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- Most of these books are outdated lack of any Serious Professional and design Input
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.
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
A Good Architect will Give You...
- Floor and Wall Tile - Color and Design
- Toilet and Kitchen Fixtures
- Cabinets and Wardrobes Design
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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