Hi,
My name is Evan and I am currently building with Dreamstart homes in Wilson, WA. I had our plan and prestart a couple of months ago. The plan went to the council and just been approved today. The problem is my girlfriend went to our friend’s house last week and then we thought about the high ceiling.
I spoke to my builder and because the plan has been approved by the council the things is a little bit complicated.
Basically I have 2 options:
Option 1:
Increase the main area (dining, kitchen, family, home theatre and garage) for $7500
Option 2:
Increase the whole house (including the bed room and bath rooms) for $11000.
With every changes we have to pay $900 resubmission fee to the council (I found this very confusing because I called the council today and they said the resubmission fee supposed to be $93.50) and the penalty fee of $350.
Plus there will be 1 month delay (my estimation) for the new plan to be approved by the council. With this 1 month delay I am estimating it worth $1600 (for the interest).
Option 2 looks more attractive compared to option 1. But is it worth the money? ($11000 + $900 + $350 + $1600 = $13850 for 31 course ceiling?)
My plan is to rent out the house at first (maybe live in it later). I don’t think tenants willing to pay extra for a high ceiling house.
What do you guys think?
Cheers,
Evan