The variables that move a renovation budget—and how to create a useful first range before design is complete.
- Start with scope, not a price per square metre
- Condition changes everything
- Build a decision schedule
Start with scope, not a price per square metre
Square-metre rates are useful for orientation, but two villas of the same size can require completely different structural, technical and finishing work. A useful early budget separates the base building work, services, interiors, external areas and contingency.
Condition changes everything
Cosmetic improvement, full services replacement and structural reconfiguration are different projects. Access, demolition, hidden defects and the standard of finishes can move the range materially.
Build a decision schedule
Early decisions on layouts, kitchens, bathrooms, glazing, lighting and stone reduce late changes. The best first estimate is transparent about assumptions and is refined after a technical visit.
Build an indicative renovation budget
Answer a few practical questions. Your selections and indicative range are then prepared as a WhatsApp brief for the project team.
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