Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building in BOYA with Redinkhomes - No Red Bows! 641Nov 04, 2014 2:59 am I feel a little bit like a spoilt brat sulking around work about red bows today haha. The little things..... I was given a red bounded file with plans and addenda? Maybe the PDF is a new thing like the bows and a secret effort to cut costs save time so they can afford the rent on their new offices? I find it odd that they havent done this for you Malsannie definitely question it I use mine as a bible. Yes maybe I will bring some laxative filled muffins to my site meeting tomorrow good idea! Re: Building in BOYA with Redinkhomes - No Red Bows! 642Nov 04, 2014 3:10 am Maybe the file is a new thing, we received the bound one with plans and addenda and contract when we arrived here, but the one we were shown at the show home and received when we asked is a ring binder. It explains the different roles like CLO, prestart consultant, prestart assistant etc etc, and what to expect at which stages. Also what you need to have prepared for prestart, but in more detail. The standard inclusions and some possible upgrades, the suppliers and their addresses etc etc. I honestly wished I'd had that much earlier as I've still not had time to read it all since here. Re: Building in BOYA with Redinkhomes - No Red Bows! 643Nov 04, 2014 12:10 pm I really hope this no bows thing isn't a thing because I think that was one of the main reasons I wanted to build with them haha apart from the amazing house I'll get out of it (one day). I'll be stalking your thread now to see whether you get them or not at handover, fingers crossed they get all the jobs done for you prior to the 10 day deadline. Have a good site visit today Re: Building in BOYA with Redinkhomes - No Red Bows! 644Nov 04, 2014 1:34 pm Haha thats what my mum said Tori! I had an email confirmation from my CLO yesterday about the decision not to put bows anwhere Re: Building in BOYA with Redinkhomes - No Red Bows! 645Nov 04, 2014 3:01 pm Oh no that is so disappointing I can't believe they're doing it! Wonder if we get a better welcome basket or another gift in its stead Re: Building in BOYA with Redinkhomes - No Red Bows! 646Nov 04, 2014 3:18 pm Just met my SS on site to check a couple of things: -Tile discoloration fix that George tried did not work, Imported Ceramics are now sending someone urgently to try another fix. I was also given some written confirmation by email on the cause of the discoloration so I'm happy. -IZONE Air conditioning touch panel is already faulty Air con Company coming out this afternoon. - Ensuite mirror has been replaced and looks great! Yay! I did ask about the Red Bows and its a big insurance problem obviously something has happened and it was debated on weather the owners insurance or builders insurance covered it. The decision was only made 2 weeks ago sorry peeps Re: Building in BOYA with Redinkhomes - No Red Bows! 647Nov 04, 2014 3:22 pm MalSannie Oh no that is so disappointing I can't believe they're doing it! Wonder if we get a better welcome basket or another gift in its stead I'm told we still get a hamper MalSannie. Re: Building in BOYA with Redinkhomes - No Red Bows! 648Nov 04, 2014 4:24 pm Oh no, that's so disappointing about the no bows. At least your issues are being sorted, especially the tile discolouration. Good to hear should be on track now yeah? Re: Building in BOYA with Redinkhomes - No Red Bows! 649Nov 04, 2014 4:30 pm ToriMatt8132 Oh no, that's so disappointing about the no bows. At least your issues are being sorted, especially the tile discolouration. Good to hear should be on track now yeah? Imported Ceramics are sending someone to fix the grout tomorrow or Thurs with a "Aqua Mix Eff-Ex" solution hopefully this works. Apparently it is a common problem and they have been able to fix it before Re: Building in BOYA with Redinkhomes - No Red Bows! 650Nov 04, 2014 4:40 pm Haven't been around for a while so having a bit of a catch up - Rubbish about the bows but glad you're making progress again! There seems to be some inconsistency around what you do/don't receive. We got the house plant and red binder with the plans and contract in. The only thing we got regarding pre-start was a poxy online selection tool that didn't include half the upgrades or info needed. Hope you didn't go ahead with the laxative baking though - what if they'd felt the need to christen your lovely WC! Re: Building in BOYA with Redinkhomes - No Red Bows! 651Nov 04, 2014 4:57 pm nikkis2000 Haven't been around for a while so having a bit of a catch up - Rubbish about the bows but glad you're making progress again! There seems to be some inconsistency around what you do/don't receive. We got the house plant and red binder with the plans and contract in. The only thing we got regarding pre-start was a poxy online selection tool that didn't include half the upgrades or info needed. Hope you didn't go ahead with the laxative baking though - what if they'd felt the need to christen your lovely WC! Thanks Nikkis, I know! some people get given different info than others Haha I dont even have an oven atm or time to bake and they already have christened the ensuite WC it still has not been cleaned since PCI gross! Re: Building in BOYA with Redinkhomes - No Red Bows! 652Nov 04, 2014 6:55 pm how crap about the no red bows Hopeful that is one thing that I loved about Redink they put that little extra something into making the day you got your keys a little more special. Re: Building in BOYA with Redinkhomes - No Red Bows! 654Nov 04, 2014 8:14 pm belzey how crap about the no red bows Hopeful that is one thing that I loved about Redink they put that little extra something into making the day you got your keys a little more special. Yes I know I told my SS today how dissapointed everyone will be Re: Building in BOYA with Redinkhomes - No Red Bows! 656Nov 05, 2014 12:04 am Hahaha this made me chuckle. Last week when arranging my handover time, I mentioned to my CLO how excited I was to post my "red bow" photo on facebook. She then told me about management's decision to ditch the bows. I was going to post about it, but thought that no one would care. I thought that I was silly to care so much about a little bow and no one would feel the same way. I was clearly mistaken! I am very curious about what event transpired to warrant this action. If I were to hazard a guess, perhaps a bow was placed on a door which was still wet? When the owner removed the bow, they found marks. That is purely speculative, but I can imagine something like that causing management to pull the pin. My CLO said she would try find a spare ribbon lurking around the RI office to give to me so I can take my gratuitous photo. At least we still get the hamper! Re: Building in BOYA with Redinkhomes - No Red Bows! 657Nov 05, 2014 12:43 am I was gutted when I was told The decision was made by management because they do not want to "advertise an empty house" maybe someone was broken into and sued Redink? I really do think an email to all clients would have been a more appropriate way of letting us know. :/ Another thing to add to my list of ongoing complaints for lack of communication Re: Building in BOYA with Redinkhomes - No Red Bows! 658Nov 05, 2014 1:15 am I think I was the only one that didn't take a picture of my bows . I wonder if they will put a sticker on the loo vent still .I still have mine on there so the sand doesn't come in .hmm got me thinking. Are they going to give toilet roll holders and toilet brush . oh and the scented oil things. All those are nice touches that most builders don't give . on the other hand the toilet brush holder thingy leaks water on the bottom .he he Its funny coz Redink have apparently won some awards for customer service . lol Re: Building in BOYA with Redinkhomes - No Red Bows! 659Nov 05, 2014 9:42 am Oh the Customer Service of the office staff and Sales Rep has mostly been fantastic. However the communication of my SS could Improve. There are quite a few times it has caused me added stress just due to lack of communication its probably a man thing though haha. Some people are just better at explaining things than others. I asked my SS to forward me an email yesteday after he was showing me on his ipad on info about the grout explaining the reason for tile discolouration from the supplier. I would have been a lot happier if I had read this at the beginning of last week. Im just the type that needs to know whats going on and I ask lots of questions I love to understand how things work. Im sure Redink will be as happy as I am for handover haha! Re: Building in BOYA with Redinkhomes - No Red Bows! 660Nov 05, 2014 10:55 am All so true .in exactly like you .if I'm not happy with what they say I send my self crazy investigating on my own .so I become smarter than them . I think they thought when I got keys they would of got rid of me .wrong . lol . but they always have a explanation for everything .half the time I don't think they know what they are talking about . I wonder what qualification you need to have to be a as. 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