Hi,
I have been reading a few threads especially on $ per square and the varriances particularly with Architects - wish I found this site 12 months ago.
Firstly and based on expereince over the last 12 months, I agree with all the comments and $$ differnces. However I think I have found a compromise and would like to hear peoples experience - if any - with Grollo Homes (Melbourne). They have offered to do high level designs and costings for a home based on our design (no charge). And heres the rub, the pricing they are saying is similar to the top end display home builders - and not the $18K per house square for Architects.
This gives us an option to compare a spec'd up Henley versus somehting more personal.
Look forward to your help.