Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Oct 29, 2009 9:24 am Hello everyone, I'm very new to this site but I've been reading some threads already and learning a lot from it. Thanks to those kind people who never gets tired of giving advises to others . Well, my hubby and I just bought a vacant block in the Hills Area in NSW to build our house on. We've been looking around display homes and have shortlisted a few project home builders. However, we would also like to look at the option of building our house with a private builder for the reason that we can actually put all the designs we have in mind in one house design, which obviously will cost more if we do variations to a project home. Anyone out there who can recommend a private builder are most welcome and we will be most grateful for any suggestions as to how we go about the process. This is the first time we're building our dream house as we bought our first house already built and we just moved in. Thanks, knoxbh2155 Re: looking for a private builder in nsw 2Oct 29, 2009 9:32 am Hi Knoxbh2155, I'm just new to this blog as well, my wife and I are just mid way in building our dream house. We accidentally stumbled accross a fantastic private builder after an unreliable one fell through. His name is Joseph Botros and he has been fantastic! He only takes on a very limited work load to ensure he gives proper attention. He has a fantastic Architect we have worked with also! Most importantly we've totally designed what we want and it is in our budget. After we designed what we wanted I sourced quotes from a few major display home builders and a few private builders and Joseph's fixed price has come in approximately 50K cheaper than the next closest. I'd be more than happy to speak to you about our experience as he has been such a blessing to my wife and I. Cheers, Tallboyjohn (building in The Ponds) Re: looking for a private builder in nsw 3Oct 29, 2009 11:33 am Hello tallboyjohn, Thanks for a very quick reply . If you can pm his details to me, that would be lovely. And if you can give us a few pointers too, we'll greatly appreciate that too. You mentioned that you're midway building your lovely house. When did you start? I hope you don't mind my asking. How much did the architect charge you for the design? We're planning to build a two storey house on our block. Like everyone else, we're working on a budget too. Kindest regards, knoxbh2155 Re: looking for a private builder in nsw 4Nov 01, 2009 6:54 am I will be interested to hear how it all goes, in both your cases. We aar planning to build in south west sydney on a slopping block, we almost have our plans ready for DA (architect fees approx $20K). Now time to find a builder to make the dream a reality. Picnic Point - Subdivision and DA Approved -On Hold - March 2012 Georges Fair - Moved in Dec 2013 PP - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=25747 If you already have a contract, is the inspection cost stated in there? If not they would be forced to issue you a variation which you could of course object to. 12 25863 Hi everyone, Looking for some advise. We are about to build an above ground pool in our backyard. There is a private sewer line running under the pool at 1.6m… 0 11757 If so what were the "special circumstances" under which it was granted? "Note: If the development consent is for 'dual occupancy' an owner-builder permit can only be… 0 14069 |