Hello, Just wondering if anyone has done this recently and what the building costs were? It's more of a long-term thing at this stage but I'd be interested in getting an idea of costs. It'd be a good finish but not top of the range and in the inner suburbs. Thanks
Someone will correct me if I am wrong. But generally about $2000-4000 per m2. That is what we were told to budget.
Sounds expensive to me but I am not in Canberra. I am from Perth and we look at around $1200 per sqm for single storey, around $1800 per sqm double storey this is reasonable specification and turnkey. They demolish costs, infrastructure fees would not be included in this.
Not sure how accurate this is, but thought it might help. Construction Cost | Building Cost | Cost of Construction | BMT
I would be interested to know the answer to the above post Any recommended builders in canberra that would build for $1000 to $ 1300 per sqm for a house?
No idea about Canberra builders, but @D.T. Recently posted some numbers on building two single level houses in Adelaide. Developing in Adelaide. Numbers are half way down the page and plans are at the bottom. I know Canberra builders will be different, but might give you an idea of extras not included in contract as well.
Having vetted 6 builders for my structural reno, I'd say you've got no chance for this figure. Generalising terribly, builders in Canberra have a small closed market and aren't at all hungry - except for holiday money. The new suburbs and upcoming fluffies sell-backs mean there's lots of work so the quote's I've had reflect the attitude of "if I have to do the work, I'm going to get my annual holiday and spending money out of you" . Those sort of figures are at the low-end of project home builders. There aren't many low-end ones in Canberra!
Thanks for the info, mcarthur! Have you had any good experience with any builder so far? which one would you recommend?
No . I can tell you the names of six (6!) not to use. All have been personally recommended. Lest you think it's me, I have a signed certificate saying I'm not b@stard and will definitely pay on time, but it hasn't helped . But I've been looking for structural renovation rather than KDR or new build. I know someone who can give you the name of someone not to use for new build either . Hence why I'm (slightly) jaded...
Oh wow looks like we are doomed in Canberra! Yes, I do want to know name of six builders to avoid and also the new build builder as well..
