New Build Home - changes to kitchen $$$

Racky_Roo

I suspect half of that is labour. It's surprising how much labour costs these days and that isn't a quick job you're talking about. If you do it after the event and you aren't competent enough to do it yourself , you're still going to be paying for labour so I would just get it done now.

GDB2222

wedge69 said:

GDB2222 said:

If you go back to the developer and threaten to pull out of the purchase, they will put pressure on the kitchen suppliers. Whether it’s worth it over £2k is your choice.

No they won't, because they know no one is stupid enough to pull out of a house sale for 2ks worth of kitchen cupboards. 

Doesn’t that depend how far the op has progressed in the process? If all they have paid is a returnable deposit, then they can pull out at nil cost. It seems unlikely that there’s only one house in the area that is suitable for them.  

Cath815

Thanks to all who have responded.
We love the house, so pulling out is not an option for us. I agree with a lot of comments that £2k isn't a lot in the grand scheme of things, but considering we haven't chosen anything else for the rest of the house, I just worry the total will continue to rise. I will see if we can make changes which will reduce the cost, but if we can't, we may just have to bite the bullet - I don't want to look back when I'm in house and regret not doing it - I just don't want to be taken for a ride in the process!

Irishpearce26

Cath815 said:

Thanks to all who have responded.
We love the house, so pulling out is not an option for us. I agree with a lot of comments that £2k isn't a lot in the grand scheme of things, but considering we haven't chosen anything else for the rest of the house, I just worry the total will continue to rise. I will see if we can make changes which will reduce the cost, but if we can't, we may just have to bite the bullet - I don't want to look back when I'm in house and regret not doing it - I just don't want to be taken for a ride in the process!

Its got to be right for you and your family etc. I don't think you're being taken for a ride as another poster added a breakdown of what is actually involved £2k isn't a rip off and sounds pretty standard. What did you think the price increase would be? As long as you don't add anymore extras then the costs shouldn't rise.

GDB2222

Cath815 said:

Thanks to all who have responded.
We love the house, so pulling out is not an option for us. I agree with a lot of comments that £2k isn't a lot in the grand scheme of things, but considering we haven't chosen anything else for the rest of the house, I just worry the total will continue to rise. I will see if we can make changes which will reduce the cost, but if we can't, we may just have to bite the bullet - I don't want to look back when I'm in house and regret not doing it - I just don't want to be taken for a ride in the process!

Could I suggest that you cost up all the extras that you need, then step back and think about whether you can afford the property?