This event was cancelled. we are also in 13B.
Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building at Willowdale 3241May 13, 2020 4:49 pm our.surreyhome Is anyone from 13b going to the walk the lot event? our.surreyhome Is anyone from 13b going to the walk the lot event? This event was cancelled. we are also in 13B. Re: Building at Willowdale 3242May 13, 2020 5:10 pm sabhara Hi, I am about a secure a lot in the release 13B. But when I checked the area RFS NSW (Fire Service - NSW) website, I came to know that it is a Bushfire Prone Area. When I asked the sales people, they said that they will disclose the BAL rating only during the time of sale in the contract. Could you guys let me know , whether any of you have got land lots with BAL rating less than 12.5 Thanks in advance yes mine is in 13B with zero BAL. this means that even though my property is not in the bushfire zone, I still have to get a BAL rating. We are building with Macdonald Jones. Re: Building at Willowdale 3243May 13, 2020 5:14 pm sabhara WillowBays20 When is you estimated registration date and have you decided on a builder yet? May 2020... Going with MacDonald Jones Same here, Ours was registered in mid April, 13B. Also going with MacDonald Jones. Which is your lot, we might bump into each other. Re: Building at Willowdale 3244May 13, 2020 5:52 pm Is anyone from 13B? have you got your lots registered? Have you chosen your builder? Have you got yr site costs priced/soil test etc. we have a fairly flat land, but the builder has quoted machinery hire, piering cost, temporary fencing, scaffolding, sarking beneath colorbond sheet roof ( we going with concrete roof tiles). What has yr builder quoted you for site cost please? Re: Building at Willowdale 3246May 14, 2020 10:41 am GrahamB Happy to help anyone looking for a builder, I know quite a few Hi GrahamB. We accepted a tentfrom MacDonald Jones. Which ones you recommend? And did you build your house with the ones you recommend? Re: Building at Willowdale 3247May 14, 2020 2:17 pm khusnil.deo GrahamB Happy to help anyone looking for a builder, I know quite a few Hi GrahamB. We accepted a tentfrom MacDonald Jones. Which ones you recommend? And did you build your house with the ones you recommend? I prefer using smaller builders, more personal and they tend to tell you all the upfront cost rather than sell low than get you with additional "Authority requirements and Upgrades" when its too late because they already have a lot of your money Re: Building at Willowdale 3248May 14, 2020 2:30 pm Experienced builders should know all the normal CDC, Council, Hydraulics, BASIX, BAL... etc authority requirements in the particular areas they build. If they don't the information is readily available for them online. Ask for properly researched and itemised costs before giving them more of your money. Re: Building at Willowdale 3249May 14, 2020 2:56 pm Norfolk Experienced builders should know all the normal CDC, Council, Hydraulics, BASIX, BAL... etc authority requirements in the particular areas they build. If they don't the information is readily available for them online. Ask for properly researched and itemised costs before giving them more of your money. Experienced builders do know, some tend not to use this information as it keeps there price low Re: Building at Willowdale 3250May 14, 2020 3:18 pm This practice is a cynical misrepresentation by omission of relevant information known by the builder, which is illegal, however unfortunately its a very a very common tactic used by volume builders to lure buyers. When the real cost of regulatory compliance is later advised in the contract the customer has already paid the tender and commencement fees, amounting up to $10,000. The real costs in some areas can be $30,000 or more than noted by the builder in the tender causing their customers financial and emotional stress. Re: Building at Willowdale 3251May 20, 2020 3:12 pm khusnil.deo sabhara WillowBays20 When is you estimated registration date and have you decided on a builder yet? May 2020... Going with MacDonald Jones Same here, Ours was registered in mid April, 13B. Also going with MacDonald Jones. Which is your lot, we might bump into each other. Hi 6113 Re: Building at Willowdale 3252May 20, 2020 3:16 pm What is the difference between CDC and DA approval. My builder (Macdonald Jones) Says that I should go with DA approval. Not sure what is the reason for it. Have anybody gone through DA approval Thanks and Regards, Sai Re: Building at Willowdale 3253May 20, 2020 11:52 pm sabhara What is the difference between CDC and DA approval. My builder (Macdonald Jones) Says that I should go with DA approval. Not sure what is the reason for it. Have anybody gone through DA approval Thanks and Regards, Sai Because they are stalling, DA takes longer and normally comes with more costs, example is CDC doesn't require a landscape plan, council does Re: Building at Willowdale 3255May 21, 2020 7:38 am GrahamB sabhara What is the difference between CDC and DA approval. My builder (Macdonald Jones) Says that I should go with DA approval. Not sure what is the reason for it. Have anybody gone through DA approval Thanks and Regards, Sabhara Because they are stalling, DA takes longer and normally comes with more costs, example is CDC doesn't require a landscape plan, council does Hi Graham, Thanks for taking time to answer So apart from time is it going to increase my overall building costs or you are just saying about the cost that will incur to prepare the application for DA approval. Re: Building at Willowdale 3256May 21, 2020 7:40 am Norfolk @sabhara What reasons does MJH give you for recommending the DA approach? They said it is something to do with Garage height. Even my project coordinator was not sure why we have to go for DA approval. Pathetic people Maybe I would get more info by today Re: Building at Willowdale 3257May 21, 2020 8:13 am sabhara MJH's sales consultants will have a lot of spare time now, if they are still employed. Ask them to do their research and prepare a report comparing the DA vs CDC for your situation. This activity will help them to learn their jobs, and you to decide. Re: Building at Willowdale 3258May 21, 2020 12:26 pm Norfolk Experienced builders should know all the normal CDC, Council, Hydraulics, BASIX, BAL... etc authority requirements in the particular areas they build. If they don't the information is readily available for them online. Ask for properly researched and itemised costs before giving them more of your money. Im a new first home buyer. Where do I find such information. eg according to my land contract, my lot is not in the bushfire zone but the assessment by the builder has given it a BAL rating of 12.5 and as such, in my tender I have to pay for items that are bal rated 12.5 compliant like flyscreens, window frames etc. Re: Building at Willowdale 3260May 21, 2020 6:16 pm Hi, New to this forum, looking at building single storey house on medium size lot. Heard the comment on MJH which we were considering but any experience with other builders like betterbuilthomes, domaine or any other recommendations. thanks. Also lot expected to register in May/Jun 20 in Precinct 13. 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