Browse Forums Building A New House Re: J_and_T's House Build in Lightsview 201Feb 18, 2013 10:49 am Yeh, we found Beaumonts really easy to deal with. The $9k variation is because we didn't choose ANY tiles from the builders range, so they came with a premium cost. We also have a natural stone feature wall x2 in our ensuite which was $2000 alone. It all adds up! Yes CE, you will be able to see everything! Your area has shot up in the past month, with all the new streets and houses going.up. Its great. Have u been given handover date? June12 - Land settlement (18 x 27.5) Jan13 - External selections complete April13 - Selections complete viewtopic.php?f=31&t=60306 Re: J_and_T's House Build in Lightsview - council Approval 202Feb 18, 2013 10:50 am YAYAYAYAY - Completely approved by COUNCIL! Very excited! June12 - Land settlement (18 x 27.5) Jan13 - External selections complete April13 - Selections complete viewtopic.php?f=31&t=60306 Re: J_and_T's House Build in Lightsview 203Mar 08, 2013 9:02 pm How did I only see this now?!? Stupid new forum app didn't alert me! Sorry about that.. Was just wondering where you disappeared to! That's fantastic though! Very glad to hear you're finally approved do the site works start soon? 6m Terrace House - Lightsview (Northgate SA) First fix completed ... 15 February 2013 Render completed... 19 February 2013 Insulation... 19 February 2013 Plasterboard... 21 February 2013 /viewtopic.php?f=31&t=58747 Re: J_and_T's House Build in Lightsview 204Mar 11, 2013 12:06 pm CrazyEagle How did I only see this now?!? Stupid new forum app didn't alert me! Sorry about that.. Was just wondering where you disappeared to! That's fantastic though! Very glad to hear you're finally approved do the site works start soon? Nope, no siteworks just yet... we are DEEEEEEP into selections at the moment, and as it is a completely custom home, they estimate selections to take one to two months!! So frustrating... such a slow and long process! So much development happening over your way, it's crazy how quickly they can make roads and pathways etc. Pretty soon, we will be able to get through to our houses from Hamstead road direct!! Crazy! Will keep you posted on selections June12 - Land settlement (18 x 27.5) Jan13 - External selections complete April13 - Selections complete viewtopic.php?f=31&t=60306 J_and_T's House Build in Lightsview 205Mar 17, 2013 4:23 pm 2 months?!? Wow! That's awesome though, means you can make sure every little thing is as you want it! Ours took a little while, and while I'm glad it's over, I am happy that the builder gave us the time to get everything right. I've heard of some builders only giving one session/day to get everything sorted.. Imagine how overwhelming that would be! And you're right, there seems to be a lot if development going on in our area! I'm keen to see the new road to Hampstead! 6m Terrace House - Lightsview (Northgate SA) First fix completed ... 15 February 2013 Render completed... 19 February 2013 Insulation... 19 February 2013 Plasterboard... 21 February 2013 /viewtopic.php?f=31&t=58747 Re: J_and_T's House Build in Lightsview 206Apr 23, 2013 7:36 pm IMMM BAACCCCKKK! Sooo, we have FINALLY finished our selections - jeez they took forever!! We should sign them off this week, and site works should commence just as you move in CE!! hehe.. Looking forward to the next stage now June12 - Land settlement (18 x 27.5) Jan13 - External selections complete April13 - Selections complete viewtopic.php?f=31&t=60306 Re: J_and_T's House Build in Lightsview 207Apr 24, 2013 11:24 pm Hey guys! I'm sorry I've been a stranger! I do walk around your area when I can though to see what's going on Wow J - selections were intense for you by the sound of things! 5.5m Terrace House - Lightsview (Northgate SA) Moved in!! - 22 February 2013 /viewtopic.php?f=31&t=53455 Re: J_and_T's House Build in Lightsview 208May 01, 2013 4:34 pm Intense is an understatement. Just got my valuation back too - $25K less than what we are paying (due to the way-overpriced LV land). So I have to add a nice chunk of $30K into the build (or pay $32K in Lenders Mortgage Insurance). Fun times. BUT I am very excited about starting the build, not long now Juski, we drive past your house alot now, as my cousin has bought a block and is building in your street June12 - Land settlement (18 x 27.5) Jan13 - External selections complete April13 - Selections complete viewtopic.php?f=31&t=60306 Re: J_and_T's House Build in Lightsview 209May 01, 2013 4:45 pm J_and_T Intense is an understatement. Just got my valuation back too - $25K less than what we are paying (due to the way-overpriced LV land). So I have to add a nice chunk of $30K into the build (or pay $32K in Lenders Mortgage Insurance). Fun times. BUT I am very excited about starting the build, not long now Juski, we drive past your house alot now, as my cousin has bought a block and is building in your street Oh what a shame! Yes, I have heard other instances of overvalued land At least you have a way around it, I guess...! Oh really?? Which house?? 5.5m Terrace House - Lightsview (Northgate SA) Moved in!! - 22 February 2013 /viewtopic.php?f=31&t=53455 Re: J_and_T's House Build in Lightsview 210May 01, 2013 11:40 pm J_and_T IMMM BAACCCCKKK! Sooo, we have FINALLY finished our selections - jeez they took forever!! We should sign them off this week, and site works should commence just as you move in CE!! hehe.. Looking forward to the next stage now The next stage is obviously by far the best! Although if you're like us and go by the house nearly every day you might get a little impatient lol. But no really, every little new thing is super exciting Do you know how long they expect the build to be? 6m Terrace House - Lightsview (Northgate SA) First fix completed ... 15 February 2013 Render completed... 19 February 2013 Insulation... 19 February 2013 Plasterboard... 21 February 2013 /viewtopic.php?f=31&t=58747 Re: J_and_T's House Build in Lightsview 211May 03, 2013 2:32 pm juski J_and_T Intense is an understatement. Just got my valuation back too - $25K less than what we are paying (due to the way-overpriced LV land). So I have to add a nice chunk of $30K into the build (or pay $32K in Lenders Mortgage Insurance). Fun times. BUT I am very excited about starting the build, not long now Juski, we drive past your house alot now, as my cousin has bought a block and is building in your street Oh what a shame! Yes, I have heard other instances of overvalued land At least you have a way around it, I guess...! Oh really?? Which house?? She hasnt started site works yet, but I think it may be on the corner?? Not sure... will let you know Yeh, the land for terrace houses etc is actually not baddly priced, but the cost of the bigger blocks really kills it - my council rates state that my land is actually worth $90,000 less than what i paid for it!! But, i guess we are paying for the location and the community vibe and the landscaping of LV too, so I have to take all of that into consideration. CE - I am really excited about the next step... it has taken so long to get to this point, I just cant WAIT to see someone digging up some dirt on my land! I think I will run over and give them a hug! Haha. June12 - Land settlement (18 x 27.5) Jan13 - External selections complete April13 - Selections complete viewtopic.php?f=31&t=60306 Re: J_and_T's House Build in Lightsview 212May 05, 2013 9:23 am Your house is going to be seriously epic... once it's done the land value stuff will be a distant memory. Natural stone feature walls in the bathroom - I want to see! Can you HURRY UP? 5.5m Terrace House - Lightsview (Northgate SA) Moved in!! - 22 February 2013 /viewtopic.php?f=31&t=53455 Re: J_and_T's House Build in Lightsview 213May 05, 2013 12:57 pm juski Can you HURRY UP? Tell that to the builders!! I feel like we are constantly waiting! Waiting for final re-drafts, waiting for selections appointments, waiting for building scehdules... waiting waiting waiting!! I should post some photos for you all to see of our selections, but I can show most of you today anyway on my phone. June12 - Land settlement (18 x 27.5) Jan13 - External selections complete April13 - Selections complete viewtopic.php?f=31&t=60306 Re: J_and_T's House Build in Lightsview 214May 05, 2013 3:37 pm have you post the Natural stone feature wall photo before??? i haven't seen it yet 7.5M Dual Frontage terrace @ lightsview SA /viewtopic.php?f=31&t=58754 moved in - April 2014 furnitured - August 2014 home theatre - September 2014 Game room - December 2013 moved in - 09 April 2014 Re: J_and_T's House Build in Lightsview 215May 09, 2013 12:31 pm Hi Everyone... Just wondering if you all had to pay water bills from SA Water from the day you purchased the block?? I was under the impression we only had to pay once people were building on it, but I have just been slapped with a $515 bill for a YEARS's worth of water services to the block!! HELP! June12 - Land settlement (18 x 27.5) Jan13 - External selections complete April13 - Selections complete viewtopic.php?f=31&t=60306 Re: J_and_T's House Build in Lightsview 216May 09, 2013 12:59 pm Hi there! I have a block in Hallet Cove and yep, I got an outrageous bill from SA Water also. Just to have the water and sewer service. Site Works 9/5/13 Slab 4/6/13 Frame 4/7/13 Fascia/Gutters 10/7/13 Windows 11/7/13 Roof 24/7/13 Gyprock 13/8/13 Lock up 26/8/13 Bricks 2/9/13 Kitchen 11/9/13 Tiling 28/9/13 Re: J_and_T's House Build in Lightsview 217May 09, 2013 2:37 pm Would love to see photos of your tile selections for the bathroom, J & T, or if you know the tile product numbers so I can check them out on Beaumont's website. Did they say anything about having to seal the stone tile for the bathroom? Re: J_and_T's House Build in Lightsview 218May 09, 2013 10:45 pm No idea sorry! We haven't had any bills at all? Maybe I should follow that up! 6m Terrace House - Lightsview (Northgate SA) First fix completed ... 15 February 2013 Render completed... 19 February 2013 Insulation... 19 February 2013 Plasterboard... 21 February 2013 /viewtopic.php?f=31&t=58747 Re: J_and_T's House Build in Lightsview 220May 11, 2013 1:35 am Ok so I'm having a bit of a panic attack I think! I'm fearing the bill has gone to the wrong address because we moved house like a fortnight after settlement. 6m Terrace House - Lightsview (Northgate SA) First fix completed ... 15 February 2013 Render completed... 19 February 2013 Insulation... 19 February 2013 Plasterboard... 21 February 2013 /viewtopic.php?f=31&t=58747 Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing… 8 2234 hi guys. Please be nice. First time home builder in Qld. 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