Browse Forums Building A New House 1 May 11, 2012 6:49 pm I'm building my first home and after signing contracts (H&L package with Affordable Living) back this time last year, titles finally issued on the 9th. I'm completely green as to the process, and even working for the bank doesn't make things easier - my finance has been a nightmare and right now my approvals have all lapsed and since the deal is >6 months old they need to start a whole new application, meaning it's not all "ready to go" like it was supposed to be as soon as the titles were issued. Fingers crossed there aren't any issues, every step has been problematic thus far. Interested in any information that people are willing to share - for example how long will the whole process take from titles issued to handover? Once I provide the new approvals to both the developer and the builder, what happens then? When should I receive documentation from the shire (I think it's City of Swan?), and what sort of documentation do I expect to get? I'm yet to do prestart because the builder will not organise anything until I get new approvals (fair enough I suppose). Last email I have says they are still waiting for site survey which has been marked urgent, then they still need to do the working drawings and go through site quotes then submit to shire and AFTER that they will book me in for prestart. Does that process sound correct? It really means nothing to me - what sort of timeframe should this take? Sorry for the long post and looking forward to replies! Re: Whiteman Edge estate - first time building. 3May 12, 2012 1:42 pm Ranger00 I'm completely green as to the process, and even working for the bank doesn't make things easier - my finance has been a nightmare and right now my approvals have all lapsed and since the deal is >6 months old they need to start a whole new application, meaning it's not all "ready to go" like it was supposed to be as soon as the titles were issued. Fingers crossed there aren't any issues, every step has been problematic thus far. Echo wrote: H & L loans are often like this and with no or little collateral except what you are purchasing banks are very cautious after all the GFC dramas, perhaps someone else can help more, I would start with your accountant tho. Interested in any information that people are willing to share - for example how long will the whole process take from titles issued to handover? Once I provide the new approvals to both the developer and the builder, what happens then? When should I receive documentation from the shire (I think it's City of Swan?), and what sort of documentation do I expect to get? Echo wrote: Title to handover - 18 months but all thru the same builder perhaps less , perhaps more. Don't just think it's the city of swan , know what town,shire or city it is, I'm guessing a block in ellenbrook , but you don't mention a state , only that affordable , also linked with ventura I believe is fairly active in WA , but may be in others too. Documentation , buy a filing cabinet if you haven't yet done so, or a least a stack of files, I even bought a shredder for all correspondence you will receive. I'm yet to do prestart because the builder will not organise anything until I get new approvals (fair enough I suppose). Last email I have says they are still waiting for site survey which has been marked urgent, then they still need to do the working drawings and go through site quotes then submit to shire and AFTER that they will book me in for prestart. Does that process sound correct? It really means nothing to me - what sort of timeframe should this take? Echo again! Site survey done , three months for building approval , three months to drawings, three months to site start , 7-8 months to pci and then touch ups. Sorry for the long post and looking forward to replies! Echo is kind of slack in the way he has replied here by not using the quote thingy properly but while the iPad is good it is still not a laptop: Sorry for not giving you any confidence or better news But hey , everyone's story on this forum is different, some builds seem to fly buy, others are nothing short of criminal. It's all ups and downs. Good luck and enjoy the ride Timeline Aug 08-Land Mar 09-Demo/Titles Sept 10-Handover No1 Sept 11-Handover No2 April 12-Sold No2 Aug 14-Land/Demo Jan 15-Slabs viewtopic.php?f=31&t=25736 Re: Whiteman Edge estate - first time building. 4Aug 01, 2012 8:58 pm ranger00 only just found your post lol. There is quite a few of us Whiteman Edgerians on here including Frannny who's got her own thread that is also building with affordable living homes Can anyone give me any onfo on New Homes WA? Good or bad, hopefully good just need to know if my choice was good or not? Thanks ❤️ 0 9011 So it looks like we finally have some movement on site! Definitely later than expected, but I'll take any progress at this point. I'll drop by over the weekend to get… 5 28640 |