costs for duplex construction

[g.field13]

things I would have done differently
we should have got the plans drawn up then got the builders to quote them
if we had the extra money I would have paid for the tiles etc myself as what I paid for the tiles now I could have probably gotten top of the range
so far it has been ok
the council stuffed us around a little bit
which caused a few extra costs
but so far so good


anyone that has built a double story duplex know the time frame from lock up to handover

 

[g.field13]

progress pics

 

[g.field13]

more pics
should have brick and roof pics this week

 

[jeffb5ltr]

Great to see some progress on this project, thanks for keeping us updated

 

[LeoT]

" however, to allocate additional funds for site works: extra piering, retaining walls (if any), fences, driveway, cross-over and layback (parts of driveway on council land), landscaping, stormwater drainage, detention and disposal, rainwater tanks. This would generally cost in excess of $120,000 for an average duplex. This is significantly more than you allowed for"

G.Field, Just wondering how much site works ended up costing you mate? I cant imagine it was as much as 120k for a duplex. Any feedback on site costs??

Thanks mate,

Leo

 

[g.field13]

progress pics

 

[g.field13]

should have lock up in the next 2-3 weeks

 

[knightm]

keep going!

 

[jeffb5ltr]

How is the project coming along, Have you hit lock up stage and kept moving?

 

[Reflex101]

Another interested follower.....

 

[bumblegoodie]

Well done mate.

I think your duplex construction is just in time to finish and sell for a healthy profit as the market has been doing quite well for the last year.

I was checking the recent sold prices in the Caringbah suburbs and found the recent sale of duplex sold for $1.025 to $1.45 mill.

Very expressive!!!

Hope to hear more feedback soon!!!!

 

[alexm]

g.field13, well done for taking on this project. I'm following your thread with great interesting. Thanks for posting up some great information.

 

[Roosters]

Hi there,
I am a first timer looking to do a duplex in the Sutherland Shire. I have the land currently zoned 45.1 going to 7.1 under the new plan coming in. Its a corner block.

Should I go with a Project builder ie Masterton, Champion, Kurmond or get plans drawn up by a draftsman and have private builders quote?

Also what other costs should I allow for? Looking at 4 bed 2 storey duplex is $750K with a medium finishes reasonable to cover ALL expenses?

 

[g.field13]

hi everyone yeah the market is real healthy over here where we are
ill post up some pics
been a long time coming nearly there
just started landscaping should have driveways in by early next week and second walk through next week
then bank process so about 1 week
so should have keys in about weeks to move in yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay

ill upload some more when landscape is done

yeah the market has moved quite a bit over here I think we will get another good few months leading up to xmas this year then

 

[The Falcon]

drove past this morning, coming along nicely G.Field13

 

[Ace in the Hole]

What road are these on, I'm in the area and don't know if I've seen these or not.

 

[The Falcon]

Gannons if I'm not mistaken.

 

[Ace in the Hole]

I know it now, just before Caringbah rd.
I drive Gannons rd, end to end, daily as I live at the south end.
There was a bunch of developments going on there recently.
The front facade seems to have only had the top half painted for quite a while now.
Is that because they had to do the top first and take scaffolding away, although it's been quite a few months now.

 

[cmlcas]

hi everyone yeah the market is real healthy over here where we are
ill post up some pics
been a long time coming nearly there
just started landscaping should have driveways in by early next week and second walk through next week
then bank process so about 1 week
so should have keys in about weeks to move in yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay

ill upload some more when landscape is done

yeah the market has moved quite a bit over here I think we will get another good few months leading up to xmas this year then

I have been reading this post over the months.

If you need any help in the future, DA's, Duplexes, Design, Granny Flats, My expertise is at hand. I have been doing this for many years and know how to make the most of a space! Have great certifiers and my Builders have excellent quality.

 

[Ace in the Hole]

The market has definitely been kind for these type of properties.
Are you selling, or holding?