Budget Build Rule: If It’s Not Written, It Will Cost You Later    Most “overbudget” builds aren’t caused by bad luck. They’re caused by unclear scope. If scope is fuzzy, cost becomes elastic.    Do this first: lock floor area. Don’t “add a meter” repeatedly. That’s how budgets die slowly.   Next: demand a BOQ by phase. Even a basic BOQ forces clarity: foundation, structure, roof, walls, MEP, finishes, external works.   Then: confirm inclusions/exclusions in writing. This is w

You Own a Lot. Why Are You Still Not Building? Here’s the Step-by-Step Plan You’re not “lazy.” You’re stuck because home building feels like 1,000 decisions with expensive consequences. The fix isn’t motivation. It’s a simple sequence. Step 1: Define the build target (1 day). Lock your floor area and must-haves. Bigger later is easier than “bigger mid-build.” Write two lists: Must-have  and Nice-to-have . Step 2: Align budget with reality (2–3 days). Do a basic BOQ by phase.