New build tips
 

Has anyone tried to negotiate prices with builders and what worked / didn;t work. Does anyone have any hints and tips on surviving a new build sanity intact?!?!?:huh:

Re: New build tips
 

Blubbelty blubber blahh dribble etc.

In simple terms, no! Not possible.

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mmmmm bugger:rofl:

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Wait for the "off season":sneaky:

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i dont know if you are able to,i'm a brickie.i know if i wanted i could take a big chunck out by doing the brickwork myself....

ast

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nope, no skills that would be useful in a house build I'm afraid!

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When is that?? Has anyone built a kit home??

Nikki
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NEVER tell them how much you have to spend.if you do, the quote will be on the money or very close to it.allow 10 to 15 % on top of the original quote in your budget. tell them what you want and see what they come back with. even include things that you may not want. you can always take them out to reduce the cost.all builders quote 6 or maybe 12 months ahead to account for price rises and they all work on a $ per sqm. ie $1000. go to a display village and get an idea of the sqm cost for the standard of home you want. a spec home will be cheaper than a one off.

Re: New build tips
 

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=425928 :)

Re: New build tips
 

Thanks Bridie