Porter Davis homes

Hi All, I thought the blog had been quiet for a while an obviously missed my email notification, you have all been super busy chatting away and I didn't realise!! I have been busy comparing phone companies, energy companies, TV Antennas, still blinds and still landscaping. Been packing boxes and tidying the rental house for inspections (future renters! - just what I needed). Feeling quite tense about tomorrow, don't know why! I have the cheque ready to go, been speaking with SS, majority of issues, just a couple of things that may carry over.
A little tip for others, when you have the time, start researching your energy companies, internet/phone providers etc etc. It is the owners responsibility to hook up the telephone line from the street to the house - I wasn't quite aware of that. Note though that you don't have to do this with Telstra if you don't want a plan with them. I spoke with Internode and they can hook it up (they just order a Telstra Tech person in). If you get Telstra to hook you up, then you have to go on one of their plans. Can take up to 10 business days for this to happen. So I still haven't done this one yet!

So BackPocket and everyone else - thanks for all the words of support - tomorrow is handover day!! Woo Hoo, I will have the keys by Midday! Tad excited. Will start moving stuff straight away. Have removal company booked in for Sunday for the big heavy things.


It actually all feels quite surreal.
I may be offline from next week sometime for a couple of weeks, but promise to update the blog and send photos. I know how much I love to see other peoples homes when they are finished.

We have been very happy along the journey, some stresses at different times, but I dare someone to tell me a time when their build has been perfect with no flaws or mishaps along the way.....

We have been lucky to have a great team in our BC and SS - a huge thanks to them. They know this as we have ensured that we have told them along the way when we are happy, they have also known if we haven't been. Remember out there, we are all quick to criticise when things go wrong, but if things are also going right - make sure you give the positive feedback, this is equally important for the PD staff to hear. (Can you tell I worked in Human Resources!)

Okay, I am procrastinating packing boxes and getting ready for handover inspection, so better get on to it.

Hi Guys,

I just have question regarding commencement date. It says in the contract that PD must commence within 21 days after we provided all the documents. Ours is 9 days out. Is there any compensation we could get from this?

Hi Guys,

I just have question regarding commencement date. It says in the contract that PD must commence within 21 days after we provided all the documents. Ours is 9 days out. Is there any compensation we could get from this?

From my reading of the HIA contract:

1) The 21 days is from when you have provided all documentation, all necessary planning and building approvals have been granted and the deposit has been paid.
2) Furthermore, a delay to the commencement date is allowed if there has been any variation requested by the owner, inclement weather, disputes with neighbouring properties or civil/industrial action.

Seems like there would be quite a few 'loopholes' for PD to exercise if they wanted to justify the late start

Not sure if you have house and land contract, which maybe different? The standard PD contract when they build on your land, says the commencement date is site scrape. This is the specific piece that they insert into the contract.

I am just about ready to cry.
12 December completion date has now been blown out to a February completion date.
I am beyond disappointed.
Has anyone here dealt with trying to claim "damages for late completion" in the Contract. I have a feeling i will have a fight on my hands.

You should be able to claim $250 per week, but unfortunately as you are close to Xmas with original completion date and now it is after xmas I imagine they will definitely be able to take 4 weeks off the total they are over...are they.well behind where you expected them to be at this point?

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Keys in our hands.......I am exhausted. We had a little fish and chip picnic on the floor with the kids whilst DH and I sipped champagne. Thank you to everyone again for your wishes for today. I felt quite apprehensive until I had the keys in my hand....
Now we just need to work out where to put everything. Especially in the kitchen. I LOVE my 900mm oven - fab feature in deed! Also received a lovely T2 present from PD.

Have moved several loads this afternoon and still going now. I am packing boxes whilst husband drives them over to the house. Lucky only 4 streets away! The professionals come in on Sunday to move all the bulky heavy stuff!

Skye - that is disappointing, hopefully something amazing happens and they get back on track.

Ally - great news about land titles, as you mention a big step closer. It is amazing how time flies and I thought it would take forever to get to the point where we are now!

Well being a mum of 5 I have cleaned enough of it and at least can rest easy knowing its cleaned up now as it could have been there for days as it was upstairs etc...no biggy just super gross - I had a chat to a neighbour and will drop my number to her so she can contact if she see anything amiss at night.

Keys in our hands.......I am exhausted. We had a little fish and chip picnic on the floor with the kids whilst DH and I sipped champagne. Thank you to everyone again for your wishes for today. I felt quite apprehensive until I had the keys in my hand....
Now we just need to work out where to put everything. Especially in the kitchen. I LOVE my 900mm oven - fab feature in deed! Also received a lovely T2 present from PD.

Have moved several loads this afternoon and still going now. I am packing boxes whilst husband drives them over to the house. Lucky only 4 streets away! The professionals come in on Sunday to move all the bulky heavy stuff!