Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jan 17, 2021 12:43 pm Hi all, We've just put down a deposit for land at an estate and our titling is scheduled end of 2021. Just wondering when is a good time to engage builders and start getting quotes? We are picky and know what we want so would prefer not to be rushed. We will need to get loan approval at some stage but understand pre-approvals are only valid for 3 months or so - Thanks for your advise! Cheers! Re: When do you start engaging Builders? Titling is 12m away 3Jan 20, 2021 10:12 am Certainly wait until you know for sure if there are any easements, covenants on your block but no point in really doing anything for the next 9 months. The builder you choose today might be the one using the worst tradesmen in 12 months time. . Re: When do you start engaging Builders? Titling is 12m away 4Jan 20, 2021 10:18 am Althom Certainly wait until you know for sure if there are any easements, covenants on your block but no point in really doing anything for the next 9 months. The builder you choose today might be the one using the worst tradesmen in 12 months time. . Thanks Althom. The engineering drawings don't show any easements but agree with your comment on tradesmen. I've got a challenge here. Background is the builder has cut too deep for the slab and the slab is now below the very substantial retaining wall. It's failed occupancy… 0 18364 Look at your bill from the electricity company. It should detail the charges. You will need to do some estimating and some calculations. Then charge the… 8 4141 Site works are just about to start on our build with Blueprint in Midvale. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=106894 2 3898 |