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Emi
6 April 2014
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Apr 06, 2014 4:06 pm
I have also sent a message but it is showing as in my outbox. Please let me know if not received
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Emi
19 April 2008
19
Apr 19, 2008 9:54 am
I highly doubt that the PD Cottesloe came out of a mistake. I would say that it is more likely that they had quite a few requests for that change to be like the Francis design with a study and as a result made a new design.
I highly doubt that the PD Cottesloe came out of a mistake. I would say that it is more likely that they had quite a few...
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Emi
2 February 2008
1
Feb 02, 2008 8:37 am
Hi all After 4 months in our new house I have decided I really dislike the colour of the wall tiles in the bathroom and ensuite (were supposed to be off-white and have come out cream). Has anyone had experience painting tiles in a shower recess and bath hob or should I just re-tile the bathroom? Emi
Hi all After 4 months in our new house I have decided I really dislike the colour of the wall tiles in the bathroom and ...
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Emi
27 December 2007
3
Dec 27, 2007 9:11 am
Unfortunately you signed the variation. Harsh, perhaps but that is what they will most likely say. This happened to us with our facia/guttering. Clearly written in an email but wrong on the variation. We were a couple of days out from heading on an overseas trip and my mum was extremely ill in hospi...
Unfortunately you signed the variation. Harsh, perhaps but that is what they will most likely say. This happened to us w...
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Emi
12 December 2007
18
Dec 12, 2007 8:58 pm
We are also in Point Cook and couldn't recommend it highly enough. I work in the city and leave about 7.20 and get into the office about 8.30, thus I don't recommend it if you want to drive to work! Rellie, I think you would find if you were to buy now, there would not be 60k in it between Point Coo...
We are also in Point Cook and couldn't recommend it highly enough. I work in the city and leave about 7.20 and get into ...
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Emi
9 December 2007
2
Dec 09, 2007 3:17 pm
Yes they HAVE to show you evidence. But they are also entitled under the HIA contract to charge you 25% builders markup on top of that cost. ie. If the builder was charged $1000 for rock removal they will charge you $1250.
Yes they HAVE to show you evidence. But they are also entitled under the HIA contract to charge you 25% builders markup ...
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Emi
26 November 2007
3
Nov 26, 2007 8:34 pm
I believe it depends on your builder and the method they choose under the HIA contract. It may be a % of the total progress of your home. This can mean it is classified as 'lock-up' under contract when it is not physically 'locked-up'. I would go back to your builder or contract before witholding pa...
I believe it depends on your builder and the method they choose under the HIA contract. It may be a % of the total progr...
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Emi
16 October 2007
2
Oct 16, 2007 6:35 pm
We built with Porter Davis and we had a few issues and found their customer service to be lacking big time. We have a few friends that are building with Simonds in the West and have had a good run so far (at lockup and almost complete). Simonds seem to be more flexible as our friends were able to ch...
We built with Porter Davis and we had a few issues and found their customer service to be lacking big time. We have a fe...
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Emi
1 August 2007
26
Aug 01, 2007 7:25 pm
Vlad currently we live about an hours drive from where we are building (living with the in-laws) and just about every time we had been to the house it was bucketing rain and if not so boggy with mud we couldnt have a really good look. I knew something was wrong because it didn't look white but my pa...
Vlad currently we live about an hours drive from where we are building (living with the in-laws) and just about every ti...
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Emi
31 July 2007
17
Jul 31, 2007 9:53 pm
I totally agree, we have done well out of their mistake. Like I said it wasn't worth going any further with it and I'll never be cold stepping out of the shower in the middle of winter!
I totally agree, we have done well out of their mistake. Like I said it wasn't worth going any further with it and I'll ...
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Emi
31 July 2007
15
Jul 31, 2007 8:45 pm
Yeah I know I agree its peanuts, even more-so now, however I had a meeting with them this afternoon and basically we were told to settle or they would pull it down and start again. I met with the construction manager (ie. boss of the boss of the cso and site manager). Basically they have agreed to d...
Yeah I know I agree its peanuts, even more-so now, however I had a meeting with them this afternoon and basically we wer...
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Emi
30 July 2007
7
Jul 30, 2007 5:45 pm
We had an 'emergency' meeting with the building supervisor on site this afternoon. He had spoken with my partner earlier in the day and advised that the 1 month delay would more likely be a 2 month delay. We have decided to go with compensation rather than a re-build as the plaster is up and it is j...
We had an 'emergency' meeting with the building supervisor on site this afternoon. He had spoken with my partner earlier...
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Emi
29 July 2007
1
Jul 29, 2007 5:18 pm
Hi all I need some advice. We went to our house (currently at lock up) today, it was the first chance we got to have a good look at the outside of the house now the ground is drying out a little. Anyway our builder has raked the mortar instead of doing it flush with the brickworks. This makes a majo...
Hi all I need some advice. We went to our house (currently at lock up) today, it was the first chance we got to have a g...
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Emi
20 July 2007
6
Jul 20, 2007 9:33 pm
I also have to agree here. We bought in Pt Cook 9 months ago and just got extremely lucky with a block in Boardwalk estate. Before this we were looking at Tarneit. Its the age old argument of Supply v. Demand and there is more supply of land in the Tarneit area than demand - look at how much some of...
I also have to agree here. We bought in Pt Cook 9 months ago and just got extremely lucky with a block in Boardwalk esta...
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Emi
20 July 2007
3
Jul 20, 2007 8:44 pm
Hi Anton I am at lock-up with PD in the Boardwalk estate at the moment (just over the other side of Dunnings Rd). We have had an excellent experience with them so far. PD gave us an option to package our already purchased land with their house and have fixed site costs of 6k. Regardless of if they h...
Hi Anton I am at lock-up with PD in the Boardwalk estate at the moment (just over the other side of Dunnings Rd). We hav...
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Emi
8 July 2007
10
Jul 08, 2007 6:49 pm
Thanks so much for all the replies everyone. I have to say Matt I really like the exposed aggreate look for driveways, so I was pleased to know that it really wasn't that expensive. I also like the sort of broken sandstoney look inset in the white mortar paths that Porter Davis do. (I know thats a t...
Thanks so much for all the replies everyone. I have to say Matt I really like the exposed aggreate look for driveways, s...
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Emi
6 July 2007
1
Jul 06, 2007 11:07 pm
Hi all Just wanted to find out what kind of (sealed) driveways you have all opted for and what I can expect to pay? I have no idea what I want so any pics would be appreciated. Emi
Hi all Just wanted to find out what kind of (sealed) driveways you have all opted for and what I can expect to pay? I ha...
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Emi
27 June 2007
14
Jun 27, 2007 5:55 pm
Frame went up last week - roof sheduled for the 29th but with this weather we are having in Melbourne I doubt it! Also currently deliberating over furniture colors Michelle, can I send you a PM to discuss? Emi
Frame went up last week - roof sheduled for the 29th but with this weather we are having in Melbourne I doubt it! Also c...
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Emi
1 June 2007
149
Jun 01, 2007 9:04 pm
In relation to PD's tardiness in responding we have found the same thing. I ended up speaking with our CSR's manager as there were changes we had wanted to make and then were told after 6 weeks of chasing said CSR up about it, that it was too late to do anything the building permit was issued. Outco...
In relation to PD's tardiness in responding we have found the same thing. I ended up speaking with our CSR's manager as ...
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Emi
2 May 2007
3
May 02, 2007 6:20 pm
Be willing to check your site EVERY day and hound your supervisor if you see anything you are not sure about. That is the advice a tradie who used to work on Northridge (was part of Henley) gave me. Nuf said?
Be willing to check your site EVERY day and hound your supervisor if you see anything you are not sure about. That is th...
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