Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building a custom design 9May 22, 2007 11:13 pm Cabinfever,
Here's a strategy I'm planning to use. I'm going to start by asking for a building to my design using the same fittings and finishes as a display home and ask, how much? There would be builders out there that should be close to the display home price. Once I have this base I will selectively ask for items to be replaced to meet my preferences. I would want to know what credit I would get for the item that is being removed and how much would the replacement item cost. I should be able to find out the recommended retail price for comparison. The labour cost should remain unchanged as I am only changing selections and there is no extra work on the part of the builder. I would do all this before signing the contract and get several builders to competitively bid. (Would like to know what the typical builder discount is but I'll assume 33% until I get a better handle on things.) This way I should get a competitive price and know exactly how much each of the extras are (and determine if they are justified on a case by case basis). I’m sure you can end up paying much more than you should just by not being careful, signing too early, not having competition or just rushing things. Cheers, Casa ideal house depends on the site and location as much as internal floor plan....what is the distance from the house to all four boundaries, where is north, describe your… 3 15603 From a pure legal perspective, if you've signed the variation, it is a very high bar to have it set aside. No-one can give you legal advice on a forum, but you would need… 3 5569 |