Hi All

I have a similar question.

I have never previously built – but have a vague idea of the building process.

I am perplexed to the massive variations in quotes for building a duplex in Sydney – asked a builder mate and they quoted between 600-800k for a 2 storey brick veneer duplex with around and gross floor area of 250m2. This seems incredibly steep and not realsitic?

Then I see project-home builders quote for aorund 200k for a decent looking single storey house. Given a duplex would be a larger house (with double everything and common wall), I though the price would be closer to maybe 300k?

I understand that a builer as a principle contractor for a project would charge heaps more than say an owner/builder using a foreman to manage the difficult parts?

Is this right?

I'm just trying to crunch down the numbers on numerous projects I see – and when I hit the constructin cost area the numbers go through the roof?!?

Bluegrass- I'm not sure if those numbers would apply here in Sydney, but they seem much more reasonable.

Anyone builidng a duplex/similar development in Syd can give me some advice/costs prices?

I may consider studying for a builders license if that would make the process more feasible.

Any advice, would be much appreciated

Cheers