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Melbournevic

18 February 2020

Re: Site visitBuilding A New House

Feb 18, 2020 3:25 pm

Thank you all for your response and for the information. This is very helpful. And yes, we were just outside the temporary fence and took photos from the foot path but our builder has immediately sent us a letter about unauthorised access. I have now replied to them to explain that we didn't go insi...

Thank you all for your response and for the information. This is very helpful. And yes, we were just outside the tempora...

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Melbournevic

17 February 2020

Site visitBuilding A New House

Feb 17, 2020 6:02 pm

Hi there, we are building with a volume builder and it's a standard rule that an owner isn't allowed on site during construction unless one of the builder's personnel is on site. This is due to OH and Safety reasons. We had our site cut last week so we went over the weekend to see the progress. We d...

Hi there, we are building with a volume builder and it's a standard rule that an owner isn't allowed on site during cons...

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Melbournevic

20 January 2020

Compass Pool vs Narellan PoolPools & Spas

Jan 20, 2020 3:51 pm

We have narrowed down our choice between Compass Pool and Narellan because of great reviews too, as well as meeting our budget. Compass pool is a little more expensive though than Narellan because it has in floor self-cleaning. Can anyone please provide feedback or opinion if you or your friends hav...

We have narrowed down our choice between Compass Pool and Narellan because of great reviews too, as well as meeting our ...

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Melbournevic

17 December 2019

Re: You sold your home-do you give your contact# to new owneGeneral Discussion

Dec 17, 2019 4:54 pm

I've exchanged details as part of past sales, but by and large contact has been limited to me finding extra items that didn’t get handed over or questions from them on more detailed or tricky items, such as who did I use to service something that was in the house. I wouldn’t ever expect to get ques...

Thanks arcadelt, good to know it's pretty common to exhange contact details. That's very helpful advise. I will let the...

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Melbournevic

17 December 2019

You sold your home-do you give your contact# to new ownerGeneral Discussion

Dec 17, 2019 4:06 pm

Hi there, so we sold our home in June 2019. We have given the agent the permission to provide my contact number to the new owner in case they have questions when they moved in, although we have given them all the manuals and plans. I've been receiving queries on a regular basis even if they have alr...

Hi there, so we sold our home in June 2019. We have given the agent the permission to provide my contact number to the n...

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Melbournevic

11 December 2019

Re: Construction Loan and Deposit to BuilderHome Finance

Dec 11, 2019 10:42 am

The bank will usually require you to contribute your equity first, before they pay. So you would most likely have to contribute to the next stage payment - if that's more than the rest of the 15% equity, then the bank will pay the rest. Ok great, thanks for the information.

Ok great, thanks for the information.

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Melbournevic

11 December 2019

Construction Loan and Deposit to BuilderHome Finance

Dec 11, 2019 8:20 am

Hi there, if the bank will finance the 80% of the build then on contract signing with the builder you need to pay 5% deposit. What happens with the other 15% - do you also pay this to the builder nearing completion or to the bank?

Hi there, if the bank will finance the 80% of the build then on contract signing with the builder you need to pay 5% dep...

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Melbournevic

28 November 2019

Re: P Class soil and fixed site costBuilding A New House

Nov 28, 2019 2:01 pm

It's likely the fixed costs were for a H2 slab (based on 2.2) and would have been conditional on it being at least a H2. We had costs covered up to an M class slab (as nearly all volume builders seem to quote on) and ours came back as a H1/P (P because it was a demolition). Because of that we had e...

Thanks. Have you been initially quoted the fixed site cost and then had to pay extra due to soil being H1/P?

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Melbournevic

28 November 2019

Re: P Class soil and fixed site costBuilding A New House

Nov 28, 2019 1:56 pm

Do you have your site/soil survey? A H2 soil it highly reactive and it seems it was included in your fixed site costs. Most builders seem to include 'M' and you pay more as you go up H1 H2 etc. Even in the 'fixed' part of the tender they say there could be significant additional costs, so I'd get a...

I don't have the copy of the soil survey but the developer has indicated P class when we settled the land as I've seen ...

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Melbournevic

28 November 2019

Re: P Class soil and fixed site costBuilding A New House

Nov 28, 2019 1:50 pm

What do I say the Salesman/estimator made a mistake and under tendered Site costs It happens all the time, unfortunately you will have to pay up. OT, Costs aren't fixed until they start construction on site. hth Thanks. It's a huge amount but I guess as long as they are charging us correctly I thin...

Thanks. It's a huge amount but I guess as long as they are charging us correctly I think no issue. One of the most impo...

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Melbournevic

28 November 2019

P Class soil and fixed site costBuilding A New House

Nov 28, 2019 12:20 pm

Hi there, We have previously been quoted almost $20k for the fixed site cost and when we received the final tender it has an additional $18k. Is this normal for a fixed site cost where the amount can still change? I thought the purpose of having fixed cost is having no surprises or this actually dep...

Hi there, We have previously been quoted almost $20k for the fixed site cost and when we received the final tender it ha...

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Melbournevic

28 November 2019

Re: Canopy at AmstelBuying Land

Nov 28, 2019 12:05 pm

We're on 22K for site costs. May I know what soil type? We are P class and got our final tender today and super shocked with the extra amount due to soil type being P.

May I know what soil type? We are P class and got our final tender today and super shocked with the extra amount due to...

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Melbournevic

28 November 2019

Re: Canopy at AmstelBuying Land

Nov 28, 2019 12:03 pm

Got our final tender today with an extra whopping amount of $18k, so $40k for the site cost alone. It's due to our soil being P class and additional steel piers are required.

Got our final tender today with an extra whopping amount of $18k, so $40k for the site cost alone. It's due to our soil ...

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Melbournevic

27 November 2019

Re: Canopy at AmstelBuying Land

Nov 27, 2019 6:38 pm

Has anyone began their build yet? Keen to know the site costs I've seen few houses being built including display homes. I haven't started with my build yet but I suggest to go for fixed site cost. Mine was quoted $20k, building 52 square.

I've seen few houses being built including display homes. I haven't started with my build yet but I suggest to go for f...

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Melbournevic

5 November 2019

Re: Hamptons inspired architect design with attached granny Building A New House

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Nov 05, 2019 4:25 pm

Hi @Melbournevic, thank you [emoji4]! The house surrounds the pool on three sides. The pool was dug and concreted before the house slab was poured, and this included a 1m circumference of concrete around the pool. The house slab was then poured and it goes right up against the edge of this circumfe...

That's awesome! You have a very good view of the pool from inside the house. Looking forward to see it!

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Melbournevic

5 November 2019

Re: Hamptons inspired architect design with attached granny Building A New House

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Nov 05, 2019 7:21 am

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180720/babc45b6432c3d181c3841e78e78253a.png Your home is looking amazing! May I know how far is your pool to your house slab? We are planning to build a pool after hand over but worried that we may need a slab protection. Pool distance is 2 metres from the house s...

Your home is looking amazing! May I know how far is your pool to your house slab? We are planning to build a pool after...

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Melbournevic

4 November 2019

Re: Additional water heatingGeneral Discussion

Nov 04, 2019 2:31 pm

Obviously the closer you can get the HWS to where it's going to feed the better it is. The longer the run the more water you waste waiting for the hot to get there. However any ongoing maintenance will be difficult up on that 1st floor. In fact our neighbour had to move his HWS from a similar posit...

Thanks and I agree with all your points, very helpful. I have asked my builder if possible for them to relocate somewhe...

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Melbournevic

2 November 2019

Additional water heatingGeneral Discussion

Nov 02, 2019 10:31 am

Hi, We've requested with our builder a separate instantaneous water heating to the first floor. We are building 2 storey home. I have received the final floor plan and they put it to the first floor where it is really visible. Is this meant to be here or it can be installed next to the water heating...

Hi, We've requested with our builder a separate instantaneous water heating to the first floor. We are building 2 storey...

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Melbournevic

31 October 2019

Re: How to improve the home security?Safer Living

Oct 31, 2019 8:12 pm

Are rollers shutters good too? Been thinking to have them installed outside the windows and sliding doors to all ground floor.

Are rollers shutters good too? Been thinking to have them installed outside the windows and sliding doors to all ground ...

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Melbournevic

29 October 2019

Re: Kitchen bin drawerKitchen Corner

Oct 29, 2019 5:13 am

Hi. I don't like the idea of having any rubbish bin facility being stored inside any cupboard or drawer. Smells can spread and hard to get rid of. Yes agree, that's why I don't leave them there under the kitchen cupboard overnight. Every after dinner we get rid of them but for the smelly ones we im...

Yes agree, that's why I don't leave them there under the kitchen cupboard overnight. Every after dinner we get rid of t...