Browse Forums Building A New House Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 5841Feb 26, 2014 6:34 am Update. Painting is all done now. Kitchen is in tiling is done. Not long now. They say walk through in like 1 month time hand over could be the following week. I should update blog but here is some random pics i had on work phone. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ image upload Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ image hosting over 10mb Building the Sierra MDJ in Caddens Land exchanged 29/4/13 Pre Colour App 31/5/13 Land Settled 31/5/13 Full Colour App 11/6/13 Contracts signed 7/7/13 http://mdjseirrabyreyneandbec.blogspot.com.au/ Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 5842Feb 26, 2014 9:45 am Nice one Reynexxx, Things are moving nicely. We just got our pre selection Colour Walk-through booked for 13th March. Exciting! And Consolidated Tender received and Submitted back to MJH, Flying along. Building the Milano Four 15m Plan in Bingara Gorge Visit our blog Below http://mjh-milano-15m-bingara-gorge.blogspot.com.au Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 5843Feb 26, 2014 2:24 pm Hi All, So we haven't officially been issued with our Authority to Commence Construction letter from our lender yet, however we received an SMS from the lender this morning confirming that they have made the first progress payment (which is just the remainder of our 4% deposit). I was speaking to our broker and he suggested that would mean that the bank are happy and satisfied for us to commence with the build (he was going to call them to see if they will be issuing an "official" letter). Did anyone not get an official letter to commence construction? Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 5844Feb 26, 2014 2:32 pm Same happened for us. CBA had stamped plans and then made first payment. In the background they had issued authority to commence however sent it via snail mail. MJH advised receipt of authority 3 days after the payment. I did ask for it to be emailed/faxed but they wouldn't do that. Cheers Brad Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 5845Feb 26, 2014 2:40 pm Thanks for that Brad! Good to know. Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 5846Feb 26, 2014 2:46 pm Looking great Reynexxx! Its all coming along nicely. Thats very exciting J and A. They are working nice and quick. Enjoy the pre-selection appointment! We're just waiting for land to settle and then I assume an electrical appointment will be booked. I hate not having a date to look forward to next! Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 5847Feb 26, 2014 3:46 pm Found out that the bank posted ACC Letter to MJH on Monday - happy days PS - we are living in 2014, why they sent it via snail mail is beyond me LOL Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 5848Feb 26, 2014 5:27 pm Nat84 Found out that the bank posted ACC Letter to MJH on Monday - happy days PS - we are living in 2014, why they sent it via snail mail is beyond me LOL Congrats Nat84! Construction list time - finally the fun begins Enjoy your colours walkthrough J and A, it's lots of fun! Great progress Reynexxx, you must be so excited that the end is near (or feeling like there are a million things to do like me). We got such a surprise when we got home today, our exterior painting has started and the moroka is now on. It was a huge change from the exposed brickwork that was there this morning Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 5849Feb 26, 2014 6:04 pm Looking good Reynexxx, im the street behind you and the house is starting to be bricked! Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 5850Feb 26, 2014 6:07 pm Nat84 Hi All, So we haven't officially been issued with our Authority to Commence Construction letter from our lender yet, however we received an SMS from the lender this morning confirming that they have made the first progress payment (which is just the remainder of our 4% deposit). I was speaking to our broker and he suggested that would mean that the bank are happy and satisfied for us to commence with the build (he was going to call them to see if they will be issuing an "official" letter). Did anyone not get an official letter to commence construction? Nat84, We received an email from Accounts yesterday afternoon for Progress claim 1. My financial institution confirmed yesterday that all paperwork has been sent off. We also received a call from Origin Energy to connect our electricity and gas which caught me by surprise. I will speak to my CLO about this tomorrow and what options we have in regards to different suppliers. Jasper Built the Avoca @ Aquilo, Bonnells Bay http://avocaonaquilo.blogspot.com.au/ 12/10/13 $3K Deposit 31/10/13 Consolidated Tender 11/11/13 Colour Selection 18/02/14 DA approved 19/02/14 Electricals Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 5851Feb 26, 2014 7:01 pm Hi Jasper, yes I also received a call today from an Origin rep to get our gas and power connected! Caught me off guard too. Wow MelnTom, the moroka looks amazing!!! Gotta be happy with that Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 5852Feb 26, 2014 8:21 pm I have been on the construction list for a month now and all I have is a few pegs on my land. Did anyone else sit on the construction list for a long time, very frustrating reading some blogs and seeing some people at my stage having a slab poured. I was told they would be on the land within 20 days, maybe that means a McDonald Jones Employee stepping foot on my land within the 20 days and thinking about starting? When I asked today what was happening I was just given excuses and maybe something will happen by the end of the week, I'm sure they wouldn't accept excuses if my progress payments were late. Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 5853Feb 27, 2014 6:41 am The first part takes the longest and feels the longest. When I was put on construction list was prob about 1 month then excavating was started. I best by next Friday your excavating and piering will be done. It will start to move along nicely when it all starts. Building the Sierra MDJ in Caddens Land exchanged 29/4/13 Pre Colour App 31/5/13 Land Settled 31/5/13 Full Colour App 11/6/13 Contracts signed 7/7/13 http://mdjseirrabyreyneandbec.blogspot.com.au/ Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 5854Feb 27, 2014 9:15 am Brentc I have been on the construction list for a month now and all I have is a few pegs on my land. Did anyone else sit on the construction list for a long time, very frustrating reading some blogs and seeing some people at my stage having a slab poured. I was told they would be on the land within 20 days, maybe that means a McDonald Jones Employee stepping foot on my land within the 20 days and thinking about starting? When I asked today what was happening I was just given excuses and maybe something will happen by the end of the week, I'm sure they wouldn't accept excuses if my progress payments were late. Waiting for things to start is the hardest part. They used up all my 20 days and then all I got was the little red pegs, rest assured as soon as it starts it starts, especially that initial start with excavations, plumbing and slab going down. My fences came down today, I'm hoping that means I'll hear something soon about PCI... Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 5855Feb 27, 2014 1:07 pm Hi All, Lots going on in the above post's, I really hope everyone's builds are trouble free. We have had a flurry of calls and emails over the last 3 days. Both Colour Walkthough and Main Appointment Booked, 13 and 27th march. Plans in the Drawing department after sending back Consolidated Tender. Had feedback that our Land paperwork has been sent to our Solicitor and Conveyancer, so everything is chugging away nice and well so far. Fingers crossed it stay's this way. Building the Milano Four 15m Plan in Bingara Gorge Visit our blog Below http://mjh-milano-15m-bingara-gorge.blogspot.com.au Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 5856Feb 27, 2014 2:27 pm Two words - CONSTRUCTION LIST!!!!!!! Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 5858Feb 27, 2014 2:33 pm Nat84 Two words - CONSTRUCTION LIST!!!!!!! Awesome News. Best of Luck Nat84. Building the Milano Four 15m Plan in Bingara Gorge Visit our blog Below http://mjh-milano-15m-bingara-gorge.blogspot.com.au Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 5860Feb 27, 2014 8:35 pm Nat84 Two words - CONSTRUCTION LIST!!!!!!! Hey Nat Are you blogging your build? Has been raining here on day four of bricks. If it keeps up I don't expect any progress tomorrow :/ Brad Hi AKG, We had a base tender of $592 for 31 squares from MC Donald Jones. It looks relatively cheaper than other builders. 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