Browse Forums Building A New House 1 May 18, 2018 2:22 pm Hi guys, I'm new to this forum. I am just curious on what to ask your builder to make sure you are not being feed with gimmicks (ie what is included with the build and what is extra)? I am nervous to sign anykind of paperwork as you just dont know what to look for in the clause. Re: First Home Owner 2May 19, 2018 11:05 am The figures in this link are a bit out of date but will give you an idea about the sort of extras you are going to pay based on the builders standard price. What will it cost If you want to duplicate the display house it could add 50% or more to the cost ( see Display Home ) The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: First Home Owner 3May 19, 2018 11:17 am Roastedpeanut Start with the base prices on 3 designs from 3 different Builders Then work on inclusions, promotions, Site costs and extras.. Salesman are very good at promoting confusing upgrades Once you sign over a deposit you lose/hand over all bargaining power to one builder I am happy to put up a sheet on google that will assist you with the process Cheers Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs A quick update, we didn't have site start before Easter. Summit can't seem to give me a day when they are scheduled to begin, so I'm left with a vague "within 10-20… 4 26738 Hi VK, I am now retired however I have stood beside over 300 owner builders in the past 18 years that have successfully built their own homes. First of all a building… 10 22562 |