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Re: Anyone built with Hotondo Homes (Darvale Homes) Melton?Building A New House

12 January 2020

Jan 12, 2020 2:40 am

The Hotondo Homes Wallan builder seems to have some nice reviews. Has anyone on this forum or anyone you know hired Hotondo Homes Wallan (Shop 1A / 45 High Street, Wallan VIC 3756) or Hotondo Homes South Morang (Level 1, 106 / 2 Murdoch Road, South Morang VIC 3752) to do their house build? How do t...

Has anyone on this forum or anyone you know hired Hotondo Homes Link (Shop 1A / 45 High Street, Wallan VIC 3756) or Hot...

Re: Need help finding Building Surveyor in MelbourneGeneral Discussion

10 January 2020

Jan 10, 2020 10:01 pm

Registered Building surveyors are different to private consultants. If building now I would choose a building consultant and ask them if they can recommend an RBS. Good advice. Thanks for explaining the difference Gaudi. Some RBS [Registered Building Surveyors] for Melbourne are as below: * Krneta ...

Good advice. Why did you link Nicholson Wright Building Surveyors Inspectors and not the others? when you didn't know t...

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Re: How often do you visit your site?Building A New House

10 January 2020

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Jan 10, 2020 9:51 pm

@Gaudi Exactly my experience with Metricon in Sydney. 6 site supervisors and finally one building manager supervising the build over an 85 week build, including legal action. Contract build time was 42 weeks. In the end the quality was reasonable, but I had to work hard for it (and pay extra rent e...

There were 6 different (separate) SS during the 85 weeks (600 days) or you had multiple SS overlapping at the same time...

Re: Need help finding Building Surveyor in MelbourneGeneral Discussion

10 January 2020

Jan 10, 2020 9:22 pm

Registered Building surveyors are different to private consultants. When I built my house , the builder was still appointing them so I cannot help. I’ve appointed one since for pergola and another for a deck, but not for a full house build. I commend you for seeking to appoint a different RBS. If b...

Thanks for explaining the difference Gaudi. Some RBS for Melbourne are as below: * Link - 03 9427 9333 * Link - 03 9363...

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Re: How often do you visit your site?Building A New House

10 January 2020

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Jan 10, 2020 8:51 pm

I built in SE Melbourne Custom build started in late 2015 so the builder appointed the registered building surveyor, who acted for the builder [emoji849]. Maintenance was completed in 2018. I would prefer not to mention the builder’s name as I have had an OK outcome although the process was ridicul...

Appreciate you sharing your experiences in details with us all. Any private consultants (independent building inspector...

Re: Need help finding Building Surveyor in MelbourneGeneral Discussion

10 January 2020

Jan 10, 2020 7:39 pm

I’m building with Metricon and They recommend check point and group 4 Surveyors but I really don’t wanna go ahead with Metricons recommendations. Is there any good Building Surveyor can do the job? Thanks in advance!! { Note: Added this new edit note because after posting the below originally, Gaud...

{ Note: Added this new edit note because after posting the below originally, Gaudi explained to me the difference betwe...

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10 January 2020

Jan 10, 2020 7:30 pm

If you look at Carlisle and Henley's inclusions, you won't probably need to add much after this unless you want crazy upgrades. I requested Metricon a quote for their floorplan Hayman 29 with changes that are included in Carlisle/Henley and the price I got was 290k. Still the Metricon quote lacked ...

Thanks for that @go2force, very informative. So did you have to sit and go thru and see what each one was offering and ...

10 January 2020

Jan 10, 2020 12:42 pm

I personally found Carlisle's Langholm and Henley's Amalfi best suited to my needs. Thier inclusions are pretty good as well They both look real good, and single storey like we are looking for. Noticed that both above are in the $275,000 to $299,000 range - is there any reason why that is when ther...

They both look real good, and single storey like we are looking for. Noticed that both above are in the $275,000 to $29...

Re: How often do you visit your site?Building A New House

10 January 2020

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Jan 10, 2020 12:31 pm

Will being interstate (880km apart) be an issue during the 4/5 critical stages of the build when an IBI (independent building inspector) will go on-site and prepare reports for us, and if there is an issue and we need to interact with the builder to correct something? It really depends on your buil...

It really depends on your builder... with most builders the registered builder is not ever on site. I would suggest, fl...

Re: How often do you visit your site?Building A New House

10 January 2020

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Jan 10, 2020 12:26 pm

Hi , we got ourselves ' Arlo ' after researching cuz we needed something that will connect with a sim . So we got ' Arlo' from vodafone as they had a package deal . It costed around 900 if i remember correctly even though the camera itself is just 600. If you have neighbors who can share their netw...

Hey dany - is Link you mean so no batteries required? and an Link , or Link , or Link ? Did your one come with a 'base ...

10 January 2020

Jan 10, 2020 12:09 pm

Hey go2force - since you are building in Melbourne, any particular reason why you are not considering Porter Davis ? Didn't like any floor plan. Secondly, have heard a lot of awful stories for PD! Has your experience been any better? First time land buyer and builder, so have been looking at PD but...

Didn't like any floor plan. Secondly, have heard a lot of awful stories for PD! Has your experience been any better? Fi...

10 January 2020

Jan 10, 2020 12:05 pm

Don't go with metricon if you want customer service. I have a lot of friends who have built with them and they are the worst. Their admin is really bad. I have heard from other small builders that they will not match metricon prices as they use substandard materials. I am also planning to get a lan...

Hey Currypot - where are you planning to buy land (city/state)? What is the reason that you will be choosing Link or Li...

10 January 2020

Jan 10, 2020 12:00 pm

Hi fellas, I have recently bought a land in Jubile, Wyndham Vale. Can you please rate the builders among (Carlisle, Metricon, Henley, Hotondo and Burbank) primarily in terms of 3 parameters (in order of priority)- 1) Customer service (includes willingness to do fixes during build) 2) Quality of fin...

Hey go2force - since you are building in Melbourne, any particular reason why you are not considering Link ?

Re: Review of Private Building Inspectors - WikiGeneral Discussion

10 January 2020

Jan 10, 2020 11:58 am

Hi All, Starting a new thread to post your review (both positive and negative) about the experience with your Private building inspectors. It could be something like, 'who you have used', 'how many stages' and 'how was your experience in unearthing the building defects’, 'long term view of defects ...

Maybe a template like below? Private building inspector company name: Person's name(s) that I dealt with: Hired the com...

Re: Review of Private Building Inspectors - WikiGeneral Discussion

10 January 2020

Jan 10, 2020 11:50 am

Would also be useful to also include the state(s) these companies service. Hey tuppaa - the above listed are all Melbourne (VIC) based

Hey tuppaa - the above listed are all Melbourne (VIC) based

Re: Land For Sale. NEWPARK, MARSDEN PARKBuying Land

10 January 2020

Jan 09, 2020 11:19 pm

Registered block of land for sale 363m2 12.5m frontage which narrows to 11.6m at the rear however it will still fit houses designed for 12.5m blocks. Bank valuation in Aug 2018 was $470K (happy to provide a copy). Block is lake facing and has views of the mountains. Willing to let it go for $435k. ...

Hey Jimmyj16 - did you end up selling this land plot? How much did you sell it for in the end?

Re: Building at Clydesdale Estate Marsden ParkBuilding A New House

10 January 2020

Jan 09, 2020 11:17 pm

Hi Onram, You can ask for Conventional Slab if there is no charge. You will live in the house and your grandchild can demolish the building above the slab and they can reuse the Conventional Slab. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1xz3v7j5bA Hey Ronnal - this is a very informative thread and appreci...

Hey Ronnal - this is a very informative thread and appreciate your contribution

Re: Marsden Park Elara and Newpark?Buying Land

10 January 2020

Jan 09, 2020 11:14 pm

I buy two lot. 1 buy in Kellyville from family friend selll me good deal. 1 buy for my daughter in Box Hill. It was good discount. Hey Harshit - which builder did you use for your Kellyville build and your daugther's Box Hill build? Did you use an IBI (independent building inspector)? If yes, which...

Hey Harshit - which builder did you use for your Kellyville build and your daugther's Box Hill build? Did you use an IB...

Re: Marsden Park Elara and Newpark?Buying Land

10 January 2020

Jan 09, 2020 11:12 pm

Hi Harshit, this is ken. are you looking to buy any land in new park, I bought a land one street behind the lake(very goog location) in stgae 2, 320sq meters, 10 meters frontage. but I do not think I can afford it now, want to sell with discounted price, are you interested in contacting me at 04342...

Hey Ken - did you end up selling your land?