Choice vs Elite: Which specification package is right for you?

When you’re building a new home, it’s easy to get caught up in the big picture… the floorplan, the façade, the way your living areas flow into the outdoors. But it’s the details behind the walls, under your feet, and in your kitchen and bathrooms that truly shape your everyday experience.

That’s where your specifications come in. At New Era Homes, we offer two tailored specification levels: Choice and Elite.

Designed to suit different lifestyles, budgets, and priorities, both deliver quality and peace of mind, but the difference lies in the finer touches.

Peace of mind comes standard

Whether you choose Choice or Elite, your home is backed by the same quality and structural confidence:

• 25-year structural guarantee

• HIA fixed-price building contract

• Individually certified by a structural engineer

• 12-month service period

In other words, you can relax knowing your home or investment is protected, no matter which package you select.

The Choice Specification

Choice is all about giving you the essentials done well. Durable finishes, energy-compliant design, and smart inclusions to make everyday life easy.

Highlights include:

• 28c ceilings throughout

• Fully painted interiors and cove cornices

• Carpets to bedrooms, vinyl to main living areas

• Rinnai instantaneous hot water system

• Franke 900mm oven, cooktop and rangehood

• Phoenix tapware in chrome or matte black

• Hobless showers with fully framed pivot screens

• Quality bolt lock sliding doors, flyscreens, and Colorbond roofing

It’s a package that balances affordability with comfort, ensuring your home looks great, functions seamlessly, and meets all the must-haves without stretching your budget.

The Elite Specification

Elite takes things up a level with higher ceilings, premium finishes, and added luxuries that make a lasting impression.

Upgrades you’ll notice include:

• 31c high ceilings to kitchen, meals and living areas

• Stone benchtops to kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry

• Semi-frameless glass shower screens and frameless mirrors

• LED downlights throughout

• 600x600mm tiles or hybrid plank flooring to living areas

• Ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning included

• Semi-frameless showers, soft-close cabinetry, and upgraded laundry fit-out

Elite is for those who want more – more light, more space, more style, and more comfort built in from the start.

Which one is right for you?

Choosing between Choice and Elite really comes down to lifestyle:

• If you’re building your first home or want quality inclusions while keeping your budget in check, Choice has everything you need.

• If you’re after that extra sense of luxury such as higher ceilings, stone benchtops, ducted air, premium finishes, then Elite might be the perfection option for you.

Either way, you’ll enjoy the same peace of mind, structural guarantees, and personalised service that New Era Homes is known for. You can explore more about our specifications here.

Ready to explore your options?

We have recently completed two stunning new display homes in Padbury: The Ridge and The Haven.

Built in just 7.5 months, we are excited to now open their doors for viewing by appointment, giving you the chance to experience our craftsmanship firsthand.

We invite you to experience these homes for yourself. Walk through the spaces, feel the finishes, and see first-hand the care that goes into every detail. Both homes are available to view by appointment. To arrange a viewing, please contact Robyn Todd on 0481 159 343 or email info@newerahomes.com.au.

The Ridge – 14 Pierre Place, Padbury

The Haven – 12 Pierre Place, Padbury