Posts by twolittlepeas • Home Renovation & Building Forum

25 April 2018

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Apr 25, 2018 9:16 pm

Hi Everyone :) First time post here, but have been a silent reader since Dec 17 :-P. This forum has been super helpful with our admin process. Thank you for everyone for sharing your advice, experiences, info and photos. ASJ1981 - I think we are on a similar timeline hehehe, I am also playing it saf...

Hi Everyone First time post here, but have been a silent reader since Dec 17 . This forum has been super helpful with ou...

7 May 2018

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May 07, 2018 3:04 am

Hi All, Need help deciding on tiles and cabinetry . We have exceeded our budget so not upgrading to porcelain tiles..but want to know if ceramic tiles would be good or the laminated floorboards. Also for kitchen cabinetry..is the standard laminate that is part of luxury inclusions good and durable?...

We exceeded our budget too, so we ended up choosing a ceramic tile from the builder’s range. We did get a quote for tim...

7 May 2018

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May 07, 2018 5:15 pm

We exceeded our budget too, so we ended up choosing a ceramic tile from the builder’s range. We did get a quote for tim...

14 May 2018

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May 14, 2018 8:10 pm

We have received CDC approval hooray!! PS. loving these brick photos! @chinoandbebe Will you be having any render/moroka? or leaving it brickface? Our house colours are similar colours to yours, black windows but garage & front door is in surfmist which I'm now second guessing because your dark ...

We have received CDC approval hooray!! PS. loving these brick photos! @chinoandbebe Will you be having any render/moroka...

25 April 2018

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Apr 25, 2018 11:06 pm

I would definitely speak to your CSR as it’s not a change as per your tender I would assume cables are roughed in prior...

10 May 2018

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May 10, 2018 11:35 am

Hi DaniK, we also have a monument garage door but have chosen Gunmetal for our driveway. I agree with Mish018 regarding render - you can't go wrong with the greys. We have two tone render to our front facade. We chose Taubmans Abstract (equivalent and/or similar to Colorbond's Dune) and Taubmans Se...

I might google some pictures of gunmetal. We were recommended bluestone by the colour consultant but now I'm a bit conf...

30 May 2018

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May 30, 2018 6:09 pm

ok i just googled zip tap.. Lol i want that!

30 May 2018

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May 30, 2018 7:04 pm

ok i just googled zip tap.. Lol i want that! Fancy! Or u can just use the fridge? haha, yeah thats what the husband said, use a kettle ::

Fancy! Or u can just use the fridge? haha, yeah thats what the husband said, use a kettle

11 May 2018

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May 11, 2018 5:09 pm

Thank you and no problem :) Here are our external selections. Keep in mind, when googling paint colour online, it is not always as accurate. To get a better indication, I suggest you go to Bunnings and get some swatches/samples. For example, the card samples I got from Bunnings are different to the...

Ooooo I like your colours! We have similar colour selections, except we've chosen a lighter brick, Austral - Urban One ...

27 May 2018

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May 27, 2018 11:03 pm

Yes it has been a long build for a single storey, even our new neighbours were commenting on that. We are about 45 days over contract, that includes 15 days Xmas shutdown, 5 days public holidays & the rest just delays. Not happy about it but what can you do. Just glad it is nearly over & we...

Long time coming indeed! I’m sure the wait will be worth it. How long was the build time in your contract? Our build ti...

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27 May 2018

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May 27, 2018 11:24 pm

Is there any colour consultant or interior decorator to help choose colours at Wisdom? Has anyone sought the services of a colour consultant externally for their build? You'll meet with a colour consultant when you have your appointment at canvas quarter. I believe my colour consultant is actually ...

You'll meet with a colour consultant when you have your appointment at canvas quarter. I believe my colour consultant i...

20 June 2018

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Jun 20, 2018 5:17 pm

Hi everyone My bank has requested an amended payment schedule from Wisdom. I am waiting to hear from my CSR, but am wondering if anyone has experienced this, and if so, was Wisdom was willing to change their payment schedule to meet the bank’s request?

Hi everyone My bank has requested an amended payment schedule from Wisdom. I am waiting to hear from my CSR, but am wond...

30 May 2018

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May 30, 2018 6:05 pm

1) Again sorry for newbie questions. I am getting my head around the admin process and was wondering at what point do you need finance secured for the entire build? I can't seem to get an answer from our potential lender without a contract but I'm worried about getting too far into the process befo...

Are you doing a Knock down rebuild? I'm not sure how the financing works for a KDRB. We bought a HL package, so we had ...

1 June 2018

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Jun 01, 2018 10:03 pm

Had PCI today! A few pics! Hand over in 2 weeks! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180601/6c4cf4c70117e1f32b08ac4019eba2bc.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180601/333c0c4fdc9dbfd30390ea1e00e13a37.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180601/c7056962902344011eaba10bb26998ae.jpg https://uploa...

Wow beautiful!! Congratulations!!! How was the PCI? It looks flawless! Oh man love your kitchen, I don't have a window ...

10 June 2018

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Jun 10, 2018 1:25 pm

This is our Chiffon bricks. They look grey with blueish tones, which we love! Good luck with your selection. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180514/c984e4e195e3b75af1120134f0f95daf.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180514/0a681fe8177330ea9810226e5f93354a.jpg Hi @chinoandbebe Could I ask if ...

Hi @chinoandbebe Could I ask if you have a downpipe running down the side of your left portico pillar? I've just notice...

21 June 2018

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Jun 21, 2018 2:53 pm

thanks @cazza70 @jenifermarie @chinoandbebe @mish018 its totally stressing me out and so worried we wont get our loan approved, Its been delayed already because my husband changed jobs 3 months ago so it was hard enough to get to this stage (with the bank). I sent my broker the compromised schedule,...

thanks @cazza70 @jenifermarie @chinoandbebe @mish018 its totally stressing me out and so worried we wont get our loan ap...

22 June 2018

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Jun 22, 2018 12:15 pm

Hi @twolittlepeas, do you know what sort of payment schedule the banks favour most? I know it differs from bank to bank...

22 June 2018

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Jun 22, 2018 12:32 pm

Sounds really similar to our situation. I changed jobs right as we realised that it was not going to happen with our fi...

22 June 2018

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Jun 22, 2018 12:41 pm

Hi @twolittlepeas, do you know what sort of payment schedule the banks favour most? I know it differs from bank to bank. Some are more accommodating than others. Stay positive and i'm sure it will all work out for you. If you have a really good broker, than your broker should be able to work miracl...

Hi @asj1981 I'm not sure what payment schedule the banks prefer.. I'm sure there's some sort of guidelines that both th...

2 July 2018