Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Nov 19, 2009 2:13 pm My partner and I about to go through the experience of building, we like to think that we have done enough research to have thought of everything, but we know that the reality of it is that we probably haven’t. So, I am interested in hearing people’s stories and experiences after moving into the house they have built and thinking or realizing that they should have or shouldn’t have done something. Whether it’s something overlooked or something that you wish you had done, or maybe even regret, I would love to hear about the things you didn’t think of or expect. I’m sure that in a few months, even I will have something to list here. Current status: Busy making the house our home Built PD Francis 29 on our 576m2 block at Reflections in Tarneit Reflections Estate Thread Our Build Thread Re: If only... I wish... If I knew then... 2Nov 19, 2009 2:23 pm if we had carefully planned all the things we wanted...then i would have changed my plan to alfresco version instead of games as it is easier to have a pool in the backyard for us... now we cant have a pool in the current house we are building. Builder: celebration homes,WA Slab down:12-Aug-09 Plate High:21-Sep-09 roof complete : 22-Oct-09 lockup: 19-Nov-09 PCI : 16-Dec-09 Key handover : 22-Dec-09 Re: If only... I wish... If I knew then... 4Nov 19, 2009 2:33 pm joles Isn't this thread already going? I thought I was having a Groundhog Day moment... mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: If only... I wish... If I knew then... 5Nov 24, 2009 8:08 am The only thing I wish is I got a quote for Caeser stone bench tops before they started building - it takes forever to get a quote once they have your money (deposit) in hand! Building in Mooroolbark! Building permit: 21.10.09 Site Start: 12.11.09 Slab 23.11.09 Frame completed 18.12.09 Roof completed 15.01.10 Lock up 05.03.10 Fixing : 30.04.10 Handover: 11.06.10 Blog: http://kelnryan.blogspot.com Re: If only... I wish... If I knew then... 6Nov 24, 2009 11:01 am to_do_list joles Isn't this thread already going? I thought I was having a Groundhog Day moment... ahh . but you are forgetting.. if it isnt on the first page.. it does not exist ! Re: If only... I wish... If I knew then... 7Nov 24, 2009 5:10 pm I think I've seen at least two threads of this nature. Probably worth a search. Big thing for me is I wish I'd known more about shower waterproofing. It lasted about a year (and I've heard of even worse)! Also, you'll probably need more power points and more storage than you think you need. Can someone please offer some advice? Im DESPERATE. Because I'm completely and utterly exhausted. How long are variations taking with other companies at the moment? We… 0 18470 |