It was always there, it was just how it was communicated and the fact they somehow thought when I said I had 75k I meant I had 75K +VAT.
So architect fees etc, which are a fixed VAT.
Anyway, went with someone who understood that in the end and came in bang on budget (but got less than we had hoped for and everyone had said was possible).
But we are happy with it.
This is the main thing and great that you achieved your budget. I would say the pain lessens but you always seem super keen for ongoing works so maybe some Stockholm syndrome (tongue firmly in cheek!)?
It was always there, it was just how it was communicated and the fact they somehow thought when I said I had 75k I meant I had 75K +VAT.
So architect fees etc, which are a fixed VAT.
Anyway, went with someone who understood that in the end and came in bang on budget (but got less than we had hoped for and everyone had said was possible).
But we are happy with it.