Porter Davis homes

neilrosh · Mar 25, 2013 11:26 am

Hi, has anyone recently signed the building contract with PD? I have a couple of questions I wouldn't mind asking via a PM. Thanks

Lurgen · Mar 25, 2013 1:41 pm

neilrosh

Hi, has anyone recently signed the building contract with PD? I have a couple of questions I wouldn't mind asking via a PM. Thanks

Just recently finalised my contract, feel free to PM questions.

HD

MummaDJ · Mar 25, 2013 1:55 pm

neilrosh

Hi, has anyone recently signed the building contract with PD? I have a couple of questions I wouldn't mind asking via a PM. Thanks

Me too.

dave_73 · Mar 25, 2013 4:15 pm

We did our contract just over a week ago, pretty good experience all round so far, but feel free to PM me and happy to help where I can

Superdaddy · Mar 25, 2013 11:35 pm

Hi everyone,

I've been a bit slack in updating my blog. Just to summarise that the build is progressing well, brick work done to 2/3 of the house, electricals completed, upstairs windows installed.

Our SS also organised for the sliding door leading into the alfresco to be replaced, the door was sliding open left to right, when it should be right to left from inside. I can see he is doing a great job overseeing the build and ensuring the tradies are onsite almost everyday. Thumbs up!!

For those interested, the link to my blog is http://micwaldorf44.blogspot.com.au/

Serenity_Now · Mar 26, 2013 6:01 pm

Hoping someone can help with some clarification regarding bank valuation/financing. So we have a pre-approval from the bank with regards to a construction loan. But this is obviously subject to the bank valuation of the build contract which I can't give the bank until I've signed it....

So in some cases, this almost feels like buying a house at auction and praying that the bank agrees with the purchase price and provides the funds? Or is there a "Subject to Finance" clause for the contract with PD? Any insights?

Team PD · Mar 26, 2013 7:30 pm

EX DISPLAY FURNITURE SALE – SATURDAY APRIL 6, 2013

For those of you who missed out at Estuary, we have another Coco Republic sale here already!
Our display centre at Lyndarum will be closing next week so make sure you have a walk through or look at the website before Wednesday 3rd April if you’re looking to snap up a designer bargain.

SALE DETAILS
Saturday 6th April 9am-12pm
Lyndarum Display Centre
Phoenix Court, Epping (Mel: 182 A3)

Please click on this link for more information
http://blog.porterdavis.com.au/index.ph ... e-6-april/

Team PD · Mar 26, 2013 7:44 pm

gabster

I still haven't heard from PD regarding my tiles....
I wonder if Helen had actually forward my concerns to management????

Hi gabster,
I responded to your PM last night. I had passed on your concerns and asked that you be contacted ASAP and I apologise that this did not happen. This matter has now been escalated to PD management and you should have been contacted today. If by some chance this did not happen, could you please PM me again.
Cheers Helen

Team PD · Mar 26, 2013 8:12 pm

Serenity_Now

Getting very frustrated with PD with regards to their responses. We've asked for a couple of items:
* Pre-wiring for an alarm system to be installed - Nope, we don't do it for double storey houses.
* Glass splashback to be installed behind rangehood of our choice - Nope, our electricians can't be bothered working out a new template to be cut for the glass

I understand that PD is a volume builder but when they push back on the simple requests it really doesn't help with the 'dream' and we wonder whether its better to just cut our losses to get exactly what we want with another builder.

Hi Serenity_Now,
If you would like me to follow this up for you, please send me a PM, via this forum, with your contact and build details and I will raise your concerns with the relevant Business Manager.
Cheers, Helen

Team PD · Mar 26, 2013 8:21 pm

Superdaddy

Hi everyone,

I've been a bit slack in updating my blog. Just to summarise that the build is progressing well, brick work done to 2/3 of the house, electricals completed, upstairs windows installed.

Our SS also organised for the sliding door leading into the alfresco to be replaced, the door was sliding open left to right, when it should be right to left from inside. I can see he is doing a great job overseeing the build and ensuring the tradies are onsite almost everyday. Thumbs up!!

For those interested, the link to my blog is http://micwaldorf44.blogspot.com.au/

Hi Superdaddy,
Your Waldorf is really starting to take shape! Thanks for the positive comments regarding your SS, much appreciated.
Cheers, Helen

skye02 · Mar 27, 2013 12:08 pm

Serenity_Now

Hoping someone can help with some clarification regarding bank valuation/financing. So we have a pre-approval from the bank with regards to a construction loan. But this is obviously subject to the bank valuation of the build contract which I can't give the bank until I've signed it....

So in some cases, this almost feels like buying a house at auction and praying that the bank agrees with the purchase price and provides the funds? Or is there a "Subject to Finance" clause for the contract with PD? Any insights?

Hi Serenity_Now,

I had the same concerns and was advised that there is a 14 day finance clause in the contract (the bank has 14 days to approve) & if they don't for what ever reason you will receive 75% of your deposit back

Hope that helps

chrystee · Mar 27, 2013 1:02 pm

Serenity_Now

Hoping someone can help with some clarification regarding bank valuation/financing. So we have a pre-approval from the bank with regards to a construction loan. But this is obviously subject to the bank valuation of the build contract which I can't give the bank until I've signed it....

So in some cases, this almost feels like buying a house at auction and praying that the bank agrees with the purchase price and provides the funds? Or is there a "Subject to Finance" clause for the contract with PD? Any insights?

I'm currently in the situation now, as bank valued house $30,000 less. You do get a 2 week subject to finance clause and I have extended mine 3 times now. Hoping to get another valuation by tomorrow. I had a pre-approval as well but this really didn't mean anything! If this was your second home and your already had equity, or lots of savings to cover the gap and more than 20% deposit then it wouldn't be as bad.

inglewood · Mar 27, 2013 5:10 pm

pdkallara33

It looks like 2-3 months from that photo... the things that will hold it up will be council and if you have traffic lights in your stage then vicroads are good at holding things up.

Mikey_Harrison

inglewood

Yay! Our land is coming along! Love the street lights!
Still are being told settlement on the land is July. Grrrrrr.
We were originally told that "settlement will be April/May, worst case scenario June"

Hi Ingle
That's terrible new.. the delays suck...
We signed in Jan 2012 for an April Settlement... May at the latest say the developer (AB Justwait...)
Flash forward to settlement about 31-July and site start now in October.
There was a clause in our contract for an additional costs every 2 months for a delayed site start. Being 2 storey, that was an additional $2000... So in January when we knew this, I didn't care but it kicked in August so it was stressful locking away the paperwork not to be penalised... So don't believe what the land sale office says... they just want your money. And they also were not very forthcoming in telling us it would be nearly 12 months before we could get a home phone or the internet connected...
regards
Mike

Thanks for the info guys. No traffic lights to worry about in our estate (or the whole town for that matter :wink:

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Wish there was a clause in our contract too... We are hoping to save some $ by not having to pay PD an extra $1000 each month after May. Hopefully pdkallara33 it will be closer to 2 months than 3 :wink:

. I guess I can't complain really b/c some of our friends have had their land settle much much later than they would have liked (like my SIL - hers was 18 months!!!!)

Anyway, we drive past about once a week and get a bit more excited each time as we see more progress being made. They seem to have filled up most of the ditches at the front of the blocks for the services so I guess it won't be long till they do the roads now.

inglewood · Mar 27, 2013 5:28 pm

On a positive note, our BC was able to get all the info and prices we requested so we have now made our contract appointment. Tile appointment will be in two weeks with contract two weeks after that. Looking forward to having things finalised.

Mali02 · Mar 27, 2013 7:52 pm

Could someone please explain to me how prices can vary between quote and tender?

I understand suppliers pricing can change but what is the point of the quote if things can change? I thought a quote in writing was legally binding... Is there something I've missed in the fine print?!

Thanks

jnkbids · Mar 27, 2013 9:56 pm

Just got an update on my staircase. My BC forwarded the variation to be signed for the staircase to be corrected.. My fee? $3370! So much for management agreeing to "look into the issue".

Bottom line... My opinion still hasnt changed re:PD over-riding whatever they want. The building 'contract' doesn't seem to be much use.

skye02 · Mar 27, 2013 10:13 pm

chrystee

Serenity_Now

Hoping someone can help with some clarification regarding bank valuation/financing. So we have a pre-approval from the bank with regards to a construction loan. But this is obviously subject to the bank valuation of the build contract which I can't give the bank until I've signed it....

So in some cases, this almost feels like buying a house at auction and praying that the bank agrees with the purchase price and provides the funds? Or is there a "Subject to Finance" clause for the contract with PD? Any insights?

I'm currently in the situation now, as bank valued house $30,000 less. You do get a 2 week subject to finance clause and I have extended mine 3 times now. Hoping to get another valuation by tomorrow. I had a pre-approval as well but this really didn't mean anything! If this was your second home and your already had equity, or lots of savings to cover the gap and more than 20% deposit then it wouldn't be as bad.

I believe if a bank underquotes the house you are required to provide the shortfall unfortunately.

humble · Mar 27, 2013 10:16 pm

jnkbids

Just got an update on my staircase. My BC forwarded the variation to be signed for the staircase to be corrected.. My fee? $3370! So much for management agreeing to "look into the issue".

Bottom line... My opinion still hasnt changed re:PD over-riding whatever they want. The building 'contract' doesn't seem to be much use.

The contract is legally binding. They must do what they contracted to do.

skye02 · Mar 27, 2013 10:18 pm

Attended our tender appointment today and everything ran very smoothly. So far so good. Kudos to our sales consultant, our BC and the presenter at head office today.

inglewood · Mar 28, 2013 7:55 am

skye02

Attended our tender appointment today and everything ran very smoothly. So far so good. Kudos to our sales consultant, our BC and the presenter at head office today.

Glad your tender went well. Ours did too. :wink:

Just had a look at your blog. When did you first sign up with PD? When we had our colours appointment they asked us this and as we signed up in November, we we were able to choose from both caesarstone or essa stone. I think they should have signs up at Hopetoun stating that when they change suppliers the original range is still available for people who signed up before a certain date. It would make it much less confusing (and frustrating!!) for new people who see both options in the showroom and then assume that they can have either.

Hope you can get your caesarstone...