Labor is what costs and labor over-runs are what run up the bill especially if you build with cement block. That included ceramic tile, counters, plumbing and electricity and everything except wood trim and paint. We had a very hard time finding anyone to build for this price. We recently built a small house for someone else on one of the lots we have in San Ramon and the cost was around $725 a square meter using SIP panels. Or is that just the price of the outer structure? We have a friend looking to build in the San Ramon area so if you wouldn't mind please share who you found to build for $600sq meter, privately or here. MauroN if you actually get that price ($600 m2), complete with electricity and plumbing, ceramic etc you are doing great. My 3500 m2 lot in Palmares cost $35/m2, overlooking the city. Land can go from $50/m2 on up depending on the city or region. The average price per m2 is around $600 for an average house, nothing fancy. I just purchased some land and I am having several builders quote me costs. I believe it is a good idea to at least buy the land and build rather than buy something already built although building hassles are to be met.
