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22 October 2021

Re: Thomas Archer Evoke (Modified) Kingston Build - 2020/202Building A New House

Oct 22, 2021 8:29 pm

Wardrobes are standard. We only have those drawers (one set) in our main WIR. All the other bedrooms just have the hangers. This was a mistake. We should've done two sets of drawers in our main WIR and at least one set in each other bedroom. We were guided by TA and budget but in hindsight this was ...

Wardrobes are standard. We only have those drawers (one set) in our main WIR. All the other bedrooms just have the hange...

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22 October 2021

Re: Thomas Archer Evoke (Modified) Kingston Build - 2020/202Building A New House

Oct 22, 2021 2:24 pm

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22 October 2021

Re: Thomas Archer Evoke (Modified) Kingston Build - 2020/202Building A New House

Oct 22, 2021 2:13 pm

Hi @blacktea2sugars - things are progressing nicely thanks! We're on the home run to settlement and I had my first walkthrough in AGES just this morning (will upload photos). I still can't get over the site costs - especially when I think they actually used traffic management only once or twice in t...

Hi @blacktea2sugars - things are progressing nicely thanks! We're on the home run to settlement and I had my first walkt...

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9 September 2021

Re: Thomas Archer Evoke (Modified) Kingston Build - 2020/202Building A New House

Sep 09, 2021 3:17 pm

I wanted to change the door location so that the glass door was seen through the hallway on the way to the kitchen - more of a statement location. My partner did not want this. So it's now somewhat hidden next to the laundry!

I wanted to change the door location so that the glass door was seen through the hallway on the way to the kitchen - mor...

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9 September 2021

Re: Thomas Archer Evoke (Modified) Kingston Build - 2020/202Building A New House

Sep 09, 2021 3:07 pm

We are also looking to convert our WIL (under the stairs) to a wine cellar as well, but it looks to be much smaller than yours (probably 1.8m x 1.8m). How many bottles are you planning to store and what kind of cost did you budget for? We actually don't drink a lot of wine but like the look of cell...

Initially we had a similar size (1.5m x 1.8m). Depending on the configuration, we were looking at 650 - 800 bottles. Th...

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2 September 2021

Re: Thomas Archer Hive 45 - Boroondara [2021]Building A New House

Sep 02, 2021 11:00 am

I wonder if others have looked at an HRV system? I like the idea of splitting the ventilation and conditioning. Once again, I didn't think that this house was the right one for it and thought that we might do it for the next one. But I'm not sure I want there to be a "next one" haha.

I wonder if others have looked at an HRV system? I like the idea of splitting the ventilation and conditioning. Once aga...

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1 September 2021

Re: Thomas Archer Hive 45 - Boroondara [2021]Building A New House

Sep 01, 2021 9:55 pm

I wanted to go with the AirSmart system for the filtration system alone. I didn't think I could make the budget work and I didn't realise TAH would accomodate this system. We're going with a Daikin unit (Daikin FDYQN180LCV1-RZQ180MY1 18.0kw Cooling & 20.0kw Heating (3 phase) inverter reverse cyc...

I wanted to go with the AirSmart system for the filtration system alone. I didn't think I could make the budget work and...

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1 September 2021

Re: Thomas Archer Evoke (Modified) Kingston Build - 2020/202Building A New House

Sep 01, 2021 12:02 pm

Nope, we have tiles. And in an exciting, relevant update....the tiler started today :)

Nope, we have tiles. And in an exciting, relevant update....the tiler started today

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16 August 2021

Re: Thomas Archer Nouveau 41 Glen Eira Build [2021]Building A New House

Aug 16, 2021 12:49 pm

Update: We were given the option to get the Sanden unit (thank god). I just sent an email explaining why we shouldn't need a water tank (thanks @Wellbuild - Let's see what they say!). But to be honest, I am just happy to be getting a top system vs the Rinnai (which I can't find much feedback on). i...

is the Sanden unit a electrical or gas hot water system with solar panel ? as far as I know , water tank or solar hot w...

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16 August 2021

Re: Thomas Archer Nouveau 41 Glen Eira Build [2021]Building A New House

Aug 16, 2021 12:43 pm

Great news. To be honest, if our family was bigger, we'd have opted for the water tank and would be happy with this. I'...

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16 August 2021

Re: Thomas Archer Nouveau 41 Glen Eira Build [2021]Building A New House

Aug 16, 2021 12:15 pm

For us, there was an $85k difference between PSQ and our tender. A large chunk of this were actually site costs (>$30k difference). Our sales person (C) was actually pretty good at the PSQ stage, considering many upgrades early. The big ticket things we included after PSQ, by choice, included applia...

For us, there was an $85k difference between PSQ and our tender. A large chunk of this were actually site costs ($30k di...

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15 August 2021

Re: Thomas Archer Nouveau 41 Glen Eira Build [2021]Building A New House

Aug 15, 2021 3:21 pm

Re the Sanden unit - the additional cost for the Sanden was $850. The Rinnai was offered to us initially, but I didn't want it (Sanden is far more efficient according to my data, has the tank and exchanger separate, and is the best quality). The Rinnai was $430 and is an excellent unit, but the Sand...

Re the Sanden unit - the additional cost for the Sanden was $850. The Rinnai was offered to us initially, but I didn't w...

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13 August 2021

Re: Thomas Archer Nouveau 41 Glen Eira Build [2021]Building A New House

Aug 13, 2021 11:40 am

Thank you for sharing!!! Very informative. We are in an earlier stage; so would not be able to answer your questions. But I have some questions for you, if you don't mind: - ActronAir Platinum Que 21KW (3 phase) Ducted RCAC with 8 zones with individual thermostats. What is the cost to upgrade from ...

Hey! Awesome! How have you found it so far? 1. This upgrade is easily the biggest for us. Just under $28k! The Daikin c...

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13 August 2021

Re: Thomas Archer Nouveau 41 Glen Eira Build [2021]Building A New House

Aug 13, 2021 11:25 am

Some questions we have for the experienced here! [color=#050505][size=100]How long was it between your ‘Site start’ after receiving ‘final tender’? [/size][/color] [color=#050505][size=100]I can see a lot of you have beautiful landscaping, and was wondering how much we should be budgeting for lands...

Exciting - congrats. To answer your questions.... 1. Our was just under five months. We got back final version of tende...

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11 August 2021

Re: Thomas Archer Evoke (Modified) Kingston Build - 2020/202Building A New House

Aug 11, 2021 8:29 pm

Our building coordinator gave us a few different options. They ranged from $2500 - $3000. We went with the thicker one which was more expensive. That excluded the $500 variation fee. They were very helpful despite our late request. Hi- did you have the anticon blanket put on all sections of the roo...

Hi- did you have the anticon blanket put on all sections of the roof (both ground floor and first floor)? Yep. Wherever...

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5 August 2021

Re: Thomas Archer Hue 42 Bayside Build - 2020/21Building A New House

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Aug 05, 2021 9:47 pm

Hi Everyone I’ve had quite a few people ask me about some post handover expenses so here is a rough guide based on my own experience to help those: Landscaping: It’s a bit of a how long is a piece of string question but I think depending on your requirements expect to pay between $60-$120k. We were...

This is super helpful. Re solar, for a 6.6kw system with good quality panels and inverters, you're probably looking at ...

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5 August 2021

Re: Thomas Archer Hue 42 Bayside Build - 2020/21Building A New House

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Aug 05, 2021 11:14 am

We're also using Adam Cox Landscaping. We won't hit six figures but might get close depending on irrigation and lighting. It will include pavers but not retaining walls. We don't have a pool - I don't know if that makes landscaping more or less expensive. On a related note, we've just started plaste...

We're also using Adam Cox Landscaping. We won't hit six figures but might get close depending on irrigation and lighting...

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3 August 2021

Re: Thomas Archer Hue 42 Bayside Build - 2020/21Building A New House

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Aug 03, 2021 10:17 am

Thanks heaps! I bought a 60cm from Lucreatia last night! They had a 20% off all stock sale that finishes today :) I like that they are quite neutral and affordable too... I spent more on bedroom wall lights than I did on the pendant!

Thanks heaps! I bought a 60cm from Lucreatia last night! They had a 20% off all stock sale that finishes today I like th...

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2 August 2021

Re: Thomas Archer Hue 42 Bayside Build - 2020/21Building A New House

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Aug 02, 2021 10:47 pm

Thanks so much @lilaandco - super helpful, as always! What were the size of your pendants above your dining room table?

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1 August 2021

Re: Thomas Archer Hue 42 Bayside Build - 2020/21Building A New House

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Aug 01, 2021 12:02 pm

Your home is a dream!! Absolutely beautiful and thanks for sharing yr pics! Makes me so impatient to get started on my build :-P which is like taking forever...its been 2 months and we're still waiting on the first set of drawings. Can i please ask if you had to provision a lot more from the standa...

We provisioned a bit - just remember anything upstairs can always be done post handover as the electricians will be abl...