Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Nov 12, 2018 3:57 pm Hi everyone, Does anyone know any tools or website that could help first home buyers do following: 1) Keep track of Cost 2) Allow to make a list of inclusions with cost and adjust the amount? 3) Helps keep track of appointments with Builders 4) Has a good knowledge base about Inclusion/Upgrades - what's good and what's not 5) May be help upload receipts/docs from builders in a centralized space in short, anything that's useful for the first home buyer journey. I am not looking for any forums or community, it's more for personal use. Re: Helpful tools for First home buyers 2Aug 14, 2019 12:44 pm Google docs - Google sheets - I’ve used sheets to keep track of every item and cost and what’s been paid and what hasn’t and when it was paid with receipt numbers. Google calendar for time and date tracking. Re: Helpful tools for First home buyers 3Aug 31, 2019 9:14 am IMO, Wrong Market, Builders don't like sharing their data with First home owners nor do they negotiate. OTOH I use 3D BIM -> Google Docs-> Python/automation ->Internet data/proofs and pricing OT The above only works when the owner takes greater control of their projects and Builders/Trades-persons are reasonable. Here DIY Spreadsheet Planning tool 3D Bim and Python Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs No, I even have sections of narrowness where the tiles won't slide up any further. When I manage some spare time, I might play around with the first DIY part of my… 7 4922 So it looks like we finally have some movement on site! Definitely later than expected, but I'll take any progress at this point. I'll drop by over the weekend to get… 5 27019 We already paid for somfy motors for the blinds. The quote above was purely for “pre-wiring” so the blinds company can install the motors and blinds. That’s why we… 5 16097 |