Not a bad strategy but I dont think we can get plans drawn externally - everything is done by the builder.
Our plan of attack is to get as much of…

Most of it is fixed but things like piering, and some BASIX costs are not. However, they have made some provisional allowances for these items. Our variations and upgrades have…

At what stage do you reckon we should ask?
So far we have paid $700 for the tender to get an idea of costs. The next step is to pay $3,300…

Thanks madcow, that checklist is giving me a headache, cheers for the heads up though.
We have covered most of those items.
Landscaping and driveway will have to wait. Would council…

$30k on $250 is a 12.50% discount... I think that is a bit excessive, 5% or less would be more reasonable (I think).
It would be interesting to know a builder's…

hi, its not completely level, it does have a slight slope from back to front but nothing major. We're building in North Parramatta.

...which link were you after ?
I guess we'll just ask and see how we go. I agree interest rates are set to put on another 1% in…

Hi everyone,
My wife and I hoping to build the Aquarius 23 (cosmo homes), but we have just received our tender and we're already over our budget of $235,000.
The total cost…