Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Project Builder - Negoitation tips - Cost plus mark-up? 2Jun 27, 2011 11:02 am Every1H8sChris Does anybody see any problems with this method, or feedback on better ways to acheive discount? Also, what is everybodys thoughts on a realistic mark-up % to work towards? While this sounds good in theory, the reality is that it could have a negative affect on the builder's desire to source discounted supplies. For instance, if the trade price on the required sink is $100 - the builder makes 15% = $15. However, the builder could just as easily walk in to the retail side of the store and buy the same item for $150. The profit for the builder increases by $7.5 to $22.50. But the expense for you is far more Obviously this example is drawn out of thin air, but hopefully you get the idea Always get multiple quotes, no matter how reasonable/cheap you think it is. I remember getting a few quotes for a pool fence, roughly around the same price, thinking the… 5 9686 1000000% definitely add insulation. I have in my home and it makes a big difference minimising sound transfer. Insulation is pretty cheap and definitely worth it 2 6191 We are building a house that was planned to be clad in Hardie Linea, our builder has now requested to swap this for BGC Nuline Plus. They look fairly similar and he has… 0 616 |