Browse Forums Building A New House Re: PROJECT NEVAEH 21Aug 06, 2010 3:38 pm Ok after all that the builder rang back and said that we can move it without having to back through council as long as we dont move the surface irrigation area. So YAH!!!! it means that the HSTP is going to be one side of the house and the irrigation are on the other side but I dont think that will be to much of a problem Our Build https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36661&start=40 Land Settlement - 19/07/09 Building Deposit Paid - 14/02/10 Site Scrape - 25/08/10 Slab - 01/09/10 Frame - 15/09/10 Roof - 21/09/10 Pre Wire/Plumbing - 23/04/09 Bi-Folds - 24/09/10 Bricks - 13/10/10 Plastering - 13/10/10 Cornice, skirting, shelving - 14/10/10 Re: PROJECT NEVAEH 22Aug 10, 2010 4:26 pm Hey House I'm so in lurve with your land Love the changes you made to the plan, only one problem though ... I wish you'd built BEFORE me so I could've copied it and moved my kitchen back too I hope all the annoying/boring stuff gets sorted out for you soon ... looking forward to watching your build Re: PROJECT NEVAEH 23Aug 10, 2010 4:37 pm Your land is gorgeous and your plan is great. Not long until site start. contract signed: Nov 09 Released to Construction: 23 Jul 10 Slab poured: 9 Aug 10 Frame completed: 30 Aug 10 Windows & Gutters: 7 Sep 10 Bricks: 15 - 23 Sep 10 Roof: 24 Sep 10 Gyprock: 20 Oct 10 Lockup: 25 Oct 10 Kitchen: 27 Oct 10 Tiling: 6 - 9 Nov 10 Painting: 17 Nov 10 Carpet: 30 Nov 10 PCI: 15 Dec 10 Handover: 17 Dec 10 https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=35943 Re: PROJECT NEVAEH 24Aug 10, 2010 9:05 pm what a great block - good luck with building, it's sooo exciting Follow Feggle viewtopic.php?f=31&t=34992 Follow lilfeggle viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37149 Asbestosis Sux! Don't breath in Asbestos Re: PROJECT NEVAEH 25Aug 10, 2010 10:20 pm Pebbles Hey House I'm so in lurve with your land Love the changes you made to the plan, only one problem though ... I wish you'd built BEFORE me so I could've copied it and moved my kitchen back too I hope all the annoying/boring stuff gets sorted out for you soon ... looking forward to watching your build Thanks Pebbles, I know what you mean. Its hard now looking at other peoples plans now without thinking oh why didnt we think of doing that. I love the size of your rumpus, wishing ours was that big. carlswil Your land is gorgeous and your plan is great. Not long until site start. lilfeggle what a great block - good luck with building, it's sooo exciting Thanks guys, yes very excting now. Only 6 more sleeps Our Build https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36661&start=40 Land Settlement - 19/07/09 Building Deposit Paid - 14/02/10 Site Scrape - 25/08/10 Slab - 01/09/10 Frame - 15/09/10 Roof - 21/09/10 Pre Wire/Plumbing - 23/04/09 Bi-Folds - 24/09/10 Bricks - 13/10/10 Plastering - 13/10/10 Cornice, skirting, shelving - 14/10/10 Re: PROJECT NEVAEH 26Aug 16, 2010 10:59 am WooHOOO, Today is the start day, so very excited. We went to the block yesterday and found that a family of kangaroos were enjoying our block just as much as we do... so very cool Also HH have put up a sign We will only be able to get out there on weekends so Pics will be updated weekly. We havent been contacted by our S/S is this normal? When did your S/S get in contact with you guys? Our Build https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36661&start=40 Land Settlement - 19/07/09 Building Deposit Paid - 14/02/10 Site Scrape - 25/08/10 Slab - 01/09/10 Frame - 15/09/10 Roof - 21/09/10 Pre Wire/Plumbing - 23/04/09 Bi-Folds - 24/09/10 Bricks - 13/10/10 Plastering - 13/10/10 Cornice, skirting, shelving - 14/10/10 Re: PROJECT NEVAEH 27Aug 16, 2010 2:08 pm Oh yay!! How very exciting for you!! Hmmmm, SS. Well I hope you have better luck with yours than we've had with ours. The very first time we met our SS was on-site at bricking stage and our bricks were delayed so we were wrapped and locked up and cabinetry in before bricks. Then our SS hasn't been in contact with us in 6 weeks - LOL!! Let's just say we are less than impressed with this!! Anyway, that's just our experience, but from what I've read on here you've picked a good builder so hopefully you have a smooth run. Re: PROJECT NEVAEH 28Aug 16, 2010 9:54 pm House_of_Dreams Hi everyone, I enjoyed reading through everyones thread so much decided I would make one of my own. Well after spending my entire life in the city me and my partner decided we wanted to have our own little piece of paradise. We found a beautiful, perfect really, block of 10 acres situated about 35 mins away from the outskirts of brisbane. We brought the land back in july 09 and have had nothing but dramas the entire process. We had drama's with the bank securing the loan as current lendor wanted 30% deposit because the property was rural. But after some hunting around, the local branch of another bank, in the nearest town sorted the loan, not without continual delays though and we had to extended settlement date 2 times. Here's our land... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Now to find a builder. We looked at all the majors and were absolutely blown away by Metricons display homes, the misses was sold. But after sitting down with the sales rep, we quickly saw that the house we wanted (similar to the display), was not in our budget. So after about a month we finally found a design we could work with, as well as a price we could afford. It was a Hallmark home, that we had modified beyond recgonition. It was rejected However they said that we could keep the 2 major alterations that were the deal breakers. This is the Ascot in standard form. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ And this is how we modified it. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ As you can see, we completely remodelled the ensuite and brought the kitchen back to allow a few different things. Firstly we able to make a hallway so that the entrance to the garage was not through the already small office. We converted the extra space to a linen cupboard but more importantly make a huge walk in butler pantry (well thats what ***** call it lol). We also changed all the doors and kitchen window to Bi-folds to really open the house up. We removed the linen cupboard in the activity room as it was relocated and added a sliding door to the outside. We also changed a few other things that will be reveled at a latter date Now that was 6 months ago. Delays have been numerous to say the least, If it hasnt been the bank its been the council, If it hasnt been the council, it's been the builder (however they have been good up to this point, despite one issue that was quickly resolved at the start). Well long story, still long lol, we are signing mortgage documents TODAY!! YAH Hopefully we have a start date this week. Your land is absolutely gorgeous i dont think you will spending much time in the house with all the walks around your breutiful surrounding I love the changes you have made Hope everything goes smooth from now on! Re: PROJECT NEVAEH 29Aug 16, 2010 10:38 pm Great news!!! We had kangaroos all over our block as well ... a friend took pics of them on our slab - they're very, very lucky it had dried As for our SS ... we didn't meet him until PCI Re: PROJECT NEVAEH 30Aug 18, 2010 11:30 am Pebbles Great news!!! We had kangaroos all over our block as well ... a friend took pics of them on our slab - they're very, very lucky it had dried As for our SS ... we didn't meet him until PCI Hahahaha, yeah would not be impressed to find them on our slab, thats for sure. SO I take it you didnt do any stuff yourself yourself eg insulation? We want to insulate the walls ourselves and have been allowed by previous builders, I hope this guy lets us. I will be buttering him up with some beer Thanks n&n and Jessie, we have our fingers and toes crossed that it all goes smoothly. Our Build https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36661&start=40 Land Settlement - 19/07/09 Building Deposit Paid - 14/02/10 Site Scrape - 25/08/10 Slab - 01/09/10 Frame - 15/09/10 Roof - 21/09/10 Pre Wire/Plumbing - 23/04/09 Bi-Folds - 24/09/10 Bricks - 13/10/10 Plastering - 13/10/10 Cornice, skirting, shelving - 14/10/10 Re: PROJECT NEVAEH 31Aug 19, 2010 10:30 pm House_of_Dreams Pebbles Great news!!! We had kangaroos all over our block as well ... a friend took pics of them on our slab - they're very, very lucky it had dried As for our SS ... we didn't meet him until PCI Hahahaha, yeah would not be impressed to find them on our slab, thats for sure. SO I take it you didnt do any stuff yourself yourself eg insulation? We want to insulate the walls ourselves and have been allowed by previous builders, I hope this guy lets us. I will be buttering him up with some beer No we didn't but we did pay about $1k for extra insulation and everyday since we've moved in we've been so glad we did!!! It really makes a huge difference so definitely get extra! Re: PROJECT NEVAEH 32Aug 23, 2010 8:15 am Went out to the land on sunday to check the progress.....we have a sign and a port-a-loo. That is all. Our Build https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36661&start=40 Land Settlement - 19/07/09 Building Deposit Paid - 14/02/10 Site Scrape - 25/08/10 Slab - 01/09/10 Frame - 15/09/10 Roof - 21/09/10 Pre Wire/Plumbing - 23/04/09 Bi-Folds - 24/09/10 Bricks - 13/10/10 Plastering - 13/10/10 Cornice, skirting, shelving - 14/10/10 Re: PROJECT NEVAEH 33Aug 23, 2010 10:43 am That's something though! Hang in there-it'll be all go once it starts! Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: PROJECT NEVAEH 34Aug 23, 2010 11:49 am hehehe yeah to be quite honest we happy with the loo lol Our Build https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36661&start=40 Land Settlement - 19/07/09 Building Deposit Paid - 14/02/10 Site Scrape - 25/08/10 Slab - 01/09/10 Frame - 15/09/10 Roof - 21/09/10 Pre Wire/Plumbing - 23/04/09 Bi-Folds - 24/09/10 Bricks - 13/10/10 Plastering - 13/10/10 Cornice, skirting, shelving - 14/10/10 Re: PROJECT NEVAEH 35Aug 23, 2010 12:03 pm House_of_Dreams hehehe yeah to be quite honest we happy with the loo lol Us too when we first saw ours , it's a sign something is about to happen 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: PROJECT NEVAEH 36Aug 23, 2010 4:19 pm [quote="House_of_Dreams"]Went out to the land on sunday to check the progress.....we have a sign and a port-a-loo. That is all. /quote] That's great!!! We waited sooooooooooo long for something to happen so when we finally got our port-a-loo it felt like christmas Hope the weather will be nice for you once things get started! Re: PROJECT NEVAEH 37Aug 24, 2010 9:20 am For sure, and geez almost forgot we went for a walk along our block and we found out that we have more land than we thought. We thought our land ended at the tree line at the rear of our block but we were wrong the actual peg is another 20-30 meters further into the bush..... WIN!!! Our Build https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36661&start=40 Land Settlement - 19/07/09 Building Deposit Paid - 14/02/10 Site Scrape - 25/08/10 Slab - 01/09/10 Frame - 15/09/10 Roof - 21/09/10 Pre Wire/Plumbing - 23/04/09 Bi-Folds - 24/09/10 Bricks - 13/10/10 Plastering - 13/10/10 Cornice, skirting, shelving - 14/10/10 Re: PROJECT NEVAEH 39Aug 24, 2010 4:23 pm YAY! Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: PROJECT NEVAEH 40Aug 25, 2010 1:46 pm House_of_Dreams For sure, and geez almost forgot we went for a walk along our block and we found out that we have more land than we thought. We thought our land ended at the tree line at the rear of our block but we were wrong the actual peg is another 20-30 meters further into the bush..... WIN!!! Oh yay - that's a huge win!! Hopefully your lucky streak continues and you gets lots of action on your site really soon!! The unit normally clips into a metal plate screwed to the wall, either plate is not flush, or unit not hooked in and could be hanging from the pipes partly, either might… 2 15773 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair That laser level looks lovely! We bought one for less than a quarter of that price off eBay. It worked really well for us and it's still going now, five years later. After… 1 16704 |