April 2022 archive

Building Costs Per Square Foot in the State of North Carolina – Single Family Homes

As of 2024, building costs in the state of North Carolina are -1% below the national average. The charts below show a comparison of costs between luxury, semi-luxury, best, good, average and minimum standard single-family houses. Costs are also given for manufactured housing in five quality classes. 2024 Building Costs Per Square Foot for Single …

Continue reading

Is It Legal to Build Your Own House Without Using a Contractor?

Is It Legal to Build Your Own House? Can you build a house by yourself without hiring a contractor? This is a question that some people would like to have answers for. The answer is it depends. There are situations and conditions which make it legal to build a house on your own, and there …

Continue reading

Is It Legal to Build Your Own House Without Using a Contractor?

House Under Construction

Is It Legal to Build Your Own House? Can you build a house by yourself without hiring a contractor? This is a question that some people would like to have answers for. The answer is it depends. There are situations and conditions which make it legal to build a house on your own, and there …

Continue reading

What is the Size of a 2-Bedroom House or Duplex?

What is the Size of a 2-Bedroom House or Duplex? A two-bedroom house is the minimum size for multi-occupancy. It’s suitable for a family of 3 or 4 people including the couple. One bedroom is shared by the couple and the other is occupied by one or two kids. Just like most multi-occupancy dwellings, two-bedroom …

Continue reading

What is the Size of a 2-Bedroom House or Duplex?

2 Bedroom House with 1 Shared Bathroom and Open Plan Kitchen Living Dining

What is the Size of a 2-Bedroom House or Duplex? A two-bedroom house is the minimum size for multi-occupancy. It’s suitable for a family of 3 or 4 people including the couple. One bedroom is shared by the couple and the other is occupied by one or two kids. Just like most multi-occupancy dwellings, two-bedroom …

Continue reading

What is the Size of a 1 Bedroom Apartment, Duplex or House?

What is the Size of a 1 Bedroom Apartment, Duplex or House A one-bedroom apartment or house is suitable for single occupants but it can also accommodate two people especially couples sharing the same bed. One-bedroom dwellings come in all types of architectural designs – duplex, detached house and apartments. Apartments are the most common …

Continue reading

What is the Size of a 1 Bedroom Apartment, Duplex or House?

Studio Apartment Plan

What is the Size of a 1 Bedroom Apartment, Duplex or House A one-bedroom apartment or house is suitable for single occupants but it can also accommodate two people especially couples sharing the same bed. One-bedroom dwellings come in all types of architectural designs – duplex, detached house and apartments. Apartments are the most common …

Continue reading

Building Costs Per Square Metre in Argentina – Turner and Townsend

Cost of building a house in Argentina. Building your own home is a challenge anywhere in the world, but in countries with unstable economies, it can be even more difficult. However, this does not mean that it is impossible, and in fact there are hundreds of types of houses that can be built and places …

Continue reading

Building Costs Per Square Metre in Argentina – Turner and Townsend

Benavidez Greens, Tigre - Gran Bs. As. Norte, Buenos Aires (6)

Cost of building a house in Argentina. Building your own home is a challenge anywhere in the world, but in countries with unstable economies, it can be even more difficult. However, this does not mean that it is impossible, and in fact there are hundreds of types of houses that can be built and places …

Continue reading

Building Costs Per Square Metre in Brazil – Turner &Townsend | SINAPI

Building Costs Per Square Metre in Brazil – Turner and Townsend & SINAPI Cost of Building a House in Brazil Construction costs are very low because both labor and (local) materials are fairly inexpensive in Brazil. An individual Brazilian will construct his home with local labor for between 600 and 1000 reals (between $220 and …

Continue reading