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wongbruce

12 December 2017

Re: Eden Brae Homes vs Wisdom Homes - Help please!Building A New House

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Dec 12, 2017 3:06 pm

I had the experience with both of these builders and currently in the mist of building one with Eden Brae now. My experience? Eden Brae has must more superior service and the CSO’s are very communicative and responsive. With Clarendon I had to push them and when my plans were rejected from council f...

I had the experience with both of these builders and currently in the mist of building one with Eden Brae now. My experi...

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wongbruce

12 December 2017

Re: Buying land at Tallawong Road Rouse HillBuilding A New House

Dec 12, 2017 9:34 am

I think that the development is still about 5-6 months away from completion. Kind Regards, Bruce "Building an Eden Brae Waldorf 50 in North Kellyville" Blog: http://waldorf50.blogspot.com.au A Mobile Solicitor at Wong & Horta Lawyers Website: http://www.whlawyers.com.au

I think that the development is still about 5-6 months away from completion. Kind Regards, Bruce Building an Eden Brae W...

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wongbruce

12 December 2017

Re: Stockland Elara at Marsden ParkBuilding A New House

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Dec 12, 2017 9:32 am

Hi all, Looking for some advice. My husband and I have bought in stage 28. The last comms we receive from Stockland states that registration is now anticipated in mid 2018 with settlement July-aug 2018 This is a bit worrying to us as we will be overseas between 6-15th June. I guess the guidance I’m...

Hi melb84, I usually would give my clients more than enough notice approximately a month to get their loan into order f...

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wongbruce

5 December 2017

Re: Change of site supervisor. How smooth or difficult is itBuilding A New House

Dec 05, 2017 9:55 pm

Any advice would be highly appreciated Strong advice is to continue to have a good relationship with the builder and supervisor. Just remember that every supervisor does things a bit differently and if you any have issues talk to your Customer Service Officer who is looking after your file. Kind Re...

Strong advice is to continue to have a good relationship with the builder and supervisor. Just remember that every supe...

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wongbruce

5 December 2017

Re: Stockland Elara at Marsden ParkBuilding A New House

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Dec 05, 2017 9:51 pm

Hi all, Turns out we have to lodge through council, does anyone know roughly how long turn around time is through council? Thanks Unfortunately with pools the requirement is that it always must go through council due to compliance as the pool must meet new regulatory standards. Kind Regards, Bruce ...

Unfortunately with pools the requirement is that it always must go through council due to compliance as the pool must m...

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wongbruce

29 November 2017

Re: Mapleton Grove 18 Barry Road NSWBuilding A New House

Nov 29, 2017 10:38 pm

Hi All, The developer has applied for the Subdivision Certificate and currently the application is being evaluated as below. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171129/af66d01e91feff9a5ecaa083fde68f0f.jpg With this in mind considering how many changes they have made to the original DA and the solicit...

Hi All, The developer has applied for the Subdivision Certificate and currently the application is being evaluated as be...

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wongbruce

17 November 2017

Re: Mapleton Grove 18 Barry Road NSWBuilding A New House

Nov 17, 2017 5:19 pm

Hi guys My solicitor has received this from the vendor Have you received the same? To summarise it says community plan would be converted to a neighborhood plan Not sure whats the impact to us ,as owners, are!! Any input https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/79504_1510901581.jpeg Hi Niro, I received this ...

Hi Niro, I received this yesterday from the Vendor Solicitor yesterday as well. I spoke to the vendor solicitor yesterd...

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wongbruce

31 October 2017

Re: How much % of deposit your builder is asking when you siBuilding A New House

Oct 31, 2017 10:04 pm

@wongbruce Thanks for the reply. So Are you talking about Prelim Contract? Our builder (Kurmond Homes) has provided a final builder contract at the very end!!! We have been asked to sign Prelim Contract with 5% of total construction price and after 6-7 months of all paperwork e.g. internal and exte...

Eden Brae Homes don’t offer a preliminary contract they offer a HIA building contract which clearly stipulates the term...

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wongbruce

31 October 2017

Re: How much % of deposit your builder is asking when you siBuilding A New House

Oct 31, 2017 2:09 pm

5% of total construction price from our builder 5% of the building contract. Kind Regards, Bruce "Building an Eden Brae Waldorf 50 in North Kellyville" Blog: http://waldorf50.blogspot.com.au A Mobile Solicitor at Wong & Horta Lawyers Website: http://www.whlawyers.com.au

5% of the building contract. Kind Regards, Bruce Building an Eden Brae Waldorf 50 in North Kellyville Blog: http://wald...

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wongbruce

24 October 2017

Re: Mapleton Grove 18 Barry Road NSWBuilding A New House

Oct 24, 2017 5:11 pm

This is 18A Barry Road Kellyville https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171024/a9de820e692cdea86ea096b3840d2c18.jpg Kind Regards, Bruce "Building an Eden Brae Waldorf 50 in North Kellyville" Blog: http://waldorf50.blogspot.com.au A Mobile Solicitor at Wong & Horta Lawyers Website: http://...

This is 18A Barry Road Kellyville Kind Regards, Bruce Building an Eden Brae Waldorf 50 in North Kellyville Blog: http://...

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wongbruce

24 October 2017

Re: Mapleton Grove 18 Barry Road NSWBuilding A New House

Oct 24, 2017 4:57 pm

Second from the corner Lot 16 is the first block on the corner Kind Regards, Bruce "Building an Eden Brae Waldorf 50 in North Kellyville" Blog: http://waldorf50.blogspot.com.au A Mobile Solicitor at Wong & Horta Lawyers Website: http://www.whlawyers.com.au

Second from the corner Lot 16 is the first block on the corner Kind Regards, Bruce Building an Eden Brae Waldorf 50 in N...

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wongbruce

24 October 2017

Re: Mapleton Grove 18 Barry Road NSWBuilding A New House

Oct 24, 2017 4:50 pm

So Bruce you are on that Street also? By the way... Hasell is the spelling :) Jarrad Okay Hasell is a bit better geez lol Yes Lot 17 Kind Regards, Bruce "Building an Eden Brae Waldorf 50 in North Kellyville" Blog: http://waldorf50.blogspot.com.au A Mobile Solicitor at Wong & Horta Law...

Okay Hasell is a bit better geez lol Yes Lot 17 Kind Regards, Bruce Building an Eden Brae Waldorf 50 in North Kellyvill...

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wongbruce

24 October 2017

Re: Mapleton Grove 18 Barry Road NSWBuilding A New House

Oct 24, 2017 4:47 pm

I think the first thing we are going to do in our community association meeting is to vote to change the name Kind Regards, Bruce "Building an Eden Brae Waldorf 50 in North Kellyville" Blog: http://waldorf50.blogspot.com.au A Mobile Solicitor at Wong & Horta Lawyers Website: http://www...

I think the first thing we are going to do in our community association meeting is to vote to change the name Kind Regar...

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wongbruce

24 October 2017

Re: Mapleton Grove 18 Barry Road NSWBuilding A New House

Oct 24, 2017 4:42 pm

No photo sorry. Just to be sure - I am talking about the street marked in this photo (excuse my terrible drawing). J> https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/81130_1508826940.PNG That’s the one.... Kind Regards, Bruce "Building an Eden Brae Waldorf 50 in North Kellyville" Blog: http://waldorf50.bl...

That’s the one.... Kind Regards, Bruce Building an Eden Brae Waldorf 50 in North Kellyville Blog: http://waldorf50.blog...

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wongbruce

24 October 2017

Re: Mapleton Grove 18 Barry Road NSWBuilding A New House

Oct 24, 2017 4:31 pm

Direct from the Street Sign which was put up around a 10 or so days ago. The 2nd street also has a name - though I cannot remember it from the top of my head. J> I was there today and didn’t see any street signs. Have a photo? Kind Regards, Bruce "Building an Eden Brae Waldorf 50 in North Kell...

I was there today and didn’t see any street signs. Have a photo? Kind Regards, Bruce Building an Eden Brae Waldorf 50 i...

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wongbruce

24 October 2017

Re: Mapleton Grove 18 Barry Road NSWBuilding A New House

Oct 24, 2017 4:22 pm

Is that the best name they could ditch up: Hassle ...... Seriously??? Where did you get this news? As it’s not on the Hills Shire Website? Kind Regards, Bruce "Building an Eden Brae Waldorf 50 in North Kellyville" Blog: http://waldorf50.blogspot.com.au A Mobile Solicitor at Wong & Hor...

Seriously??? Where did you get this news? As it’s not on the Hills Shire Website? Kind Regards, Bruce Building an Eden ...

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wongbruce

17 October 2017

Re: Stockland Elara at Marsden ParkBuilding A New House

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Oct 17, 2017 2:01 pm

Thanks Bruce for the reply. How big is your lot? For Casaview Homes in Riverstone - 300m2 Cost is quite reasonable. For Eden Brae Homes in North Kellyville - 600m2 Kind Regards, Bruce "Building an Eden Brae Waldorf 50 in North Kellyville" Blog: http://waldorf50.blogspot.com.au A Mobile So...

For Casaview Homes in Riverstone - 300m2 Cost is quite reasonable. For Eden Brae Homes in North Kellyville - 600m2 Kind...

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wongbruce

17 October 2017

Re: Stockland Elara at Marsden ParkBuilding A New House

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Oct 17, 2017 1:54 pm

Hi, I just read your post. I am in a similar position now as you. We bought 350sqm lot 12.5m w X 28m l. We are looking for Builders as well. We were earlier thinking of going with EBH homes for double storey but it feels as if we are streching our budget. We have decided to go for a single storey i...

Hey Sunny I’m building with both Eden Brae in North Kellyville and Casaview Homes in Riverstone. Both are good builders...

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wongbruce

12 October 2017

Re: Who else is building with Eden Brae?Building A New House

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Oct 12, 2017 1:01 pm

Hi All, just needing some help working out additional costs for larger floor tiles (main areas and wet areas) -600x600. Can anyone let me know the additional costs to factor in - extra labour, glue ect (price per m2)? We have tried speaking to di lorenzo but they won't give out any pricing until af...

Who did you try speaking with at Di Lorenzo? Maybe I might be able to help you speak to the manager on your behalf to g...

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wongbruce

2 October 2017

Re: Who else is building with Eden Brae?Building A New House

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Oct 01, 2017 11:40 pm

Hi All, Quick qn - I've steps in the front path to the porch. Which is the best option from the below? I'm planning to tile the porch and the steps after handover. a) Brick steps b) Concrete steps (when the driveway is poured) Please share your thoughts. Thanks much! My personal thoughts would be b...

My personal thoughts would be brick as it remains in a timeless state and won’t change over the years especially if you...