Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jun 30, 2014 1:21 pm I know this is such a wide question bc there is so many variables but can I have a estimate. I am hoping to build a house like this http://www.pinterest.com/pin/8303580538107432/ it is around 75squares. I have the added bonus of having a carpenter of a husband so he can do the tiling, put up the sheeting inside house etc but the skeleton of the house we will need a builder as I want the thing completed LOL (downside of hubby is things for us take a long time to get done). Can I have an estimated cost from your house building? Re: Cost of building? 2Jun 30, 2014 2:05 pm I'd say budget around $1500 per sqm for a fully finished house including landscaping. That assumes that you want quality tiles, stone benches etc. BLOG: http://www.ourphoenix38.blogspot.com.au H1 THREAD: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70454 Re: Cost of building? 3Jun 30, 2014 3:20 pm Also, very seriously consider the cost-saving of doing parts yourself versus the time involved. Given that you won't be able to book tradespeople in until you're 100% sure that your part will be finished, the scheduling issues can make projects like that drag-out for literally years ... look at how much it's costing to live where you're living for the extra time, whether the hubby could be working doing the same stuff & earning more than you're saving, etc etc. Re: Cost of building? 4Jun 30, 2014 4:25 pm Shambini I'd say budget around $1500 per sqm for a fully finished house including landscaping. That assumes that you want quality tiles, stone benches etc. Quality stuff and landscaping included, I'd say more like $2,000-$2,500/m2. Re: Cost of building? 5Jun 30, 2014 9:09 pm mesophyte Shambini I'd say budget around $1500 per sqm for a fully finished house including landscaping. That assumes that you want quality tiles, stone benches etc. Quality stuff and landscaping included, I'd say more like $2,000-$2,500/m2. It would have to be pretty high spec, designed by an architect and built by a custom builder to be $2500 m2. BLOG: http://www.ourphoenix38.blogspot.com.au H1 THREAD: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70454 Re: Cost of building? 7Jul 01, 2014 11:23 am 75 squares = 700m2. At $2500/m2 thats $1,750,000 just for the build! Not to mention you probably need a 1000m2 block to comfortably put that house on. It's going to be a monster build, can't wait to see how it turns out for you. Re: Cost of building? 8Jul 01, 2014 11:47 am I would say it depends a lot on where you are building too. We are in Perth and I would agree with the $1500 per m2 (for house and landscaping) for a quality build. My build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=68002 Re: Cost of building? 10Jul 01, 2014 1:21 pm Forget the landscaping for the moment and just look at costs per sq m to build the house. Also remove flooring coverings ( except for wet areas ) and window coverings which can be done later and you'll get a much better idea on cost. Stewie custom probably not. Volume, most defiantly, but spec would vary. If youre doing a knock down, there additional costs associated with that that will eat into your budget… 1 10596 multiple occ properties are always billed by trades at a premium, rarely per sqm for the lot. You either have trades you know whoe will do by sqm or youre going to get… 1 2863 2 3568 |