Browse Forums Building A New House Re: The Ponds/ KVR- Anyone building this year? Blog List add 1261Jul 15, 2013 8:21 am zojo - do you have to be in a locked in plan with them? what rate do you have? Is it only the all day rate? Re: The Ponds/ KVR- Anyone building this year? Blog List add 1262Jul 16, 2013 9:15 pm Hey everyone, We are not too far off moving in, woohoo!! Can anyone shed some light on costs incurred after moving in? eg. Gas connection Bins from council? NBN connection Anything that I might not think of? Thanks so much 8/9/12 - Deposit 26/11/12 - Council App 21/12/12 - Contract 12/2/13 - Site Scrape 15/3 - Piers 21/3 - Slab 17/4 - Frame 14/5 - Roof 30/5 - Bricks 25/6 - Gyprock Building variation of the Muscat Re: The Ponds/ KVR- Anyone building this year? Blog List add 1264Jul 20, 2013 8:23 pm monz21 zojo - do you have to be in a locked in plan with them? what rate do you have? Is it only the all day rate? Monz yes you do have to be locked into a contract to get the discounts but they all do that generally. I have packed all my paperwork away now as I get my house keys on Friday so I can't give you the figures though just give them a call, they seem easy to deal with and can give you all the pricing and discounts. Sheridan 35@The Ponds 29.06 1st meet 17.07 Tender 15.08 1st plans/Contracts 29.08 Colours 12.10 DA 20.11 Council Approval 14.12 Site cut 19.12 Slab 04.02 Frame 17.02 Bricks started Re: The Ponds/ KVR- Anyone building this year? Blog List add 1265Jul 20, 2013 11:07 pm For anyone else that has not already seen this thread please read: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=66048 and a FB group as well: https://www.facebook.com/ResidentsAgain ... LandCharge Re: The Ponds/ KVR- Anyone building this year? Blog List add 1266Jul 21, 2013 9:32 am Ricaaaa ^^ that's exciting how many weeks off are you? duesseldorf67 you aren't far off as well...when is your move in date?? Hi Ricaaaaa! Don't have a date yet, walkthrough pre-handover is this Wednesday and then handover itself is usually 1-2 weeks after, depending on how quick the bank valuation, the paperwork and the bits and pieces we needed adjusted / fixed are done. Went past yesterday. Fence is down and someone was staining the bottom step on the staircase as well as touching up the Moroka on the outside façade. Looking good overall, very happy. Will have an independent building inspector go through with a magnifying gloss on Wednesday as well. Have just uploaded some new pics. Hope they get a move on at your place, Ricaaaaaa. Best wishes. P.S. Have someone really good, reputable and inexpensive doing driveway, path and path past garage straight after handover, if anyone needs a contact. The contacts on here quoted us but they were either arrogant 'I don't really need the business' and ' We are the best' type of deal or they were not that competitive. Went through 5 quotes before we decided. Building The Benham 29 in The Ponds With Rawson Homes http://buildingwithrawson.blogspot.com.au/ Site Start 13/2/13 Handover 7/8/13 Re: The Ponds/ KVR- Anyone building this year? Blog List add 1267Oct 30, 2013 1:26 pm Hi everyone, I have enjoyed reading everyones post on this thread and feel more confident with rthe build Hubby & I have purchased a lot at Lakes Edge and are planning to build a Rawson home. Still at the variations stage but needing to start planning the landscape etc *sigh* Can anyone recommend any good landscapers, driveway/concreters? Apparently this needs to be completed around the same time as the final plans to be submitted to Council. I would love to get all of this paperwork out of the way before end of year (am I dreaming?) so we can focus on the build in the New Year : ) I would love to move in by mid-year (am I dreaming again?) Any help would be greatly appreciated! Re: The Ponds/ KVR- Anyone building this year? Blog List add 1268Oct 30, 2013 2:13 pm Any help would be greatly appreciated![/quote] Welcome and Congratulations. We built with Rawson. Whereabouts in Lake's Edge are you and which house are you building? There are a number of good landscapers around and a number of good landscape 'planners'. PM me and I will fill u in. Building The Benham 29 in The Ponds With Rawson Homes http://buildingwithrawson.blogspot.com.au/ Site Start 13/2/13 Handover 7/8/13 Re: The Ponds/ KVR- Anyone building this year? Blog List add 1269Oct 31, 2013 7:44 pm Thanks @duesseldorf67 We are on Petal Parkway more towards Schofields Road side. We were given a few plans for our smart lot and we chose the Abbey. Apparently it was never put in the book or released so don't know if we are in dangerous territory here... They likened it to the Benham 29 only there is a study/office downstairs and drawn to the Ponds specifications of a smart lot. As first time builders we are very anxious and don't want to be ripped off but also want quality.. I'm difficult aren't I? Re: The Ponds/ KVR- Anyone building this year? Blog List add 1270Oct 31, 2013 8:35 pm Rawson at Lakes Edge Thanks @duesseldorf67 We are on Petal Parkway more towards Schofields Road side. We were given a few plans for our smart lot and we chose the Abbey. Apparently it was never put in the book or released so don't know if we are in dangerous territory here... They likened it to the Benham 29 only there is a study/office downstairs and drawn to the Ponds specifications of a smart lot. As first time builders we are very anxious and don't want to be ripped off but also want quality.. I'm difficult aren't I? Nope, completely normal. get in touch. Talk soon. Building The Benham 29 in The Ponds With Rawson Homes http://buildingwithrawson.blogspot.com.au/ Site Start 13/2/13 Handover 7/8/13 Re: The Ponds/ KVR- Anyone building this year? Blog List add 1271Nov 02, 2013 1:32 am hi experts, would like to get an idea of the timeframe when building a house in The Ponds or Kellyville area... 1. Provided I put in deposit/EOI for a block of land 2. I am happy with existing house design for a builder 4. Builder prepares the paper work, plan and survey, etc... 5. Builder presents to Council for approval, wait, approve. 6. All parties sign the building contracts for land and building contracts 7. At this stage, I should receive unconditional loan from bank and I don't have to worry about my borrowing capacity. Do we know how much time it takes to get up to steps 7 above? Including the Dec/Jan holiday season, do you think 2 months is realistic? Reason being is I wanted to get a house before I quit my job early next yr and do some other things.. Many thanks for your advice. Re: The Ponds/ KVR- Anyone building this year? Blog List add 1272Nov 02, 2013 8:40 am Do we know how much time it takes to get up to steps 7 above? Hi There Unfortunately, it isn't because of the queues and popularity of the suburb. I'd say 3-4 months is more realistic. Best wishes Building The Benham 29 in The Ponds With Rawson Homes http://buildingwithrawson.blogspot.com.au/ Site Start 13/2/13 Handover 7/8/13 Re: The Ponds/ KVR- Anyone building this year? Blog List add 1273Nov 04, 2013 7:58 am Thanks alot for your reply, duesseldorf67. Such a miracle happened yesterday, we secured a land and house package from a builder!! Never thought we can get a land on The Ponds without queuing up at the Landcom Sales Office overnight...Couldn't be more happier, we are really thrilled!! Since the land is a resell from previous owner(not buying it from Landcom) but the entire package offers from builder, I need to check 2 things from experienced buyers/experts - 1. are we entitle for Gov Stamp and Duty grand -$5k? 2. are we entitle for the Landcom's Home Design & Landscape rebate -$5k? The land is below $450k and vacant. Appreciate for sharing your thoughts in advance.. Re: The Ponds/ KVR- Anyone building this year? Blog List add 1274Nov 07, 2013 8:37 pm Hi all, Hoping to get some advice now on driveways... Rawson only provide colored concrete but hubby wants stencil. Rawson are looking to credit back $5,500 for the driveway..how much extra is it for stenciled concrete? Re: The Ponds/ KVR- Anyone building this year? Blog List add 1275Nov 07, 2013 8:49 pm Appreciate for sharing your thoughts in advance..[/quote] I do believe you are entitled to No 2, not sure about your first point, sorry. Anything else, just ask or PM me. Building The Benham 29 in The Ponds With Rawson Homes http://buildingwithrawson.blogspot.com.au/ Site Start 13/2/13 Handover 7/8/13 Re: The Ponds/ KVR- Anyone building this year? Blog List add 1276Nov 07, 2013 8:52 pm Rawson at Lakes Edge Hi all, Hoping to get some advice now on driveways... Rawson only provide colored concrete but hubby wants stencil. Rawson are looking to credit back $5,500 for the driveway..how much extra is it for stenciled concrete? I think you're just around the corner from us? We're in Petal Parkway. The credit from Rawson is correct. Depends on who you go with. I have a few contacts. Price varies but I'd say you're looking at an extra $1500-$2000. PM me if you want more details. Building The Benham 29 in The Ponds With Rawson Homes http://buildingwithrawson.blogspot.com.au/ Site Start 13/2/13 Handover 7/8/13 Re: The Ponds/ KVR- Anyone building this year? Blog List add 1277Apr 05, 2014 4:02 pm Hi all, I found a great Wholesale Nursery last week, Austral Nursery ( www.australnursery.com.au ) at Austral only 30 mins from The Ponds down the M7. Checkout our building blog for all the info..Hope it helps ..great price and quality.. Regards to all from Phil & Bel at The Ponds.. The Reedman Home Building a custom design home with Modernview Homes. Architect: Brendan Duffy. 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