Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Sep 09, 2013 10:05 pm Hi Everyone, We are looking at starting a rebuild by mid-year 2014. I haven't been looking at how much base house prices change over the course of a year but the builder we're interested, Carlisle, increased their base price by $3000 from Aug to Sep. We have an opportunity to lock down a price with their promotions until 30 June 2014. But it's at the risk of losing $1500 (maybe even an additional $3000 depending on the stage we get to). A few questions, especially for people experienced with Carlisle: 1) Do prices increase much over the course of say 6 months? 2) What are Carlisle's promotions like? I think I read a past thread they offered $15K credit in the past? They also had beginning of last year a "As displayed" promotion? Would we expect a new (and maybe even better?) promotion after the current one finishes? Cheers. Re: Deposit Now and Hold Price/Promotions or Wait? 2Sep 10, 2013 8:08 am Don't know about that company but over the past two years I've been looking at houses, most companies only raise their base price once a year. On top of that the sales guys will be telling you when it's due to happen to hurry you up, so as long as you're in contact with them regularly, you will know of any price rise beforehand. Also in that time I've found that inclusions are getting better but there has been some great promotions that I wish I would've got like free solar panels or free upsize (eg 28sq house, you just pay the cost of the 25). I'm also now considering colourbond roof (now included) which would have cost me $5k a couple years ago. If the current promotion covers everything you want, then by all means go for it. If there is any doubt, you still have time on your side. Maybe ask when the next promotion is due, if you sign on the day they changeover to the new one, I'm sure you could take your pick between the old and the new. http://camdenbuild.blogspot.com.au/ by invite only please pm me Re: Deposit Now and Hold Price/Promotions or Wait? 3Sep 10, 2013 8:28 am Prices do rise - and will if the economy starts to move. But - as said - they usually ring you and start to pressure a bit - ie "Prices go up next week - at the end of the month etc". So - its a chance you have to take. If you can take the heat then wait - if not - then pay up. If you have made your mind up it is what you want - then maybe paying up is OK. Promotions can change - but generally you lose something for what you gain - eg Air/con might come in - but solar HW and Electricity and something else might go out. They rarely give you anything for nothing. Colorbond roof is good - if its what you want. I'd prefer air/con instead - if that's the options. CB roof might be cheaper for them as they want to build all house with CB. Horses for courses. But - as said - you might have to lose something to gain something else. yes it does, you've just not understood it. theres a difference. 4 5322 1 13125 In NSW the maximum deposit for building work is 5% until the builder provides HBCF insurance 1 4821 |