Don’t Wait: Why Starting Your High-Performance Home Now Is the Smartest Move
"Maybe if we wait, the prices will come down."
Sound familiar? We hear it all the time from families who are ready to build but feel unsure about when to take the plunge. And we get it, building a home is a big decision. But as someone who lives in a high-performance home and helps families build them every day, I want to say this from the heart:
Now is the right time. Waiting could cost you more than you realise.
Rising Costs and Missed Opportunities
There’s a lot of talk right now about inflation, interest rates, and material prices. It’s only natural to want to wait it out. But here’s the truth, construction costs have not dropped in over a decade, and all indicators show they won’t. Delaying your build could mean:
Higher prices for the same materials
More pressure on your budget
Compromises on features or finishes you love
At Zelena Homes, we’ve seen families wait too long, only to find their original vision is no longer within reach.
Lock In Pricing, Secure Your Vision, and Start Saving Sooner
When you start your build now, you're not just protecting your budget, you're giving yourself more control, more certainty, and more value in the long run.
Here’s how:
✅ You Lock In Today’s Pricing
Material and labour costs are unlikely to drop. Starting now means locking in current rates and avoiding the bite of future price hikes.
✅ You Keep the Features That Matter
Waiting often leads to budget blowouts, and tough decisions. That beautiful timber kitchen, the larger alfresco, or your ideal home orientation? They might be the first to go if you delay.
✅ You Start Living (and Saving) Sooner
Every month in a high-performance home means lower energy bills, better comfort, and improved indoor air quality. Why keep paying high power bills in an old home that doesn’t serve your lifestyle?
The Hidden Cost of Waiting
One of our clients reached out last year but decided to hold off for six months. When they came back to start their project, framing costs alone had gone up by over 15%. That forced them to cut back on some of the passive solar features they originally loved, and they’ll feel the impact every summer when the home runs hotter than it should.
“But what if better materials come out in a year or two?”
Great question. Building innovation is always evolving, and at Zelena, we stay ahead of the curve. But material shortages are real. Delaying may actually make it harder to get the best products. By starting now, we can secure your selections early and avoid future delays or substitutions.
Why This Matters for You and Your Family
Building a high-performance home isn’t just a construction project. It’s a future-proof decision that supports your health, your finances, and your values.
At Zelena Homes, our builds include:
Airtight construction for year-round comfort
Continuous insulation and moisture protection
Passive solar design for natural light and warmth
High-performance windows and doors
Fully electric systems ready for solar integration
This isn’t about rushing, it’s about making a smart, informed move that sets your family up for comfort and security for years to come.
Let’s Get You Started Today
If you’re dreaming about building your forever home, now is the time to start the conversation. Even if you’re just at the ideas stage, we’d love to hear your thoughts and help you map out a clear path forward.
📞 Reach out to Jessica and the team at Zelena Homes today
Let’s make your vision a reality, before rising costs or delays get in the way.
