Thanks to all the support so far from all the members here, we have successfully completed our Pre-start.
It took us around 6 hours to complete our prestart. Our prestart lady was very very nice, she was patient to show us through all the options and explain each one, for us to do the selections.
We spent around $12,000 in prestart.
Bulk of the above money was spent in the following areas:
1. MW / Oven Port Drawers - $1500
2. Laundry Bench Top & Cupboards with clothes drawer - $1800
3. Feature Front Entrance Door Upgrade - $800
4. Upgrade to Colorbond Roof - $1500
5. Increase Robes in Bedroom 2, 3 & 4 with sliding doors - $600
6. Electrical - $1400
7. Garage Upgrade - $400
8. Rangehood enclosed in cupboards and upgrade to slideout - $500
9. Feature Windows (times 3) - $500 each
We were presented with the standards HIA contract, which says a start date no later than 40 days of receiving approvals, and completion with 250 days. We negotiated to change the completion day to be within 180 days.
I will update soon with Photos and more details.
Since we have signed our contracts, i think it will be appropriate now to have our own forum thread to discuss and provide regular updates, so that it can help the new members who are looking to get information.