Masterton Homes - The new thread 3.0

shireduplex · Jan 06, 2013 8:51 pm

Ricaaaa

Any one's bank have an issue with the progress payments from M?
Our bank (St George) won't agree to the 7 payments they only want 6 with the final 10% instead of the 7% and 3%.
Broker has emailed our Sales guy but head office isn't open till 14th (man wish my work closed up for that long :p ).
Is M likely to amend?

Yes we had exactly the same issue, got M to talk direct with the broker and they worked it out with the bank in the end, so don't worry too much, but it's just another one of those stupid hiccups that shouldn't happen. St George were a nightmare getting to construction stage but once there, so far things are smoother

dsa39 · Jan 07, 2013 5:35 am

Hi all

Happy New Year hope you all had a wonderful night

Back to work today

Nothing much happening on the home front, no movement since 24 Dec hopefully they will start again soon.
Need some advice, we have a 5x5 undercover alfresco and DH wants to extend this out by another 5x5 not undercover. The landscaper says he can do this on roadbase and it will be more cost effective and look just as good.
My sister had this done around her pool and is now complaining of weeds coming up and also some pavers jiggling a bit. The other option is to put down a slab with a control joint and then we could even tile however obviously there would be a cost involved. We have friends who are formworkers and can do the labour at mates rates however does anyone have any idea of the cost of roadbase vs slab ?
Also have to think about the labour cost of laying tiles on a bed (friend can do it for $35 psqm) as opposed to the landscaper laying the pavers.

Here is the area again for those that havent seen my plans

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This is what Im trying to achive without the pond
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Thanks guys!

Vatche · Jan 08, 2013 12:31 pm

Brick work nearly done
Just back from new year's holiday. Been away for 12 days

Visited the site and saw the workers finishing off the front facade, using the second colour choice bricks.

The balcony pillars are done, and now the portico, entrance is being completed.
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Now that we can see the 2 tone brick colour choice we made, we could not be happier. It turned out real good and perfect balance.

All of the second story bricks are done as well.

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The brick layer is now working on the window ledges, and I think all brick work will finish by this Friday, if not earlier.

I guess, once the brick is done, the roof thrusts will be placed, followed by the roof tiles.

dsa39 · Jan 08, 2013 3:48 pm

Wow Vatche that took no time at all, looks great!

Vatche · Jan 09, 2013 8:11 am

dsa39

Wow Vatche that took no time at all, looks great!

Thanks dsa39.

I'm hoping everyone is silent due to the holiday close. Is anyone else got work still going like mine?

shireduplex · Jan 09, 2013 9:57 am

Vatche

Brick work nearly done
Just back from new year's holiday. Been away for 12 days

Visited the site and saw the workers finishing off the front facade, using the second colour choice bricks.

The brick layer is now working on the window ledges, and I think all brick work will finish by this Friday, if not earlier.

I guess, once the brick is done, the roof thrusts will be placed, followed by the roof tiles.

Happy New Year, that's great to come home to wow very exciting, hopefully they can finish yours quickly and get back to my house lol, we haven't had anybody since the week before Christmas although the brickwork was started and the termite stuff completed. We were told though it would be the 14th when they come back.

PS_Sirocco7 · Jan 09, 2013 11:21 am

Vatche

Is anyone else got work still going like mine?

Unfortunately not. Was hoping they'd be back this week. Looks like next week.

Vatche · Jan 09, 2013 11:41 am

PS_Sirocco7

Vatche

Is anyone else got work still going like mine?

Unfortunately not. Was hoping they'd be back this week. Looks like next week.

Wow! I must be the lucky one

shireduplex

Happy New Year, that's great to come home to wow very exciting, hopefully they can finish yours quickly and get back to my house lol, we haven't had anybody since the week before Christmas although the brickwork was started and the termite stuff completed. We were told though it would be the 14th when they come back.

Sorry to hear. But it is up the the brick layer to continue, if the supply is available. Hope you catch up soon.

AlzSheznAdz · Jan 09, 2013 4:03 pm

PS_Sirocco7

Vatche

Is anyone else got work still going like mine?

Unfortunately not. Was hoping they'd be back this week. Looks like next week.

We had the roofers come back on Monday to finish off the ridge capping and someone came to shave down the frame work internally and remove the bracing.

I also noticed new texta marks on the slab. Lots of arrows and "PF"s... dunno what for?

Ricaaaa · Jan 09, 2013 6:23 pm

shireduplex

Ricaaaa

Any one's bank have an issue with the progress payments from M?
Our bank (St George) won't agree to the 7 payments they only want 6 with the final 10% instead of the 7% and 3%.
Broker has emailed our Sales guy but head office isn't open till 14th (man wish my work closed up for that long :p ).
Is M likely to amend?

Yes we had exactly the same issue, got M to talk direct with the broker and they worked it out with the bank in the end, so don't worry too much, but it's just another one of those stupid hiccups that shouldn't happen. St George were a nightmare getting to construction stage but once there, so far things are smoother

good to know, from the few things that our Broker has had issues with, St George do sound frustrating to deal with, glad we don't have to deal with them directly at this stage.

kix007 · Jan 10, 2013 10:58 am

Hi Guys,

I have been reading this forum quite alot, however only decided to join and share my experiences.

I am currently at the stage, where our final tender will be ready to be signed.

I have some quick questions, which someone may be able to help me with.

Masterton sent me a tender variation with a few new charges. One of them was $840 for a Sydney Water Peg out. Now not knowing what it was I researched it all and worked it out.

Masterton has said to me it has already been done, and It was required as my home was very close to the zone of influence and what had been received from the developer was very vague. However this where I have found issues.

The paperwork provided by Masterton says the 24th of Aug, BUT at that time I only handed over the initial $3000 for the plans to be drawn, and there was NOTHING from them to say a peg out would be done, only the PLANS to be drawn. I handed over the rest of the deposit at the end of October. Masterton provided documentation which showed the zone of influence, which was on hand BEFORE I placed where the house would be situated on the block.

I just got of the phone with them, and said Why wasnt I informed of this? As I could of moved the home a little back and the cost of the peg out could of been avoided. I also informed them, Why am I hit with this cost now in early January, when the report, the peg out was done the 24th of August?

Can anyone shed any light on this? As I am feeling this isnt right. I feel like I should refuse to pay for this, as this is their stuff up.

Masterton are going to get back to me, as they are going to check everything.

EDIT.

2 - 3 Road Opening Fee - payable by owner. $115
2 - 4 Public Infrastructure Fee - payable by owner. $260
To comply with condition no.4.3 of the development consent, provide a Surveyors Check
Survey report verifying the finished floor level of the dwelling shall be submitted to the
Principal Certifying Authority (PCA) prior to placement of any concrete.
2 - 5 $320
To comply with condition 2.2 of the Development Consent, provide a Structural Engineers
statement certifying that the engineering details have taken into consideration the
geotechnical classification applicable to the site.
2 - 6 $330
Provide a Sydney Water sewer peg out, illustrating precise location and depth of sewer. This
will enable us to determine if the house is influenced by the sewer main. $840

Are the above fees/charges normal?

Thanks in Advance.

HouseofRock · Jan 10, 2013 11:04 am

Hi everyone - I just spoke to our certifier and we have been approved! I am looking forward to going into construction and making very regular posts so you can all see our amazingly quick progress!!!

Vatche · Jan 10, 2013 12:05 pm

HouseofRock

Hi everyone - I just spoke to our certifier and we have been approved! I am looking forward to going into construction and making very regular posts so you can all see our amazingly quick progress!!!

Congratulations! ::celeb::

Few weeks and work on your site should start I hope.

dsa39 · Jan 10, 2013 7:01 pm

Vatche

HouseofRock

Hi everyone - I just spoke to our certifier and we have been approved! I am looking forward to going into construction and making very regular posts so you can all see our amazingly quick progress!!!

Congratulations! ::celeb::

Few weeks and work on your site should start I hope.

Whooo hoooooo ::cheerleader::

Cant wait!

dsa39 · Jan 10, 2013 7:05 pm

kix007

Hi Guys,

I have been reading this forum quite alot, however only decided to join and share my experiences.

I am currently at the stage, where our final tender will be ready to be signed.

I have some quick questions, which someone may be able to help me with.

EDIT.

2 - 3 Road Opening Fee - payable by owner. $115
2 - 4 Public Infrastructure Fee - payable by owner. $260
To comply with condition no.4.3 of the development consent, provide a Surveyors Check
Survey report verifying the finished floor level of the dwelling shall be submitted to the
Principal Certifying Authority (PCA) prior to placement of any concrete.
2 - 5 $320
To comply with condition 2.2 of the Development Consent, provide a Structural Engineers
statement certifying that the engineering details have taken into consideration the
geotechnical classification applicable to the site.
2 - 6 $330
Provide a Sydney Water sewer peg out, illustrating precise location and depth of sewer. This
will enable us to determine if the house is influenced by the sewer main. $840

Are the above fees/charges normal?

Thanks in Advance.

hi Kix007 welcome to the forum. I'm a fair bit down the track so my memory is a little vague however I do remember paying for all of the above except for the Sydney water sewer peg out. Im assuming you are close to pipes whereas ours runs across the front of the property on council land.
Pretty sure didnt pay for 3 Road Opening Fee - payable by owner. $115
2 - 4 Public Infrastructure Fee - payable by owner. $260
either that may be something to do with your particular council or the fact you need traffic management type stuff? Vatche where are you your good at this stuff LOL

Vatche · Jan 10, 2013 8:11 pm

dsa39

hi Kix007 welcome to the forum. I'm a fair bit down the track so my memory is a little vague however I do remember paying for all of the above except for the Sydney water sewer peg out. Im assuming you are close to pipes whereas ours runs across the front of the property on council land.
Pretty sure didnt pay for 3 Road Opening Fee - payable by owner. $115
2 - 4 Public Infrastructure Fee - payable by owner. $260
either that may be something to do with your particular council or the fact you need traffic management type stuff? Vatche where are you your good at this stuff LOL

Unfortunately dsa39, since my build was KDR and not a new vacant state, I have no info

Dear Kix007, I hope someone else might be able to help you. Just wait for few days for others to come back from holidays. :th:

Ricaaaa · Jan 10, 2013 8:17 pm

kix007

2 - 3 Road Opening Fee - payable by owner. $115

I recall M telling me I had to arrange to have this paid to council before they would lodge application to CDC.
When I called council they told me that I don't need to worry about this until we are ready to build our driveway, went back to M and they said ok don't worry about it.

We haven't received our final tender yet, so could totally be in the same boat :th:

Ricaaaa · Jan 10, 2013 8:18 pm

HouseofRock

Hi everyone - I just spoke to our certifier and we have been approved! I am looking forward to going into construction and making very regular posts so you can all see our amazingly quick progress!!!

awesome news

HouseofRock · Jan 11, 2013 12:00 am

More good news today - apparently ryde council no longer requires a s94 contribution for a kdr so we just saved 1% of the cost of our house! Bring on construction

1rocky · Jan 11, 2013 5:19 am

congrats houseofrock let construction begin :z:

vatche bricks are great