Craig Ryan Builders — Exquisite New Builds

Smaller houses can end up costing more per square metre than a larger home. However, keep in mind that if your bespoke build is designed carefully and well, a smaller house is often the better option in terms of efficiency and quality of space.

Think carefully about how you intend to use your home and how your family utilises space. A badly designed house is one where there are empty spaces or even rooms that nobody uses. Write a list of your dream home, including absolutely everything. Most budgets don't allow for every whim. This is okay as you can scale your extensive list back to what you need and include as many 'wants' as your budget permits.

There are many costs involved in building a bespoke build, and these include design fees, building consents, site-works, the actual house, optional extras, and external features such as decks, steps, or other structures. The site where you plan to build also influences price. Please contact our Tamahere-based builders to arrange an appointment so we can walk you through the budgeting process and determine your priorities.

Right from the beginning, if you have a contingency fund, you’ll have peace of mind in case any unforeseen events happen. A realistic rule of thumb is to allow for a 5-10% contingency of the total bespoke build cost.