How Much SHOULD A House Cost In The Philippines?

[@Paul-ch4sr]

FOR FUTURE HOMEOWNERS: This is where your money goes! Best example on how to explain where that money is going. Thank you, Slater!

[@TheMarksmanROM]

I think we need to also add the cost of permits and other alikes. This is seperate from professional fees and could also take a toll on the overall budget. Some contractors may include the leg work, but the main fees are on the owner. Also the amounts differ city by city.

[@ranloresca8735]

Super informative. Sana mafeature din mga matitino / honest contractors na budget friendly din. These days, napakadaming contractors na scam talaga yung iba pa in a subtle way dito sa Pinas. Kaya kahit may pera ka na magpagawa, mag 2 isip ka pa din. Kung nagagawa nga nila sa mga sikat at celebrities what more sa mga simpleng tao lang

[@notofakenewsandbiaspleaser4343]

Just a note, not all contractors na pumalpak ang project intended na manloko. Some just really underestimated the cost during the process of construction, napipilitan pumasok sa isang project just to comply with the preferred cost ng owner even though may idea na sila in the first place na possible alanganin ang budget. So my advise as owner is do your research din sa average cost ng construction at wag nyu na "pilitin" makakuha ng contractor na willing pumasok sa project na significantly lower than the average cost because there is a high possibilty they are underestimating.

[@johnjolly2087]

My wife and I are selling out here and will be building there in a few short months. Your content is without peer and much appreciated. We are planning to use Liteblock in our build but are concerned with transport cost and skilled labor in Bohol or Negros. You'll be seeing us in your showroom very soon. Thanks.

[@kryzzzie]

Things i learned from marrying an engineer 😊

[@tayatzmayes]

Ikaw na tanungin namin ma'am pag busy si Slater. 😅

[@chicomalo3654]

marry a businessman you will learn not to worry about anything.its all about the money

[@Error404SkyeNotFound]

@@chicomalo3654 right!! it’s a good thing Slater is an engineer and a businessman

[@lightner6924]

Clearly because yu look down on ordinary people.

[@PlsSpankMeh]

​@@lightner6924Lmao, you are so bitter.

[@stustu5491]

Sana next content about finding the right contractor😅

[@Kopihira]

If around NCR, I recommend PRODIBUILD Construction corp. They have licensed architects and engineers at magaganda rin ang designs nila

[@yannnavarro6943]

meron ata kay Arki Oliver Austria

[@g7art318]

Ilang beses na ito sinasabi at binabanggit kng papaano

[@srdeku]

Yung may maraming successful projects na maipapakita sayo usually. Also check if they have in-house licensed professionals or do they consult to them. Kung listahan ng contractors gusto mo baka isipin mo/ng viewers ay baka biased na (can also be good). Syempre location din (Cebu based si Slater) which can cause additional overall costs/expenses if he ever list contractors/companies near him.

[@KamilleN16]

I second on arki Austria, yung isa sa recent post nya.

[@GreiMacatiag]

As someone who has been in the US for a while and planning to retire to the Philippines, this is very very helpful! Been looking at ideas for a home but did not have any idea as to what the cost will be.

[@kevink1214]

Very informative. Make sure the architect drawings is part of the cost of the home. Heard of people being shown all these features, but was told later, oh that is just a drawing of what it could be and many of those things are going to cost extra. The buyer thought all of the things in the drawings was what was going to be built but sadly found out they were not.

[@ninonggaming9668]

Thank you sir Slater sa pag enlighten kung gano kahalaga ang professionals kapag magbbuild ng house. But may tips ka po ba kung pano kumilatis ng matitinong contractors. Pano madetect yung redflags. Not in general sana, pero yung detailed. And if nag yes si client dahil magaling magconvince si contractor, pano malalaman if mali ang nakuhang contractor during construction. And how ipa-stop ang work knowing na may contract din kayo. Sa sunod na content🙂 thanks po

[@kokey101dugong7]

Ito po baka makatulog kahit konti. Unang una po para malaman mo if red flag ang contractor is kung wala syang PCAB License. Pero if si designer naman ang mag build pwede naman yun. Then in case po. Dapat ang mode of payment nyo is per percentage ng natapos. Then kung kaya, hire mo nalang ang nag design ng bahay as your consultant. Alter ego mo sya

[@ianignacio1921]

Nasa scope of work din ni architect na iguide si client kung sino ang best contractor na makukuha. Tips pano madetect ang red flags: Puro lots ang quotations. (Generalized) Generalized scope of work or walang maibigay. Walang maibigay na gant chart or general din ang binigay. Pakyawan is also a red flag. High risk meh reward.

[@cjm1327]

my recent vid si arch oliver po bout jn

[@lydiadejesus9535]

Si Arch.Ed meron din vlog.

[@MyRealEstatePhilippines]

This is the most thorough video on the matter. Thank you for this, Slater! All the best on the road to 1 Million!

[@poetwarriorrare9489]

Of all the videos on this subject, this one is pretty straight forward and accurate.

[@thatchicksavage3165]

Watching from the States! Thinking of retiring in the PI.. I'll definitely look for you when the time comes🥰💖

[@nicachu7274]

Galing ng explanation nito..the best ka talaga Engr Slater Young

[@deeda777]

The problem with some professionals , they recommend suppliers that give them commissions.

[@maidizonzapata]

That's how system works. Even our doctors practice that. They get commi from prescriptions. Our celebrities endorse products and they're paid heaps

[@johnnyg7899]

@@maidizonzapata We have always known that it's how the system works. But how can we avoid this and instead hire a a professional engineer to build your home and save you money instead of getting high end commissions on products or trademarks?

[@notofakenewsandbiaspleaser4343]

A good design professional, in the end will still recommend to you a good quality to cost material with or without commission, nothing wrong with that. I hope you realize design professionals also have family to feed just like you.

[@jethrudemendina9084]

I love this topic Sir Slater, thank you!

[@JessicaJimenez-i3l]

Hi @Slater; I’m a skyfam fan! Can you please make an episode for tiny houses estimations and all! Thank you so much!

[@iamdickel8574]

Thank you for the tips, already planning to build our new home early next year, Lot is already available here in province, i hope materials here are cheaper, we are planning atleast 2-3 bedroom and a open kitchen, dining area and sala area. simple and small that we could start with my family

[@family4funvlog]

Salamat for all the great videos! We've watched so many of them. Now we are starting own design and construction in Palawan. We gave you shout out on our first blogs about design!

[@andrewfoster4359]

excellent presentation, clear and concise. I'd double echo the design element, simple block forms, simple roof layout, simple interior spaces well designed will feel so much more spacious even if smaller than originally intended and save so much money in the long run - and also just get the layout and flow of the house right. Design led for your lifestyle is best 🙂

[@aerotaur]

Is it possible to build a house plain, with mostly the bare concrete, and then gradually add the higher end finish with time? Or is it necessary to do the finish as you are building? I am thinking tiling, fluted panels, and other details. Say you have a 5-6 million budget, and an added 1 million per year set aside for improvements. Could you start with a plain house and then gradually add the higher end finish?

[@melissathereseescabarte5814]

I'd like to see you with Tita Alice Eduardo. I can only imagine how we could learn from both of you. Maybe soon? 🤞🏻

[@bhills74]

Please do a topic on making your house typhoon proof by using materials that are available here in the Philippines.

[@BerkshireB]

Yes, I agree 👍

[@johnnyg7899]

Yes, I rarely see any videos with that information. So far all I have learned is that a home built with a Hip roof (four or more sloping panels) are the most resistant to wind loads. Metal roofs that are installed with screws instead of nails are also stronger.

[@markeuringer8106]

Would you recommend the homeowner choosing kitchen appliances themselves? As long as they have the dimensions….. thanks

[@amytan7872]

I hope next episodes about finding a good contactor, about bidding and also regarding finding a good project manager This video is very informative and will help us a lot. Thank you!!

[@jimhabsfan]

Salamat Po. You know what you are talking about and you give great advice.

[@blesswind584]

I think there's something wrong with your cam sa ibang parts nung vid, 4K yung quality but the video itself is "sort of" pixelated (except for the stock videos/photos in the vid)

[@MacRebo]

I think KZbin is deliberately compressing video quality para po makatipid sila sa storage sa servers nila.

[@jethropaulanosa3971]

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[@MichaelGonzalez-sz1dp]

How can e we figure out and itemize how much concrete , rebar, tiles etc go such a build of 100sqm. I would like to see the itemized cost difference of items that justify the jumps between the different tiers. I know labor is pretty inexpensive so the materials have to be prices accordingly.

[@NZ-nd2em]

As a owner of mid-high end house. It’s not true. Bare finish cost 15,000-18,000/sqmz. Standard mid end with paint and stones from wilcon and fluted cost 23,000-25,000. High end cost - 30,000-35,000 and Ultra high end cost 40,000. ALL IN. Its better to choose the right architect with design and build scheme. Pinaka importante makita mo recent projects nila at maayos na tauhan. Slater’s level and his team has expensive talent fee. Kaya mataas sila kasi ang mabibigay nila sainyo peace of mind. Pero kaya rin naman ng iba yon basta tutukan mo palagi. Pinaka important icheck ang mga pipes and water proofing.

[@ranislvd]

San po kayo nagpagawa?

[@laurence4296]

Bare finish in some provinces are 24,000 per sqm. Always consider market value if all contractors in our place 24k starting per sqm. It varies nalang san place kayo nag papatayo din. Your costing is valid but I would like to argue magiging same sa experience mo yung costing ng iba

[@Ley-I]

Sabi nga ni slater this year 2024, owner ka nga ng mid high end house baka noong year 2010 or 2015 pa yan

[@NZ-nd2em]

@@Ley-I halatang hindi kapa nakapag pagawa ng bahay. Wag kana makisali sa usapan kung wala kang alam. 2023 pa yan til now ganyan padin price wag ka makisali if hindi mo alam sinasabi mo

[@Ley-I]

@@NZ-nd2em ikaw hindi pa nakapagpatayo ng bahay sa ibat ibang lugar kaya close minded ka at sarado utak mo tama naman yung sinabi sa taas na nagdedepende din ang presyo kung saang lugar or province ka

[@graceldazagler7904]

THANKS A MILLION !!!! Love all these guidance.

[@hulyandabid1523]

"THE PROPER PROFESSIONALS WILL LEAD YOU TO THE RIGHT SUPPLIERS". THANK YOU SIR!

[@Arnaldsolas]

Thank you Kuya Slater. Daming mga bagay na diko na take into consideration. Salamat po

[@pauljohnusita7274]

Galing! Thanks, Slater!

[@fishstinks311]

Great infos. Maybe next video about rough timeframes, from groundbreaking to finish.

[@jredmondejar1855]

Thanks engr! Im a newbie small contractor that is manifesting to be successful like you here in our province agusan del norte! ✨✨

[@cris4155]

Good luck to you just be honest and truthful to your client and you will get lots of recommendation.

[@0nly1wyll]

for Renovations? who should you go to, a contractor? is there a computation to consider for the budget

[@jennifermiayo5119]

very well said @Slater Young. very true po. Napa subscribed tuloy ako😅

[@gelmarinas1728]

Thank you Slater as always.

[@Mr.Saturday123]

Engineer, what do you think happened to the S&R in E rod? It hasnt been 5 years yet, but they will be demolishing it soon. It was built relatively fast, and when i would go there, I noticed some parts of their parking were closed off for maintenance.

[@albinaarandilla7799]

Napanood ko ang vlog nyo about sa banyong may singaw, anong title ng vlog nyo para makita ko ulit, please..thank you

[@cocoylawsy]

How about for houses made of light materials like fiber cement boards, wall cladding etc. They are faster to construct and less manpower needed. How is the cost computed?

[@bilocanokami1292]

Thank you sir,start to save now for my dream/business dream house 🙏

[@saintclaire1201]

Thanks for this video engineer @SlaterYoung. It gives me a glimpse of today's construction market and other things to look at when building a new house in the Philippines. I live in Toronto, Canada and most people here sell their items second hand or lightly used stuff on Facebook Marketplace from changing decour, high turn around of international students, home staging or people get, and most people here sell their items second-hand or lightly used stuff on Facebook Marketplace from changing decours, high turn around of international students, home staging or people getting bored of their stuff. I can send those imported items back in the Philippines for the new house. :)

[@mywildflower-theadventures313]

Thank you for this information.🇺🇸🇵🇭

[@Takotimo]

Thank You for this very helpful video ! How and where can you find this professional people and team ?

[@愛一喜]

Very helpful! Salamat po! Sana katulad mo yun makukuha ko pag nag patayo ako ng my Dream House😊

[@RealEstateAlexZeta]

Love the content. The background music is a bit distracting though. Perhaps the volume can be reduced next time.

[@jorenstevensaclot884]

next content po sana sir,, talent fee ng mga engineers/architects para may idea po ung mga clients natin. thanks po

[@g7art318]

As far as my memory is concerned, architect's fee is by 10% above per total cost of the project.. Engineer is per square meter..

[@raiy3na]

⁠@@g7art318ba’t parang ang mahal? Is this relative sa size ng property? Ndi ba mas mababa percentage ng architect fees the bigger the property is?

[@kevint0t]

@@g7art318 anong yang 10% nio po? purely design ng plano or siya lahat sa plano, sa construction at sa mga permits?

[@wotwot6868]

In other countries (or maybe just the 1 country). the government will subsidize 50% of your house. No property tax, no inheritance tax etc..

[@jennifermiayo5119]

Very interesting po yung video. Knowledgable enough

[@desan6061]

Salamat kaayo ug daghan sa mga content nimu sir.. naa free consultation sir? Estimate lng hehehe.. pila kaha cost 2 story small house lng made of steel 1 bedroom level 1, level 2 2 bedroom, tapos roof deck pang 3rd level… hahah bka sakali lng idol hhahaha ky dli gyd ko mka afford nimu engr. Or sa inyong company mn heheh ky mga bigatin mn gyd kaayo oi.. Ky ng plano mi tukod sa among dream house 🏠unta 😊. Been watching your channel and salamat kaayo ug dako gyd interesting and informative kaayo. God bless Engr. Slater!!! Dakong tabang namo mga low budget ang imung mga content 🙏🏼😊🙏🏼😊😊🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@EddyMerlyBorjaLit]

this is informative. hope you make a video about the average cost of professionals working for a project, say, a 300sqm home

[@adalquintoYT]

I appreciate what you are doing. Really. Thank you sir. Malaman ng clients yung totoong reason. :)

[@MissExperience]

Question po. Ano po ang mas practical & mas mura, ipa-demolish ang existing house and patayuan ng new house or ibenta then buy a new one?

[@danrosal6352]

I think another thing to consider is if may levels ba yung bahay na gusto mo. If currently the ground floor is ₱40k x 100sqm, tapos gusto mo pa lagyan ng 2nd floor na 100sqm rin, it wilk turn out to be ₱40k x 200sqm. Not sure if this is the case, my parents are architects as well and we’ve talked about this before, although di ko lang matandaan yung pricing if more than 1 floor yung house.

[@ddddaaddaaaa]

yes tama yan. bukod yung sukat ng ibang level.

[@vii_mcmx]

You actually answered my question. Lot area is actually 52 sqm but we plan to have 3 floors. So that would bring us to : 52 x 3 = 156 sqms 156sqms x 50k = 7.8 M Is it correct?

[@danrosal6352]

@@ddddaaddaaaa thanks for confirming.

[@danrosal6352]

@@vii_mcmx if the 2nd and 3rd floors have an equal area with the ground floor, then yes that is correct.

[@rjames2431]

Paano po pag renivation lang pag bungalow po tapos papagawa ng secon floor. 96 sq m po, pero yung 36 sq ay balcony , the rest po ay allocated sa 2 rooms / 1 bathroom

[@mrmiss8062]

How do one go about finding the right team? Firstly, find a good and honest contractor? Or a good architect?

[@princessmiracle2331]

Specific one home a size of 300 square feet two story no furniture just amenity requirements like toilet, shower and tub. large kitchen, sink, kitchen cabinet of course the island.

[@georgerocamora6955]

Very informative engr. Thank you

[@bitwenc389]

Thank you for sharing. Very informative.

[@anotherstar8125]

Does it make sense to build a barndominium in the Philippines and would it be more affordable than common cement homes?

[@vii_mcmx]

Which is better for a 12 yr old house? Renovate na gibain talaga lahat or to renovate nalang parts that need improvement? 😢 Thank you in advance for your insights 🙏

[@ArtARandomThaught]

Had a contractor here in gensan spend 400k of our budget on what ever he wanted. What can i do the contract has 3 weeks left and now he is ghosting me. I dont have a roof and no plumbing or electric

[@mikelieberman6924]

For those who really don't have a clue, maybe you are right. I designed our home. I gave the drawings to a Civil Engineer to produce the mechanical drawings the city would city would accept. I used a bid process for *all items*, to purchase based on my specifications. That included glass, roofing, rebar, other steel (including for the trusses we built on site with my own welding equipment)... We hired labor and made our own hollow-block. I had a ready-mix company pour the foundation, posts and beams. I am not sure how you were configuring outside parts, balconies with canopies, carports with trusses and roofing. I built my house eight years ago, and so labor was less expensive. Our place outside is concrete, plus wrap, plus skim coat plus paint except where there is tile. Inside I have double wall construction (blocksteel stud-fiberboard) for running all electric and plumbing in the gap, plus for insulation purposes. The electrical mechanical the city and the electric grid provider drew, (the electric provider didn't like what the city approved) BUT I didn't like either. the were a mess, inefficient and unsafe. I ran three wire fully grounded double insulated wire throughout the house and have distribution panels on each floor. And I didn't put all the aircon in that they called for because my home (in one area I only needed one 2.5HP as oppsoed to the 9HP they spec'ed, as the double-wall design is far more energy efficient. If I had used an architect and a commercial contractor, I would never have gotten the home I really wanted and wouldn't have been able to build my home with includes a high concrete fence around the 1000M property, for what it cost me. As it is, including all and the lighting, the electric gate motor, the electronic manhole gate latch with remote video and all the rest, my ~500SqM two story building cocts under ₱10,000,000. So maybe you are right for those who have no clue.

[@kindmelo_official]

Thank you Engineer!🎉

[@ridge13]

This is what we've been thinking about for the past few months, it's not only the materials and the labor. Ang permits pa, and yes the Geodetic Engineer, Plumbing etc...And like a car, it doesn't end when you move in...and maintenance pa...hehehe! And yes, fix it in the paperwork pa lang, kay once it's cast in stone, or cement...lisod na. Hehehe!

[@pacisjohnerniea.2904]

What we learned as an architecture student in professional practice on how to estimate a project cost is based on areas, whereas enclosed, covered, and open areas have different estimation costs, and 10% of the total was given to professional fees, which are the architect and engineer.

[@DennisAbad]

thanks for this video! please make another one for the other costs, cheers!

[@riverhorathore2404]

Galing. Clear and concise 👍

[@princessmiracle2331]

Mr. Slater Young can you please elaborate on just one construction home? With a budget 4/5 million piso?

[@hkdigiworks]

Thank You Mr Slater for making this video.

[@rosinante6415]

why are some parts of the video blurred despite watching it in 4k reso?

[@arrag.1175]

Very timely 🎉

[@rowenaoquendo4810]

Nag pa enhance kami ng unit. Cabinetry, sink at counter top amounted to 475K.

[@michelleame254]

Hope meron din for commercial building construction 😊

[@pawtampus9761]

Hello sir. Is epoxy resin paint used in the philippines? Is it advisable and cheaper to use it? Thanks and God bless. 🙏❤️

[@sheehanchua992]

I experienced this first hand, it truly pays to have an experienced professional with you during these times. It would be nice to know if you have a video or list of recommended suppliers :)

[@missmichellequintana]

Overlooked cost for luxury/beverly hills was labelled "economic finish" instead.

[@cristyhinze8889]

do you have a beach front house design video engr? can you help me design a beach house in a cheap cost?

[@rtej1404]

Is it alright o have ramps althrough out instead of stairs?

[@roldtemplonuevo4602]

Thank you for the heads-up.

[@justinfo-jepy355]

living in Japan for almost 2 decades, parang napapangitan na ako sa kung pano gumawa ng bahay jan sa pinas... napaka pulido at almost perfect kasi mga bahay dito...

[@thesunflowerdreamer9928]

Thank you, Slater!

[@jocelyndelasalas2166]

Hope feature din po about roofing planning to build rest house in tagaytay.....actually nagpa quote na ako litepanel sa company nyo na cimatech

[@NanetteCuauhtli-bb9gi]

Architect, pwede ba ang owners ang bibili ng mga materials such as for the bathrooms and kitchen, the lightings, etc?

[@kevint0t]

Puedeng Puede, kaya mas mabuti na merong BOQ or bill of quantities na pinakita sa inyo ng contractor upon signing of contract. kase di ka magbabase sa mga change order(possible na mga add-ons or deductions sa works ng conctractor).

[@Engr.OyoboinkTV]

thank you engr!!

[@zuaq2744]

Can you do a video on gutterless roofs like the one on Monterrazas?

[@brutallygwapo9597]

had some expectations just basing it off from the title of the video but i really didn't get anything concrete here. all vague and not much really about cost specifics.

[@ka_tripmo1854]

hello archi. can u give ideas nag pa extend kami ng bahay sa isang subd. nag pa design kmi ng bahay sa archi. na finish un gusto nmn design un bahay 80sq mtr. 2 storey nag pa dagdag kami ng another floor and extend ng kointi un space ng bahay . un contractor na kausp ko nag quotation sa amin umabot ng 6.6M may mga demolish na straucture but so expenaive

[@Emman45832a]

Eng how do you do your cost estimates of a project?

[@sheilamaenelmida1937]

More contents like thissss 🥹

[@persona5305]

naku, natoto na kami. yes napaka importante ng mga tamang professional basta seguraduhin niyo lang na trusted.. kung pwede nga tignan niyo yong past works nila at kausapin yong owners kung kumusta experiences nil at seguraduhin niyo na kayo rin educated sa mga building codes material cost para makita niyo rin na hindi kayo inaano ng professional na yarn😅 pero may mga pinoy na titigas ng ulo. sa sobrang gusto makatipid naghire lang ng construction workers tapos sil na gumawa yun tuloy na x10 yong lgastos at ang pangit pa tapos ang tagal pang natapos dahil palaging na pause yong project dahil ubos na budget😅

[@reinachiquillo7207]

We need this information! We’d love to know contractors too

[@andregeogarcia4216]

I need this it's a big Help to the Assessors

[@blueandpink6251]

Can a 2M budget with be enough to build a house? 80sqm bungalow?

[@ZarvielAustin]

Is it just me or the video is pixelated? I went to change the video quality to 4k and the video was still pixelated?

[@mariakamylle]

Thank you! Naintindihan ko po lahat, pambili nalang ng bahay ang kulang :D

[@pucksheet4456]

Another useful information

[@michaeljef]

Hi Slater, I’m not sure whether the area in your cost estimate computation refers to the Floor Area or the Land Area? Can you clarify please.... or anyone here who knows the answer.

[@MchlV-es7qf]

@michaeljef He said "per sq meter". So, say 20k per sq meter. If your land is 100 sq meters, and you build on a floor area of 200 sq meters because you have a 2nd floor, then you take 20k and multiply that by 200 sq m. (It won't make sense if it was land area as you said because if there were 10 floors and you will never pay using land area -- then 20k times 100 = 2M -- for 10 floors, only 2M? )

[@dekdelacruz]

A lot of obvious tips pero must be said. Esp, in the phils madami pa din hindi licensed people and mga napasok lang sa construction. Also learned this from personal exp.

[@saytoga]

Is it mandatory by the law to have a registered architect for the deisgn or you can hire a friend or freelancer?