Browse Forums Building A New House Re: How long from display to build... 9Mar 12, 2009 4:00 pm 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: How long from display to build... 20Mar 13, 2009 6:49 am stonecutter1309 buildingadreamhome Sorry to rant I'm just losing motivation as my balloon keeps getting popped!! 4 months just seems so LLLOOONNGGGG already Council will take about 3 months, then there's about a 2 month wait for the construction plans and contract to be drawn up. I just want it to get a move on! I can't imagine that it's going to be another 5 months before we see any action. That's nothing - try waiting 3+ years for land I just see every delay in title registration and site start as a chance to save more $$$ to put towards the finishing touches. Yes - I am dying to be in - but I want a finished product that is perfect! 3 years! Wow!! I don't know how you've done it!! I agree with the saving part though. Every month gives us extra $$ we can put towards landscaping, blinds etc. Now if it took another six months on top of the wait we are already expecting we might be able to save for some furniture! Congratulations! Nice to put that to bed before christmas, now you can relax 3 7173 What? It's a lighting question, the control joint is only needed at 12m centres, a bulkhead or change of direction will suffice as a 'break' in the ceiling, just make… 8 8570 Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing… 7 17588 |