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Newy-Jan

4 August 2018

Re: Fowler Homes Catalina 23 - Oran ParkBuilding A New House

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Aug 04, 2018 9:35 am

We had our Construction plans signed and our HIA contract signed in about a month. There were a couple of errors in the contract that set us a back a couple of weeks. Then we were in production for about 20days before groundworks. You already have your pool in right...How does that work with all th...

Thanks CW_L, good to try and get some idea of how much longer we have before anything begins 😊 Yep, the pool just sits ...

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Newy-Jan

31 July 2018

Re: Fowler Homes Catalina 23 - Oran ParkBuilding A New House

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Jul 31, 2018 8:47 pm

Isn't it crazy how expensive some of the facades are?! 20-45 grand! Never could see how it was justified in most cases. Standard all the way for us!! Only have to look at the exterior for a moment or two a day... Pity our neighbours though... 😂

Isn't it crazy how expensive some of the facades are?! 20-45 grand! Never could see how it was justified in most cases. ...

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Newy-Jan

31 July 2018

Re: Fowler Homes Catalina 23 - Oran ParkBuilding A New House

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Jul 31, 2018 8:42 pm

@newy-Jan They certainly do! They delivered our frames in 2 batches as they didn't fit! Yea, he's been great so far :) I wish we had more money in the budget to upgrade our bricks, excited to see what it'll look like once its all laid. Whats your schedule looking like? We were originally looking at...

We were originally looking at upgrading the bricks to Gunmetal, which is kind of a silvery grey, cost was about $5000 a...

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Newy-Jan

30 July 2018

Re: Fowler Homes Catalina 23 - Oran ParkBuilding A New House

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Jul 30, 2018 8:19 pm

[quote="CW_L"]My sister took some house progress shots for us, as we weren't able to visit the site over the weekend. Windows are in. Looks like bricklaying is on schedule. I'm pretty pleased with the colour of the batch of bricks we got. It was always a worry from the get go that they wou...

My sister took some house progress shots for us, as we weren't able to visit the site over the weekend. Windows are in. ...

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Newy-Jan

21 July 2018

Re: Fowler Homes Catalina 23 - Oran ParkBuilding A New House

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Jul 21, 2018 7:34 am

WOO! Thats so amazing!!! @newy-Jan super jealous of your pool! i was looking at shipping container pools the other day haha. We could make a small one work for our 12.5 x 4 right? hahaha Who needs a backyard? Just step straight out the backdoor and into the shipping container! 😉 Maybe one of those ...

Who needs a backyard? Just step straight out the backdoor and into the shipping container! 😉 Maybe one of those plunge ...

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Newy-Jan

20 July 2018

Re: Fowler Homes Catalina 23 - Oran ParkBuilding A New House

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Jul 20, 2018 1:17 pm

We have a pool!!! https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/84516_1532052375.jpg Oh my! So jealous!! I wanted a pool but just couldnt fit it on our lot! That will look amazing! Thanks! Definitely lost some greenspace to have it but think it will be worth it in the long run. Never had one before but can't wait...

Oh my! So jealous!! I wanted a pool but just couldnt fit it on our lot! That will look amazing! Thanks! Definitely lost ...

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20 July 2018

Re: Fowler Homes Catalina 23 - Oran ParkBuilding A New House

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Jul 20, 2018 12:07 pm

We have a pool!!! https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/84516_1532052375.jpg

We have a pool!!!

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16 July 2018

Re: Fowler Homes Catalina 23 - Oran ParkBuilding A New House

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Jul 16, 2018 7:48 pm

[quote="CW_L"] With frames it'll be like a real house! (well, at least the skeleton of one. ..) 😉

With frames it'll be like a real house! (well, at least the skeleton of one. ..) 😉

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16 July 2018

Re: Fowler Homes Catalina 23 - Oran ParkBuilding A New House

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Jul 16, 2018 12:43 pm

[quote="CW_L"]Pics of the slab attached! Frames are getting delivered Friday~ And we now have confirmation the the house on the left is a single storey. That looks AWESOME!!! Congratulations!!! 🍾Keep those photos coming! 😁 Does it all look like you thought it would?

Pics of the slab attached! Frames are getting delivered Friday~ And we now have confirmation the the house on the left i...

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Newy-Jan

16 July 2018

Re: Fowler Homes Catalina 23 - Oran ParkBuilding A New House

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Jul 16, 2018 12:33 pm

Thanks Portafino38, the little one's ok - it's amazing how quickly they adapt. That's great news about the new SS - what a weight off your mind! Hopefully the entrance height gets sorted just as easily as the rest and here on in, everything is a bit quicker for you. I'll definitely post a few pics w...

Thanks Portafino38, the little one's ok - it's amazing how quickly they adapt. That's great news about the new SS - what...

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Newy-Jan

14 July 2018

Re: Fowler Homes Catalina 23 - Oran ParkBuilding A New House

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Jul 14, 2018 4:29 pm

[quote="Portofino38"]Hi Fowler Fam! Hi Portofino38! Doesn't everything just always happen at once? Must be something in the air.... we finally got approval for our build, after waiting for 6 months (hooray!!) - and the same week my 6yr old broke her leg! We're waiting on the construction c...

Hi Fowler Fam! Hi Portofino38! Doesn't everything just always happen at once? Must be something in the air.... we finall...

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Newy-Jan

10 July 2018

Re: Fowler Homes Catalina 23 - Oran ParkBuilding A New House

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Jul 10, 2018 9:58 am

Wow! Your block looks huge CW-L! So exciting! Bet you can't wait to see that slab go down 😃 Hahaha, it could be the angle of the photo? its only 375sqm. Super excited!! I'll be visiting it tomorrow! LOL - yes, perhaps the angle... I thought it was like 800 +! Did you get any pics of your slab?

Hahaha, it could be the angle of the photo? its only 375sqm. Super excited!! I'll be visiting it tomorrow LOL - yes, pe...

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Newy-Jan

5 July 2018

Re: Fowler Homes Catalina 23 - Oran ParkBuilding A New House

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Jul 05, 2018 9:31 pm

Wow! Your block looks huge CW-L! So exciting! Bet you can't wait to see that slab go down 😃

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Newy-Jan

5 July 2018

Re: Fowler Homes Catalina 23 - Oran ParkBuilding A New House

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Jul 05, 2018 6:48 am

That's crazy! What a horrible experience. Can you bring it to the attention of management maybe? At the very least, he should let the inspector reassess - if it's all been done like he claims. You're right, it is totally biased having someone employed by the company checking the build quality. Hopef...

That's crazy! What a horrible experience. Can you bring it to the attention of management maybe? At the very least, he s...

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Newy-Jan

4 July 2018

Re: Fowler Homes Catalina 23 - Oran ParkBuilding A New House

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Jul 04, 2018 8:35 pm

Thanks Portofino38 😊 How's your build going? Progressing ok? Are you happy so far? We just got approval today for pool and shed, so now just waiting on house to get cleared. Starting to feel like something might actually happen!

Thanks Portofino38 😊 How's your build going? Progressing ok? Are you happy so far? We just got approval today for pool a...

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4 July 2018

Re: Fowler Homes Catalina 23 - Oran ParkBuilding A New House

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Jul 04, 2018 7:00 am

Thanks CW! We love the Havana too - walked into it and just knew. Yes, first time builders. What about you? I think our council is slow in general but the main issue we've had has been addressing the solar access for our northern neighbour. She is super lovely and even wrote a letter saying she didn...

Thanks CW! We love the Havana too - walked into it and just knew. Yes, first time builders. What about you? I think our ...

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Newy-Jan

23 June 2018

Re: Fowler Homes Catalina 23 - Oran ParkBuilding A New House

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Jun 23, 2018 8:32 am

Got a call from our site supervisor. Piering to start next week, and slab to go in the week after. Yay! The ball has started rolling.. Lets hope the rain holds out for a bit! Took a drive around the neighbourhood last weekend. Our neighbour directly behind us and to the right of them are also build...

Hi CW, I've been following this thread for a while (lurking!) - we are building the Havana 35 as a KDRB in Newcastle. A...