Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Dec 13, 2010 7:35 am Hi guys, We thought we best register and introduce ourselves! My fiance and I just bought a corner block in Hawstowe estate and are in the process of choosing a builder at the moment. Our shortlist at the moment - Simonds, hortondo(if the guys from hortondo actually call us), Claredon Hopefully this thread will turn itno our progress thread shortly! Nick & Sha Introduction post 2Dec 13, 2010 8:00 am Hi, congrats on the land purchase. That's great Hopefully you get that call back from the builder. Welcome to H1 & Goodluck! Re: Introduction post 3Dec 13, 2010 8:28 am Welcome, and congrats on buying land. If you can't get a call back from the builder, before you sign a contract, I can't imagine how reliable they would be if you signed with them. Good luck with your build. 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: Introduction post 4Dec 13, 2010 11:14 am Thank you for the welcome! We did get a call from H. Let's see what they come up with and hopefully there isn't much more of a communication gap! What are your thoughts on custom builders as opposed to stock standard builders? Regards, Nick & Sha Re: Introduction post 5Dec 13, 2010 11:15 am Welcome guys If we ever built again we'd steer clear of volume builders and either owner build, or choose a smaller boutique builder Good luck with it all!! Re: Introduction post 6Dec 13, 2010 11:19 am And if you ever owner built, you would never build ever again! Welcome! Looking forward to following your progress Custom European Cabinets - Melbourne Kitchen Specialist PM for business details as website currently being updated! Our Crazy Owner Builder Journey! It seems very clear to me that your contract states that a security account does NOT need to be established so the answer to the builder is NO. If in doubt find a contract… 1 8505 2 31344 If there have been changes, variations, during construction then the drawings should be revised, the building permit amended and the current, as built drawings given to… 2 4480 |