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Mellyt85
Mellyt85
11 February 2015

Mcdonald Jones Gen One

Mcdonald Jones Gen One
NSW

Just wondering if anyone has had to have spoil removal done and what the costs were? We are located near Newcastle and need to organise 175 tonne of removal. Any contacts…

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Mellyt85
Feb 11, 2015 6:30 am
Reakelly
Reakelly
7 February 2015

Anyone building with McDonald Jones (Santorini Manor)

Anyone building with McDonald Jones (Santorini Manor)
NSW

Hi All, Anyone building with McDonald Jones? We are going with them and building the Santorini Manor out at Mulgoa Rise (Penrith area) anyone got any tips or ideas when…

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Reakelly
Feb 07, 2015 8:10 am
Balified
Balified
2 February 2015

Mcdonald Jones Homes Seaside Retreat & chesterfield kitchens

Mcdonald Jones Homes Seaside Retreat & chesterfield kitchens
SA

My wife and quite interested in the McDonald Jones Homes Seaside Retreat design and are thinking about doing a day trip from interstate to visit…

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Balified
Feb 02, 2015 7:45 am
Balified
dragonchild
dragonchild
21 December 2014

Linen/broom closet in entry?

Linen/broom closet in entry?
NSW

I think it would look fine, but I would spend that little bit extra to make the doors look nice - you will see them all the time after all! Although, looking at the…

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dragonchild
Dec 21, 2014 8:46 pm
dragonchild
dann
dann
14 December 2014

Waterford County, Chisholm - Who else is there

Waterford County, Chisholm - Who else is there
NSW
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The website says that it should be fully open the end of 2016.. So I would assume that next year the construction will start. Anyone else here building in the new region…

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dann
Dec 14, 2014 7:03 am
firsttimer05
firsttimer05
9 December 2014

Our Nova Build by McDonald Jones Homes at Jordan Springs

Our Nova Build by McDonald Jones Homes at Jordan Springs
NSW

Put a deposit on land in Illoura today! Goodluck with your build the MJH's are great

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firsttimer05
Dec 09, 2014 2:32 pm
emjoe1234
emjoe1234
13 August 2014

Building Santorini Manor - Maitland

Building Santorini Manor - Maitland
NSW

Hi Guys Im new to the forum but my partner and myself are building the Santorini Manor with Mcdonald Jones in Maitland. We have our colour meeting in 3 weeks - any tips,…

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emjoe1234
Aug 13, 2014 4:47 pm
Panda_AU
Panda_AU
22 July 2014

Bon's Monte Carlo with McD Jones - painting, kitchen ETC!!

Bon's Monte Carlo with McD Jones - painting, kitchen ETC!!
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4

Bon I've just stumbled across your post I'm in the early stages of building the Monte Carlo elite Based on your experience building the house is there any tips…

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Panda_AU
Jul 22, 2014 6:16 pm
BoutiqueLawyers
BoutiqueLawyers
8 July 2014

Fixed price tender

Fixed price tender
NSW

Hold off.. once you are locked into a contract it is very very difficult to get out of. By the time you are ready to build, the cost escalation may cause the builder to…

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BoutiqueLawyers
Jul 08, 2014 3:53 pm
BoutiqueLawyers
Nat84
Nat84
3 June 2014

140 Days to Build with McDonald Jones

140 Days to Build with McDonald Jones
NSW

I can assure you though, this beginning phase dragggggs on and on. We were pegged on day 20 of being on the construction list, then our site didn't get scraped until…

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Nat84
Jun 03, 2014 1:48 pm
Nat84
divine_home
divine_home
27 May 2014

Selling own home while building H&L package - any advice?

Selling own home while building H&L package - any advice?
ACT

Just wondering if anyone has bought a house and land package, split the contract, settled on land first and tried to sell their own home to finance the construction and…

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divine_home
May 27, 2014 11:07 pm
Jess41
Jess41
13 May 2014

1st home build seaside retreat

1st home build seaside retreat
NSW

Hi guys! New to the board have been reading everyone's posts and enjoying all the feedback you all give each other, a little about my home build- my partner and I are…

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Jess41
May 13, 2014 7:22 pm
Jess41
J and A
J and A
14 April 2014

My Mcdonald Jones Blog - Drop in

My Mcdonald Jones Blog - Drop in
NSW

Hi Everyone, We are building with Mcdonald Jones (Milano Four), and are about to sign contracts, and wanted a place (A BLOG) to put the good, the bad and the Ugly. Feel…

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J and A
Apr 14, 2014 3:44 pm
joshnjacqui
joshnjacqui
24 February 2014

Bricks Urban One

Bricks Urban One
NSW

Sorry it's taken so long to post up some feed back on these bricks. We are nearly finished building but I only just remembered I was gonna take a pic. The bricks turned…

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joshnjacqui
Feb 24, 2014 9:12 pm
Nugget18
Nugget18
24 February 2014

McDonald Jones Display home at Lochinvar "The Bronte"

McDonald Jones Display home at Lochinvar "The Bronte"
NSW

Thanks cjamum. Ill give that a shot.

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Nugget18
Feb 24, 2014 9:15 am
Buildingmakesmecrazy
Buildingmakesmecrazy
17 December 2013

Anyone Building the Cordova One?

Anyone Building the Cordova One?
NSW

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has built or is building the Cordova One from McDonald Jones Homes. My husband and I are getting the plans drawn up now and since there is no…

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Buildingmakesmecrazy
Dec 17, 2013 9:55 pm
bans
bans
16 November 2013

Havana 3@ edmonson park Sydney

Havana 3@ edmonson park Sydney
NSW

Go on the forum and address your post to Merrynamy. You will get a reply for sure.

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bans
Nov 16, 2013 11:39 am
1cut808
1cut808
12 November 2013

Milano 16M with Modifications

Milano 16M with Modifications
NSW

That doesn't sound like a good experience. We're building the same design but in a different location. I hope I don't have the same issues…

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1cut808
Nov 12, 2013 4:19 pm
japansuki
japansuki
22 June 2013

MacDonald Jones impressions Package inclusions question

MacDonald Jones impressions Package inclusions question
NSW

Hello! Excited to be building my first home by the beach. Wanting advice on colour scheme for ensuite bathroom to reflect a 'seaside' feel but using included tiles/paint…

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japansuki
Jun 22, 2013 5:44 pm
Balified
Balified
30 April 2013

The Chesterfield at Oran Park

The Chesterfield at Oran Park
NSW

Hi mzrex, We're building the Chesterfield Grande' Elite in the Vermont Estate, Pitt Town. We hope to be approved this week. Our cost came back at just under $400k, but…

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Balified
Apr 30, 2013 7:34 pm
Balified
mandv
mandv
25 January 2013

Building the Milano 2

Building the Milano 2
NSW

Hi cjamum just ask lots of questions, especially the cost of upgrades so you can have an idea of what to expect. The pre colour walk through helped us to select some…

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mandv
Jan 25, 2013 7:25 am
mum2kids
mum2kids
24 January 2013

Mcdonald Jones Homes

Mcdonald Jones Homes
NSW

Hi guys, We were told originally that the soil was "more than likely" M class, but when the tests came back we were told it was H Class,…

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mum2kids
Jan 23, 2013 11:44 pm
leighton
leighton
18 December 2012

CT

CT
NSW

I guess it is hard to find good employees who will always remain diligent. This seems across the board. As you say, it shouldn't be too difficult. Stay alert and keep…

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leighton
Dec 18, 2012 6:54 am
leighton
Jamo s
Jamo s
31 October 2012

Time to celebrate!!!

Time to celebrate!!!
NSW

WOO-HOO!! We get the keys tomorrow! Thanks to everyone at MJH - it's only 15 weeks since the slab pour, and 19 weeks since construction started. So we're in 9 weeks early …

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Jamo s
Oct 31, 2012 12:57 pm
minnieme123
minnieme123
9 September 2012

Building The Bronte Executive Grande with MJH

Building The Bronte Executive Grande with MJH
NSW

We are building the Bronte Executive Grande with MJH. Just wondering if anyone has built this design as we wanted to find out how long it took MJH to actually build their…

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minnieme123
Sep 09, 2012 1:09 pm
MattC123
MattC123
5 August 2012

Help and info

Help and info
NSW

Extras with large companies all start with site costs. Is the site flat? Is the site wide enough for access? Are all services available? Is there enough storage…

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MattC123
Aug 05, 2012 12:04 am
scotty78
scotty78
18 June 2012

McDonald Jones Bronte - Changes to standard design?

McDonald Jones Bronte - Changes to standard design?
NSW

Hi there. Thanks for all the good ideas. We ended up making the following alterations: larger garage space, wider Master BR with WIR, and converting 2 of the bedrooms into…

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scotty78
Jun 18, 2012 1:23 pm
djayasi
djayasi
22 January 2012

McDonald Jones Homes and Brick selection

McDonald Jones Homes and Brick selection
NSW

Our bricks were selectred from PGH and they were at an additional cost as they were outside the standard range. From what I understand Austral…

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djayasi
Jan 22, 2012 1:30 pm

Hi everyone, Like others we will endeavour to keep you up to date with the build of our milano, might help act as a guide for some wayward soul in the future! Our block…

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BeauBerman1
Jan 19, 2012 9:03 pm
BeauBerman1
Escape2country
Escape2country
9 January 2012

Mcdonald Jones homes Bronte

Mcdonald Jones homes Bronte
NSW

Hi Antho, The Bronte is an awesome house they have just finished building one in our estate out at Pitt Town. It may be best if you post your…

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Escape2country
Jan 09, 2012 8:42 pm
trishcoastie
trishcoastie
17 November 2011

New to the forum new house to build

New to the forum new house to build
NSW

We got a list of brick names which we could pick from,maybe phone them and ask about your bricks,you are better off asking whom is building your home as everybody has a…

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trishcoastie
Nov 17, 2011 9:15 am
trishcoastie
fifteensixty
fifteensixty
31 October 2011

Building Bordeaux 14 - pics and sugestions wanted

Building Bordeaux 14 - pics and sugestions wanted
NSW

well decision on colours has been made now just to decide how to deck the alfresco and build the bbq - if anyone has pics and ideas please share but yes have been using the search

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fifteensixty
Oct 31, 2011 9:27 pm
fifteensixty
Em.Russ
Em.Russ
23 July 2011

Building Beachside Grand Manor Elite with McDonald Jones

Building Beachside Grand Manor Elite with McDonald Jones
NSW

hi k1w1mum i notice you havent posted in a while but im curious to see how your build went as we have just had our colour appointment in the process of building the…

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Em.Russ
Jul 23, 2011 11:34 am
woodduck
woodduck
6 June 2011

Woodducks McDonald Jones Chesterfield-Enjoying Our New House

Woodducks McDonald Jones Chesterfield-Enjoying Our New House
NSW
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi, we had MJH do our flooring, I'm not too sure were they are from. The only reference to them I can find is: "G Diamond PP 600x600". From memory I think they were around…

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woodduck
Jun 06, 2011 1:28 pm
JohnnyD
JohnnyD
2 May 2011

Building with Macdonald Jones Homes

Building with Macdonald Jones Homes
NSW

Hi Ash & Sue, good to see you have started your own thread now you need to share plans, facade etc as you will soon find out that there are a lot of pic piggies on H1 :D

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JohnnyD
May 02, 2011 4:39 pm
JohnnyD
karry327
karry327
28 January 2011

McDonald Jones Home

McDonald Jones Home
NSW

I forgot to say I love McDonald Jones houses - good luck

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karry327
Jan 28, 2011 5:06 pm
karry327
woodduck
woodduck
19 November 2010

Mcdonald Jones Homes Nowra

Mcdonald Jones Homes Nowra
NSW

Hi debgon, Just in case you havent seen this topic. Most MJH poster's are in…

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woodduck
Nov 19, 2010 12:04 pm
bryceandjennifer
bryceandjennifer
30 August 2010

Building MJ's Monte Carlo - Morpeth

Building MJ's Monte Carlo - Morpeth
NSW

Hi All, Have been scanning through this site reading everyone elses posts and thought I would start my own. We are building the Monte Carlo at Morpeth, have been through…

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bryceandjennifer
Aug 30, 2010 7:22 pm
2nd time building
2nd time building
12 August 2010

First Time building with MJH

First Time building with MJH
NSW

Hi We are currently building with MJH in Maitland and was wondering how much notice you received before Handover. We have been told that the house should be completed by…

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2nd time building
Aug 12, 2010 9:16 am
bon
bon
29 July 2010

Beach House MJH

Beach House MJH
NSW

Hi and welcome upo I'm building with MJH but not the beach house. If you post this question in the MJH thread you might get a better response. As a rough guide (and…

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bon
Jul 29, 2010 6:58 pm
jacko8317
jacko8317
29 July 2010

building inspectors

building inspectors
NSW

Hi everyone, just started building with Mcdonald Jones Homes,just finished slab stage, has anyone used there own building inspector on the Central Coast as i think that…

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jacko8317
Jul 29, 2010 10:17 am
1155
1155
1 July 2010

Stonecutters Ridge

Stonecutters Ridge
NSW

Just joined, we are building at Stonecutter Lot 1155. Using McDonald Jones - The Beach House. Lots of useful information from everyone which is very helpful. We are…

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1155
Jul 01, 2010 8:27 pm
striker1976
striker1976
21 April 2010

McDonald Jones - Compare Kitchen plans

McDonald Jones - Compare Kitchen plans
NSW

Hi Everyone, I am building my first home with McDonald Jones, everything so far is going really well. I have heard that there are 2 diffrerent types of floor plans for…

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striker1976
Apr 21, 2010 7:02 pm
undertaker
undertaker
19 March 2010

anyone building the Somerset Grange from Macdonald Jones

anyone building the Somerset Grange from Macdonald Jones
NSW
1, 2

Hi All I was wondering if anyone else was posting replies about macdonald jones homes MJH and their experiences on the south coast. I look forward to replys

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undertaker
Mar 19, 2010 1:37 am
undertaker
undertaker
undertaker
19 March 2010

Macdonald jones homes

Macdonald jones homes
NSW

Hi All I was wondering if anyone else was posting rplies about macdonald jones homes MJH and their experiences on the south coast. I look forward to replys

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undertaker
Mar 19, 2010 1:36 am
undertaker
gypsy77
gypsy77
8 March 2010

What SHOULDN'T I get my builder to quote on?

What SHOULDN'T I get my builder to quote on?
NSW

Hi, We're about to commence our 3rd house-build and have learnt so much each time. Others may disagree but here's my 2 cents on this subject. I would never get the builder…

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gypsy77
Mar 08, 2010 7:43 pm
suh
suh
8 June 2009

McDonald Jones Homes

McDonald Jones Homes

No probs, thought it might be helpful :D

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suh
Jun 08, 2009 6:43 pm
suh
Hanson61
Hanson61
24 May 2009

Building with mcdonald jones

Building with mcdonald jones

We built twice with them I have listed a rough calender of events for the pre construction process from when our $3000 first payment was made Week 1 Tender accepted $3000…

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Hanson61
May 24, 2009 11:56 am
Hanson61
Hanson61
12 February 2009

Has anyone had any experience building with McDonald Jones?

Has anyone had any experience building with McDonald Jones?

I agree ..they seem to have fantastic designs...we love our Chesterfield Grande...

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Hanson61
Feb 12, 2009 8:50 am
Talinsmum
Talinsmum
22 July 2007

McDonald Jones Homes

McDonald Jones Homes
NSW

The display village for a couple of homes are near Maitland (in Metford) the other display area is at Fern Bay (2 houses there) which is on the way to Nelson Bay, and…

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Talinsmum
Jul 22, 2007 8:59 pm
Talinsmum

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