We got feedback from the covenant manager today. Unfortunately they knocked back the the textured paint finish on the sides and back of the house. Bugger!! Thankfully they gave the all clear for the rest of the house which is great.
We should only be looking at a couple of grand extra for the all over smooth render finish. We originally had made an allowance for it but took it out as we had seen some houses in some of Oxmar's other estates finished to a similar quality. Unfortunately they have since tightened their covenant requirements.
Ah well, sometimes you win and sometimes you learn.