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A helpful guide to choosing the right builder

Compare Builders

A helpful guide to choosing the right builder

Offering the best of both worlds, Arli delivers premium, architect-designed homes that are more affordable than most.

Architect-led vs draftsperson-led design

We collaborate with leading designers including DKO Architecture. You get the very best in high-quality design with the considered details you only see in the finest architectural homes.

Integrated build vs tendering

Our seamless design and build process provides a single source for your entire build journey. We ensure an efficient, economical build with the architects, engineers and builder working as one harmonious team. 

Put us to the test

Experience the high-end finishes and meticulous details you expect from architect-designed homes, all at an accessible price point.

Leveraging years of experience and innovative design thinking, we collaborate with leading architects to create distinctive homes that are built efficiently with your budget in mind.

Enjoy a perfect blend of premium design and economic certainty with Arli Homes.

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Custom Builder

Arli Custom

Arli Collections

Volume Builder

Design philosophy

Bespoke architect design tailored to client’s needs and site.

Bespoke architect design tailored to client’s needs and site.

Exclusive collection of architectural designs that can also be customised.

Cookie-cutter designs by a draftsperson. Priority is achieving the lowest possible build cost.

Build strategy

Tendered out to a separate builder. Often quoted above budget.

Efficiently designed, quoted and built by our in-house team, on time and on budget.

Efficiently designed, quoted and built by our in-house team, on time and on budget.

Mass-produced as cheaply as possible.

Facade design

An architect crafts a bespoke design, meticulously tailored to each client’s lifestyle and location.

Our architects craft a bespoke design, meticulously tailored to each client’s lifestyle and location.

Our architects design a range of unique, contemporary designs that look distinctive in any streetscape.

A draftsperson prioritises cost over aesthetics. Modern façades are often upgrades.

Floorplan

An architect designs to suit the client’s lifestyle, taste and budget while maximising functionality, flow and light.

Our architects craft designs to suit the client’s lifestyle, taste and budget while maximising functionality, flow and light.

Our architects craft a range of thoughtful designs that suit modern living and maximise functionality, flow and light.

Draftsperson designs to a set budget, often leading to less optimised layouts and wasted space.

Home price per square

$30-40K

$20-40K

$15-20K

$12-20K

Colour palettes

Architects curate personalised colour palettes to suit the client’s unique style.

DKO Architecture curate personalised colour palettes to suit the client’s unique style.

DKO Architecture curate seamless colour palettes, making selection quick and easy.

Clients face overwhelming choices with no curated themes and limited time to make selections.

Construction

Expensive and lengthy due to the many unknowns and client changes.

Our construction team is consulted throughout the design to maximise build efficiency and certainty.

Efficient construction using accessible materials, refined techniques and meticulous craftsmanship.

Built quickly and cheaply for profit, prioritising cost over look and feel.

Quality inclusions

The client must seek out an interior designer to curate high-quality inclusions that complement the home’s architectural style and suit their taste.

DKO Architecture curates high-quality inclusions complementing the home’s architectural style and suiting the client’s taste.

DKO Architecture curate quality inclusions complementing the home’s architectural style, resulting in high-end design at an affordable price.

Clients can choose from an overwhelming range of inclusions, with costly upgrades required to achieve the look they want.

Display home

No display home is available as each home is a one-off, making it hard to experience the flow, light and liveability.

Our display homes offer a genuine experience of living in an Arli home, showcasing meticulous build quality and luxury inclusions.

Our display homes offer a genuine experience of living in an Arli home. They showcase standard inclusions, ensuring what you see is what you get.

Display homes often include many upgrade inclusions, making it hard for clients to experience the feel of the home with standard inclusions.

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If you have titled land in a greenfield estate, you can claim up to $40K off an Arli Collections home PLUS fixed site costs today.

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