Saturday, September 1, 2018

Tips to Save Money When Building House on a Budget


Tips to Save Money When Building a New House on a Budget
1. HIRE A GOOD ARCHITECT
          A Good Architect Will Give you...

  • A Good Design equals a Good House
  • Efficient Floor Plan...Optimal Room Sizes/No Wastage
  • Sustainable Design...Low Running/Maintenance Cost
  • Good Finishes...Finishes Carry the Biggest Cost

2. KEEP THE DESIGN SIMPLE
      A Simple Design Means...
  • Floor Plan-Square/Rectangular plan are cost effective
  • Open Plan Living - More Day lighting and Sociable living
  • Space Utilization - Multiple Space Function
  • Roof Design - Complex Roof Design means More Cost 


3. BUY STOCK PLANS
      A Fraction of Professional Fee...
  • Most of Plans can be Amended on Site to Suit the Client's Needs with Marginal Cost
  • Most of these books are outdated lack of any Serious Professional and design Input
4. SMALL IS SMARTER
       Build Small means Small Cost...
  • Scale Down - Get Rid of Stuff/Space you do not need...
  • Climate - Design for the Regional Climate...
  • Space Utilization - Use Some Spaces for Multiple Function...


5.  HIRE THE BEST BUILDER
     Biggest and Most Important Decision!
  • Minor Variations - A Home Build on Budget
  • No Time Over Runs - Build Within the Contract Period
  • Good Workmanship - A Home Without Shortcuts
  • Experience - Good Connection with Subcontractors hence cheaper to buy in Bulk at discounts.
6. BID OUT YOUR COST
    Compare Cost or Call Referrals
  • A Low Quote - Could mean Poor Workmanship...Resulting Future Expensive Repairs and Maintenance
  • Optimal Quote -  Could mean a Builders Discount and Good Connection with Suppliers
  • A High Quote - Could mean Too many Subcontractors Involved or Building Materials are SubPar
7. SHOP FOR FIXTURES AND FITTINGS YOURSELF
    A Good Architect will Give You...
  • Floor and Wall Tile - Color and Design
  • Toilet and Kitchen Fixtures 
  • Cabinets and Wardrobes Design
8. MANAGE THE PROJECT
    Don't let the Project Run Away from You!
  • The Project is executed as designed
  • Stick to the Specification and Good Workmanship
  • To Avoid Any Budget Over runs.
  • To Avoid Time Over runs..



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