Just finished reading 209 pages of this thread, was really interesting to read people's experiences, excitements & frustrations.
Regarding us, we've purchased land in the Willowdale estate in Sydney's Camden region and is due to register in June 2017. At the moment, we've engaged M and put down $1k deposit, we looking to build the Laguna 33. The preliminary tender will be ready early next year. We also have tender with MJH and Mojo although might be a bit outdated.
Got 2 questions for everyone building with M at whatever building stage you're at;
1. do you think your experience would have been better/positive if you had chosen a different builder?
2. do you think your experience would have more positive if you had made minor to almost no changes to the original plan (i.e. structural, internals & externals etc.)?
Thanks in advance.
1. Personally we have had a positive experience so far. I think you'll get pretty much the same treatment from all major building companies. It just depends on your expectations. We are in no great rush to have the build completed so I think they chase us more than we do them
2. The more you deviate from the standard the more likely you'll have issues...I think that speaks for all builders. Having said that they were more than happy to accomodate requests for changes....they just charge you for it ...$$$$$