The Problem With Cost Per Square Metre Rates
When planning a home, many people use square metre rates to estimate building costs, but this method can be highly misleading. We explore the risks of relying solely on this method.
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When planning a home, many people use square metre rates to estimate building costs, but this method can be highly misleading. We explore the risks of relying solely on this method.
Considering building in 2025 but hesitant to commit? We explore the factors affecting construction costs to help you decide.
Our guide to setting and sticking to a budget and identifying hidden expenses.
How much should you set aside to build a bespoke home in Scotland? Our cost guide includes real life examples, £/m² building prices and the factors affecting construction costs in 2024.
How much does an extension cost? Here are up-to-date figures to guide your project, plus what you need to consider when working out your budget.
Coldwells Build are honoured to be named Scotland’s overall winners for our Farragon and The Arbor House projects at the 2023 Federation of Master Builder Awards.
Which project is the most cost effective? Which is the fastest to complete? We look at some of the key elements to help you decide whether to renovate or build from scratch.
The Arbor House in Aberdeen is featured alongside some of the world’s most beautiful properties in June 2023’s edition of ELLE Decoration.
Our latest custom build, The Arbor House, is featured in The New York Times this week. Coldwells Build managed the project over the course of 16 months, bringing to life the design by Brown & Brown Architects.
Nothing is worse than designing your dream home and then learning it’s out of reach. We explain the top 4 reasons why your builder should understand your budget.
A shortage of construction materials saw prices hit a 40 year high in 2021. Will the trend continue in 2022? And what could it mean for your custom home project?
From excitement to anxiety, we explore the emotional highs and lows of building a house and share what you can expect during the construction process.
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