Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0

Just checked our tender:

Provide the '2014 Mansion Luxury Upgrade Package' to your double
storey home which has the following extensive luxury upgrades for just
$5,990 and includes:
...
Contour Perimeter Framed Shower Screen with Frameless Pivot Door in
6mm Clear Toughened Glass to the ensuite only.

It looks like we are not getting it.

Sandra, Shire_Synergy, what does it say in yours?

I went into Masterton Warwick Farm today and they aren't for us unfortunately. I need a granny flat at the back, they have a separate company called 'Masterton Granny Flats' however you cannot build with that company as they are not really the same company, you can only build a granny flat that 'Masterton' offers, which they only have 2 versions of which is quite limiting. They are strict with variations to the layout, unless it's an easy add-on expensive extension, lets say a rumpus extension at the back, however if you wanted to change the kitchen layout, it's an upfront no and would require you to pay 2500 just for drafting services alone. Their base prices are very cheap but if you wanted a hi spec house ie square set cornices, fully tiled bathrooms, fully tiled alfresco, video intercoms, upgraded stairs etc, the prices sky rocket and you may as well have gone to a custom builder who already include said upgrades and receive better quality and attention to detail. It was a very negative vibe with Masterton. Just for them to deal with Holroyd/Cumberland DA, it was gonna cost me an extra $8000 because the council is apparently difficult.

We have pendant type lights over the kitchen bench, and we didn't have any extra supports put in. Two years later, and it hasn't fallen down!

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MGardz, I went through this recently and I think it is a good idea. You have your keys, and so they can't put your build on hold and get you stranded in the rental place. I've complained to the OFT and asked this to be escalated to the inspectors (this is important) and had an inspector visit the site. They won't help you if it is something in grey area or a contractual issue, but if it is a clear cut defect or incomplete work, they can issue an order and set a deadline for M to fix it. This did really help to make them move their hills faster. It did distress my SS big way and it increased the counter of how many people complained about them to OFT. I heard if more than 10 people complain per month, the company gets extra scrutiny and may get fines. So do yourself and others a favor to keep them accountable for their wrongdoings.

I will be doing it again very soon.

Hi all,
Our plans are finally in 'evaluation' stage with council, anyone know how long it will take to get approved from here?
Also M are telling us that the approval may come with 'conditions' that will be added to our final contract - has anyone received conditions from council? What were they and how much did M charge for them?