   ![Journey Icons-15](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Journey%20Icons-15.png?width=91&name=Journey%20Icons-15.png)*Pre settlement walk through* Your Construction Manager will take you through your finished build.   ![Journey Icons-13](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Journey%20Icons-13.png?width=75&name=Journey%20Icons-13.png)*Settlement* This generally happens ten days after the code of compliance is issued. At this point the remainder of your contract, including any variations are due for payment.   ![Journey Icons-14](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Journey%20Icons-14.png?width=86&name=Journey%20Icons-14.png)*Move in day!* Once all payments are made the keys are yours and you can move in. Welcome home!    ![Journey Icons-16](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Journey%20Icons-16.png?width=84&name=Journey%20Icons-16.png) *Warranty / Classic Care* [After you move in we stick around and support you withClassic Care and our 10-year structural warranty.](https://www.classicbuilders.co.nz/house-land/warranty/)     [Previous article What is a site evaluation and why do you need one when building new?](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/what-is-a-site-evaluation-and-why-do-you-need-one-when-building-new) [Next article Understanding the steps in your Design & Build Journey](https://classicbuilders.classicgroup.nz/blog/understanding-the-steps-in-your-design-build-journey) ### Subscribe Here! Need to talk to our team? Find a Showhome near you. [Contact](https://www.classicbuilders.co.nz/locations/) © 2010 - 2026 Classic Group - 160 Seventeenth Avenue Tauranga South Tauranga New Zealand 3112