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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 | |