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  • Profile photo of Ample electricsAmple electrics
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    June 21, 2015 - 1:30 pm

    Hi all,

    I’m new to the forum and hoping I can acquire some help here. As i own a couple of properties in melbourne I’m now looking to subdivide and develop (owner builder) most likely 2 double story townhouses on the block. Roughly what should this be costing? This will be my first development and want to make sure I don’t miss anything. is there anyone recommended in the South east suburbs? Advice, materials etc

    Profile photo of James MRDJames MRD
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    June 25, 2015 - 12:15 pm

    This is a very ‘how long’s a piece of string’ question…

    We have done what you are thinking of doing on your Melbourne block, to a block we own on the Gold Coast. It cost us $290k x 2 for 2 semi-detached units that where 3 bed x 2 bath.

    We sold one for $420k. Retained one and get $440 p/w rent. We used Metricon builders. Your best bet is to approach a builder, you’d be surprised how much work they will do for you (costing-wise) before you even commit. Our builder pretty much all but laid out turn-key contracts for us so we knew every expense we were up for, before we even signed or committed anything, just so we knew how much it would cost.

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