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MrsChatz

9 July 2012

Security door on front of new house - how to choose?Safer Living

Jul 09, 2012 2:45 pm

Hi all We moved into our new house late last year and we love our front door - it's a Corinthian Madison, with narrow horizontal glass panels and stained dark oak. The sidelights have the same frame. The door directly faces the street, and we didn't feel a security door was required, because of the ...

Hi all We moved into our new house late last year and we love our front door - it's a Corinthian Madison, with narrow ho...

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MrsChatz

10 January 2012

Re: First Home Owners. So confused!!!!!Building A New House

Jan 10, 2012 10:01 pm

To answer the "how long" - Henley started on site in June last year and we had handover on 26 October. Once they got going it roared along. What plan are you thinking of? Ours was a KDR, the Talise Q2 with a few modifications. We signed the contract at the end of March, then there was a bi...

To answer the how long - Henley started on site in June last year and we had handover on 26 October. Once they got going...

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MrsChatz

28 December 2011

Re: Knockdown and building Henley's Talise Q2 - We have keysBuilding A New House

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Dec 28, 2011 4:41 pm

Floor to ceiling shoe shelf? Drrrooooooolllll.....that's going on my list of things to do. Glad it's all going well Trudy, we are just loving our place too. It's been nearly two months already but I still have these moments of "thank goodness it's over". I'm sure Chatz will want to post so...

Floor to ceiling shoe shelf? Drrrooooooolllll.....that's going on my list of things to do. Glad it's all going well Trud...

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MrsChatz

23 December 2011

Re: Casa De Twiggy - Handover tomorrow!Building A New House

Dec 23, 2011 2:00 pm

Twiggy! Your house looks fantastic, love the Christmas lights on the stairs. The front yard really suits the house and it all looks just *right*. Well done!

Twiggy! Your house looks fantastic, love the Christmas lights on the stairs. The front yard really suits the house and i...

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MrsChatz

8 December 2011

Re: Knockdown and building Henley's Talise Q2 - We have keysBuilding A New House

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Dec 08, 2011 5:19 pm

Congratulations Trudy! Now get them out of your hands and into the front door - get in there woman! Oh my, you guys, Ger and us, all in our new homes for Christmas. Unreal.

Congratulations Trudy! Now get them out of your hands and into the front door - get in there woman! Oh my, you guys, Ger...

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MrsChatz

1 December 2011

Re: Knockdown and building Henley's Talise Q2 - We have keysBuilding A New House

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Dec 01, 2011 7:14 am

Oh Trudy! Fantastic - can't wait to hear about it!

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MrsChatz

24 November 2011

Re: Knockdown and building Henley's Talise Q2 - We have keysBuilding A New House

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Nov 24, 2011 10:10 am

How exciting Ger! Handover next week, get a move on bank!!! Trudy, everything crossed for tomorrow! We Chatzes are still internet-less to the point that we have started again with Telstra. Wasted so much time trying to get the other to work, Chatz came home yesterday and we decided to scrap that pla...

How exciting Ger! Handover next week, get a move on bank!!! Trudy, everything crossed for tomorrow! We Chatzes are still...

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MrsChatz

20 November 2011

Re: Cost of Arborist ReportBuilding A New House

Nov 19, 2011 11:20 pm

We had a report prepared in January - there was a base charge of about $400 which included a certain number of trees then $50 per additional tree. I think $790 sounds a lot. You will probably need the report no matter where your driveway goes if the council thinks its a significant tree.

We had a report prepared in January - there was a base charge of about $400 which included a certain number of trees the...

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MrsChatz

19 November 2011

Re: Knockdown and building Henley's Talise Q2 - We have keysBuilding A New House

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Nov 19, 2011 12:48 pm

Hey guys - Ger, all the best for Monday, hope it won't be too long after that you'll have keys! Trudy, our bank did the valuation after our final inspection, there was a bit of carrying on about not doing it till all the issues were completed which would have delayed handover, but our broker got stu...

Hey guys - Ger, all the best for Monday, hope it won't be too long after that you'll have keys! Trudy, our bank did the ...

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MrsChatz

17 November 2011

Re: Knockdown and building Henley's Talise Q2 - We have keysBuilding A New House

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Nov 17, 2011 12:53 pm

Hello Henley friends! We still dont have internet or phone at home, very cross about that. Everything is in place and should be working, but no request was ever made to connect the phone line from pit to power pole. Seriously, if I wanted to deal with Telstra I would have just signed with them. Two ...

Hello Henley friends! We still dont have internet or phone at home, very cross about that. Everything is in place and sh...

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MrsChatz

4 November 2011

Re: Knockdown and building Henley's Talise Q2 - We have keysBuilding A New House

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Nov 04, 2011 7:49 am

Trudy! End of the month - you'll be in for Christmas! Are you pleased with the house? Is there much to be done? I am marooned at home (love it!) today. Waiting for the heating/cooling crowd, the Internet provider and the garage door service people. The door hits the frame and can't be used. The Inte...

Trudy! End of the month - you'll be in for Christmas! Are you pleased with the house? Is there much to be done? I am mar...

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MrsChatz

30 October 2011

Re: Knockdown and building Henley's Talise Q2 - We have keysBuilding A New House

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Oct 30, 2011 10:37 pm

And a big thank you to our lovely forum friends for all the good wishes and cheering us on. Cant wait to return the favor! Everything crossed for speedy and smooth completions.

And a big thank you to our lovely forum friends for all the good wishes and cheering us on. Cant wait to return the favo...

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MrsChatz

30 October 2011

Re: Knockdown and building Henley's Talise Q2 - We have keysBuilding A New House

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Oct 30, 2011 10:32 pm

Aaahhhh - so much space! I know we haven't got to the boxes yet, and there's a complete moat around us and no proper Internet but wow, so happy to be here! I do hope the cat detaches herself from me at some point and that the kids emerge from their rooms. There's boxes to see to! Granny Chatz is del...

Aaahhhh - so much space! I know we haven't got to the boxes yet, and there's a complete moat around us and no proper Int...

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MrsChatz

26 October 2011

Re: Knockdown and building Henley's Talise Q2 - At HandoverBuilding A New House

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Oct 26, 2011 12:43 pm

::celeb:: :: ::celeb:: :: ::celeb:: :: It's ours!!!! Still does not seem real even though I've already started putting my Tupperware in the pantry. Chatz is away for work so I'm anxious for him to get back today, it might seem more real then! The kids thought they should have had a day off school, a...

It's ours!!!! Still does not seem real even though I've already started putting my Tupperware in the pantry. Chatz is a...

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MrsChatz

25 October 2011

Re: Knockdown and building Henley's Talise Q2 - At HandoverBuilding A New House

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Oct 25, 2011 9:00 am

Just whispering so I dont jinx it - looking verrrry good for a weekend move. Eeeeeeeeeek! ::hyst::

Just whispering so I dont jinx it - looking verrrry good for a weekend move. Eeeeeeeeeek

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MrsChatz

25 October 2011

Re: The Story of Stormy's Castle. *Stormy does Hollywood!*Building A New House

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Oct 25, 2011 8:57 am

Oh wow, what a great party set up! Happy birthday, welcome to the 40s...

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MrsChatz

20 October 2011

Re: Knockdown and building Henley's Talise Q2 - At HandoverBuilding A New House

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Oct 20, 2011 9:41 am

Hi all Ger, I hope you get that call soon! And Trudy, I have just confirmed our order with Homeoutlet - thank you for telling me about them, the service has been fantastic and the products and prices are good too. We're having 63mm timber ventians across the front, in the study, kids retreat and one...

Hi all Ger, I hope you get that call soon! And Trudy, I have just confirmed our order with Homeoutlet - thank you for te...

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MrsChatz

18 October 2011

Re: Knockdown and building Henley's Talise Q2 - At HandoverBuilding A New House

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Oct 18, 2011 6:16 pm

Yes, you're right Trudy, I probably shouldn't become so fixed on "this week". We (well Chatz!) had to reschedule everyone - landscapers, electrician doing power to pool. Landscapers not happy and hinted they may not finish before Christmas and I'm also worried that it's going to be really ...

Yes, you're right Trudy, I probably shouldn't become so fixed on this week. We (well Chatz!) had to reschedule everyone ...

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MrsChatz

18 October 2011

Re: Knockdown and building Henley's Talise Q2 - At HandoverBuilding A New House

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Oct 18, 2011 12:36 pm

Sulking.....follow up handover inspection delayed to next Wednesday 26/10. Still getting blinds measured up tomorrow, and wardrobe designer in. I've orderd external sunblinds too. Sigh.

Sulking.....follow up handover inspection delayed to next Wednesday 26/10. Still getting blinds measured up tomorrow, an...

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MrsChatz

12 October 2011

Re: Knockdown and building Henley's Talise Q2 - At HandoverBuilding A New House

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Oct 12, 2011 6:32 pm

Ger - how'd you go today??