Browse Forums Building A New House Re: M3tric0n Homes 121Apr 06, 2010 3:53 pm Stefan Building the M3tr!con Liberty 42 at Stonecutters Ridge. The New Build Blog - "Life, In Progress." Stonecutters Ridge Community Website | My photos Re: M3tric0n Homes 122Dec 20, 2010 8:41 pm Building the Milano30 Site start: 30th June 2011 PCI: 1st December 2011 Handover: As soon as the bank pays! Approx 16th December viewtopic.php?f=31&t=44051 Re: M3tric0n Homes 125Dec 21, 2010 1:41 pm Building the Milano30 Site start: 30th June 2011 PCI: 1st December 2011 Handover: As soon as the bank pays! Approx 16th December viewtopic.php?f=31&t=44051 Re: M3tric0n Homes 128Dec 22, 2010 6:55 am Building the Milano30 Site start: 30th June 2011 PCI: 1st December 2011 Handover: As soon as the bank pays! Approx 16th December viewtopic.php?f=31&t=44051 Re: M3tric0n Homes 134Jan 19, 2011 8:40 pm Building the Milano30 Site start: 30th June 2011 PCI: 1st December 2011 Handover: As soon as the bank pays! Approx 16th December viewtopic.php?f=31&t=44051 Re: M3tric0n Homes 136Jan 20, 2011 7:43 pm Building the Milano30 Site start: 30th June 2011 PCI: 1st December 2011 Handover: As soon as the bank pays! Approx 16th December viewtopic.php?f=31&t=44051 Re: M3tric0n Homes 137Jan 27, 2011 6:37 am Building the Milano30 Site start: 30th June 2011 PCI: 1st December 2011 Handover: As soon as the bank pays! Approx 16th December viewtopic.php?f=31&t=44051 Re: M3tric0n Homes 138Jan 27, 2011 11:59 am Quote: Sorry for the vent / angry post - I'm annoyed!! It's understandable - and this process can be frustrating, certainly. I think it can be stressful for two main reasons: a) we need more information at all times b) communication is key - and when it is not there, of course you will blow a fuse. Anyway, your post raises a couple of interesting points: 1. I was also not happy with my CSC and sent an email outlining the difficulties to my Sales person who was fantastic (was at my wit's end). The email (a complete rant) was clearly forwarded to the CSC (not expected! ) - along with relevant managers, I assume - and after a bristling reply from the CSC was handed over to another one. Never looked back after that. If you are dealing with someone who is not engaged with your build, move heaven and earth to get a decent staff member, because the difference I experienced after that was RADICAL. So there are amazing staff available to you - you need to source them. Your post suggests to me you need to go with your intuition on that one...don't delay. 2. I signed my main contract prior to colour consult and electricals which were done about a month later. Not a problem. They just get added as variations as you go. I wouldn't necessarily be suspicious about that. If you PM me I can forward a price list of electricals so you can ball park your costs if that helps. Probably the main issue that gives rise to deep-end anger is the not knowing, and not being told. So once again, source a CSC you feel is on your side. In terms of the permit scenario (and I didn't follow that thread too closely), I suggest it comes back to Point 1 made earlier and in the previous statement. A good CSC is key. Hope this helps. Building with the Big M, Sandarra Settlement July 16 Site Scrape Sep 22 Slab Oct 12 Framing commenced Oct 13 Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=39517 Re: M3tric0n Homes 139Jan 27, 2011 12:39 pm that is unusual.... our contracts were prepared prior to us completing our colour appointment but we had a massive post contract variation given to us the day of contract - so we handed the contract together with the PCV to the bank so it was all good. i personally wouldn't sign until i had everything done and dusted - just make sure you're comfortable doing it. as for the issue with your CSA... i honestly dont understand how hard it is to outline the process to your client so they know where they stand. ggrrrrr makes my blood boil. that was the one thing that killed me about building with 'M'... everything was so disjointed and i never got the full story. kick up a stink ..... if you're not been unreasonable there is no reason as to why they should be so frustrating. Re: M3tric0n Homes 140Jan 27, 2011 1:03 pm Postscript: Yes, depending on what your financial situation/lending institution requirements are - you might need to know the full figure of the contract for finance approval of that amount. I was referring to the ease of process, not the $$ issue. Certainly if you feel more comfortable locking everything away (or neeed to) prior to contract signing then of course go with that. Building with the Big M, Sandarra Settlement July 16 Site Scrape Sep 22 Slab Oct 12 Framing commenced Oct 13 Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=39517 Ask for references and speak to them. If they are defensive or try to avoid the request, walk. 1 74688 I would never build with Fowler homes. I built with them in 2021 and till date maintenance issues are pending. All their existing trades and businesses don't work with… 14 105494 Hi there! Putting the feelers out there for those who have (or almost) built with Arli homes! 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