Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum 1 Jul 25, 2011 10:30 pm My husband and I are in the process of buying a block of land in echuca, Victoria. We have designed a house and are hoping to build it ourselves. We haven't done this before so we really don't know how much it would cost just for the materials. I know it's a hard question to answer, but does anyone have any ideas for a 30sq home. Re: Building a new home ourselves 2Jul 26, 2011 10:55 am Very design specific and will depend on what materials you choose or are required to use. Also since you won't be able to buy bulk you will pay more that a builder who regularly buys from a distributor. My 30sq build is $250k from the builder. I think you would be aiming for around a $200k total build cost as a very good saving. That should cover trades that you can do anything for (electric) and having other trades singed off where you can do some work. Re: Building a new home ourselves 3Jul 26, 2011 2:19 pm Thanks for the reply. That is a good figure to work off. Now to lookfor the bargains. Re: Building a new home ourselves 4Jul 27, 2011 8:46 pm Hi You may be able to get a good price from a kit home builder, or even approach local builders in your area. If you can pay cash upon delivery they will benifit from the extra material they purchase from their suppliers, and it helps them to keep/increase the discouunt they recieve. Youmay have to pay a small price for the time and effort it takes to calculate the quantities and place the orders, but you have nothing to loose. Is it just a report written to give to the bank initially and it is based on what and how your payments are made up for, or is it a full service where they go out and… 2 2986 Hi Suku18 In NSW the statutory required insurances are: 1. HBCF ( Home Building Compensation Fund) - This is if the builder dies or goes broke. But this only covers 20%… 1 1279 Skjm You might want to watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKx-bsOr2jg If that link doesn't work go to youtube and search for Zac Homes ACA I am really… 1 3056 |