Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jun 22, 2011 11:17 am Hello all, We have signed a contract on a block of land, approx 650m2, its kinda more squarish than the regular rectangle in shape, and tossing up between a plantation home ie trinity design or custom building to make best use of shape of land, aspects etc. Is it alot more to build such a house? Plantations quote is approox 380k including aircon, driveways, water trank, flooring etc for a 38 square house. If we went custom, we would look at 36 squares as its abit more per square. Our budget to build is 400k. Should we custom build, or just stick with a bulk builder? We dont want to overcapitalise either. The area is reasonable, land cost us 407k, so need to still stick a reasonably decent house on it. Re: custom build or plantation home? 2Jun 22, 2011 11:26 am Plantation homes will build for $1k per square. A custom home built by a custom home builder will cost probable $1.5k per square. m.h. Re: custom build or plantation home? 3Jun 22, 2011 11:41 am Thanks. We looked at a display home at golden edge homes, they has a lovely single level 36 sq house for price of 354k. Seems too good to be true? Also, was wondering about contingency costs, how often is it that there are extra costs the builder didnt consider? If they make a mistake is it up to them to correct at their cost? Thanks Re: custom build or plantation home? 4Jun 22, 2011 4:32 pm There are always additional costs over the initial quote. This link to my blog shows how the costs can increase in a $150,000 house. You could probably double the additional costs for the size house you are looking for. http://www.anewhouse.com.au/?p=66 The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Soak wells and electrical run in happening this week! Summit has told me they will relocate the laundry plumbing after the walls are completed. I'm actually pretty happy… 13 36903 I'd get the gutters to match your roof and pipes to match the paint - otherwise they become a feature. Nice pick with the paint colours! 1 35104 6 57396 |