MET Design
Buy vs Build Comparator
The fundamental decision
Should you build,
or buy?
Side-by-side total cost comparison: building a custom MET home versus buying a comparable existing house. All-in numbers, 10-year horizon, the considerations beyond just money.
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2 minutes. Four quick questions about what you want and what's on the market.
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PH-specific. Transfer taxes, DST, registration, broker fees, and Amilyar all included.
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Honest framing. Money is one factor — we surface the other tradeoffs too.
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10-year view. Both paths compared on a 10-year total cost of ownership basis.
Build path
What you'd build
Numbers you'd pull from the home budget wizard.
Construction cost = the total project budget from the MET wizard (includes design fees, contractor OH&P, contingency, VAT).
Buy path
What you'd buy
A comparable existing home in your target area.
Use actual listings from your shortlist if you have them. Otherwise rough market estimate.
You
Your situation
Personal factors that change the answer.
FlexNo specific deadline
NormalWithin 2 years
UrgentWithin 6 months
LowStandard layouts OK
MediumSome adjustments needed
HighVery specific needs
5yShort horizon
10yMedium
15y+Long term / forever home
10-Year Total Cost Comparison
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Build with MET
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Buy existing
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