Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jan 07, 2016 3:09 pm Hi, First post after a few weeks as a 'lurker', some really good information here and nice to meet you all. My partner and I have secured a deposit on our first land purchase in Box Hill NSW, North West of Sydney. Its called "Akora". http://akoraboxhill.com.au The future in-laws live in Beaumont Hills and we decided on this given the proposed economic plans for Box Hill and most importantly the location (we were originally thinking Schofields). I was formerly a city dweller but North West is a wonderful location to start a new home and family We didn't seem to have too much trouble securing the land. I think 7/33 are still available. Rawson Homes seem to have developed a partnership with these lots, but is not exclusive so we can choose any builder. I believe the land will register/settle in June 2017 so we have lots of time to keep saving! Still early days of course, and also wanted to see who else has purchased in Box Hill? Michael Re: Box Hill NSW - New Land Purchase "Akora" 3Mar 11, 2016 9:14 am Hi there everyone! Newbie here - just joined after many years being a "lurker" like Michael haha =) Congrats on your holding deposits. Box Hill is going to be an amazing place to live. My story... My wife and I built a house in The Ponds that was completed in Oct 2010. The Ponds is a lovely place and we had all intentions of staying, but after we did some research into Box Hill, we decided to put the house on the market after 5+ happy years here. We just accepted an offer yesterday and will be settling in 5weeks (quick I know). Looks like we will be renters for a while...eeek! I have been doing a lot of research into the current developments on offer - (Maclandgroup, Horizon, Victoria Estate, The Gables etc) and we liked the look and location of "Akora". Not to say that the others aren't going to be amazing, but Akora has been calling out to us for a while now. For us, the main thing is trying to stick to a reasonable budget. We built with Eden Brae, so know the steps quite well (and all the builders tricks to make you spend more haha). With regards to the block we want, it has to be X wide to fit the designs we have been looking at. The block we had in The Ponds was a 500sqm corner block and as nice as it was, I would prefer something that is smaller that requires a little less maintenance. Not that the gardens were a problem at all, but the grass required more maintenance compared to a standard block. Rawson Homes are pretty good builders, so it's good to see that there will be some nice house and land packages in Akora. Michael, it would be hilarious if i ended up next to you. My previous neighbor in The Ponds was a Michael and bloody hell we had some good times and good conversations lol. I blame the beer haha. Have you decided what company you are building with? We have a fair idea who we want to build with and the house design, so just on the hunt for the right block! Anyway keep in touch. Cheers. Re: Box Hill NSW - New Land Purchase "Akora" 4Mar 17, 2016 7:36 pm https://www.facebook.com/groups/263519677312561/ Take a look and join if you like. I know, jumping the gun before I buy a block hahaha. But we have been keen on Akora for a long time, so stuff it I created a community group lol Also been in touch with Akora via Facebook and encouraged them to take a look at the group. Small now, but will be a great way to keep in touch with the community. Cheers, Will. I brought terry road box hill in June 2022 House was meant to be completed Nov 2023 That did not happen I had to chase them so much to the land Registration and… 0 2520 Just to clarify, I'm not a builder I've read my own council's LEP numerous times and worked with an architect to understand my own lot size and problems. 5 1839 Howdy all. I am looking for feedback on what people would do to maximise and make an area as flat as possible. First, out the front of the house is a sloping hill, pretty… 0 20169 |