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Volume Builder Pros:
Offers very competitive prices that are difficult to beat. They buy in bulk which means they get large discounts on their materials. They also get good trade rates as they can provided constant and ongoing work.

Volume Builder Cons:
A good percentage of a volume builders profit is made through variations. Anything that you decide that you want to change after you have signed the contract is going attract a application fee for a variation (approx $500) and a large premium on the actual variation. Make sure you have nutted out the inclusions list as much as possible and don?t leave any decisions till later.
For example: Even if the variation is just a minor one like putting in an extra light or power point it will cost you around $700-$800 with a volume builder whereas a local builder will put it in and might not even charge you for it.
If you want a bit of flexibility when building then your overall cost can blow out much more with a volume builder.
A volume builders advertised price will not include things like: site costs, class H slab, flooring, driveway etc. So make sure you ask what is included because come contract signing time you might get a bit of a nasty surprise.

Local Builder Pros:
Can also offer very competitive prices as they have much less overheads than the volume builders ? Advertising costs like tv commercials, running of several display houses, number of employees, office costs etc. all stack up for a volume builder as compared to your local builder.
You will get more for what you pay for with a local builder both in terms of quality and inclusions:
- Local builder has much less turnover of houses and will be onsite and actually building the house so you have a qualified builder constructing your house as opposed to a hired site supervisor. This will usually translate into a better quality house.
- Local builder will is more likely to have more inclusions in his base price as compared to a volume builder.
A local builder will be more open to negotiations in terms of price so if you want to go with a certain builder but think they are too expensive then simply find a cheaper price and show them. They are much more likely to give you a cheaper price if they see the competition is offering a better deal.
It always helps to get lots of quotes and compare. Its not always just about price but also about who gives you the most confidence. Do your research and try to get both anyway!!

Local Builder Cons:
What a local builder charges can vary vastly. It will be anywhere from $7,500 per square to $10,000 per square which is a big difference in the overall cost. To get an idea ask approximately how much they charge per square, why and what is included in that price.

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