Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Changes to plans 8Jul 09, 2014 12:38 pm My Building Thread:https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=66153 Re: Changes to plans 19Jul 13, 2014 1:08 am Heyzy We've asked for a design that includes the following: 4x3 with study, minor bedrooms to one end of house with an activity area, main bedroom with ensuite with outside access, Scullery and laundry off kitchen, open plan kitchen dining games rooms all with a northern facing aspect. High ceilings, lots of light, bifold or stacker doors to allow indoor entertaining to flow to outdoor entertaining. Am I dreaming that we'll get that for $450k? If you choose a project builder that builds big houses (~350 sqm), choose a similar plan that you would like have, work with the consultant rigorously for a month (5-10 plan changes), you can build the house with highest specification for about 350-380ks; much faster (~18 months) compared to the full custom build. Really tight at the top of the stairs- how to get furniture into those rooms? Study books - does anyone really use them these days? Large storage closet would be more functional. 2 6883 Ask the council if there is a chance of getting build over easement exemption. Sometimes easements are unused and 24cm is not all that much. Good luck. And yes any builder… 2 13747 If there have been changes, variations, during construction then the drawings should be revised, the building permit amended and the current, as built drawings given to… 2 4479 |