Build a more complete picture of your renovation budget When planning a renovation or extension, it's easy to focus on the expected building cost. But the amount you need to complete the project may also include site and existing-building work, contingency, professional fees, approvals and other costs outside the building contract. Our Renovation Project Budget Calculator is designed to help you bring these costs together and develop a more realistic picture of your total pro

A practical guide to renovation and extension costs in Brisbane One of the first questions homeowners ask when considering a renovation or extension is how much will it cost per square metre? A square-metre rate can be useful for establishing an early construction budget, but renovations are more difficult to price this way than new homes. Two projects adding the same amount of floor area can have very different costs depending on the work required to the existing house, the

Good design and expensive finishes aren't the same thing Architect-designed homes and renovations are often associated with higher construction costs. There are good reasons why some architect-designed projects do cost more. But it isn't simply because an architect was involved. Often, the difference is between a project designed around a standard building product and one designed around a particular client, property and set of priorities. Understanding that distinction can h

When people talk about their renovation budget, they're often referring to the amount they expect to spend with the builder. But the building contract is only one part of the total project cost.

Architectural fees can vary considerably from one project to another. A straightforward renovation requiring limited documentation may involve relatively modest architectural fees, while a major renovation or new home requiring planning approval, consultant coordination, detailed documentation and assistance during construction will require a much broader scope of service.