Thread: Thinking of Building

Originally Posted by Maggot4x4

Well just made an offer on the block, 1.426ha (3.5 ac), 6km from Maryborough, 90k.

Wish me luck.

Pic of Block

,, north , south or west?

Don't need to worry about termites up there the whopping big Canetoads eat them all don't they?

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

,, north , south or west?

West, but east of the train line, about 300m to the river.

We are looking at a similar Ranbuild dwelling if job and relocation happens. Working out total set up including a decent shed comes out to about $150-170k plus land ($20k for a shed) depending on fit out. Decent size dwelling though and that included verandah/patio all the way around.
Only downside is it has to be on a rural or semi rural block and some banks will not loan against kit homes and or owner builders now.

Go for it!

Check requirements with the local Council first though.

The big four banks are usually ok with owner builders, they just like to do more progress inspections than usual. Some owner builders will budget for a $700 chef upright stove and walk out of the shop having bought a $10,000 smeg. I even did one inspection for a bank only to report back that nothing had been done. The bloke had taken his last payment from the bank and spent it on a new car!

Goold luck! Take you time, do your research and don't cut corners; and it will end up being a great home.

Originally Posted by CraigE

We are looking at a similar Ranbuild dwelling if job and relocation happens. Working out total set up including a decent shed comes out to about $150-170k plus land ($20k for a shed) depending on fit out. Decent size dwelling though and that included verandah/patio all the way around.
Only downside is it has to be on a rural or semi rural block and some banks will not loan against kit homes and or owner builders now.

CraigE which ranbuild model?

How did you go with the shed idea?