Hi Twiggy, I had a look at the Ascot Q1 plans; AWESOME choice! Will be following your build thread; happy building! Cheers. Mee2

Thanks in advance, Trudy! Going to gym to beef up some muscles for arm wrestling session ::wink:: ::wink:: Talk soon! M2

Trudy, I saw online a few days ago that the price of the Talise Q2 has now been revised to $204,900 from the original price of $207,900 (here's the 3ks savings!). I haven't signed the building contract with them as yet so I am pretty sure I can enjoy the lower revised price. The next bit is a little...

Yes, how I wished I had the money tree! I will probably not go with the extra stacker doors but opt for tall windows if cost is not too exhorbitant; I just love open spaces. Thanks too for the reality check on the wardrobes fitout in ensuite, that will surely hurt bad on pockets too ::hyst:: Will do...

Hi Domus, I share your same concerns as I expect to start building towards year end and can feel butterflies in my stomach as I engross myself more and more into this megaproject. After screening through all the blogs/experiences posted regarding the big builders, I have come to the conclusion that ...

Hi Chatz...awesome satelite pics! I loved the "before and after" thingy and your pool looks cool sitting there ::cool:: Trudy, thanks for the quote on dining room extension cost. I am SO tempted by the timber stacking doors but another $700 is going to hurt again. The spa idea is indeed fu...

Good morning, all! Thanks, Trudy for good suggestion to finalise colour selection asap; much appreciated. I will be calling the sales consultant as soon the Easter break is over to rush things on. Hurray :z: :z: :z: I will definitely do the dining room extension now that you've okayed it! Did they c...

::cheerleader:: ::cheerleader:: ::cheerleader:: I am dying to follow your build next month, Trudy! I'm playing with the idea of popping an outdoor spa in the corner of Bed4 and family room. Also looking at putting timber decking all along the back strip along the side of Bed4. What are your thoughts...

No worries. I am building the Talise which has no display homes too! I chose it because it fits perfectly onto my block and I love the practical layout of the rooms. I guess we just have to keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best. Cheers M2

Hi G, I going for the Q2: absolutely building to the max already :lol: :lol: No regrets as my entire family are definitely not born green fingers :lol: I combed thru all the big boys builders and came up with Talise that fits like a glove on my building envelope. Downside as you mentioned is there a...

Hi Trudy, Thanks for reply. I actually asked sales consultant that I wanted a realistic "shift-in" figure so that I know exactly where I stand with my finances. He estimated roughly another 30k based on the stuff you mentioned post-handover. Honestly though, I won't be surprised if I will ...

Got it! Hey, your design is very similar to the Talise (difference is mainly one extra bedroom). I love the simple but practical layout plans and more importantly, efficient use of space. The living room and dining opening into the alfresco is absolutely brilliant too! ::smile:: Did you make any maj...

I'm excited for you! I'm building with Henley too but that's towards end of year (waiting for title of land). Couldn't get in to see you plans though...would love to have a peep at them. I will be following your progress and hope to keep one another posted on ideas/ avoiding pitfalls/anything! durin...

Thanks, wilson 3199. When does your build start? I haven't visited Settlers Run before but heard that it is a beautiful place. Will drop by one day soon for sure. How much of the area has got houses up already? Based on the numerous postings here, it sounds like quite a few are in the middle of cons...

Hi! I am going with Henley..Talise Q2. Not getting anywhere until Oct/Nov when title supposed to be out. Long wait and I am so excited for you all who are already getting into the action of building! Your thread is SO interesting; lots of enthusiastic neighbours too! Mee2

Wow, looks like you have seen TONS of houses and done quite a fair bit of homework too! :: :: :: I was limited by the size of my land which left me with very few designs. It was a close finish between the two builders (close to the toss of a coin!) Thanks for your kind wishes; yes, I wish these next...

Sorry, Gogo, had to run fix quick dinner for hungry boys!! Unfortunately, land won't be titled until Oct/Nov ::cry:: ::cry:: (is titleling and registering the same thing?) and mine is the last parcel of land to be released by the developer. Guess I am looking at starting to build towards the end of ...

Bingo ::wink:: Plenty of help then! I guess my boys are here to stay for some time more as we are a pretty close knit family unit; but you never know where/when work takes them away. I must now sieve through the house design and make sure I don't make any boo-boos along the way. Since following this...

Thanks for the kind offer of your personal trainer :lol: Wow, boot camp, too :: I had one prior experience building my house (in bonny Malaysia) some ten years ago; built up size was about 90sqs :shock: and I had to deal with one main contractor and 11 sub cons. Wore a hard hat for 2 years on site w...