Thanks Scott – that's excellent advice.

And Shahin, thankyou mate, I've contacted Wincrest.

Shahin if you dont mind me asking what did you end up paying per square metre with Wincrest?

Were your sites flat or problematic?

Thanks for your excellent help.

Also what should I expect to pay an architect for plans for 2 townhouses?

Thanks everyone for your replies.

The reason I was going to go to an architect is so that I can have the plans and have full ownership of them then go to several builders and get multiple quotes. Whereas if I get the builder to do the plans, I can't get another builder to build off them, and their costs may come in high.

Plus, I've talked to a few project home builders who will build off client's plans.

Shahin can I ask which project home builders you used for your developments?

Hi Scott

I guess I mean – If the actual building cost, in terms of a per square metre rate, as taken from a building cost guide, is $300,000, how much on top of that would a builder make?

Sorry if I'm not making much sense.

I've heard it said that developer's profit margins are usually about 20%, or that's at least what they aim for. Just interested to see what builder's margins are.

Thanks Michael

Does anyone else know of any townhouse builders?

I will be getting multiple quotes.

That looks very detailed Ashley.

Do the councils in Victoria want all that specific detail of adjoining properties?

I've never heard of title re-establishment. Is that a Victoria thing?

Thanks mate, understandable.

The guy who gave the $900 quote from my experience of their work are far better and more efficient than the $1500 quote funnily enough.

I'm still trying to figure out which one is Hogs Bristle.

Is it the white one on the inside walls or the brownish one on the outside?