Hi all,
Simple question maybe not a simple answer as i would like.
Will i save money doing a home as an owner builder compared to a project home?
Physically i will do waht i can ie: Tiling, painting.
Thanks.
Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum Re: YES or NO? 5Jan 07, 2009 12:07 pm Building Upside down house in Wantirna VIC Current Stage: Procrastination... it's just all too hard.... Blog: http://thereluctantbuilder.blogspot.com/ Re: YES or NO? 11Jan 09, 2009 10:50 pm "The fearless are merely fearless. People who act in spite of their fear are truly brave" - James A. LaFond-Lewis Re: YES or NO? 15Jan 20, 2009 9:09 pm Hammerhead, this is a typical construction management type arrangement where the builder actually runs the job for the owner who has registered as an owner builder.
These contracts are fairly tight and give lots of protection to the Owner Builder. The advantage is that if it is managed properly then you will save money and you won't get stiffed for variations. Many owner builders I work with love the transparency of a CM contract because all the budgets are laid out etc, the builder in effect is working for the OB as a consultant ie: we are on the same team and it is very effective if done properly. Unfortunately there are a lot of cowboys out there who take advantage so beware and be careful and get references! Builders are people too.... |