With house prices soaring and increasing numbers of
people finding themselves unable to agree mortgages, something has to be done
and we think we've discovered a fantastic movement that you need to hear about!
According to architects, more and more people are looking
for ways to build low-cost homes, with construction totals coming in under 10 - 20 Lakh and the good news is that this is more than possible, if you follow some
simple advice. Don't forget that the cost of a plot of land will need to be
added to your bill, but for a dream home that you never plan to leave, don't
you think that building is better than buying these days?
Come with us now and see if our five low-cost home build
tips could help you to construct the perfect house, within a budget that you
can manage!
1 1.Keep your
design simple.
It sounds like such a simple piece of
advice, but it really is key! If you start exploring unusual, difficult to replicate
or fussy designs, not only will your architect costs soar, the construction
phase will drag on and cost a bomb too! The simpler your building design, the
less it should cost to create! This doesn't mean that you need to cull the
number of bedrooms you need, just that they should be in
a logical position!
2.Think
carefully about your building materials and construction methods.
When it comes to choosing materials and
having them put together into a solid structure, there isn't one 'cheap'
option, but you can weigh up the pros and cons of different ideas to find a
cost-effective solution that will suit you in the long-term. Durability,
life-span and maintenance are all factors that will affect the overall cost of
your house, so how long are you planning to live in it? If you are building a
forever home, skimping on the construction materials and methods now makes no
sense at all, as you'll pay the price later anyway.
3.Consider your
labour expenses.
Construction labour will always account
for a huge proportion of your project's budget, which is why you might consider
trying to do as much as possible yourself! As long as you have a modicum of DIY
experience, you should be able to crack on with some of the less exciting
endeavours, while bringing in subcontractors to tackle more specialist jobs.
This method could save you up to 18%, in comparison to having a main contractor
on site, doing everything!
4.Get clever with
your floor plans.
The larger the house you commission, the
more it will cost you to build it. That's simple mathematics, but if you give
your architect a little creative license, they will be able to come up with a
potential design that will include everything you want, but on a smaller scale.
We're talking about maximizing the potential for multifunctional rooms and recognizing
where you can afford to scale back.
5.Be savvy about
space planning.
Open-plan living is becoming so popular
right now, but it can be exceptionally costly, what with all the additional
specialist structural elements that will need to be built in. If you want the
open look, but have a budget to work with, adding just a few columns or
semi-walls will dramatically reduce your bills, while still maintaining a beautiful
and unconstrained aesthetic.
Please contact us:
Well Build Design Civil Engineers & Interior Designers
2nd Floor, Vadakkeyil Tower, Manimala Road, Karukachal, Kottayam, Kerala-695563
Email: abdulrahimanrawther@gmail.com
WhatsApp: 9496934687
Mobile: 9496934687 (10 AM to 5 PM Only)
Well Build Design Civil Engineers & Interior Designers
2nd Floor, Vadakkeyil Tower, Manimala Road, Karukachal, Kottayam, Kerala-695563
Email: abdulrahimanrawther@gmail.com
WhatsApp: 9496934687
Mobile: 9496934687 (10 AM to 5 PM Only)
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