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Hubby and I have obtained quotes for major things eg roof & trusses, windows, steel, plasterer (although out of date since CC has not come out of Council yet). Craig Rockstar and I have built before so we have gained experiences (good and bad) nothing is perfect. I have a figure for the...

Good info, I didn't know you were doing a kit home obviously not the duplex. Will have to catch up and see the kit home. Regards Sheryn

Thanks Minx I will work out frame & labour costs and bricks and labour costs when we actually start as all quotes are out of date now (we expected to start in August) Brickies locally are charging $1700/thousand and some want to charge extra for sills etc. Hubby twin brother's gang will...

Chomp do you have an rough %'s that you could share. Basically I am looking at plain 3 bedroom duplex unit/house 2 garages and bathroom + ensuite? How much does a small ensuite cost with basic fittings? Of course I could buy a book and work it out in great detail - but that is not for me...

Agree - but how about if I/we keep it simple. For example the roof would be the cheapest one you can do which is a hip roof. We have a gable in our current project so it will be slightly dearer. At least I have a starting point for Rule of Thumb %'s 1. Kitchen 3 % We haven't asked for...

I read on another thread that a kitchen as a rule of thumb should be 3% or overall cost. [I can't locate the thread but I am reasonably sure ARMS was the poster]. What I am wondering is what percentages should be allowed for other parts of the building? Frame & Trusses Roof Plumbing...