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6 September 2018

Re: Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0Building A New House

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Sep 06, 2018 8:43 am

Our process from demolishing to keys was 22 months. Also we are finding heaps of quality issue. All the windows, sliding doors and their frames have either significant glass scratches, acid wash damage or the frames are shredded and scratched. All our drains were blocked and I knew to check for thi...

Hi jol0 That’s terrible, I suspect we will have the same problems. Did you use an independent building inspector to spo...

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7 August 2018

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Aug 07, 2018 10:20 am

Biggest regret going with Masterton. We are building a duplex at south west Sydney. Our site has been sitting without a roof for 8 months now, half *** job done on the bricks, not even completed. Surely the wear and tear from the frames being exposed is not acceptable? Been through 3 site superviso...

By the way, what's caused the delays. We have just received our CC to start building a duplex near Parramatta and your ...

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7 August 2018

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Aug 07, 2018 10:17 am

By the way, what's caused the delays. We have just received our CC to start building a duplex near Parramatta and your ...

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7 August 2018

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Aug 07, 2018 6:23 am

Biggest regret going with Masterton. We are building a duplex at south west Sydney. Our site has been sitting without a ...

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ms_jd

2 November 2017

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Nov 02, 2017 3:39 pm

That's awful jol0! I really hope things pick up for you! We have a newbie SS so a bit anxious with this whole thing.

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2 November 2017

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Nov 02, 2017 3:02 pm

[quote="kly525"][quote="Izee"]How long does it usually take from Post Contract to Construction? We've just signed and are in our 90 day post contract period but these 90 days run over the 1 month industry shutdown in Dec-Jan. Based on the timeline M has given us, it will take up...

Does it state that in your tender? Mine did not and they tried to charge us the $950 and I told them no way are we agree...

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1 November 2017

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Nov 01, 2017 6:32 am

How long does it usually take from Post Contract to Construction? We've just signed and are in our 90 day post contract period but these 90 days run over the 1 month industry shutdown in Dec-Jan. Based on the timeline M has given us, it will take up to 83 working days for everything to be done - ma...

Does it state that in your tender? Mine did not and they tried to charge us the $950 and I told them no way are we agree...

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ms_jd

8 August 2017

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Aug 08, 2017 7:32 am

[/quote] I think your right about the budget. Extra costs that were unknown to us at the time of signing the tender are now coming in. Just been told we need to pay another $10K if we want the same bricks they used in the display home plus another $9K for the skylights. Its amazing that the one thin...

I think your right about the budget. Extra costs that were unknown to us at the time of signing the tender are now comi...

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31 July 2017

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Jul 31, 2017 3:58 pm

Thanks Shell90, Yeah our sales consultant kinda said the same thing that the Site Supervisor is key and he assured us we would get a good one in the area we are building in. We are building the Eclipse Duplex with the Linear Fascade, im expecting its to cost just under 900K for a turn key solution ...

Hi pommie, 900k with bare minimum might be possible if you don't account for driveway, demo, council fees (10k for dupl...

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ms_jd

10 May 2017

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May 10, 2017 5:03 pm

Hi GillyM, thanks for the tips! Very reassuring that the window splashback is fairly easy to clean. We are planning on Luna White too and white tiles but I like the contrast of your tiles. Will look for that colour! That's great that you don't have privacy issues, very nice sweeping views too !

Hi GillyM, thanks for the tips! Very reassuring that the window splashback is fairly easy to clean. We are planning on L...

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10 May 2017

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May 10, 2017 2:45 pm

We have 3 metre ceilings in our kitchen and also have higher cupboards (although not to 3m!) and yours look similar to ours. Here's a pic ..... https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/53845_1494391052.jpg GillyM, I love the look of your kitchen. We are also getting a window splash back. What colour are your...

GillyM, I love the look of your kitchen. We are also getting a window splash back. What colour are your tiles surroundi...

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ms_jd

1 May 2017

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May 01, 2017 1:56 pm

Just wondering if anyone can share what they've paid for a stacker door upgrade? That is a 3 glass panel door. With 2 sliding and stacking on top of each other. Mine was $1250 for 2127 stacker.

Mine was $1250 for 2127 stacker.

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20 March 2017

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Mar 20, 2017 3:10 pm

Congratulations MartinsHarmony - looks great! Just wondering about the progress payment schedule.. if you upgrade things after your final tender (electricals) does the progress payment get updated? Or perhaps all these "extras" were covered in your provisional allowance? Just curious about...

Congratulations MartinsHarmony - looks great! Just wondering about the progress payment schedule.. if you upgrade things...

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ms_jd

14 March 2017

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Mar 14, 2017 6:56 pm

Yes dealing with M can be a pain. I have been clashing a lot with one person in M, who has been very unhelpful (do they ignore phone calls purposely?). I feel like I have to keep reminding them that I am the client and that I am paying the $$$. I escalated this to customercare and they stepped in st...

Yes dealing with M can be a pain. I have been clashing a lot with one person in M, who has been very unhelpful (do they ...

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ms_jd

26 February 2017

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Feb 26, 2017 8:55 am

Congratulations NJC! Love your colour choices :)

Congratulations NJC! Love your colour choices

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ms_jd

24 February 2017

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Feb 24, 2017 5:04 pm

WOW - 365 working days, are you kidding me? That's almost a 2 year build, once you add rain days/public holidays & Xmas shutdown for a month (which will probably happen twice, depending on when you start the build!) When we built our villina 2 years ago it was 200 working days - surely the shor...

I know! I almost missed the clause with the Building Period because it wasn't in the HIA booklet but in a separate Part...

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24 February 2017

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Feb 24, 2017 4:29 pm

I know! I almost missed the clause with the Building Period because it wasn't in the HIA booklet but in a separate Part...

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24 February 2017

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Feb 24, 2017 3:21 pm

Did anyone sign the building contract at home and mail it back to M? I thought this was a bit strange. Also strange that the insurance expires next month! Definitely not they are supposed to go through it with you and warranty should finish when your house is completed. I thought that would be the ...

Definitely not they are supposed to go through it with you and warranty should finish when your house is completed. I t...

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23 February 2017

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Feb 23, 2017 6:05 pm

Did anyone sign the building contract at home and mail it back to M? I thought this was a bit strange. Also strange that the insurance expires next month!

Did anyone sign the building contract at home and mail it back to M? I thought this was a bit strange. Also strange that...

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3 February 2017

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Feb 03, 2017 10:13 am

".. I have never had any clients pay any pre contract amount for variations as you can still make minor changes...After DA approval, you may be penalised...." M. Do you have that on a M letterhead or email. I was charged $1000 before my plans were lodged. Yeah it was in an email. Well, th...

Do you have that on a M letterhead or email. I was charged $1000 before my plans were lodged. Yeah it was in an email. ...