Absolutely loving all the info on this forum. I'm happy to say that I'm finally taking the plunge and building with First home buyers direct
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I've put down the land deposit and also the PPA building deposit, currently waiting for plans to be drawn up, site survey etc which should be completed mid august and all been well I'll get finance approved and settlement on land done early in september...Exciting times!
What I have already realised is just how fun/exciting/stressful the whole process is going to be and also how obsessed I have become! lol
I'm sure my other half is getting sick of me constantly researching things and running new ideas past her on a daily basis. haha
The biggest changes I've made so far would be:
- Raised ceilings to garage, alfresco, living and dining with kitchen bulkhead to remain at 28c ($5000)
- Garage moved across 500mm for wider entry ($1100)
- Amend ensuite vanity to double ($1200)
- Upgrade to frameless screens in bathroom and ensuite ($1100 - screens were originally credited so unsure of price difference yet)
- Upgrade to laminate benchtop in laundry ($550)
- Extended alfresco by 1.5m and added grano and tiling ($700)
- BAL 12.5 allowance is $4500 PS
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Although the plan doesnt show it, I have also upgraded to a double shower and double entry doors to the theatre.
Things I'll be doing post handover are LED's, landscaping/retic, internal wall painting, overhead kitchen cupboards and kitchen splashback.
Original house plan and my revised plan are below. Would love to get some feedback on the changes and anything else you think could be done
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ORIGINAL
MY LATEST PLAN
WOOOO!
May - Land deposit
June - PPA building deposit
Oct 2nd - Contract signed, windows and lighting meeting
Oct 10th - Unconditional approval
Oct 26th - Settlement
Oct 28th - Pre-start
Nov 16th - Building Approval
Dec 2nd - Final plans signed off and moved into scheduling
Dec 14th - Moved into construction
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Jan 12th - Slab!
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Feb 17th - Bricks delivered!
Feb 26th - Brickies started
Mar 8th - Roof frame started
Mar 29th - Plumbing & elec rough in completed
Apr 4th - Roof cover
Apr 28th - Grey float
May 24th - White set
May 25th - LOCK UP!!
Jun 5th - Cabinetry installed
Jun 14th - Grano
Jun 25th - Wet area tiling complete
July 15th - Main floor tiling and driveway paving
July 18th - Garage doors and kitchen bulkhead completed
Aug 9th - Electrical final
Aug 10th - Plumbing final
Aug 18th - Carpets, blinds and final fixing
Aug 23rd - Front door painted
Aug 29th - PCI