Building, expanding or refurbishing your home: how to optimize your budget and take advantage of opportunities - Infobae
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October 13, 2024
With prices fluctuating, it is crucial to know how to get the most out of your material purchases. Tips for accessing offers at yards and businesses
By Jose Luis Cieri
Comparing prices from different stores and distributors, both physical and online, will allow you to identify real savings opportunities (Illustrative Image Infobae)
In a scenario of fluctuating prices in the construction market, knowing which materials to purchase and the available offers is considered key to optimizing the budget when building, expanding or renovating a home.
Experts suggest that you should be properly informed about the durability and performance of materials so that your investment is sustainable and efficient.
Comparing prices from different stores and distributors, both physical and online, will allow you to identify real savings opportunities.
The prices of building products registered strong increases until last March, but, with the decrease in demand and the fall in the price of financial dollars in the last two months, prices began to move below the pace of inflation.
The Argentine Chamber of Construction (CAC) Index recorded monthly increases averaging 3% in July and August, accompanying the decline in inflationary inertia , at a time when the materials market is registering a 25% to 30% decrease in demand compared to the levels of the previous year.
According to an analysis of the sector, price increases are now moderate compared to the first months of 2024 (Photo Courtesy: Construyo al Costo)
Alejo Staffieri , commercial manager of Construyo al Costo, told Infobae that the best time to buy materials is now, to take advantage of price stability in a context of low demand. “The lower private activity stabilized prices, which allows for good agreements with suppliers.”
Materials such as cement, paints and hollow bricks are some of the recommended options today.
Concrete examples include reductions of up to 10% in long and flat steels, and up to 15% in taps and porcelain tiles. “The key is to take advantage of this moment of stability before demand picks up,” added Staffieri.
In addition, some imported products, such as asphalt and insulation, showed a slight decrease in their prices after the reduction of the PAIS Tax in September . “It is important to be aware of these movements in the market, as they could offer additional savings on certain types of materials,” explained Staffieri.
In the materials market, sales are expected to improve at a faster pace in 2025, once public works resume and the economic outlook improves.
Staffieri added: “Money laundering and mortgage loans could also give a boost to private construction, which has already shown signs of recovery in recent months.”
Agreements between businesses and banks allow them to take advantage of special promotions (Photo Courtesy: Construyo al Costo)
Pablo Gaytan , from Corralón Ciudadela, said that, to get the best prices on materials, the ideal is to make a budget as complete as possible and pay for it in one go. “The greater the volume of the purchase, the better you can negotiate payment terms, freight discounts and even the cost of the pallets.
“Credit cards and interest-free installment plans are essential, especially for durable products such as flooring,” Gaytan added.
In addition, the sector highlights that agreements between retailers and banks allow them to take advantage of special promotions, which facilitate large purchases for end users and developer companies.
Regarding quality products at a good price, Gaytan recommends “looking for well-known brands, but with models that are not the most recent on the market. For example, certain faucets that have models that have been on the market for more than ten years are still excellent quality products and are available at affordable prices.”
As for materials whose price increased moderately in the last month, coverings such as ceramic and porcelain have had smaller increases compared to other products.
A 50-kilo bag of cement costs $10,000 per unit (Illustrative Image Infobae)
“Iron-related products, in particular, have seen a significant drop in price: they have fallen by 30% to 40% since the beginning of the year and have not risen again,” Gaytan added.
During these months, campaigns such as “Painting Week” or “Painting Month” are held, which are an opportunity for those planning to renovate their homes. Promotions usually last until the beginning of November.
Guillermo Ortega , manager of the Sui Color network, highlighted that “this season's promotions seek to make it easier for consumers to buy large quantities, with discounts that can reach up to 25% on selected products.”
For seasonal reasons, this is the ideal time to use paints, as the weather conditions favor indoor drying time and weather resistance (Photo Courtesy: Sui Color)
Ortega also stressed that advance planning is key to making the most of these discounts, since many times the offers include not only paints, but also accessories and tools.
It can be seen in the market that while multinationals increased their prices by between 20% and 25%, smaller national companies registered increases of between 10% and 12 percent.
"Imported products and pigments saw their prices reduced due to the drop in the exchange rate, which represents a good opportunity for those seeking to take advantage of the quality of these inputs at a lower cost," Ortega added.
Today the market offers good prices on machines and hardware items (Photo Courtesy: Gibeva Company)
Agustín Giffi , president of Gibeva, said that “in times of recession and low consumption, offers flourish, so it is ideal to take advantage of events such as Cyber Monday and Black Friday.”
These promotional seasons offer the possibility of purchasing expensive products with significant discounts and, in many cases, with interest-free installment financing.
As for the best value for money, Giffi recommended products such as cordless drills, grinders, impact wrenches and compressors.
Companies that supply construction recommend being alert to discount campaigns, both online and for in-person purchases (Illustrative Image Infobae)
For example, the cordless drill is currently on sale for $274,800 in 12 interest-free installments, and with a 20% cash discount, at $219,840. A cordless grinder is offered in 12 interest-free installments for $298,800, or with a 20% discount, and $239,040 in cash.
As for products with lower increases, Agustín Giffi highlighted stationary and gardening tools such as plastic wheelbarrows, electric edgers and shovels: “they had a more stable price behavior during the year, which makes them interesting options for those looking to save without compromising quality.”
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October 13, 2024
With prices fluctuating, it is crucial to know how to get the most out of your material purchases. Tips for accessing offers at yards and businesses
By Jose Luis Cieri
Comparing prices from different stores and distributors, both physical and online, will allow you to identify real savings opportunities (Illustrative Image Infobae)
In a scenario of fluctuating prices in the construction market, knowing which materials to purchase and the available offers is considered key to optimizing the budget when building, expanding or renovating a home.
Experts suggest that you should be properly informed about the durability and performance of materials so that your investment is sustainable and efficient.
Comparing prices from different stores and distributors, both physical and online, will allow you to identify real savings opportunities.
The prices of building products registered strong increases until last March, but, with the decrease in demand and the fall in the price of financial dollars in the last two months, prices began to move below the pace of inflation.
The Argentine Chamber of Construction (CAC) Index recorded monthly increases averaging 3% in July and August, accompanying the decline in inflationary inertia , at a time when the materials market is registering a 25% to 30% decrease in demand compared to the levels of the previous year.
According to an analysis of the sector, price increases are now moderate compared to the first months of 2024 (Photo Courtesy: Construyo al Costo)
Alejo Staffieri , commercial manager of Construyo al Costo, told Infobae that the best time to buy materials is now, to take advantage of price stability in a context of low demand. “The lower private activity stabilized prices, which allows for good agreements with suppliers.”
Materials such as cement, paints and hollow bricks are some of the recommended options today.
Concrete examples include reductions of up to 10% in long and flat steels, and up to 15% in taps and porcelain tiles. “The key is to take advantage of this moment of stability before demand picks up,” added Staffieri.
In addition, some imported products, such as asphalt and insulation, showed a slight decrease in their prices after the reduction of the PAIS Tax in September . “It is important to be aware of these movements in the market, as they could offer additional savings on certain types of materials,” explained Staffieri.
In the materials market, sales are expected to improve at a faster pace in 2025, once public works resume and the economic outlook improves.
Staffieri added: “Money laundering and mortgage loans could also give a boost to private construction, which has already shown signs of recovery in recent months.”
Agreements between businesses and banks allow them to take advantage of special promotions (Photo Courtesy: Construyo al Costo)
Reference values
50-kilo bags of cement cost $10,000 per unit, a bag of sand (1m³) costs $32,000, a bag of stone costs $65,000, 20-kilo lime costs $7,000 and ceramic glue costs 9,000 pesos.Pablo Gaytan , from Corralón Ciudadela, said that, to get the best prices on materials, the ideal is to make a budget as complete as possible and pay for it in one go. “The greater the volume of the purchase, the better you can negotiate payment terms, freight discounts and even the cost of the pallets.
“Credit cards and interest-free installment plans are essential, especially for durable products such as flooring,” Gaytan added.
In addition, the sector highlights that agreements between retailers and banks allow them to take advantage of special promotions, which facilitate large purchases for end users and developer companies.
Regarding quality products at a good price, Gaytan recommends “looking for well-known brands, but with models that are not the most recent on the market. For example, certain faucets that have models that have been on the market for more than ten years are still excellent quality products and are available at affordable prices.”
As for materials whose price increased moderately in the last month, coverings such as ceramic and porcelain have had smaller increases compared to other products.
A 50-kilo bag of cement costs $10,000 per unit (Illustrative Image Infobae)
“Iron-related products, in particular, have seen a significant drop in price: they have fallen by 30% to 40% since the beginning of the year and have not risen again,” Gaytan added.
Paintings, the best moment
Spring is the best time to buy paintings, as most retail stores launch special offers and promotions.During these months, campaigns such as “Painting Week” or “Painting Month” are held, which are an opportunity for those planning to renovate their homes. Promotions usually last until the beginning of November.
Guillermo Ortega , manager of the Sui Color network, highlighted that “this season's promotions seek to make it easier for consumers to buy large quantities, with discounts that can reach up to 25% on selected products.”
For seasonal reasons, this is the ideal time to use paints, as the weather conditions favor indoor drying time and weather resistance (Photo Courtesy: Sui Color)
Ortega also stressed that advance planning is key to making the most of these discounts, since many times the offers include not only paints, but also accessories and tools.
It can be seen in the market that while multinationals increased their prices by between 20% and 25%, smaller national companies registered increases of between 10% and 12 percent.
"Imported products and pigments saw their prices reduced due to the drop in the exchange rate, which represents a good opportunity for those seeking to take advantage of the quality of these inputs at a lower cost," Ortega added.
Hardware stores
The current context offers good opportunities for the purchase of tools and machines, as factories are offering discounts and extended payment terms.
Today the market offers good prices on machines and hardware items (Photo Courtesy: Gibeva Company)
Agustín Giffi , president of Gibeva, said that “in times of recession and low consumption, offers flourish, so it is ideal to take advantage of events such as Cyber Monday and Black Friday.”
These promotional seasons offer the possibility of purchasing expensive products with significant discounts and, in many cases, with interest-free installment financing.
As for the best value for money, Giffi recommended products such as cordless drills, grinders, impact wrenches and compressors.
Companies that supply construction recommend being alert to discount campaigns, both online and for in-person purchases (Illustrative Image Infobae)
For example, the cordless drill is currently on sale for $274,800 in 12 interest-free installments, and with a 20% cash discount, at $219,840. A cordless grinder is offered in 12 interest-free installments for $298,800, or with a 20% discount, and $239,040 in cash.
As for products with lower increases, Agustín Giffi highlighted stationary and gardening tools such as plastic wheelbarrows, electric edgers and shovels: “they had a more stable price behavior during the year, which makes them interesting options for those looking to save without compromising quality.”
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