Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Oct 14, 2010 8:50 am We're building in Fletcher and have a few display homes we like but are finding everything will need a few modifications (or alot) to make it something like what we want so are now looking at a builder called Freedom Homes who are custom builders but say they're no more expensive than the usual builders and I love the fact that they give you an allowance for fittings etc. then let you shop around and work out what you want then pay extra or get money back depending on what you choose which sounds like a huge money saver compared to paying builders inflated upgrade prices!!! Have any of you built with them or heard anything about them? Anyone had experience with another custom builder in Newcastle? We have a budget of 350 and need a 4 bed with study and media room 2 story home. Re: Anyone building in Newcastle area with Freedom Homes??? 2Oct 14, 2010 1:02 pm As someone who built with a custom builder in Newcastle last year who then went BROKE - I would advise to tread very carefully. Get names and addresses of sites that are currently being built as well as finished. Phone Dept of Fair Trading and check whether they have any history of complaints. Go to the building sites in progress and talk to the trades. Ask them if they are getting paid and on time. Suh also built in the local area again with a builder who went bust. Unfortunately you can't guarantee anything but it helps to do a little research. I haven't heard if this builder but maybe they are only newish? Google both the company name, trading name and directors names to see if anything appears. Some things are worth waiting for. CDC Housing Code 3 When to apply Floor Area external face of wall vs Gross Floor Area internal face of wall. Reading thru CDC Housing Code 3, lets take a lot 915sqm.… 0 16567 Even if it's not being sub-divided and you want to keep it as Torrens title, you will still need to talk to a town planner or Council themselves, to see if they will allow… 1 11039 Give Jonathan a call. Tell him you know me. He is in my opinion the best surveyor I have ever worked with. His number is 0425 285 622 All the best Simeon 3 12423 |