Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Nov 02, 2015 2:05 pm Hi Everyone, We are at the very start of our journey. We have put a deposit down on land and a deposit down with Plantation homes. We are looking at building the Empire Q1 and I have already found some great threads with lots of info! If anyone has any good advice for someone who is just starting off I would love to get all the advice possible so we can try and make our journey as smooth as possible (if that is even possible ) Also I would love to hear from anyone else who has or is building the Empire Q1. We are currently in the process of trying to decide what to upgrade/change in the plans without spending too much extra money. There are some things we want done now (ducted air) and others we are willing to wait for (shutters etc)... Thanks in advance! Re: Building with Plantation Homes Empire Q1 3Nov 08, 2015 11:42 pm Hi melandjohn, congrats on starting the process. I had a look at the floor plan and its a beautiful home. Great to see another qld 2 story build. Ilaeria would be a good person to ask about building with plantation, AGF too. The things we upgraded where things we couldn't change later like ceiling heights, windows, shower screens and toilets (soft close) and getting as much of your electricals sorted as you can. Do they have a promo for ducted at the moment? Insulation is another big one, wall and ceiling for the heat up here. If you can add fly/security screens too that would be handy. Stair case, I wish we could of upgraded ours but the budget said no. Water point for the fridge, oven?? Not sure what the standard is for plantation but I know ilaeria upgraded her and loves it. Good luck and I hope you get through the admin phase quickly. Ask for references and speak to them. If they are defensive or try to avoid the request, walk. 1 74708 I would never build with Fowler homes. I built with them in 2021 and till date maintenance issues are pending. All their existing trades and businesses don't work with… 14 105564 Hi there! Putting the feelers out there for those who have (or almost) built with Arli homes! Interested in your experiences who've built from their stock home designs… 0 23484 |