Second/Addional/Minor

[The-Victor]

I am in Chch. I am thinking of constructing a second dwelling. No plan to subdivide at the moment.
Is it better to get an architect to design the 60-80 m2 dwelling and then tender out the building work or should I just approach building companies and ask them to quote for the whole thing.

I have been quoted $7-10K by a number of architects.

Seems to me going straight to a builder would save me 5-10K. Am I missing something given I am really after a stock standard design for a rental?

Does any one know second tier building companies I could talk to?

[AlFa]

I'd go with something standard for as cheap as you can get

[The-Victor]

I'd go with something standard for as cheap as you can get

Thanks for the feedback. Most appreciated.

[AlFa]

I've been searching for last 3 months to get reasonably priced prefab/kitset dwelling. It's certainly not a big thing in NZ. So far my 1st choice is this guys - https://qbh.co.nz/shop
They can even squeeze 3 bed in 72m2 footprint. You will still need to engage local planner for RC but they say they cover BC part.

[The-Victor]

I've been searching for last 3 months to get reasonably priced prefab/kitset dwelling. It's certainly not a big thing in NZ. So far my 1st choice is this guys - https://qbh.co.nz/shop
They can even squeeze 3 bed in 72m2 footprint. You will still need to engage local planner for RC but they say they cover BC part.

Great link. Thanks. Will look at it in more detail.