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There are a lot of different kinds of split level homes, all of them do have similar features to them. The most common of those features would be attached garages, being two stories and have a basement or a bottom level that is partly submerged under ground. These types of homes can be a Ranch style, Craftsman style or other styles when being considered split level. Usually split level homes will have two stories, however, some will incorporate levels in between the two stories. Sometimes you might find one that has a basement level, a main level and a smaller level that has bedrooms. Often the entryways are even on their own level. No matter what the style the benefits can be better utilization of the square footage of the home, using the lot it's built on better and plenty of space for custom decorating.

When it comes to space, this is important to anyone and the obvious benefit of split level homes is the space they have. Often they are considered very good homes for those who have children. With the top and bottom floors both having almost the same square footage it's like getting twice the home for larger families.

The layout is very important in this type of home. Usually the bedrooms will be on the upper floor as well as the kitchen, dining area, living space and one or two bathrooms, the bottom floor can contain things like the laundry room, the garage, a family room and sometimes even another bathroom and bedroom. Often times families with children will turn this area into a playroom for the kids.

The upkeep on split level homes is straightforward basic maintenance and upkeep. Often times the design of the ranch home is similar to the split level so you pretty much need the same kind of upkeep you would on a regular ranch home.

With split level homes owners are getting a lot of space to work with and they are easily adaptable to the ever changing needs of those who have children. They allow you the ability to change the different areas of the home to suit your needs at the time.

When you are considering having a new home built there are probably a lot of questions stirring around in your mind and one of the best things you can do is to get them answered. You might be able to get some of them answered by checking out this home builders faq offered here for your convenience.

FAQ for New Housing Exemptions and Concessions

1. What agreements or transfers are eligible? - New home purchase are one that is eligible. This is the agreement for the sale or transfer of the land that the site of a new home that is completed and ready to be occupied. An off the plan purchase which is an agreement for the sale or the transfer of land that is intended to be used for the site of a new home. Finally a vacant land purchase. This is an agreement for the sale or transfer of a vacant piece of land that is not an off the plan purchase and is still intended to be used for a new home.

2. Are there value limits? - Yes there are. With a new home purchases or an off the plan purchase it is up to $600,000 or $400,000 if it's a vacant land purchase.

3. What exactly is considered a new home? - This is a home that has not been occupied or sold as a residence previously it does include substantially renovate homes however.

4. What exactly is a substantially renovated home? - This is a new residential home that has been renovated and has not has not been occupied or sold prior.

5. For a vacant land purchase when do you have to start building the home? - The laying of the foundations of the home must start within 26 weeks of the settlement of the agreement for the sale or transfer.

6. When must applications be handed in? - All applications must be made three months prior to the date of the agreement for the sale or transfer of the property.

7. What kind of duty is payable? - If it is an off the plan purchase where construction of the home has not started yet and for a vacant land purchase no duty is charged. If it is a completed new home or an off the plan purchase where construction has started then the amount of the duty is reduced by 25%.

8. When does construction of a new home begin? - Building of a new home starts at the time when the laying of the foundation begins. This does not include the preparation of the site in order to start the home building. It also does not include the underground plumbing that might have to be done prior to building the house.

9. When does construction of a substantially renovated home start? - For the off the plan purchase of a substantially renovated home it is considered started as soon as the replacement parts of the home are located. Demolition of parts needed to be removed is not considered as part of the start.

10. Can the home or the land be used for something else? - The new home or the land can only be used for residential and nothing else.

11. Can a person get the exemption or concession more than once? - Yes.

12. Can a person also apply for a First Home Owner Grant? - Yes, if applicants are eligible they can apply for the Grant as well.

13. Can you get the exemption or concession if you are purchasing an existing home to knock down and build a new home on the same land? - No, the agreement is that you must purchase vacant land to build a new home or buy a completed new home or a new home off the plan.

14. Can an applicant be approved in advance? - Yes, the Chief Commissioner can approve an application in advance if they meet all the requirements and they have the necessary application form and evidence is provided.

If you have further questions about home builders you can contact them personally for more in depth information on housing exemptions and concessions.