We are looking at building in Herston, an inner city suburb of Brisbane. We have 2 lots of land (350sqm sloping) on 2 titles, with a post war house stradling the 2. One house, over looking a park would be a PPOR in the future and the other an executive rental or short term accommodation (very close to hospital).
I haven't had anything built before so thought I'd gauge some more experienced people's thoughts. I have been talking to builders (Civic Steel, Evermore, Design Build) and they all seem great and of similar cost sqm (starting at $1,500sqm). These builders offer a one stop shop from design, council approval through to completed house which is good for us being so time poor.
However, I have issues with the same builder designing the house and owning the rights to the design. Also, if I used a building designer I would have the drawing/ elevations etc to tender the job and perhaps get it done cheaper. I'm in two minds about this also as I don't want a cheap and nasty build either.
What is usually done for custom built homes?- one stop shop builders or going to tender) Any ideas for good builders and building designers?
Any thoughts and ideas greatly appreciated.
I haven't had anything built before so thought I'd gauge some more experienced people's thoughts. I have been talking to builders (Civic Steel, Evermore, Design Build) and they all seem great and of similar cost sqm (starting at $1,500sqm). These builders offer a one stop shop from design, council approval through to completed house which is good for us being so time poor.
However, I have issues with the same builder designing the house and owning the rights to the design. Also, if I used a building designer I would have the drawing/ elevations etc to tender the job and perhaps get it done cheaper. I'm in two minds about this also as I don't want a cheap and nasty build either.
What is usually done for custom built homes?- one stop shop builders or going to tender) Any ideas for good builders and building designers?
Any thoughts and ideas greatly appreciated.