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Extras with Jelson Homes

ap1985
ap1985 Posts: 325 Forumite
in House buying, renting & selling
Hi,


Has anyone brought a new build with Jelson homes and have a rough idea of costs for extras?


Just wanted to gather my thoughts and get a rough calculation so I know how much I need to be saving.


Thanks,
Anisha
:jFinally going to be a homeowner:T
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Comments

  • bod1467
    bod1467 Posts: 15,214 Forumite
    General rule of thumb ... paying for extras from the developer will cost more and generally be of lesser quality than doing so privately. You're paying for the convenience of it all being done before you move in. :)
  • lincroft1710
    lincroft1710 Posts: 18,663 Forumite
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    As Jelson build in a large radius from their Leicester base, the cost of extras will depend on where you are buying and the cost of house/house type.

    And I agree with bod1467
    If you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales
  • ap1985
    ap1985 Posts: 325 Forumite
    lincroft1710 wrote: »
    As Jelson build in a large radius from their Leicester base, the cost of extras will depend on where you are buying and the cost of house/house type.


    Thank you Jelson. The house type is a 3 bed detached property in Birstall.
    :jFinally going to be a homeowner:T
  • ap1985
    ap1985 Posts: 325 Forumite
    bod1467 wrote: »
    General rule of thumb ... paying for extras from the developer will cost more and generally be of lesser quality than doing so privately. You're paying for the convenience of it all being done before you move in. :)


    Thank you that is handy to know :)
    :jFinally going to be a homeowner:T
  • lincroft1710
    lincroft1710 Posts: 18,663 Forumite
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    What extras were you thinking of
    If you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales
  • ap1985
    ap1985 Posts: 325 Forumite
    The phew that I had in mind were:


    - Upgrading Plug Sockets
    - Fitted Wardrobes
    - Shower in Main Bathroom and extension of Tiling
    - Ceramic floor tiles in both bathrooms
    - Access door to garage
    - Power light to Garage
    - Shower screen in main bathroom
    - Chrome Towel radiators
    - TV points to bedrooms.
    :jFinally going to be a homeowner:T
  • lincroft1710
    lincroft1710 Posts: 18,663 Forumite
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    Tiling and wardrobes will probably be cheaper outsourced.

    Can't see any point in upgrading plug sockets.

    I would just ask Jelson for individual prices for the rest, then start negotiating
    If you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales
  • marksoton
    marksoton Posts: 17,516 Forumite
    lincroft1710 wrote: »

    Can't see any point in upgrading plug sockets.

    I can't believe this even exists.A plug socket is a plug socket!

    I also cannot believe you have to pay extra for a power source to the garage just to get light in it. !!!!!!!?
  • bod1467
    bod1467 Posts: 15,214 Forumite
    Unless it's a separate, standalone garage? (Highly unlikely, but ... ) :)

    Some people like chrome finish sockets rather than bog standard white plastic ones. Even so, they're dead easy to fit anyway.
  • pinkfluffybabe
    pinkfluffybabe Posts: 2,989 Forumite
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    I've recently done my extras with Taylor Wimpey and some of the prices were eye-watering. I too wanted chrome towel radiators in my bathroom until I found out they were £510 for two! :eek:
    Not buying unnecessary toiletries 2024 26/53 UU, 25 IN
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