Browse Forums Building A New House Re: First timer... 2Jan 31, 2021 4:22 pm Do your sums, do your research and have a good read on these forums. There are lots of examples of what people have built and what it cost them. With all that you should get a feel for what you can afford. The original sales guy you talked to is sadly common in the trade but go to a fair few display homes and talk to the reps. Once you have a few floorpans to look at and what changes you may want to make, then you will have a clearer picture of which way to go. Stewie Re: First timer... 3Jan 31, 2021 4:39 pm Just wondering, if your husband is an electrician, can he organise the electrical part of the house? Maybe certain builders allow and certain builders won't allow. One electrician I spoke to build his own house and his builder allowed him to do. But of course this is not in Adelaide. Re: First timer... 4Jan 31, 2021 8:09 pm Hi, We are in Adelaide too - I don't think its impossible but you need to do a lot of research - go to a few builders and see what sort of prices they are offering- its a good plan to get the bones right and upgrade interiors when you can. With split level building - site costs may be slightly more - and there may also be retaining and stormwater management costs. Don't be disheartened get some more quotes - also consider if you need a house the size you are building - would 220-240 sqm do the job (which would save a good 40K at least) and thats still a great sized house. Re: First timer... 6Mar 29, 2022 1:36 pm peterpeter @wadjai who did you end up going with? they made 1 post two years ago and never came back. dont hold your breath for a response lol Dark matter scientist, can breathe underwater, mind reader and can freeze matter just by willing it. Trust me, its in my sig. Keen for an update. How did you get on with your 2nd balcony? 5 2142 So it seems like they just take on a lot of projects to get the cashflow for their own builds. COULDN'T AGREE MORE 14 45120 Thank you. Do I use timber floorboards for stairs or do people use timber treads? Or is both the same? 6 7802 |