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.
Small 2 story home , flat open erf sq meter erf, located in central town (plettenberg bay) . could be between 85- sq meters. Possibly adding a 3 rd level to ensure there is a view towards the north and or north east (lagoon/ mountain view from top story). I have concept home in mind - picture attached - not exactly this but to give you an idea of the design style, either a bed 1 studio or 2 bedrooms. Have not bought the erf yet - need initial construction estimate . It will be holiday home. 1 car garage or attached carport. Modern design, mostly concrete and steel for floor level, upstair levels could be a lighter and different material. Aluminum or steel window/door frames. No bath, shower only
This will need to be a 3 bedroom house that is open plan. We are looking at the prices of standard bricks and / or Building blocks. We have a plan that has been approved however, the plan is from another ERF and the elevations on the plot is more or less level. Ground is Sandy as far as I can tell. We need a builder that is NHBRC registered that can work with the bank. Attached is the plan, how ever, we only need the house done with the patio, not the garages ect. if that can be quoted separately to see how far we ca go
It's a unit townhouse development. I intend offering three bedrooms,bath, open plan kitchen lounge and dining area. Double garage and open patio/ braai area. Approximately sqm. The other unit will be three bed, one full bath, open plan kitchen living and dining area. Single garage and open patio/ braai area. Approximately 92sqm.
Good day, We have a site agent who will oversee our build, together with an engineer. Would you like to give us a labour quote for the wet works? • It would include site clearing • setup site construction • profiles and setting out of the home • foundations excavate • building house till wall plate • plastering inside and out with plaster bounds on exterior for windows • floor screeds We will provide a container for site storage. There are no ceilings that need to be skimmed. We would need you to be registered with Workers Comp. We will supply ready mixed concrete. We will hire skips for rubble removal. We will supply all material. The floor size is .5m square. Should you be interested I will send you a building plan. Regards,
farm-style housing development for a 3 bedroom house with 3 En-suite bathrooms and open plan living / kitchen area. Must include space for 2 cars in a garage, as well as ample space for cupboards in the garage for storage. Plans will be developed by our own architect. Only a rough estimate per sqM is needed.
Hi I would like to have a 4 bedroom house. I'm a work from home mom. I'm kind of Claustrophobic. I prefare an open an house with enough space. I like cooking. I like to host my friends and family. So I need a porch, not too big and a pool (3x4m) A double garage main bedroom with ensuit and a walking closet. At least 1 bathroom with shower and a powder room. Please see attached sketch, I need something similar, I'm open minded so we can find a work around. House should be be around sqm Regards
7.75sqm: bath out, build wall for shower, shower trap & drain at floor level, complete shower plumbing, basin replace & complete plumbing, bathroom large window replace with x aluminum, floor tiling, wall tiling, ceiling paint, replace door, toilet remains, tiling around toilet, various new fitting, cabinets and hangers
I would like to convert my garage into a living area, with about a cm extension on the one side as well. The roof will also need replacing. The completed build would need a bedroom, kitchenette, lounge and bathroom. Additionally I also want another bedroom in the main house, extended NB: Please send me a wtsapp or an email
New flooring in all of the house - Laminated wood New Ceilings in all of the house Complete kitchen remodel - 35sqm 3 bedrooms remodel - 26sqm (Bathroom included) / 12sqm / 11sqm Bathroom remodel (Shower & Tub in both bathrooms) Patio Remodel - 28sqm (New Built in Braai) NOTE!!! Please don't phone me. Contact me via Whatsapp for more info.
Need new floor throughout - would like laminate - new kitchen -new kitchen cabinets, new back splash, appliances- new bathroom - take out bath, put in one nice shower, new toilet, sink, tiles - flat needs plastering touch ups, whole flat needs paint. Have just bought flat and live in Zambia, completion is June 1st so would like work to start as soon as possible after then. Flat is 59m2 so a relatively small job.