Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building with 101 Residential in Secret Harbour (WA) 83Dec 02, 2013 4:05 pm Demo + Build in Rivervale, Western Australia Moved in June 2014 http://rivervale.tumblr.com/ Building Thread Re: Building with 101 Residential in Secret Harbour (WA) 84Dec 03, 2013 4:46 am Building in Myalup with Redink PCQ : Nov 2012 Prestart: 17 th March 2013 Builders Permit: Sept 2013 Completed build Aug 2014 viewtopic.php?f=31&t=67559 Re: Building with 101 Residential in Secret Harbour (WA) 86Jan 20, 2014 11:25 pm Demo + Build in Rivervale, Western Australia Moved in June 2014 http://rivervale.tumblr.com/ Building Thread Re: Building with 101 Residential in Secret Harbour (WA) 87Jan 21, 2014 12:50 pm Hey Zaxon, The build without floorings and painting etc will cost $335000. So I should be looking at pre-start costing me ~$35000. That was what I was initially taking into account. What else could I get the initial guy to throw in for me that he wouldnt offer to you unless you ask before i go to prestart? Re: Building with 101 Residential in Secret Harbour (WA) 88Jan 21, 2014 1:37 pm Keith1984 Hey Zaxon, The build without floorings and painting etc will cost $335000. So I should be looking at pre-start costing me ~$35000. That was what I was initially taking into account. What else could I get the initial guy to throw in for me that he wouldnt offer to you unless you ask before i go to prestart? Without plans/design and desired upgrades it will be a bit hard to confirm but I think it is a decent rule-of-thumb. Floorings and painting were outside of pre-start for me (and about $35k total for us just on those for tiling+carpets+painting). If you have already signed your PCQ, I am not sure how much leverage you will have at pre-start. I didn't try to negotiate on prices or seek massive freebies - they are a business that need to make their money somewhere, so when I requested upgrades, I either accepted the price or decided to do it myself afterwards. We got discounts on doing multiples of downlights (I think sets of 6) so made sure we chose a number to fit with that. We also chose upgrades within the builders range that would have minimised mark-up as well. I think the best value in negotiating will be avoiding variation charges, and finding an agreement to use your own trades at different times as this can reduce your costs. My view on all this is what I'm more concerned about the quality of the build rather than just trying to minimise my costs - if I want things, I am willing to pay for it (or at least evaluate a few options to find the most efficient way to get it - not always via the builder). Probably still a bit vague for you - but it really depends on your situation and preferences. Demo + Build in Rivervale, Western Australia Moved in June 2014 http://rivervale.tumblr.com/ Building Thread Re: Building with 101 Residential in Secret Harbour (WA) 89Jan 24, 2014 4:41 pm Due to some very heated "discussion" between a number of members of the forum in this thread I have removed several posts from the end of this thread so the thread continues to make sense. Members please remember that if you have an issue with someone causing difficulties please report the posts. The support team are not here 100% of the time be we do our best. None of the support team like to issue warnings or ban if we can avoid it. Please have a quick read through the following "Terms of Use" points. Whilst we encourage healthy disagreement / debate, please maintain respect towards fellow members at all times. Quote: 2. Be respectful of other members at all times. Flaming or abusing (incl. bullying, belittling or humiliating) other members in any way is not acceptable. Any post deemed disrespectful or defamatory of another member or party will be removed, and the poster will be at risk of being banned. In keeping this forum a happy place, we encourage members to report any disrespectful behaviour by other individual members, or group of members, by clicking on the exclamation [Report a Post] icon far right of the respective objectionable post. Please include your comments. The forum community comprises of valued and respected members whom utilise THIS forum for a pleasant exchange of constructive information. Re: Building with 101 Residential in Secret Harbour (WA) 90Jan 24, 2014 4:52 pm ...and thank you kexkez for your interest and support in keeping this forum a happy place for all valued members concerned! We all value your support! 1 4727 go upvc window frames ensure insulation under colorbond. not just sarking, lighter color roof also not sure if you have seen this viewtopic.php?t=5823 last couple of pages… 4 110722 |