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12 April 2023

Cost Plus contract Margin in NSWBuilding A New House

Apr 12, 2023 11:12 am

Hi, I'm looking to do a custom build on a cost plus contract. What's a typical margin these days? Build has asked for 15% Is there a point in trying to negotiate them down? Thanks!

Hi, I'm looking to do a custom build on a cost plus contract. What's a typical margin these days? Build has asked for 15...

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Mito

13 September 2022

Re: Fixed Price or Open Book?Building A New House

Sep 13, 2022 9:36 pm

My builder has provided me with two options for them to quote. Fixed price obviously has its benefits in the current market. The builder tells me they will try to lock in prices by paying for materials now and warehousing them either themselves of with their suppliers. They will of course factor in...

I forgot to mention that I'm building in Sydney, NSW.

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Mito

13 September 2022

Fixed Price or Open Book?Building A New House

Sep 13, 2022 9:34 pm

My builder has provided me with two options for them to quote. Fixed price obviously has its benefits in the current mar...

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Mito

19 March 2021

Builder or separate trades for renovation in heritage areaRenovation + Home Improvement

Mar 19, 2021 6:06 pm

Hi, I'm looking to do some renovations to my house. It has been rented out for a number of years, but now I'm looking to move back in and spruce it up a bit. Specifically: * New kitchen * Rip out carpet and either restore original floor boards or install floating floor boards * Replace wooden window...

Hi, I'm looking to do some renovations to my house. It has been rented out for a number of years, but now I'm looking to...

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