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.

Have you been asking, “Magkano ba talaga?”—but every answer feels like a guess, a sales talk, or a “depende” that doesn’t help? Here’s the truth: “Affordable” in CDO isn’t a fixed price.  It’s a realistic range based on your lot + your design + your finish level + your timeline.  If you don’t lock those, your budget will keep drifting. What Actually Controls the Price (Not Just “Cost Per Sqm”) 1) Your Finish Level (This changes everything) Pick one early: Bare/Core:  livable

You already have the lot. So why does building your house still feel like a “someday” plan—something you keep postponing even when you’re tired of renting, tired of waiting, and tired of watching prices climb? If you’re stuck, it’s rarely because you’re lazy or “not ready.” Most lot owners in CDO delay for 3 very real reasons: unclear budget , fear of going over , and no step-by-step plan . The good news: you can fix all three without needing a massive lump sum. Common Reason