Zone costs with the Big Builders
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As such, Henley are charging $6000 to build in my zone.
My questions is, has anyone successfully negotiated to not pay the zoning fee? If so what are your tips and tricks.
I can't see how it can cost an extra $6000 to build outside of a new estate, I mean I have to pay site costs on top of this anyway.
Thanks,
Im in Melbourne Northern suburbs.
Fewer new builds also occur in the existing suburbs. That means their supervisors generally have to travel out of their way to manage your build. This time would add up over the duration of your build.
Not really trying to defend the builders but the additional costs would be a reality.
In any case, if we choose to go with one of these big builders I'll let you know how I go, but appreciate every ones thoughts.
Cheers.
Hi Crazyk, We are going to built in Strathfield and Wisdom has charged 10k for this and their argument is most of the tradies live in the west and they have to travel day in day out!!!
Assuming traddies are paid for travel there might be something in that but not sure if its the case. Maybe divide the build contract time by $10000. EG 40week build=200 working days \$10000= $50 a day. Might give a better idea how reasonable it is.
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