Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 1261Jun 10, 2010 10:39 am Villina with Contemporary Facade + Alfresco *Demo 22/4/2010 *Pool 04/05/2010 *Released to Construction 24/05/2010 *Slab 29 June 2010 *Start of Frame 30 July 2010 - 21 Aug 2010 *Bricks started 14/09/2010 - 13/10/2010 *Roof started (Facsia) 15/10/2010 *Lock Up 10/12/2010 *PCI 18 Feb *Keys in hand 24 Feb *IOC 09 March 2011 My Thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=39843 Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 1262Jun 10, 2010 11:52 am Masterton Santorini Grande 23/01/09 First Tender 17/11/09 Contract signed 25/01/10 Slab 27/03/10 Frame 7/5/10 Bricks 1/07/10 Roof 9/7/10 Lock up 24/8/10 PCI 16/09/2010 KEYS! viewtopic.php?f=31&t=16418 Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 1263Jun 10, 2010 12:25 pm Building The Fernleigh 33 with Savoy Facade 06/06/09 First Tender 30/09/09 Contract Signed 22/12/09 DC Approval 24/02/10 Slab Completion Frame, Bricks & Roof Completed 09/07/10 Lock Up 09/09/10 PCI Done! 18/10/10 Keys!!! http://www.climbaholic.blogspot.com Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 1264Jun 11, 2010 12:32 pm Building The Santorini Custom BA Signed 22/09/10 DA Approval 20/1/11 Demo 28/2/11 Pool 18/3/12 Slab 22/07/12 Frame 24/8/12 Bricks 7/09/12 Roof 19/10/11 Blog http://santorinidreams.wordpress.com/ Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 1265Jun 11, 2010 12:43 pm SunshineT's Build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=34585 Designs start: 4/12/09 DA: 5/7/11 Demo: 22/12/11 Slab: 24/2/12 Keys: 31/8/12 Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 1266Jun 11, 2010 1:10 pm Sunny - we paid the 5% just prior to going to Ccl DA Masterton Crystal MK1 Split Level Blacktown CC Paid $2.5k end Sept; Frame 14 Apr; viewtopic.php?f=31&t=32025&hilit=ekman Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 1267Jun 11, 2010 1:25 pm sunny_and_warm We have submitted our final plan changes to Masterton and they are going to prepare a final tender and DA plans. They have requested that we sign a building agreement with a 5% deposit BEFORE they sumbit the plans to council for approval. Has this been everyone's experience? We would have thought it was the other way around....(we have already paid our $2,500 plan fee). Does anybody know of any Department of Fair Trading guidelines on this? Hi Sunny & Warm, You're right, they have to submit the plans to council first before signing the building agreement. We signed the contract prior to council submission only because we were after the FHOG otherwise we'll be on the old system as well. You could enquire at Fair Trading department regarding your case. I'm sure its just your CSC trying to pressure you. Good Luck! Building The Fernleigh 33 with Savoy Facade 06/06/09 First Tender 30/09/09 Contract Signed 22/12/09 DC Approval 24/02/10 Slab Completion Frame, Bricks & Roof Completed 09/07/10 Lock Up 09/09/10 PCI Done! 18/10/10 Keys!!! http://www.climbaholic.blogspot.com Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 1268Jun 11, 2010 1:40 pm Thanks Guys and Gals, Im hoping that he was just having a grumpy day and once we meet he might be better in person. Will keep you posted. Some action happening today...finally .. they are levelling the land and hope to have the slab down next week. I met some friendly contractor who gave me the info - still no other contact with the ss. Thanks to everyone on this thread, its fabulous to share the highs and lows and learn from everyones experience. Villina with Contemporary Facade + Alfresco *Demo 22/4/2010 *Pool 04/05/2010 *Released to Construction 24/05/2010 *Slab 29 June 2010 *Start of Frame 30 July 2010 - 21 Aug 2010 *Bricks started 14/09/2010 - 13/10/2010 *Roof started (Facsia) 15/10/2010 *Lock Up 10/12/2010 *PCI 18 Feb *Keys in hand 24 Feb *IOC 09 March 2011 My Thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=39843 Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 1269Jun 11, 2010 1:53 pm lizzy stardust sabs1, not sure if you can request a new one. But if you're anything like us, you'll have a different SS before you know it, without doing anything! We're on our third one so far and we're around half way through our build. Thanks Lizzy, good to know! Do you have your own inspector? Villina with Contemporary Facade + Alfresco *Demo 22/4/2010 *Pool 04/05/2010 *Released to Construction 24/05/2010 *Slab 29 June 2010 *Start of Frame 30 July 2010 - 21 Aug 2010 *Bricks started 14/09/2010 - 13/10/2010 *Roof started (Facsia) 15/10/2010 *Lock Up 10/12/2010 *PCI 18 Feb *Keys in hand 24 Feb *IOC 09 March 2011 My Thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=39843 Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 1270Jun 11, 2010 4:19 pm hey guys for those who have gone with the mansion package, are the contour perimeter framed shower screens suppose to be for both bathrooms or only the ensuit. Building The Chelsea Elite (Masterton) @ Spring Farm Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 1271Jun 11, 2010 4:42 pm sunny: I just checked our tender and it was drafted along the lines you have been told (that is, pay the 5% and sign the Building Agreement within the first 90 days, BEFORE lodging with Council). How is Mike allocating your 90 days plus 90 days tender period? Another thing, if Council drags out you can get caught with a price rise if it takes longer than 90 days. Also, if you are wanting to get Council approval then not build immediately (and sit on the plans for say 12 months) then I think it gets tricky. There was quite a lot of discussion on these processes in earlier posts several months back I think, when the systems changed. sabs1: Exciting! springfarmer: Check your tender, but ours lists just the ensuite. The Mansion Package brochure says the same too I think. SunshineT's Build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=34585 Designs start: 4/12/09 DA: 5/7/11 Demo: 22/12/11 Slab: 24/2/12 Keys: 31/8/12 Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 1272Jun 11, 2010 7:42 pm springfarmer hey guys for those who have gone with the mansion package, are the contour perimeter framed shower screens suppose to be for both bathrooms or only the ensuit. Hey Springfarmer - do you have the 2009 or 2010 Mansion package? Villina with Contemporary Facade + Alfresco *Demo 22/4/2010 *Pool 04/05/2010 *Released to Construction 24/05/2010 *Slab 29 June 2010 *Start of Frame 30 July 2010 - 21 Aug 2010 *Bricks started 14/09/2010 - 13/10/2010 *Roof started (Facsia) 15/10/2010 *Lock Up 10/12/2010 *PCI 18 Feb *Keys in hand 24 Feb *IOC 09 March 2011 My Thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=39843 Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 1273Jun 11, 2010 7:43 pm SunshineT sabs1: Good luck with changing supervisors if you decide to. Please post the outcome here. I have been following your blog too. sunny: I think the order has changed recently on how they do things, but Mike would know. As for us, we are doing things back the front (see our thread for our progress / Council first). T Sunshine T are you using the same Mike that we did - from BNH in Mortlake? Villina with Contemporary Facade + Alfresco *Demo 22/4/2010 *Pool 04/05/2010 *Released to Construction 24/05/2010 *Slab 29 June 2010 *Start of Frame 30 July 2010 - 21 Aug 2010 *Bricks started 14/09/2010 - 13/10/2010 *Roof started (Facsia) 15/10/2010 *Lock Up 10/12/2010 *PCI 18 Feb *Keys in hand 24 Feb *IOC 09 March 2011 My Thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=39843 Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 1274Jun 12, 2010 11:44 am [/quote] Sunshine T are you using the same Mike that we did - from BNH in Mortlake?[/quote] sabs1: Yes, the same Mike from BNH. Our experience has been excellent and very positive with him. Sunny and I have exchanged emails and she is with Mike also, so thats why I referred to Mike in the comment to her. T SunshineT's Build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=34585 Designs start: 4/12/09 DA: 5/7/11 Demo: 22/12/11 Slab: 24/2/12 Keys: 31/8/12 Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 1275Jun 12, 2010 1:39 pm sabs1 springfarmer hey guys for those who have gone with the mansion package, are the contour perimeter framed shower screens suppose to be for both bathrooms or only the ensuit. Hey Springfarmer - do you have the 2009 or 2010 Mansion package? I got the 2009, it doesnt state in the brocher eunsuit only, that why i was asking Building The Chelsea Elite (Masterton) @ Spring Farm Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 1276Jun 12, 2010 9:27 pm springfarmer - I have the 2009 mansion package as well, the semi-frameless shower is definately only the ensuite - sorry. To have it in the main bathroom as well was about $2.5K I think Hope that helps Building Masterton Jamison Elite (Executive facade) in Hornsby Council area. Sep 09 - Paid plan preparation fee Nov 09 - Paid 5% deposit 20 Dec 09 - Did tile selection 22 Dec 09 - Did Studio M 16 Apr 10 - Slab 10 Jun 10 - Frame completed 30 Jun 10 - Bricks completed 21 Jul 10 - Tiles completed 14 Aug 10 - Lock Up 22 Sept 10 - Home Presentation Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 1277Jun 12, 2010 9:46 pm Oh - and the latest update on my house - the stormwater detention system ended up costing $20K for an above ground one, and I have a bad feeling that doesn't include the retaining wall which is part of the detention system... very expensive hole in the ground. The pool was more expensive (don't even get me started on that one), slab is down, frame is up and bricks have started! Yay! Progress!! Good to see everyone else's updates - looking great! A house across the road from us is a Villiana - had a quick tour yesterday (they've been in for a few weeks) - looks fantastic inside for those building that one. They went with my colour scheme in the kitchen too - such a relief to see it for real and confirm it wasn't too much white (white cupboards, white speckled benchtop, white tiles, ocean pebble paint colour). Have fun all Building Masterton Jamison Elite (Executive facade) in Hornsby Council area. Sep 09 - Paid plan preparation fee Nov 09 - Paid 5% deposit 20 Dec 09 - Did tile selection 22 Dec 09 - Did Studio M 16 Apr 10 - Slab 10 Jun 10 - Frame completed 30 Jun 10 - Bricks completed 21 Jul 10 - Tiles completed 14 Aug 10 - Lock Up 22 Sept 10 - Home Presentation Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 1278Jun 13, 2010 4:12 am springfarmer sabs1 springfarmer hey guys for those who have gone with the mansion package, are the contour perimeter framed shower screens suppose to be for both bathrooms or only the ensuit. Hey Springfarmer - do you have the 2009 or 2010 Mansion package? I got the 2009, it doesnt state in the brocher eunsuit only, that why i was asking Hi Springfarmer, I've got the June 2009 version of the Mansion package brochure and it doesn't specify ensuite only. However, when I did the colour selection they've told me that it was only for the ensuite. You'll notice on the bottom part of the brochure that masterton printed a disclaimer as well but it all comes down with your colour selection sheet as part of your tender. Building The Fernleigh 33 with Savoy Facade 06/06/09 First Tender 30/09/09 Contract Signed 22/12/09 DC Approval 24/02/10 Slab Completion Frame, Bricks & Roof Completed 09/07/10 Lock Up 09/09/10 PCI Done! 18/10/10 Keys!!! http://www.climbaholic.blogspot.com Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 1279Jun 13, 2010 4:51 am Hi All, I just updated & posted some photos to our Blog with findings of our private inspector. Our SS said that they will only rectify Fig. 1,6, 8 & 9 and masterton refuses to rectify some other issues found by our private inspector since they are only minor by nature. Oh! One more thing our construction coordinator says PCA have the final say. Unfortunately, PCA only found Fig. 1 & 6 during their inspection and the other issues were found by our inspector and which he claims to be deffected. Not satisfied the way they want to deal with these issues. Have you ever encounter the same issues with masterton? Cheers! Building The Fernleigh 33 with Savoy Facade 06/06/09 First Tender 30/09/09 Contract Signed 22/12/09 DC Approval 24/02/10 Slab Completion Frame, Bricks & Roof Completed 09/07/10 Lock Up 09/09/10 PCI Done! 18/10/10 Keys!!! http://www.climbaholic.blogspot.com Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 1280Jun 13, 2010 12:06 pm All - Just back from Schofields. Phew! (but will post more on my thread rather than hijacking this general one). gidget - I love that white kitchen colour selection too, very similar to what I was planning. Thanks for the the shower costs in main bathroom. Congrats on getting to brick stage! What external colours did you choose? Do you have your own thread? springfarmer - yeah, as everyone else has said, I checked the brochure and it doesn't specify. However in my tender it lists the Mansion Package items in more detail, and thats where it says ensuite only for the shower frames. DRAM - VERY frustrating for you! I will check out your blog now (thanks for telling us about it here). SunshineT's Build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=34585 Designs start: 4/12/09 DA: 5/7/11 Demo: 22/12/11 Slab: 24/2/12 Keys: 31/8/12 4 16862 Hi, Apologies - I know there is plenty out there on this but struggling to put together the puzzle. We're planning our garage/external laundry to master bedroom and… 0 11333 Hi there! 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