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Don't Blow Your Budget - Building Budget Online
Hidden costs of building a new home?
Unsure of what the total building costs will be? 
Print out this checklist to get a really good idea of the full cost of your new home. Ask sales consultants which bits are included before you sign up.
COSTS YOU HAVE TO PAY |
BUDGET |
| Land | |
| House | |
| Council / planning / govt fees | |
STUFF YOU'LL NEED |
|
| Washing Line | |
| TV Antenna | |
| NBN ready wiring | |
|
Fencing |
|
|
Soakwells |
|
| Door Bell | |
| Letterbox | |
| Light fittings | |
| Installation of light fittings | |
|
Floor covering for non wet areas Main Floor, bedrooms, study etc |
|
| Window Dressings | |
| Internal wall painting | |
EXTRAS YOU MIGHT WANT |
|
| Air Conditioning | |
| Ducted Vacuum | |
| Security | |
| Smart wiring | |
| Extra TV points | |
| Landscaping | |
| Reticulation | |
| Paving to driveway over 6m long | |
| Paving at sides of house | |
| Conduit for retic under paths and driveway | |
| Upgrade paving | |
| Fencing | |
| BBQ gas point | |
| Downlights / Canisters | |
| Exterior lighting | |
| Power to water feature | |
| Security doors and screens | |
| Skirting boards | |
| Extra power points / Double points | |
| Tap to fridge recess | |
COMMON UPGRADES |
|
| Wet area tiles over standard $ allowance | |
| Laying non standard size tiles | |
| Tapware | |
| Kitchen benchtops in stone | |
| Appliances | |
| Interior doors | |
| Front entry doors | |
| Door furniture | |
| Roof tiles | |
| Cornice | |
| Garage Door | |
| Hot water unit to solar | |
| Additional electrical | |
|
|
| Survey Block | |
| Siteworks | |
| Earthworks | |
| Power Dome | |
| Council Planning Fees | |
| Council Crossover | |
| Sewerage run/ connection Power run / connection Gas run / connection Phone line / connection | |
| TOTAL |
This checklist will give you a broad outline of the costs you should budget for. I know its not fun but better to know before you start than to get nasty shock at your prestart meeting.
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Whats included in a display home
| Costs you will have to pay | Budget Allowance |
| Land | |
| House | |
| Council Planning Fees | |
| Siteworks | |
| Earthworks | |
| Council Crossover | |
| Power Dome | |
| Sewerage Connection | |
| Power Run / Connection | |
| Phone Line / Connection | |
| Gas Run / Connection | |
| Soakwells and piping | |
| Stuff you'll need | |
| Washing Line | |
| TV Antenna | |
| Fencing | |
| Letterbox | |
| Door Bell | |
| Letterbox | |
| Light fittings | |
| Installation of light fittings | |
| Floor covering for non wet areas | |
| Window Dressings | |
| Internal wall painting | |
| Extras you might want to budget for | |
| Air Conditioning | |
| Ducted Vacuum | |
| Security | |
| Smart wiring | |
| Extra TV points | |
| Landscaping | |
| Reticulation | |
| Paving to driveway over 6m long | |
| Paving at sides of house | |
| Conduit for retic under paths and driveway | |
| Upgrade paving | |
| Fencing | |
| BBQ gas point | |
| Downlights / Cannisters | |
| Exterior lighting | |
| Power to water feature | |
| Security doors and screens | |
| Skirting boards | |
| Extra power points / Double points | |
| Tap to fridge recess | |
| Common upgrades | |
| Wet area tiles over standard allowance | |
| Laying non standard size tiles | |
| Tapware | |
| Kitchen benchtops | |
| Appliances | |
| Interior doors | |
| Front entry doors | |
| Door furniture | |
| Roof tiles | |
| Cornice | |
| Garage Door | |
| Hot water unit to solar | |
| Additional electrical | |
| TOTAL | |