I would also consider getting advice from your real estate agent - will selling the property with your furniture, staged furniture or empty increase the sale's price. I know allot…

Mate many thanks for all your advice - has definitely put me in a better position going in.
Thanks again, and enjoy your new home!

Mate I love what you’ve done with that design, the extra room and storage is a great idea!
Haven’t met ben - when did you you guys go through the design/purchase?
Have…

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TDR - that’s for such a great post! Really using useful!
I’ve been to googong a few times! We came close to buying out there too - mainly due to…

TDR - that’s for such a great post! Really using useful!
I’ve been to googong a few times! We came close to buying out there too - mainly due to…

TDR - that’s for such a great post! Really using useful!
I’ve been to googong a few times! We came close to buying out there too - mainly due to…

TDR - that’s for such a great post! Really using useful!
I’ve been to googong a few times! We came close to buying out there too - mainly due to…

TDR - that’s for such a great post! Really using useful!
I’ve been to googong a few times! We came close to buying out there too - mainly due to…

TDR - that’s for such a great post! Really using useful!
I’ve been to googong a few times! We came close to buying out there too - mainly due to…

TDR - that’s for such a great post! Really using useful!
I’ve been to googong a few times! We came close to buying out there too - mainly due to…

TDR - that’s for such a great post! Really using useful!
I’ve been to googong a few times! We came close to buying out there too - mainly due to…

TDR - that’s for such a great post! Really using useful!
I’ve been to googong a few times! We came close to buying out there too - mainly due to…

Mate, cheers for a great reply again - will make sure we spend the money in the right places.
😳 you can negotiate with volume builders???

Cenconq - many thanks for your reply! Such great info - especially as it’s regarding Canberra - where everything seems to cost more...
We’re weighing up Rawson v Mcdonald Jones at…

Cheers norfolk - found the deal, I’ll take it into consideration, but you’re right - more about the big picture!
Cheers TDR - are you in Canberra? Sorry to hear you’ve…

Hey mate, which builder do you go with in Canberra?
Did you end up changing the plans from last year?

Haha so true - Im in the ACT though, so am more concerned about whether there are swings or roundabouts...

Hey mate, where abouts are you building? And what has been the main issues?
Hope it improves!

Hey guys,
I’ve got two designs, both similar in design and cost.
Can anyone give me advice as to whether there’s anything that distinguish these two builders - other than steel…

Thanks Bebbsy - appreciate the feedback/support
I agree, so I made the bedrooms, WIR a bit bigger to accommodate - also added some more linen cupboards, powder room and a bunch…

Thanks mate - will sit down with the other half and review your blog tonight.
The build aloine includes site works, council approvals etc. The base price of the design…

Thanks Ben for the input! very much appreciated - I think if we do go with the custom person we'll make sure we own the plans.
I'm fairly happy with the…

Thanks! Great idea, I think we will struggle to get a hold of our soil tests and survey as we paid through for them through a volume builder - guess…

Hi guys, hard to compare volume builders vs custom guys.
Can anyone give me some guidance as to what is reasonable to expect for 450 in terms of size and…

Cheers for your reply!
The champagne budget is something I have heard a bit from my other half...
Do you think the inclusions within some of the packages are better than others?…

Hi guys,
Im considering going with Rawson Homes, have had soil tests, site survey and are about to get a quote back.
Whats people's experiences with additional costs being added later on?…

Hi,
Advice sought:
- Thoughts on the design/orientation? (Pic Below)
- Thoughts on the builders?
- general feedback about costings and price increases as you go through the process
- general feedback of anything…