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Colester78
22 July 2016
Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Building A New House
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Jul 22, 2016 1:48 pm
We did flooring and blinds through MJH as their prices were reasonable in our opinion. We did driveway, landscaping and electrical/aircon ourselves.
We did flooring and blinds through MJH as their prices were reasonable in our opinion. We did driveway, landscaping and ...
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Colester78
8 July 2016
Re: Who else is building at Oran Park?
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Jul 08, 2016 10:03 am
I don't really follow what you are saying. The guidelines are really straight forward. We followed the guidelines exactly and hence the plan was approved. Every single person we know in Oran Park who has followed the guidelines has had their plan approved. They can't knock the plan back unless ther...
Yeah, people simply don't follow the guidelines properly and mark things out clearly on their DIY version. Others do th...
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Colester78
8 July 2016
Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
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Jul 08, 2016 9:57 am
In our experience we had almost nothing do with our CLO once construction actually started, 90% of the communication was with the SS. I can think of maybe 2 instances where we needed to contact our CLO during the actual build process.
In our experience we had almost nothing do with our CLO once construction actually started, 90% of the communication was...
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Colester78
6 July 2016
Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
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Jul 06, 2016 3:54 pm
Yes we had our blinds done by them, we found their price reasonable (actually less than we had anticipated) so we figured it was easiest to just go with them. When I get home I can have a look and let you know the blind company details if you like. We don't have venetians though, we have roller blin...
Yes we had our blinds done by them, we found their price reasonable (actually less than we had anticipated) so we figure...
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Colester78
6 July 2016
Re: Who else is building at Oran Park?
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Jul 06, 2016 3:45 pm
hi all, will be moving to Oran Park soon once my build gets underway! Wondering if any can tell me the best place to get a landscape plan? developer knocked back my DIY attempt lol. thanks! Did they tell you why they knocked it back? We just did a DIY one, seriously was the easiest thing ever and i...
Did they tell you why they knocked it back? We just did a DIY one, seriously was the easiest thing ever and it got appr...
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Colester78
6 July 2016
Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
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Jul 06, 2016 3:37 pm
You can always ask but I think it will be unlikely that they will allow their tiler to install a product you have supplied. You don't know the answer without asking though hey :o)
You can always ask but I think it will be unlikely that they will allow their tiler to install a product you have suppli...
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Colester78
6 July 2016
Re: Who else is building at Oran Park?
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Jul 06, 2016 9:35 am
hi all, will be moving to Oran Park soon once my build gets underway! Wondering if any can tell me the best place to get a landscape plan? developer knocked back my DIY attempt lol. thanks! Did they tell you why they knocked it back? We just did a DIY one, seriously was the easiest thing ever and i...
Did they tell you why they knocked it back? We just did a DIY one, seriously was the easiest thing ever and it got appr...
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Colester78
6 July 2016
Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
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Jul 06, 2016 9:32 am
Had any one had there splash back done after hand over? Eg removed the glass splash back and tiled it after? We're wanting marble tiles as a splash back and it's just not an option with Mcdonald jones? We have been in our home for 3 months and I really dislike our glass splashback. I wanted tiles o...
We have been in our home for 3 months and I really dislike our glass splashback. I wanted tiles originally but the choi...
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Colester78
5 July 2016
Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Building A New House
13612
Jul 05, 2016 4:30 pm
We compromised and just went to 2.55m with our ceilings. I think the 2.7m look great, but we wanted to stick to a certain budget and the 2.55m was cheaper obviously and also meant we didn't have to increase the height of any doors. If money was no issue at all then 2.7m looks great. We are totally h...
We compromised and just went to 2.55m with our ceilings. I think the 2.7m look great, but we wanted to stick to a certai...
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Colester78
17 June 2016
Re: Who else is building at Oran Park?
Building A New House
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Jun 17, 2016 9:32 am
Hi All, Hoping everyone is well, and hoping for some help as i am due to get handover in 2 weeks. my query is, if i my sleeper retaining wall myself, will this likely cause any issue to a fencing contractor? Also because i have no clue and will be doing the majority of landscaping myself i am not s...
We had all fences and retaining walls done first, then drainage done where required, then clean fill, level and lay turf.
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Colester78
14 June 2016
Re: Who else is building at Oran Park?
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Jun 14, 2016 1:48 pm
Because of double demerit points this long weekend we had a visitor at Oran Park Drive. I suggest drive carefully coming down Oran Park Drive entering Oran Park. This policeman was at this location from early morning till about mid day today. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160612/f96ee73a111985a...
I would suggest people simply do the speed limit ALL THE TIME, then there is no issue - amazing Everyone would suggest ...
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Colester78
14 June 2016
Re: Who else is building at Oran Park?
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Jun 14, 2016 11:35 am
Dors anyone one know or have iinet or optus for the net? We are with iinet, haven't had any issues with them at all, completely happy with it.
We are with iinet, haven't had any issues with them at all, completely happy with it.
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Colester78
14 June 2016
Re: Who else is building at Oran Park?
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Jun 14, 2016 11:34 am
Because of double demerit points this long weekend we had a visitor at Oran Park Drive. I suggest drive carefully coming down Oran Park Drive entering Oran Park. This policeman was at this location from early morning till about mid day today. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160612/f96ee73a111985a...
I would suggest people simply do the speed limit ALL THE TIME, then there is no issue - amazing!
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Colester78
14 June 2016
Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
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Jun 14, 2016 11:32 am
Mjh did my bamboo - approx 110sqm for $11k. No messing around with skirting boards after handover [emoji106] Yep we did our bamboo and carpets through MJH too, found their prices were not much more than we would have paid elsewhere but saved the hassle of doing it after handover.
Yep we did our bamboo and carpets through MJH too, found their prices were not much more than we would have paid elsewh...
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Colester78
10 June 2016
Re: Who else is building at Oran Park?
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Jun 10, 2016 11:29 am
Your solicitor/conveyancer should get the certificate on your behalf and the cost is included in the fees you pay them.
Your solicitor/conveyancer should get the certificate on your behalf and the cost is included in the fees you pay them.
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Colester78
8 June 2016
Re: Who else is building at Oran Park?
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Jun 08, 2016 1:23 pm
After some advice/opinions please. I'm having a charcoal coloured tile on my alfresco and was wondering if I should use grey or normal coloured grout? What have other people done? The other option is to use the outdoor version of my interior tile, but this is light grey so im a little concerned it ...
We went with a grey grout with our dark grey alfresco and front porch tiles. We re happy wit that choice. I don't have ...
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Colester78
8 June 2016
Re: Who else is building at Oran Park?
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Jun 08, 2016 1:21 pm
Senior Forum Members - We need some guidance from you. I am part of Release 10F and our land just got registered last week. Land is due to be settled on 10th of June. The problem is Oran Park Developer has still not finished the paths and when I called Craig from Oran Park he said he does not have ...
The paths are not on your land anyway so it is irrelevant really. Your land ends at a certain point and the rest of the...
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Colester78
27 May 2016
Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Building A New House
13421
May 27, 2016 1:18 pm
We are at the brick stage and have asked our SS when we can go and have a look to take some proper pics and get a feel for size however he says we won't go on site until after bricks, roof etc, however we see everyone's blogs with up close pics at the same stage and wonder if you go onsite with per...
We went on site weekly, and drove past the house daily, because we lived only a few streets away at the time and our so...
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Colester78
27 May 2016
Re: Who else is building at Oran Park?
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May 27, 2016 10:44 am
Yeah, i have seen people talking about the train travel. The surprising part is that, the train does not go straight to city, we got to change. I mean why does not the train runs straight to city. Which release are you in? I am in 10F which is about to register in 2 weeks time. The train does actua...
The train does actually run direct to the city, but it is a long trip going through Granville, so most of us get off at...
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Colester78
27 May 2016
Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Building A New House
13417
May 27, 2016 9:55 am
Got a call from our CLO today saying that they will start excavating our block next Monday and piering 2 days after. Was surprised, didn't think they would be doing anything for atleast another two weeks. Regarding the plaque, at what point do we order it? You will receive a voucher at your PCI. Yo...
You will receive a voucher at your PCI. You will have three month to make your mind up and mail it to the mentioned com...
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