Is it cheaper to build or buy a house in South Africa?
The short answer is that it is cheaper to buy an existing house in South Africa but every year less so.
Please refer to the attached brochure. I am planning to build a house similar to Appluase 26 but with a balcony similar to the grande, coastal hamptons and modern with a balcony. Downstairs will be dedicated to social family spaces, with a large gourmet Kitchen overlooking an open area flowing seamlessly to the wide Outdoor Living. Upstairs there are four Bedrooms, with a separate Study and two Bathrooms. width 9.08m (incl. nib wall) length 17.73m total area .62m2 26 squares
It's a modern architectural design, built using Cement slabs as a base. Size of about - square meter . Building structure to be cost effective. Attention to detail to be on interior including kitchen, ceiling, flooring and bathroom. I have attached pictures of how the design should look but still waiting quotation from the architect on the final design.
I am planning on building a single story house. 4 bedrooms 3 full bathrooms 1and one half bathroom. master bedroom with en suite and walk in closet. All bedrooms should be spacious with good size closets. 3 car garages. Open plan living, dining and kitchen. Media room, pantry and laundry room. Love the L shaped house because I want it to surround the pool area. the architects were contacted, but still waiting for the plans.
We are building 12 x 2-bedroom apartments over 2 floors. The land size is approximately 1, m2 in total. It is split into 3 equal portions of m2 each. The floor size is 1,m2 including patios and roof slabs. Plans have been submitted to the Brakpan municipality waiting approval. The zoning is Residential 3 and funding for the project is ready. I look forward to getting some quotes.
Building a new house about square meters in Darling close to Yzerfontein. 4 bedrooms (2 bedrooms with ensuite each and 2 without), main bathroom with full bath, shower, toilet and double vanity, each bathrooms must have extractor fans, 1 visitor toilet, Schuller, kitchen with build in cupboards and the big island, lounge with fireplace, double garage, big backyard stoep with a braai for entertainment, and front stoep. Estimated project start
Good day I am looking for quotes for a contractor on a new building(house) in Dwarskersbos, West Coast. I am in the process to get building plans finalized and herewith attached a proposal for now. As mentioned I am looking for a quote to see what will the financial implication be and if excessive that I should rework the design. Currently the house is m2, Garage 40m2 and then two open stoeps 30m2. I attach herewith the floorplan as well as visualization of the house Many thanx
we want 8 bedroom house with a closed kitchen and a 2 dining rooms and lounge as an open plan. One kids bathroom and main bedroom to have full English suite. 1 Laundry room with 2 washing tubs. Main bedroom to have a balcony and the dining to have a balcony as well. 1 study room, and gym room. The house must have a patio. 2 garages and a open space balcony by the garage.
Knowledgeable person to come and do site inspection. New extension (36 m) from existing electric fence is required to be installed on top of newly installed palisade fence, with gate on street front. Connection is to be from existing energizer. Repair one or two broken earthing pegs. Assess the general condition of existing segments of electric fence. Provide a quote that specifies cost items and labour. It would be greatly appreciated.
I am looking for someone to help me build 25 by 22 metres single storey house plan, it must include triple garage, covered entrance porch, double volume entrance hall, open plan dining and lounge suite with fireplace, studying room, cinema room, kids playroom, rear covered patio with braai area, open plan kitchen island with walk in pantry, scullery and kitchen covered veranda,guest suite bedroom with private bathroom and Bic, 3 bedrooms, 1 separate bathroom, 1 separate toilet, linen cupboard,master suite bedroom with private bathroom, dressing room, steam room, retreat area with covered veranda, gym room. the plans are in the making
I am a South African National living overseas but I own property in phoenix that I would like to develop. There is present a building on the plot which I have rented out. With the balance of the land I want to build a double storey. Upstairs as residence and ground floor as small business premises to let out for rent. Because there is red tape for transfer of money, iwant to do the project in phases.