Porter Davis homes

Under Drysdale SS gallery "Chicago". I found browsing the different styles under World of Style.

Hope things get better for you @kateebee x

Has anyone else had a change of Site Supervisor during the build? I only spoke to the guy last week and he never told me he was leaving until I got an email from the BC. I am sure this is why not much has happened on site during the last few weeks. Hope things pick up now!!

Hi CourtneyB,

Hopefully any handover of staff will go as smoothly as possible. Please don't hesitate to PM should you need to discuss any further with your build.
Regards, Joanne.

Hey sliick, my fusebox is in my garage and I didn't ask for it to be placed there nor was I charged extra. I had a quick look at my electrical documents as well and that detail isn't there either. Perhaps you'll get lucky when they wire up your place?

Just letting everyone know that Laminex Licorice Linea has been discontinued in the silk finish. Unsure about gloss. It is still available in the natural finish.

We are almost at lockup and had to reselect it today

It makes you wonder why we are not allowed to change non-structural things after Contract signing because your situation is proof that they don't order things until just before they are required.

I thought that people only wanted me to post actual building progress... sorry for misunderstanding!

Hi all,

Just letting you know we are in the process of cancelling our contract with Porter Davis to build a Waldorf 48. As some of you know our final valuation came in at $120,000 less than build cost and even though we challenged the bank valuation, they did not come down at all in their valuation. So regardless of having finance approved for more than the total cost of building, all it takes is a low valuation to throw a massive spanner in the works.

After having to assess our options after being declined due to valuation we are not in a position to build the Waldorf which is really deflating after all the effort we have put into this project so far, which has been what seemed like an endless battle itself throughout the whole tender/contract process. We never even received final plans as PD were stalling due to the low valuation but blaming it on having to make some clarifications, or saying the plans will be sent in the next day or so, but never turning up. Honesty would have been nice. It is understandable that they don't want to do further work until the problem with the valuation is sorted, but there is no need to lie about it.

We are currently trying to get our deposit (less costs) back from Porter Davis but they are holding it to ransom. Refusing to even give me a refund figure unless I speak to their home loan partner Choice Home Loans. It has taken 10 days since we asked Porter Davis for the break figure to find out (after repetitive phone calls and emails) that they will not even give us a figure unless we speak to Choice, as they would be able to get a better valuation. So they are willing to get any project through their finance company without regard to the financial implications for their clients. After speaking to our solicitor, we have emailed requesting to speak to a manager about this and have been told to expect a call from the Manager tomorrow.

I just wanted to give you all an update, and wish you all the best for your builds.

Hi Sassid, I had same issues with CBA and I was requested to try e choice and all went very well.
My valuation came very low about 85k less. I was surprised to see another two banks ANZ and WESTPAC came down with what I wanted. The lady who helped me in e choice was exceptionally good.
Currently we are at frame stage.
Please ping me if you wanna try your luck, i can pass on her details.
All the very best.

that's hard. A friend of mine is also in the same boat and they've opted to lease out their house instead whilst they save up more capital.

The option of going to other banks is good but really PD can not force you to do this. It's not like you are asking for a full refund.. it is minus costs. Just like as if you decide to pull out because you just don't like it.