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Step 3. Keep an eye out for fixed pricing and a de

Step 3. Keep an eye out for fixed pricing and a detailed contract.

A detailed builder's contract will include:
- multiple pages
- detailed scope of works specific to your plans
- your custom choices
- is part of the process between you and your builder to deliver the best results for your home and your budget

A Fixed Price Contract is:
- offered when the quote is accepted
- can only be altered by approved variations between you and the builder
- does not include PC sums for unexpected costs as everything has been accounted for
- provides a schedule of expected payments to allow for finance budgeting

Keep an eye out over the coming weeks for steps 4-5 or view now them on our website:
https://datumprojects.com.au/most-home-builds-go-over.../

This new home is progressing nicely! Looking forwa

This new home is progressing nicely! Looking forward to showing you the beautiful interior soon 🙌

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Step 2: Choose your builder at the start of your c

Step 2: Choose your builder at the start of your concept planning.

This is a super helpful idea because:
- they can work with your architect or draftsman 📝and
- they know the price implications of design choices 💵 which means
- your plans are more likely to stay within budget 🙌

Keep an eye out over the coming weeks for steps 3-5 or view now them on our website:
https://datumprojects.com.au/most-home-builds-go-over.../

If your new home or renovation is going over budge

If your new home or renovation is going over budget, your new space may never be realised or you end up more out of pocket than planned🤑

Follow along for the 5 things you can do to ensure your plans stay within budget and you end up with fantastic results ✔

Step 1: Have realistic plans.

This can be as simple as:

- speaking to your financial institution or broker early so you can plan to your actual capabilities 💵

- keeping in mind the size of your plans as bigger can mean more expensive 🏘

- choosing what the most important aspects of your plans are so you know where to reduce costs if required 🤔

Keep an eye out over the coming weeks for steps 2-5 or view now them on our website:

https://datumprojects.com.au/most-home-builds-go-over-budget-heres-how-to-ensure-yours-stays-on-track/

If your new home or renovation is going over budge

If your new home or renovation is going over budget, your new space may never be realised or you end up more out of pocket than planned🤑

Follow along for the 5 things you can do to ensure your plans stay within budget and you end up with fantastic results ✔

Step 5. Make your selections at the start, not during, your build 🏠

Selections include any design choices like colours, bathroom accessories, tiles, appliances etc ✨
Choosing them at the start of the build means they can be:
- ordered and delivered in advance = keeps your build on track 📅
- included in your initial quote = budgeted for 👍

By keeping these 5 things in mind, your new home or renovation will stay in budget and be thoroughly completed giving you confidence, peace of mind and outstanding results 😁

View all 5 steps now on our website:
https://datumprojects.com.au/most-home-builds-go-over.../

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