Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Help for my brother :) 7Dec 09, 2008 3:05 pm Blog - http://clageonewhouse.blogspot.com/ Building Thread - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=10886&hilit=milan I am in, with my husband and my beautiful bunny Re: Help for my brother :) 10Dec 10, 2008 8:20 am Bananas If it is subject to signing of building contracts and starting construction. What I would be finding out is what is the definition of starting construction ?? It may be as simple as starting the excavation and then leaving the rest of the build till your ready. I know that when it comes to a council DA that excavation is considered the start of construction. Just an idea ..... They define start of construction as the slab being laid. My Fiance and I put a deposit on our block of land in September, and are currently at tender with our builder. The contract will be ready to sign in Jan - Feb most likely. The builder is making the contract subject to title as the land doesn't title until May. As long as the land doesn't delay too much as we can start construction by August, we will qualify for the FHOG. He should just be aware though that some builders take a long time to get to contract stage. It seems that there can be a lot of going backwards and forwards with the big builders before you sign your final contracts. I think a few people on here have seen it take over 6 months from when they first started the process with the builder, and even longer from when they first started looking. he really needs to pick a builder now and buy the land now to get in by the cut off date. Built with Bentley homes in Doreen All moved in Dec 2009 Now for the garden! Our stuff so far viewtopic.php?f=31&t=16532 Hi there, long-time lurker but first time posting. I've bought a house 2 and a bit years ago and last year we had some major water damage on a converted pergola area… 0 7925 Yes, unless you are in a low intensity rainfall area or the area is protected from rain. Do you have access to NCC Part 2 or can you download it? I can email you a copy… 10 12462 Thankyou so much 😀 I've decided on White on white for doors and trims, White on white 50% on ceiling and Mt buller for walls. Fingers crossed it will look OK 😀 2 7143 |