Small Custom Build
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The builder next to us has dumped concrete and soil on our block.
I have also been told by a guy that is already living in Arlington Ave., that he witnessed that same builder even bury some concrete and cover it with soil.
Very low act by that builder in my opinion.
I have made Bec aware of it and met her at the block to point out the problem, she said she will get it sorted.
I will be going to Pakenham for a family gathering this weekend for Mother's day and intend on dropping by the block to look for myself to see if Bec has followed up the problem of the dumped concrete.
I would recommend getting your dad drop by your land often to ensure the same thing doesn't happen to you if your neighbours start building before you do.
On a lighter note ...
I was wondering if you could find out the name and contact details of the sub-contractor that is building your front fence.
My builder wants us to chase up quotes because it looks like we are sorting the front fence for ourselves now.
Well that's not good news. I hope the estate sorts it out quickly for you!!! Are you ready to build yet?
My dad sometimes works out that way, so I've asked him to pop by when he can, but I'll also make a few trips out over the next little while... till building starts. I just wish the fencing was up
I did actually see on a trip down there one block in Stage 2 was piled so HIGH with dirt and rubbish between two completed houses, felt very sorry for the owner it will cost a fortune to move it all. People are just terrible.
My builder is actually building my fence as part of the build contract. Well they are putting in the brick pillars and my dad will be doing the infills afterwards. I'm with a custom builder so they are pretty flexible on most things.
I found it a nightmare to get anyone to give me a quote on a front fence, if you don't want them to build it tomorrow they ignore you. Sorry, wish I could be more help.
Who are you building with? Have you done all your contracts? I can't wait to get on site and start building.
We are still sorting out the building quote and are currently changing the building plans to suit the block size.
The builder is Frenken Homes.
The house is an investment property and it will be rented out when completed.
I have seen Frenken homes, they seem pretty good. Ooh, rental.
I'm going to be owner occupier, though this house may become an investment in the future when I'm ready to move into a family home. ^_^
I've lost 22cm off the backyard, but gained 11cm in the master bedroom. My porch is also now bigger. My fence has been drawn correctly now as well.
Just have to sign and send off, hopefully approval comes through soon.
I drove to Ascot today. There were like 5 more houses on stage 3. Those builders are so fast.
I just praying there won't be any delay. Have to pay rental here as well as mortgage.
I only signed off on my official build contract on 15th of March (so 1 month lost there). Then I had a 14 day finance clause that took 2 weeks and a bit... and a bit more I think nearly another week for the bank to actually sent my builder the confirmation. I'm not sure what happened next, but I think we were waiting on the design panel. We heard back from them week before last, they declined my plans. So builder made amendments, and I sent signed copies to him Tuesday, so were back to waiting from the design panel. Then after that we have to go to council, I'm desperately hoping we can be on site by end of this month.. but who knows!!!
I think because I'm with a custom builder it's harder to get approval, I've heard a lot of the bigger volume builders will get there plans pre-approved for estates.
I'm lucky that I'm living with mum and dad, so no additional rent (although I do pay them some rent). It still sucks though to be paying mortgage on land I can't live on. My intention was always to be building right away ;-; but we'll get there.
I've been using all the additional savings on things for the house. I've been shopping like crazy in the last 12 months, made some big purchases like new laptop, sound system, bicycle, iPod, rabbit house.. just replacing outdated things I already had. Plus I've been stocking up on things for the house, I have a full set of pots, cutlery, dinnerware and utensils, some bakeware too. Now I'm updating small things, stationery, photo album, jewelry box..
There is no space left in my parents house though. I have boxes EVERYWHERE!! I had to pick up my light from Beacon, and there were A LOT of boxes. I've also been getting rid of things too, I gave away over 150 fiction books, 20 pairs of shoes... and there will be more before I move.
I have found what I like in furniture (unfortunately I have expensive tastes), now I just need to wait until the house is done or very close too.
I'm leaving linens until later as well, since I need to get a feel for the colours and such before I buy anything.
No news on the build. Last contact was last Tuesday... assume still waiting on the design panel.. don't understand why everything is taking so long.
Heartbroken.
And they knocked us back for the smallest things, no bin location or bike storage shown on plans.. like omg!! Its my house, I think I'll decide where these things go. My builder had to show that the garden beside the driveway was 500mm wide.. like.. what..
Apparently the lap n cap fencing in the front yard (on the sides) has to be 1m high and painted in the same render as my front fence (Which is like very light grey).. how weird will that look? They are driving me crazy
Never know what I mind find for the new house.
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