Did you build your house?

I think every company is different. Do you have water/power to the land already?

The IL's have not long built their house, and are now building another house on their farm for workers.

They had/are having to hook up water/power, septic tank system and all that. I don't think that is "included" in the price as such (but remember, every builder does it differently!)

Electrical work may or may not be included, depending on the company. Same with plumbing, gib stopping, decorating (wallpaper/paint), even things like curtains or carpet may or may not be included.... It all depends on your builder, and how they do it...

DH is a electrician, and they often get given a basic "plan" as such for their houses (EG downlights here and here and here) but sometimes they get sent to the customer and they help the customer decide, and then the customer can choose each light for each area (batons here, downlights here, this many switches in this room etc etc).

Only suggestion I'd have (being married to a electrician and working in electrical wholesales myself) is only put downlights in places like kitchen/bathroom. They really aren't any good in places like bedrooms/living rooms. They are only good for areas you want certain spots lit up, not the whole room. Go for "mood" lighting- you can add more down the track, but you can't take stuff away.

With heating, think really hard about what you want. Heat pumps are GREAT, but there is often the complaint that its not a "warm" heat as such (no fire to go warm your bum up on).

If the price for carpet/curtains is included, check out what choices you have. Often it'll work out better going choosing your own and getting it yourself (better quality, same price sorta thing. you can bargain with the shops, and get what YOU prefer)

Consents, power, water, septic tank system... Sorry I can't think of a heck of a lot else! Access ways? Hhmm. (other than obvious building ones which I'm sure the builder will know)

Can't help with the company, IL's used a builder down here that DH knows. Tidiest builder around, immaculate finish, and 3 years later the builder still pops round to check on the place and make sure they are happy.

Heya
We built our house with Sovereign Homes. Its an off the plan brick and tile place that we made some changes to. The deal was that there was an "alowance" included for most things, but the allowance only covered the very basic. ie allowances that we extended on were earthworks, driveway, electrical, flooring.
Most building companies has really good websites that will tell you what is included and what isnt.
We really like our house, think it was great value for money (4 bed, 2 bath, 2 living, double garage cost us around $250K to build), and I love the fact that it is new and warm and dry. I have also heard good things about GJ Gardners off the plan stuff. It is probably very area specific though?

Good luck, new house stuff is exciting!!!