Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Any experiences with Firstyle homes 267Nov 17, 2016 1:43 pm Thornton23 Aug-Oct 2014 Deposit Tender April 2015 Land titled Jun-Jul 2015 Final Tender &Clipsal Aug 2015 DA approved Jan 2016 Slab Feb 2016 Frame Apr 2016 Brick June 2016 Roof July 2016 Lock up Re: Any experiences with Firstyle homes 280Nov 18, 2016 1:53 pm Jaff Thanks @fradescu, I have only based on the price lists. FS homes Price list says including standard site costs. They are reluctant to give me an estimate as my settlement is due in 6 months. Ignore these specific numbers because I'm doing a KDR, but just to give you an idea, Braeside 33 Distinct is on the pricelist for $275k. Their estimate is roughly 420k to build. In comparison, Fowler Seville 33 is $325k on their price list, and they've estimated around $420k to build too. Wisdom Impression 33 is $340k on their price list, and their estimate is $440k. Wisdom includes flooring and the other two don't. So for pretty much the same size house, all three are estimating pretty much the same cost. I had a contour survey already done to get those estimates. Perhaps they won't give you an estimate because your lot hasn't completed development, so the contours won't be final yet? Hi Kaiser85, We are building with Firstyle Homes. Our build has just started, slab pour is on Saturday (hopefully!). Their standard range is pretty good. We did our… 1 6575 You have mandatory building inspections and privately engaged building inspections. The difference between the two comes down to inspecting the building so it's safe and… 3 18246 Ask for references and speak to them. If they are defensive or try to avoid the request, walk. 1 76149 |