Hi Guys. I am interested in hearing peoples thoughts with regards to the pros and cons, opportunities and risks with owner building ones own home. A friend of mine is thinking about it (and I have done it) but I dont seem to be able to convince him...
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Pros
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- Save money (i reckon 30 pct on an over build of say 400k?? anyone agree)
- More control (over design, changes and tradies)
Cons
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- need some expertise (need certain skills, like organizational, finance, building....or do you)
- more monetary risk
Skills / Attributes needed
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- Most important is a desire and a drive to do a good job i would have thought..
Please add....
Many thanks
Aussie
Off the top
Pros
===
- Save money (i reckon 30 pct on an over build of say 400k?? anyone agree)
- More control (over design, changes and tradies)
Cons
===
- need some expertise (need certain skills, like organizational, finance, building....or do you)
- more monetary risk
Skills / Attributes needed
===================
- Most important is a desire and a drive to do a good job i would have thought..
Please add....
Many thanks
Aussie