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Browse Forums Building A New House  10 Feb 2014 232 VIC Bronze Member Re: Porter Davis homes 9562Apr 30, 2014 7:36 pm  VovilaRV hash_nanayHello RU22, here is a list of minor thing that some might find useful. 1) There can be timber piers in some areas which might be good to changed to brick for a better look. 2) Standard design of the rangehood will vent to the roof but not all the way out. 3) Data points to the bedrooms would be handy. 3) Any other type of wiring for any additional equipment that you may fix in future would be useful. 4) Standard design of downlight will be hard wired but not connected to a base. This would make it difficult to replace if required. 5) Grand kitchen would be nice always since standard kitchen would have less number of cupboards and looks smaller. 6) Between windows and roof must be brick otherwise it will not look nice. 7) Portico may not be covered in your standard inclusions unless you picked a value pack that would cover it. Hot topic: New photos of lockup stage available in our blog Hi hash_nanay, In the posts before I mentioned about my issue. There are gaps between windows and bricks. I have been told that is new requiremend since 01/01/2014. All houses started in this year will have such gaps and that complies to Building Code of Australia. Can you tell me 1. when your house construction commenced; and 2. could you post some photo of windows if there are gaps and how the gaps are filled? Thanks 21 Jan 2014 25 VIC Junior Member Re: Porter Davis homes 9565May 01, 2014 12:27 pm ftdt7882I just want to ask, at what point did everyone get their FINAL site costs for their build? Was it at contract? Yes at contract. Ours dropped in price between tender and contract as the developers report slightly changed our slab requirements meaning less cost. Was a nice surprise Building the PD Dunes 29 in Point Cook Deposit paid mid Jan 2014 Contracted signed off on 24th April Slab poured on 21st June framework started 27th June 10 Feb 2014 232 VIC Bronze Member Re: Porter Davis homes 9566May 01, 2014 1:47 pm ftdt7882I just want to ask, at what point did everyone get their FINAL site costs for their build? Was it at contract? Re: Porter Davis homes 9567May 01, 2014 2:01 pm hash_nanay ftdt7882I just want to ask, at what point did everyone get their FINAL site costs for their build? Was it at contract? I'm not sure that the cost in the Contract is absolutely final because what happens if the Council says that the foundations need additional strengthening? I may be wrong... just my two cents work. 12 Dec 2012 513 Melbourne Gold Member Re: Porter Davis homes 9569May 01, 2014 2:38 pm  tlblhayward hash_nanay ftdt7882I just want to ask, at what point did everyone get their FINAL site costs for their build? Was it at contract? I'm not sure that the cost in the Contract is absolutely final because what happens if the Council says that the foundations need additional strengthening? I may be wrong... just my two cents work. Wouldn't that be an engineers job though to determine what you need prior to submitting for a planning permit? I think the council would be more concerned with building envelopes, building over easements etc. But who knows, I guess stranger things have happened!!! 10 Feb 2014 232 VIC Bronze Member Re: Porter Davis homes 9570May 02, 2014 9:28 am Recently we noticed our kitchen benchtop and number of overhead cupboards on the other side is smaller than we thought. This is very disappointing and really sad we couldn't pick this initially. We thought at least we could get PD to change benchtop to have bit bigger one. PD said cannot change anything. It's our fault anyway and now we have to live with it  10 Feb 2014 232 VIC Bronze Member Re: Porter Davis homes 9571May 02, 2014 11:36 am Here is a quick view of the kitchen design we have. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ As you can see, bench top could have been extended up to the sliding door to make it much nicer  Since the kitchen bench top is not fixed yet it should not be too late. But PD already confirmed nothing can be changed.21 Jan 2014 25 VIC Junior Member Re: Porter Davis homes 9572May 02, 2014 12:05 pm But they would have already ordered bench top etc. If these are the plans you signed off on, then it's not PD's problem. As annoying as it may be ! Plus it wouldn't be as simple as a bigger bench top. Your cabinetry would also need to be extended to support the bench 28 Aug 2013 90 VIC Loyal Member Re: Porter Davis homes 9573May 02, 2014 12:06 pm hash_nanayHere is a quick view of the kitchen design we have. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ As you can see, bench top could have been extended up to the sliding door to make it much nicer Since the kitchen bench top is not fixed yet it should not be too late. But PD already confirmed nothing can be changed.We extended our bench top at point of sale. We actually just extended our pantry and moved the island bench because the door opening was too small to push through a French door fridge. Considering at what stage your house is, the cabinets and bench tops have already been ordered and maybe even made so that might be why you can't change it now. 02 May 2014 36 VIC Junior Member Re: Porter Davis homes 9574May 02, 2014 2:23 pm G'day, Congrats to all of those who have moved in and have got through the process! I've been reading the 479 pages on this forum for the last couple of weeks and I really appreciate everyone's input, stories and conundrums shared! My partner and I are first home buyers and first time builders. We've signed up with Porter Davis & Aria Estate in Plumpton, Victoria. Has anyone here had any experience with building and/or living in the Forsyth 35? I don't see any talk about it and am wondering if there's something that we've missed. I do understand that the Forsyth 38 was once known by another name (Fullarton I think, but could be wrong). That aside, if anyone would like to share their experiences; what you would've done, what you wished you hadn't done, what you have done outside of 'standard' and anything else you can think of regarding the Forsyth 35, I'd love to hear from you. Contract Appointment is fast approaching and I'd like to get things sorted. If it helps, we've signed up for the Forsyth 35 (not the 38, as per the 2 displays in Melbourne) with Belmont Facade, Alfresco and Study options (turns the Galley into a Study and reduces the size of the laundry) Cheers, Steve. PS: I've utilised a few great threads on this forum - and subsequently added them to our contract. Homeone has been a huge saviour - especially for complete amateurs such as ourselves! 15 Nov 2013 69 VIC Loyal Member Re: Porter Davis homes 9577May 02, 2014 2:37 pm kylies-dream-home ftdt7882I just want to ask, at what point did everyone get their FINAL site costs for their build? Was it at contract? Yes at contract. Ours dropped in price between tender and contract as the developers report slightly changed our slab requirements meaning less cost. Was a nice surprise Was this a Knock-Down Rebuild or Greenfield Development? 12 Dec 2012 513 Melbourne Gold Member Re: Porter Davis homes 9578May 02, 2014 2:43 pm hash_nanayHere is a quick view of the kitchen design we have. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ As you can see, bench top could have been extended up to the sliding door to make it much nicer Since the kitchen bench top is not fixed yet it should not be too late. But PD already confirmed nothing can be changed.If you extend the bench top you would probably need more cupboards underneath to hold the weight of it. Given your cupboards etc are already installed, I can see why that PD are saying it can't be changed Edited to add: I just read that another user posted the same thing - didn't see that!!!  21 Jan 2014 25 VIC Junior Member Re: Porter Davis homes 9579May 02, 2014 2:46 pm bramsy kylies-dream-home ftdt7882I just want to ask, at what point did everyone get their FINAL site costs for their build? Was it at contract? Yes at contract. Ours dropped in price between tender and contract as the developers report slightly changed our slab requirements meaning less cost. Was a nice surprise Was this a Knock-Down Rebuild or Greenfield Development? No not a knock down. Building in Kingsford, point cook . 12 Dec 2012 513 Melbourne Gold Member Re: Porter Davis homes 9580May 02, 2014 2:48 pm weskyG'day, Congrats to all of those who have moved in and have got through the process! I've been reading the 479 pages on this forum for the last couple of weeks and I really appreciate everyone's input, stories and conundrums shared! My partner and I are first home buyers and first time builders. We've signed up with Porter Davis & Aria Estate in Plumpton, Victoria. Has anyone here had any experience with building and/or living in the Forsyth 35? I don't see any talk about it and am wondering if there's something that we've missed. I do understand that the Forsyth 38 was once known by another name (Fullarton I think, but could be wrong). That aside, if anyone would like to share their experiences; what you would've done, what you wished you hadn't done, what you have done outside of 'standard' and anything else you can think of regarding the Forsyth 35, I'd love to hear from you. Contract Appointment is fast approaching and I'd like to get things sorted. If it helps, we've signed up for the Forsyth 35 (not the 38, as per the 2 displays in Melbourne) with Belmont Facade, Alfresco and Study options (turns the Galley into a Study and reduces the size of the laundry) Cheers, Steve. PS: I've utilised a few great threads on this forum - and subsequently added them to our contract. Homeone has been a huge saviour - especially for complete amateurs such as ourselves! Welcome to the PD family  As tlblhaywood said, we've all been amateurs at some point. All I can suggest is read, read and read! You can never know too much when it comes to building a house. There is a thread floating around called "Things You Forget" (I think!) and it is a huge list of things people wish they had done during their build. Great thread, if you haven't read it I suggest you go and take a look because we ended up with a big list after reading it! Good luck and I look forward to following your progress! Wow that is terrible about the insurance! I guess ideally proof of insurance should be provided prior to first deposit but I'd imagine they would refuse to be out of… 17 9749 There isn't any need to. As I wrote previously, there isn't a set term, there is just commencement based on earlier of contract signing or building permit issue and… 24 9405 Three options 1 Ask the liquidator 2 Find another PD customer and ask the source of their report 3 Pay for new report 3 2824  |
