New Home Builders - Gold Coast Recommendations

Brainwhacker on 21/11/2016 - 09:48
Last edited 22/11/2016 - 07:41

Hi All

We are trying to build on our home in Gold Coast and wondering if members have any recommendations with regards to builders;

We have seen display homes for Simonds and MCcarthy Homes; and it will have to be a custom build due to a narrow lot (~10.5M width); there seems to be a lot of mixed feedback regarding volume/project home builders.

I was wondering whether members have had any experience with custom /other builders and which we could try.
The house will be a double storey, ~39 Sq's. Budget is around $400K; we are very keen on home automation options (Simonds has this as a default option now). I have heard that Metricon are very expensive, we would be grateful for members who have built with them.

Regards

Home & Garden

Comments

  • JimB on 21/11/2016 - 09:56
    +1

    I'm not sure about the Gold Coast, but in Australia I would say it would be impossible to find a custom builder who would be willing to build a quality 39sq house for $400k including home automation. Only possible if they start cutting corners or the house is very basic.

    That's just a little over $10k per sq.

  • Brainwhacker on 22/11/2016 - 07:40

    Thanks JB1, do you have estimates on the per Sq rate I should be looking at.?

    • JimB on 22/11/2016 - 10:20

      For a Custom build, I would say at least $12k per square. At the higher end- the sky is the limit.

      I personally think for a narrow block, you need to go custom to make the most of the block and lighting (i.e. living areas to capture northern sun).

      Personally, I would rather have a great 32sq home than an average 40sq home. Bigger isn't always better, especially once you factor in heating/cooling costs. Many people who build/purchase 40+ sq homes regret it.

      IMO Metricon is cheap. Cheap price and cheap quality. But maybe I'm fussy when it comes to the biggest asset I'll ever own.

      • Brainwhacker on 22/11/2016 - 11:48

        Thank you for above info OP; I really appreciate it

  • DrKB108 on 25/11/2016 - 16:23

    Are you on a flat or sloped block?

  • Brainwhacker on 25/11/2016 - 18:59

    Its a flat block

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