Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building with Mcdonalds jones home 2Oct 26, 2023 10:20 pm ![]() I got quote for $670k for double storey 38sq house in ACT. I wanted to know how is everyone building with home builders Hi AKG, We had a base tender of $592 for 31 squares from MC Donald Jones. It looks relatively cheaper than other builders. But I assume there are many hidden things that will blow the cost as we move along. Hence, I have been hesitating to put a deposit on. A very similar build in Rawson was quoted $688,000. and GJ gardner is sitting at $700,000. How did you go with your quote? We already paid for somfy motors for the blinds. The quote above was purely for “pre-wiring” so the blinds company can install the motors and blinds. That’s why we… 5 20722 Hi Suku18 In NSW the statutory required insurances are: 1. HBCF ( Home Building Compensation Fund) - This is if the builder dies or goes broke. But this only covers 20%… 1 4267 ![]() Hi Sun99 Yes definitely timber. Never touching steel frames again. And with all our curved walls we need the flexibility that timber provides to be able to build… 94 92889 ![]() |