Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Jordan Springs [NEW] 115Sep 27, 2014 6:36 pm Hey guys, quick question. For ease, we had the builder include a landscaping plan to submit to Lend Lease and council, does anyone know if we have to stick to this 100%? I'm attaching pics below. We are obviously going to do landscaping similar to what is shown at other houses in the area but not sure where we stand if we submit with these plans? Thanks in advance Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ 1 comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Jordan Springs [NEW] 118Sep 28, 2014 4:57 am We haven't done anything yet. We haven't even done our landscape plan with the builder yet. We've decided to keep our landscape plan through them to basically the bare minimum and add more things in afterwards to keep the initial costs down. On another note, we finally went for another visit to di lorenzo tiles and have made some good choices for tiles. We have finally met a middle ground and found something we both like. Shame most of them are upgraded tho lol. But realistically, I believe tiles is one area you shouldn't skimp on. They affect the whole look of your house and to redo the job later is damn near impossible. Re: Jordan Springs [NEW] 119Sep 28, 2014 9:13 am I just wanted a couple of leafy plants to satisfy Lend Lease, then make we could make adjustments after handover when their inspection is done and we have the bond back. I'm taking a trip to bunnings today to find some plants that I like and I will have a Elderton adjust it on their plans since we are already paying for it. Our builder is a bit backwards, we are going in for a colour consultation this Wednesday, after which they will supply a building contract - we have signed off on the tender. But they don't let us go in to the tile showroom until 6 weeks prior to them being laid. Which makes a colour consult a bit difficult if you don't know what tiles you're putting in. Re: Jordan Springs [NEW] 120Sep 28, 2014 9:20 am Yeah it's funny how different builders do things differently. We haven't had our formal tile selection appointment, but the more visits we make, the more informed our decisions will be and we'll likely to be happier with them too. It's funny because almost every time we've been, we've selected something different :/ We are getting slightly frustrated with how long it takes wisdom to do things. What makes matters worse, is every timeframe they have given us hasn't been met. They are also reluctant to give timeframes, other than a few days, or soon, or hopefully next week etc etc. We have to start construction by the 31st jan, otherwise we'll likely get hit with price increases. We made a few changes to the plans before we got them to the point we are happy, but everything at their end has been delayed, unless it was rushed through. Even a small change like increasing the garage door height after everything else had been sorted took over a week. They wouldn't allow us to do this as a post contract variation at no cost either. A person needs to be licensed to offer financial advice. Surely the accountant you use would have been chosen for his/her expertise in this field. Have you asked your… 1 7038 Is there a building permit? RU in Victoria? What is the value of the building contract? 1 7035 |