b'Common Mistakes to AvoidAvoid Focusing Entirely on PriceThis is the most common mistake homeownersTotal Budget $ 700,000.00make. To make an educated decision on costs, you need to understand what is included in theLess 10% GST - $63, 636.36price and, just as importantly, what the builderLess compulsory Warranty Insurance - $1,669.80has excluded from the quote. Less compulsory Building Levy - $1,792.00Most people will have committed a budget to building aLess Typical Documentation Feenew home, but what does it really cost to build a house in Melbourne?Architectural design fee - $31,500.00Lets examine how the power of your budget diminishesSoil test, surveyor - $2,200.00due to Government regulation and taxeswell before construction work begins.Engineering design - $5,000.00Lets say you have a $700,000 budget to build a house.Plumbing approval - $808.00The following non-constructive costs will be dispensedBuilding certifier fee & energy report - $1,980.00before a building approval even takes place (assuming$ 591,413.84there are no other issues).Page 3 of 8'