01In a finished Indian house, roughly how much of the total cost is the grey structure (foundation through plaster) versus the finishes?
02A contractor quotes ₹1,800/sq ft. What does that figure most likely represent?
03On a self-construction loan, roughly what share of the build cost will a bank typically fund?
04How is a home construction loan released?
05What is the safest rule for paying your contractor?
06How much retention should you typically hold back, and until when?
07What is usually the single biggest cause of a house build going over budget?
08How big a contingency should you ring-fence when building a house?
