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Ponzu
23 September 2016
8
Sep 23, 2016 6:03 am
You don't move oven around like an armchair... Moving it anywhere would still required gas plumbing/electrical a to be accounted for also. I don't see moving it as any more flexible, because ovens generally don't get moved.
You don't move oven around like an armchair... Moving it anywhere would still required gas plumbing/electrical a to be a...
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Ponzu
22 September 2016
50
Sep 22, 2016 8:10 pm
Are you serious? I have to explain this to you? It doesn't matter what a builder spends because they will recoup that and their profit from you. By your logic it's cheaper for the builder to not build anything because that way they don't have to pay anyone, thus SAVING HEAPS. If they pay a framer, ...
You don't have to explain anything to me, I do work in the building industry dealing with builders every day. You don't...
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Ponzu
22 September 2016
48
Sep 22, 2016 7:58 pm
Let me put it this way. Everything the builder spends money on to deliver you a house, you're paying that cost plus whatever margin they've tacked on. Builder pays 3k for earthworks? You're charged 8k. Builder pays 17k for a slab? You pay 25k. Aircon 10k, you're going to pay 15-20k and so on.... Not...
Let me put it this way. Everything the builder spends money on to deliver you a house, you're paying that cost plus what...
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Ponzu
22 September 2016
46
Sep 22, 2016 7:38 pm
Are you serious? I have to explain this to you? It doesn't matter what a builder spends because they will recoup that and their profit from you. By your logic it's cheaper for the builder to not build anything because that way they don't have to pay anyone, thus SAVING HEAPS. If they pay a framer, p...
Are you serious? I have to explain this to you? It doesn't matter what a builder spends because they will recoup that an...
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Ponzu
21 September 2016
44
Sep 21, 2016 6:05 pm
It is very rarely built as a personal preference. The only reason it is done is to get more house on a block of land as it can be built closer to the boundaries and also it is cheaper for the builder. And the builders charge well for the work they do, so cheaper doesn't even come in to it. Of cours...
And the builders charge well for the work they do, so cheaper doesn't even come in to it. Of course it is cheaper for t...
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Ponzu
20 September 2016
41
Sep 20, 2016 8:13 pm
It is very rarely built as a personal preference. The only reason it is done is to get more house on a block of land as it can be built closer to the boundaries and also it is cheaper for the builder. Eaves are often a preference because most people choosing them don't even understand the function ...
Eaves are often a preference because most people choosing them don't even understand the function of them. Plenty of mo...
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Ponzu
20 September 2016
39
Sep 20, 2016 7:50 pm
Then you're barking up the wrong tree, because my argument is that lack of eaves doesn't lower the market value. You're talking about paying for a feature that is a personal preference.
Then you're barking up the wrong tree, because my argument is that lack of eaves doesn't lower the market value. You're ...
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Ponzu
20 September 2016
37
Sep 20, 2016 7:36 pm
all good. You can keep making your property choices on aesthetics, while the rest of the people who know a thing or two make money on value.
all good. You can keep making your property choices on aesthetics, while the rest of the people who know a thing or two ...
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Ponzu
20 September 2016
36
Sep 20, 2016 7:34 pm
Even if it sells first, the buyers that missed out on that identical house will try for the one next door at the auction 15 minutes after the first. It's identical bar the eaves, right? Not only that but could sell for more because there is one less in the market with almost the same demand. Wouldn'...
Even if it sells first, the buyers that missed out on that identical house will try for the one next door at the auction...
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Ponzu
20 September 2016
34
Sep 20, 2016 7:27 pm
And I'm sorry but the ability to sell a house also isn't reflective of how it looks either. You can have an amazing looking house but if it's in a way out place with zero other redeeming features you'll have more trouble than selling a knock down fibro shack in a gentrifying area. Take a look sales ...
And I'm sorry but the ability to sell a house also isn't reflective of how it looks either. You can have an amazing look...
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Ponzu
20 September 2016
33
Sep 20, 2016 7:20 pm
Market value is not the same as what you think would lower the value of a house. Value is determined by factors such as location, condition, adverse features such as easements/flood prone areas or mine subsidence, comparable sales, selling periods, etc. there are about 50 things considered. What the...
Market value is not the same as what you think would lower the value of a house. Value is determined by factors such as ...
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Ponzu
20 September 2016
30
Sep 20, 2016 6:01 pm
Eaves influencing market value? Lol. That's not how the market or house values work. I agree that it can affect market value. A house with no eaves looks terrible and cheap. Then you'd be just as wrong as the op. It does not affect market value. Have you ever seen a valuation used by lenders? Besid...
I agree that it can affect market value. A house with no eaves looks terrible and cheap. Then you'd be just as wrong as...
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Ponzu
17 September 2016
25
Sep 17, 2016 8:25 pm
Oh agree, but based on OPs series of posts he probably went into that meeting with no other goal in mind than getting some financial gain out of it.
Oh agree, but based on OPs series of posts he probably went into that meeting with no other goal in mind than getting so...
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Ponzu
17 September 2016
23
Sep 17, 2016 7:22 pm
Eaves influencing market value? Lol. That's not how the market or house values work. Sounds like you went about it the wrong way, which people here were trying to highlight to you, you didn't listen, and now you have to deal with the consequences. Keep us up to date with your progress
Eaves influencing market value? Lol. That's not how the market or house values work. Sounds like you went about it the w...
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Ponzu
15 September 2016
4
Sep 15, 2016 12:36 pm
Correct. Part purpose of giving them notice is to make sure that entering the site is safe. No excuses
Correct. Part purpose of giving them notice is to make sure that entering the site is safe. No excuses
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Ponzu
15 September 2016
20
Sep 15, 2016 7:34 am
another question, what can I say or what I can do if Metricon does not want compensate? they caused so much trouble and stress on me, let alone the house does not look like what I want, massive delay since Aug ( I got a letter from Metricon saying my house was on hold since Aug 16). I think you are...
I think you are trying to answer questions before situation has played out, wait and see. Speak to fair trading And say...
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Ponzu
15 September 2016
2
Sep 15, 2016 7:24 am
Your contract should afford you and/or your agent to attend if it's a standard HIA contract. They cannot Refuse you. Just find the clause and tell them you'll be coming as per your contractual right. AFAIK some builders will try to include special clauses that prevent independent inspectors attendin...
Your contract should afford you and/or your agent to attend if it's a standard HIA contract. They cannot Refuse you. Jus...
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Ponzu
9 September 2016
16
Sep 09, 2016 6:06 pm
Gimme gimme gimme. Take a breath and wait to see what the council says. If it's the house you want that was originally designed, then push for the Appeal if it ends up not being in your favour. Otherwise you look like a money grubbing dbag. The longer it takes the more liquidated damages you claim a...
Gimme gimme gimme. Take a breath and wait to see what the council says. If it's the house you want that was originally d...
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Ponzu
18 August 2016
7
Aug 18, 2016 11:00 pm
Don't bother with sales people opinions. Their job is to extract as much money as you can afford to pay for whatever it is they're selling. Pick what you like, read up about it. If it's overwhelmingly positive, buy it.
Don't bother with sales people opinions. Their job is to extract as much money as you can afford to pay for whatever it ...
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Ponzu
16 August 2016
5
Aug 16, 2016 11:03 pm
As to quality, as long as it's not a bottom of the barrel home brand (ie "chef" "blanco" "technika" etc) it will be fine
As to quality, as long as it's not a bottom of the barrel home brand (ie chef blanco technika etc) it will be fine
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