Building at Willowdale

Hi Guys,

Just wondering
How long does it take for your builder to build your houses after land registered? Whats the longest 12 months? Please name the builder so I can take a consideration.

We are looking to buy house and land package in willodale and wanted to get the good builder and trust worthy.

Please advise and thanks

Welcome to forum Juni

Hi Juni,

I built with Eden Brae Homes and my construction period was about 7 months from ready to start construction to keys handover. My construction got delayed 4 weeks due to Christmas and New Year break for all tradesmen. Generally, all large builders (i.e EBH, MDJ, Clarendone, Masterton, etc) come to about the same construction period (6-8 months).

Hope this helps.

Hi amazingk

Thank a lots, I've been looking at Eden Brae Homes too, they have lots of house and land package in Willodale.

Hi Pixi,

Thanks for your response.

Just a few more questions:
Did you have to contact the approval guys prior to the change of landscape?
Did you need to submit another landscape plan?
How do we measure what is enough for rain soak and open space that meet the standards?

This is my first time building so I am sorry if my questions should be obvious. ><

Hey eddylamy,
No I didn't contact anyone regarding seeking approval for my changes, nor did I submit another landscaping plan, because I knew my changes met relevant code/Standard (thus it was deemed by me to be a bit of a waste of time & money to run it all by peeps who would come to the same conclusion anyway ).
The minimum area required as private open space will be shown on your plans from the builder (or should be!), usually on the BASIX detail, which will show the required open space. Camden council said to me (when I dropped in one day) that the required private open space needed to be in the amount of the square meterage shown on my plan (eg: 4x6M=24M2), but could be in any configuration (eg: 2x12M=24M2, 3x8M=24M2, and so on). So, I ran with that
PM me if you'd like to see plans, etc
All the best with it!



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That is very useful information thanks for sharing PixiGt
Just explained what the 6mx4m on my plan meant.

It's my pleasure swiftsport






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Hi PixiGt,

Thanks for sharing the information.

I would like to know whether I should install a cloths line at my backyard or not. This was not mentioned in my "Rectification" list for FOC re-inspection. However, "cloths line to be installed by owner" was mentioned in my approved BASIX drawing.

Generally, I prefer to use a portable cloths airer so I do not want to waste unnecessary money installing something that I will not use. What do you think I should do?

Hi amazingk,
Clothes lines are in the BASIX due to the energy-saving they offer because it means you wouldn't be using your dryer (in theory).
You may be flying under the radar if it's not on your FOC, & I'm guessing that if anything is ever said, you could argue your point with enough evidence


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Hi Juni,

We built with McDonald Jones Homes. They have lots of H&L too. Their base price might be a bit higher, but lots of upgrades are included already.

Plus they have steel frame included in their packages.

Land settles today for some of us in 9b

Hello Everyone !!!

We got 450 sq mtr lot and recently paid deposit for Master 7A phase.
Land will be registered next year April 2017.
We have chosen to buit with MJH and decided to go for Vienna.
Anyone in Stage Master 7A?
And Mcdonald Jones Homes ?

Thanks,
Jay

hi jay, yes I am in stage 7A. lot 7047. Still haven't decided on builder.

what's your lot number?

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Hi,

My Lot number is 7019

Hi Ganilton,

Good to hear that you built your house with MJH.
We are also going with MJH which will be starting next year after land registration.
How did you go so far?
Any tips for us for color studio and other stuff?

Thanks,
Jay

Stay on to of them, make sure you know what you're after.
Research, research and research, don't just accept what they tell you if it's not what you want.
Other wise so far they are good.
On our second CSL and she has been brilliant.

Hi all, we will be commencing our build in Denham park stage 8a in the next 3-4 weeks. very excited to be a part of such a new community.

Hi Jay,

It's been great so far, we are happy with the build. Our colour studio consultants, CLO and SS are all very helpful.

We did a lot research online before we went to the full day colour appointment. How much upgrades cost, what are easier to be done with MJH and what can be done after handover to save big bucks, ect.

We checked out many display homes (doesn't matter it's MJH or not) to see and touch the products/materials, landscaping, lighting and so on.

There is a MJH forum on Homeone, which we found very helpful.
Here is the link
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If you have any questions, please feel free to PM us