Make good design choices…
Decide which features or changes are “must haves” and which can be
dropped or deferred to stay within budget.
The shape, size and structure of a home also plays a major part in overall
cost. Building a home that’s an L-shape or U-shape will cost more than a
simple rectangle.
A design with fewer complexities can reduce costs in engineering and
roof design.
A home with numerous ‘ins and outs’ and angles will need a lot more
cladding and specialist engineering. That means more time, labour
and materials.
Stud height can also be altered to reduce cost. While Landmark Homes
are known for their distinctive 2.7m ceiling height, this will mean a higher
stud height for joinery – which in turn increases the cost of interior and
exterior finishing, insulation and framing.
A slight reduction to 2.5m brings the joinery down to 2.2m, which can cut
costs substantially.
Elect for a Smaller, Open Footprint
The bigger the home build, the higher the cost – it’s just basic math.
Granted, if you have four kids, two dogs, and your elderly parents living
with you, a smaller house plan may not cut it. But the point is to focus on
the things you really need.
One of the best and most efficient ways to do this is to opt for an open
floor plan.
It can enable you to use a space in multiple ways. For instance, the
Cameo house plan design is a good example of this style of home.
At 195m 2 it is one of the more cost-effective homes to build, it has a
kitchen with a large island that opens up to the living room that can be
used as a living, dining, and working space. And, even though the uses
are many, the open plan prevents it from feeling cramped.
Use an experienced Master Builder to work with you
every step of the way…
Landmark Homes pride ourselves in delivering exceptional quality homes
that our customers love.
As Registered Master Builders we make no compromises in the quality of
our building so you can be sure your home will be built to a standard that
will last the test of time.
We understand exactly how to make the right
decisions across the entire process, helping our
clients get the homes they love at the level of
investment they choose.
If you’re looking to build your new home this year, speak to us about your
project, it’s our job to bring your dream home to life.
There are plenty of other ideas to help you make the most of your
investment, on our website.
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