Apue - you shouldn't feel like the dumbest person on the forum. We all go through these mistakes. We spent $20K getting our plans through Council whereas we know now we could have done it for much much less. (But then again, our neighbours in front of us spent $60K as they had an architect do the whole process). It's all about learning - which is why this forum is such an excellent research tool. Power to the consumer I say!
Thanks. Yeah it seems we can't avoid unnecessary expenditure to build first house.
To me, I won''t regret to spend 2k for Wisdom & Eden even if I go with Zen. With Alkira. I traveled to Camden 3 times to deal with Alkira not to mention the petrol, toll charges and my time. The sales lady 'V' seemed a nice, decent lady but her communication needs to improve.
Funny thing is I sent her the feedbacks done in this forum by other 5-6 people. Hmm. I guess she's reading about my yelling.
I can't wait till tomorrow 11 AM to meet a tender from Eden.