Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Builders and their freebies - which is best? 4Aug 28, 2013 1:02 pm My Build Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=74269 Re: Builders and their freebies - which is best? 6Aug 28, 2013 3:44 pm My Build Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=74269 Re: Builders and their freebies - which is best? 8Aug 28, 2013 10:20 pm Demo + Build in Rivervale, Western Australia Moved in June 2014 http://rivervale.tumblr.com/ Building Thread Re: Builders and their freebies - which is best? 10Aug 29, 2013 11:19 am My Build Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=74269 Re: Builders and their freebies - which is best? 17Sep 03, 2013 11:28 am Demo + Build in Rivervale, Western Australia Moved in June 2014 http://rivervale.tumblr.com/ Building Thread Re: Builders and their freebies - which is best? 19Sep 06, 2013 1:36 pm Thanks for the advice Mater! I've had a few people tell me the same. So quick update: I've since picked a home and land package where the priority was actually the land rather than the builder in the end(!). The builder that we have chosen seems so far to be, from what i've read/been told, good builders so fingers crossed! In terms of 'freebies', the package we got in the end will include pretty much everything except internal painting and landscaping out the back. We'll be looking to upgrade a few things but overall, we made our decision totally NOT on the freebies!! Matergabiae Above all, make sure you trust your builder and that they are being transparent with costings, especially site costs and things like that which can add up to A LOT more than those "freebies." - how does one (who is a total newbie and has no idea what constitutes as a fair price!) determine whether the builder is being transparent about the costings? I wouldn't say i trust my builder 100% yet at this stage and that's no reflection on them, more on my lack of knowledge making me not really wanting to trust anyone!! My Build Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=74269 Re: Builders and their freebies - which is best? 20Sep 17, 2013 2:03 pm There are a lot of good questions to ask your builder, which will educate you and also let them know that you are an informed client, and they will be able to communicate with you on that basis. Thoroughly acquaint yourself with your Land Contract/Section 32 which will give information on easements and other factors that influence where you can build and what the foundations will need to encompass (Do a bit of research on terms like easements and angle of repose and what are they) Ask some questions: -What initial deposit is required to start building? -Does this factor is as part of the price of the house? -At what point do I find out final site costs? -Does the initial estimate include: -Council building application and town planning fees -Site costs for earthworks, tree removal, retaining walls, foundations -drafting, structural variations, fittings upgrades -insurance, connection of services -How long does it take to get a final contract price? -When will contracts be ready for perusal and signature? -How long after contract signing can we expect construction to start? -What is the average construction time? By educating yourself on some of the basics and asking questions that require your builder to give you specific answers, you will begin to get an idea in regards to communication/transparency/trust. I have stone pavement (?) in my backyard around the pool. I have not tended to them and so there is moss growing on them. I intend to clean them but was wondering what the… 0 1202 Thanks again Simeon for being so elaborate. Appreciate it. Its gives us a very idea. Kind Regards 4 3674 Hi, I'd like some advice on the best option please on the estimate options we've been provided from our builder. This is for the… 0 4066 |