overview.
Building selections are where budgets quietly blow out. Dad shares how to choose finishes that add value without overcapitalising, how to set a firm budget before you walk into the selection room, and where to hold the line.
Dad — John Kefalianos — has built more than a hundred homes. He shares how to make building selections that add value instead of blowing the budget.
"The selection room is designed to move you off your budget. Decide the number before you walk in, and keep it in your pocket."
John Kefalianos
what you'll learn.
- How to set a selections budget before you're tempted
- Which finishes add value and which just add cost
- How to avoid overcapitalising for your street and suburb
- Where to spend and where the showroom is selling you
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part of: building and new homes guide.
The Borrowing Power Truth-Sheet
Roughly what the bank will lend you on $60k / $80k / $120k / $180k income — single and couple, before-kids and with-kids. The actual numbers Dad runs in his office.
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links Nicola & John mentioned.
more on Building & new builds.
Same topic, different angle.