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26 November 2013

Re: BUILDING IN MANOOKA VALLEY CURRANS HILLBuilding A New House

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Nov 26, 2013 8:47 am

Hi Laura...We were lot 507 before the bank knocked us back...regards your EMR question, I called an EMR expert and was advised not to waste my money on the reading and report as the effects would be negligible especially regards the power line. It would be okay even up to 20metres. the concern would...

Hi Laura...We were lot 507 before the bank knocked us back...regards your EMR question, I called an EMR expert and was a...

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12 November 2013

Re: Sekisui - recent experiences?Building A New House

Nov 12, 2013 8:07 am

bank didn't approve the loan cause the block borders power lines and saleability of property may be affected. It wasn't a good investment from their perspective, though no safety risk as i had that assessed, but made no difference. We'll just have to find another block away from all that...no worrie...

bank didn't approve the loan cause the block borders power lines and saleability of property may be affected. It wasn't ...

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12 November 2013

Re: Sekisui - recent experiences?Building A New House

Nov 12, 2013 7:38 am

Hi Yvonne...flooring can be added as part of their recent offer for $2000, but general selection. While it is included for other builders, it's part of the cost differential...you still pay for it. The driveway is generally not an included item for most builders except a couple but that's only if yo...

Hi Yvonne...flooring can be added as part of their recent offer for $2000, but general selection. While it is included f...

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Abe

7 November 2013

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Nov 07, 2013 1:39 pm

sorry to hear that Coral...unlikely to be good for us as the electricity tower is within view, not including bush fire and slope requirements. Thanks for thinking of us. Hope things work out for you guys in the future, don't give up...i've been ther lost my job and home before but that hasn't let us...

sorry to hear that Coral...unlikely to be good for us as the electricity tower is within view, not including bush fire a...

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7 November 2013

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Nov 07, 2013 9:19 am

Coral...just a heads up and whether your due diligence has reflected this...i think lot 527 is zoned E4 and dual occupancy and granny flats are not allowed...the zoning E4 extends to lot 219 and stage 4 release in most instances. On the idea of lot 219...3 degrees slope is too much for me...i'm sure...

Coral...just a heads up and whether your due diligence has reflected this...i think lot 527 is zoned E4 and dual occupan...

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6 November 2013

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Nov 06, 2013 9:24 pm

Pikey it never ceases to amaze me how amazing ppl are. We are fortunate to have these caring souls for our children to learn from and treasure simplicity and kindness. We hope she has a speedy recovery. God bless. On another note we are going to try for lot 219 although at a premium and slope. On th...

Pikey it never ceases to amaze me how amazing ppl are. We are fortunate to have these caring souls for our children to l...

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5 November 2013

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Nov 05, 2013 3:13 pm

We didn't exchange yet, only held it while we were in the process of signing off. I understand two lots have already exchanged. I just get my $1000 back and the lot goes to the next person in the queue that expressed interest in the lot. I understand that a last release of 80 lots will come in Janua...

We didn't exchange yet, only held it while we were in the process of signing off. I understand two lots have already exc...

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5 November 2013

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Nov 05, 2013 3:05 pm

Thanks for the concern.

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5 November 2013

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Nov 05, 2013 3:05 pm

We went through a broker who has access to a number of banks. Given our financial situation, their would only be a few options. But the reality is that it would still be the issue of saleability due to the power lines being a risk, and in the brokers opinion that it would the case with 80% of the le...

We went through a broker who has access to a number of banks. Given our financial situation, their would only be a few o...

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5 November 2013

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Nov 05, 2013 2:37 pm

Anyone interested in Lot 507? It's going back on the market as unfortunately we can't make it happen. For those in stage 2 council has just got the latest zoning and lot 507 is not bushfire affected. We expect to try for the next stage but I guess the lots won't be as nice as this one. For the recor...

Anyone interested in Lot 507? It's going back on the market as unfortunately we can't make it happen. For those in stage...

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5 November 2013

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Nov 05, 2013 1:56 pm

Just got dealt a furfee!!! While valuation was okay, the assessor placed a 4 from 5 risk regards saleability due to power lines!!!Hence the finance got knocked back. Anyone with this issue who bought near lots 501-510??? I did my due diligence by speaking to an EMR (radiation) expert before hand and...

Just got dealt a furfee!!! While valuation was okay, the assessor placed a 4 from 5 risk regards saleability due to powe...

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4 November 2013

Re: Sekisui - recent experiences?Building A New House

Nov 04, 2013 9:43 am

Hi yvonneh...i've been dealing with same ppl as you for a few months and spoken to all the builders at the Gledswood Homeworld...we are potentially going to build the Sade also. What you need to realise is that regardless of who you go with you will end up paying for the upgrades etc. What I found i...

Hi yvonneh...i've been dealing with same ppl as you for a few months and spoken to all the builders at the Gledswood Hom...

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3 November 2013

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Nov 03, 2013 11:29 am

hi coral...i'm lot 507..i've researched similar proposals and found that $220k is the cheapest 4bed you can put down unless you are the builder, but that is with little to no quality inclusions. I would suggest u speak to a local agent before planning a dual simply because it's not going to appeal t...

hi coral...i'm lot 507..i've researched similar proposals and found that $220k is the cheapest 4bed you can put down unl...

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1 November 2013

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Nov 01, 2013 10:10 am

Hi Paul, can't afford a double storey unfortunately...yep nice views but likely to be taken up by the house across the street hehe. Registration was meant to happen already according to recent emails but I take it still trekking for this month sometime. Not fussed. Xmas is coming and it's likely to ...

Hi Paul, can't afford a double storey unfortunately...yep nice views but likely to be taken up by the house across the s...

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31 October 2013

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Oct 31, 2013 1:47 pm

Hi Wendy....we're in the process of buying lot 507 in stage 2...just got our valuation for land from the bank and it came back ok...now for unconditional approval.....

Hi Wendy....we're in the process of buying lot 507 in stage 2...just got our valuation for land from the bank and it cam...

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28 October 2013

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Oct 28, 2013 12:39 pm

Hey guys Thanks for the great info...i rang council and they're not fussed about fencing. Actually the new provisions are silent on fencing i think...Make sure you've got the latest DCP revised in September 2013.... I've driven pass the estate a few times on the weekends and noticed some great progr...

Hey guys Thanks for the great info...i rang council and they're not fussed about fencing. Actually the new provisions ar...

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17 October 2013

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Oct 17, 2013 11:15 am

It's great to see everyone talking and meeting their neighbours here. Welcome SilvaMeritha. Chapo toliet is a good start, you'll be surprised with the progress once they get the slab and frames up in the next few weeks. All it all should happen quickly, the time is really wasted on internals in the ...

It's great to see everyone talking and meeting their neighbours here. Welcome SilvaMeritha. Chapo toliet is a good start...

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14 October 2013

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Oct 14, 2013 11:05 am

Got an email saying the second release will be registered shortly & contracts to sent out probably 2 weeks...yipee Just a thought, given the blocks are quite large and we'll be mowing a bit of grass, anyone thought about sharing the cost and use of a tractor? hehe We could all chip in for some g...

Got an email saying the second release will be registered shortly contracts to sent out probably 2 weeks...yipee Just a ...

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8 October 2013

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Oct 08, 2013 3:33 pm

Thanks joshnjacqui, chapo6 & siddoInOz for your great advice... You're probably right re the planting, a bit of soil and tlc should do. I think with H1 i was more concerned with movements in the soil given its so reactive, i guess the H class slab will help and keeping any trees away from the ho...

Thanks joshnjacqui, chapo6 siddoInOz for your great advice... You're probably right re the planting, a bit of soil and t...

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3 October 2013

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Oct 03, 2013 12:50 pm

Hi All, Just recently reserved Lot 507 and looking to get some help about deciding to go through with the purchase. I can see how excited you all are about the area and it seems lovely. The issues i need help haven't quite been addressed here yet. I found out that the majority of the lots are H1 rea...

Hi All, Just recently reserved Lot 507 and looking to get some help about deciding to go through with the purchase. I ca...

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