Frequently Asked QUestions

Is the cost of home construction in South-East Queensland is relatively constant across the entire industry?

The finished prices of homes built in Queensland, price per square metre, irrespective of the company, seem to be remarkably similar when the real contract prices are studied.

So called “discount” builders’ finished prices are at significant variance with their advertised price when earthworks, foundations, drainage…..etc. are included. Every builder, irrespective of scale, employs trades people. Every plumber, electrician, carpenter, cabinetmaker, tiller……etc. sub-contracts to their building company at a price.As a home buyer, look for value in a builder’s long term relationship with their trades and for a high standard of workmanship. “Pay peanuts and get monkeys” is a cliche with its roots in fact.

Tradesmen offer their services at a price that allows them to make a living not a loss, plumber, electrician, carpenter, cabinetmaker, tiller……etc. look for work and price their contracts to meet the market. Cheap labour is not a feature available to any company. Materials are also available to the market from the same suppliers.Some large project home builders may have economies of scale but only on directly purchased items, not those supplied by smaller contractors.

There are no mysteries in house pricing, statistics on all home contract prices are available through the QMBA and local councils as taxes are levied on the contract value. The actual costs of construction per square metre vary very little by comparison. An advertised price of $800.00 per m² will usually result in a real price several hundred dollars more when all variables and exclusions are accounted for.

Are there are many styles and themes, eras and concepts in home design?

Courage Homes’ design team have been able to provide a flexibility and successful interpretation of our customer’s needs and wishes in the development of home plans to suit terrain and location.

What is the Balinese, South-East Asian, Thai feel?

The Java, a Pavilliet home built on acreage in Pullenvale. When looking for that Balinese, South-East Asian, Thai feel it is important to consider all the aspects of a home’s requirements. Consider livability, as well as presentation for resale. That wow factor that makes your home a pleasure to design, live in and ultimately profit from.

Split levels to suit the sloping sites - contemporary open plan living :

Kuranda - many of our homes feature split levels to suit the sloping sites that cause most tract home builders great expense and inappropriate use of earthworks. Designing to suit the site is a Courage Homes hallmark.The Kuranda has distinctive Queenslander roof lines and contemporary open plan ease of living.

These styles are part of our Australian and Queensland heritage. Courage Homes have become synonymous with good building practice and excellent home design.