Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Disappointed in marketing of Display Homes 2Jul 28, 2008 4:42 pm mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Disappointed in marketing of Display Homes 16Jul 28, 2008 6:14 pm This is one of my main gripes about the big name builders, the display homes that don't resemble the base price. Big Name might have a base price on the No 27 Design of $190k and a displayed price of $310k. While Mid Range might sell something similar to the No 27 Design for a base price of $210k and a displayed price of $280k. Of course the Big Name No 27 looks better, because it's displayed to a higher level and the base price is lower, but the Mid Range equivalent to the No 27 Design includes more for the base price and the display is closer to what you get for the base price. Displaying a home 50% above base price is unacceptable and deceptive. Maybe 20% or 30% over might be somewhat representative, but 50% over base price is simply not representative of what you get for your money. Re: Disappointed in marketing of Display Homes 17Jul 28, 2008 6:28 pm I found PD down here in Melbourne were at least upfront about their "extras". Their brochure had a print out of all the "extras" and how much it added up to "above" the standard cost. Of course that was still 70k in most cases!
We were SO annoyed with the display after display of misleading houses that we ready to tell them all to jam it. This is the main reason we ended up with Urbanedge... because the display IS what you get. All the stone bench tops, carpets, flyscreens, fancy ovens, high ceilings are all included in the price. Of course that makes the price a bit higher... but hey Alan and Thuy in Melbourne Building a second time! Re: Disappointed in marketing of Display Homes 18Jul 28, 2008 6:46 pm Toast I found PD down here in Melbourne were at least upfront about their "extras". Their brochure had a print out of all the "extras" and how much it added up to "above" the standard cost. Of course that was still 70k in most cases! We were SO annoyed with the display after display of misleading houses that we ready to tell them all to jam it. This is the main reason we ended up with Urbanedge... because the display IS what you get. All the stone bench tops, carpets, flyscreens, fancy ovens, high ceilings are all included in the price. Of course that makes the price a bit higher... but hey which to heck there were in QLD toooooo Re: Disappointed in marketing of Display Homes 19Jul 28, 2008 7:35 pm Many builders do this, i have been involved in supplying builders with their tapware and sanitary ware for a number of years and yes most choose to display their ultimate package, i think they find it easier to come down than up, but there are a few out there that display (what you see is what you get) and offer up to 3 upgrades. they are few and far between GL with the builder hunting. Re: Disappointed in marketing of Display Homes 20Jul 28, 2008 8:33 pm Toast I found PD down here in Melbourne were at least upfront about their "extras". Their brochure had a print out of all the "extras" and how much it added up to "above" the standard cost. I have to disagree (see my previous post) We are building with PD....in Melbourne. Solidarity, not solidity.......The Lexicon of Life Ask for references and speak to them. If they are defensive or try to avoid the request, walk. 1 74702 I would never build with Fowler homes. I built with them in 2021 and till date maintenance issues are pending. All their existing trades and businesses don't work with… 14 105564 Hi there! Putting the feelers out there for those who have (or almost) built with Arli homes! Interested in your experiences who've built from their stock home designs… 0 23483 |