New build - Choosing the flooring - Use developer or other?

[Diablos-666]

Thoughts / opinions / recommendations please

I've reserved a plot on a new build - My first property purchase.

The apartment doesn't come with flooring and I have an appointment with Choices on Friday to choose which kitchen and bathroom suite I want.

Whilst I'm there they will talk to me about the flooring. I really want a good quality wood flooring in the corridor and living living-room and carpet in the bedroom.

Will I get raped from these people or should I consider buying it elsewhere?

Being a first time buyer my budget is very tight. I don't mind paying good money but I'd like value for money.

Any tips on what wood flooring I should consider and any which I should stay away from.

Thank you

[Diablos-666]

Yes I understand that, I also get it tax free if I go with them. I still feel that it'll be more expensive to use them though.

Do you think it's worth the peace of mind to just pay the extra?

[Diablos-666]

I've done a bit of research and it seems I could buy the wood flooring for around £15-25 sq.m (depending on what wood)

It would cost around £30sq.m to install. That's a cost from a mate of mine.

My total area is under 48sq.m

So I'm looking at a cost of around £2160-£2640 if I get it done privately. I guess that his doesn't include chipboard either which will need to go down on the concrete floor first.

Does that sound about right? It's a bit more than I hoped it would be, I can only guess that the builders price will be even more