Cost of a new build in northern ireland

motorguy

GuitarG wrote: »

Really interesting thread which I stumbled across whilst in the process of putting together my own new build and trying to work out if I,m living in cloud cuckoo land. So the plans are drawn and approved for a split level detached with attic comprising
740sq ft basement
1380 sq ft ground floor
400 sq ft attic
My original brief was to finish the thing for £75 per sq ft - a standard finish. Without yet going to tender my architect is suggesting figures of £100 per sq ft for the basement and £80 ground floor EXCLUDING landscaping kitchen bathrooms professional fees etc. Ballpark figures _ I want to move in for K180 whilst his approx costings (and he should have a reasonable idea of the local market) K202 excluding the above. Are building costs of £75 per sq ft no longer realistic . On the basis that I could not wire a plug the project will eventually go to a local contractor although perhaps apparently not to the same specs. The views of those with any recent experience would be appreciated

I would say it depends on what you're building, what bespoke features it has, etc. A basement suggests digging and an awful lot of supporting structure to support it (and the house above it), hence why hes suggesting more.

Our architect was telling us £100 sq/ft, and we got everything done and in the door for about £77 sq/ft.

That was some years ago mind you. There are less contractors about now to fight for the work, and they are less desperate for work.

Ramina

Hi, I am new to this forum and also green behind the ears with a self build project. I am wanting a cost for to build a 1700 sq feet simple bungalow with a mid range spec. I want the cost to cover everything from planning fees, service fees to full turnkey finish with drive and gardens finished, completed by a project manager as i wouldn't have the time to take this on myself or confidence. I am currently looking at a site in Co Armagh, 0.4 acre with a slight slope which has full planning permission for a 2700 sq feet split level bungalow with all services near hand. Is it possible to have the plans reduced to suit my size required and at what cost per sq foot could I build this for. I would like as much information as possible before I put my own house on he market to help fund the majority of the build and land purchase. Any information would be of great help as I am so wanting to take this project on but afraid of the unknown costs that I could face. I am really cautious and maybe sometimes over cautious.

michaelmcw

Hi folks, just wanted opinions on whether people think a mortgage application currently has any merit.


Income 1 - £35k
Income 2 - £30k


Site value (owned outright) - £40k


Want to borrow - £180k
House value on completion - £250k


Current savings - £11k
Current loans - £3.5k (£130 per month)
Current Credit Cards £4,400


What are the chances of a successful mortgage application?


Thanks,
Michael