Our current project so far: > Planning permission (Permis de construire) obtained > Works started > foundation created: http://www.askmaxim.com/files/base.jpg > walls in progress Costs (including tax) so far for the 100 sq.m house: Excavator: 450 euros Foundation: reinforcement, parpaign blocks, sand etc. 1000 euros (plus/minus), mortar (17 m3) 1800 euros Floor: insulation and profiles of pre-stressed reinforced concrete 3500 euros mortar 1700 euros Labor so far 10K euros (a licensed local business with a 10 year structural warranty) Coming soon: Walls: Terracotta blocks ('briques') 2500 euros Windows: 3315 euros for 5 room windows and 4 door-windows; Thermal insulation: 500 euros Location: department of Ariege (09)

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