Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Sep 06, 2016 4:57 pm So thought I may as well start my own thread as I've found this forum so handy We're building the Simonds palisade with study upgrade on Phillip island we already have our block just waiting for it to title estimated dec/Jan so fingers crossed Today I signed my sales estimate just waiting on engineering report to get the completed amount From the original design we have so far done Custom fascade built from the Berkly design but full length Windows will add photos once I figure out how haha Ensuite upgrade $275 Rear fusion upgrade $508 16 m frontage with study Wall and door added to study creating a 5th bedroom $220 Door to ensuite $456 Door to hallway $456 Door to pantry $220 Moved the bedroom 3 window to the back Pot draw to where microwave spot used to be and moved power point to pantry $100 On the wish list we have raised ceilings The 6 slider Moving lounge wall to make room 1mtr wider$3600 Stone bench The wish list all depends on our gallery were planing to keep it rather standard to keep in budget My partner loves the dark red brick so I praying its standard or not too expensive We're pretty excited will add photos shortly Re: Building Simonds palisade with 16m frontage study upgrad 4Sep 12, 2016 1:21 pm The Fascade Ours will have the study added and were doing the stone feature/ rendor after hand over [img][IMG]http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w520/stephy2457/IMG_9561_zpsykshifag.png[/img][/img] [url][URL=http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stephy2457/media/IMG_9561_zpsykshifag.png.html][/url][/url] Re: Building Simonds palisade with 16m frontage study upgrad 5Sep 12, 2016 1:27 pm The Block [img][IMG]http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w520/stephy2457/14051719_10157282245210414_8721349278842872310_n_zpsmivppaci.jpg[/img][/img] [url][URL=http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stephy2457/media/14051719_10157282245210414_8721349278842872310_n_zpsmivppaci.jpg.html][/url][/url] Our Road has started [img][IMG]http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w520/stephy2457/14088419_10157325934500414_3769283242489433101_n_zpsc5tgq5pi.jpg[/img][/img] [url][URL=http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stephy2457/media/14088419_10157325934500414_3769283242489433101_n_zpsc5tgq5pi.jpg.html][/url][/url] Re: Building Simonds palisade with 16m frontage study upgrad 6Sep 12, 2016 1:29 pm The Standard Plan We have since done the rear fusion Changed bed 3 window Added doors Added Study wall and door Ensuite and bathroom Upgrade [img][IMG]http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w520/stephy2457/IMG_9540_zpsm3rukl0n.png[/img][/img] [url][URL=http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stephy2457/media/IMG_9540_zpsm3rukl0n.png.html][/url][/url] Re: Building Simonds palisade with 16m frontage study upgrad 7Sep 13, 2016 9:46 am Love the floor plan! Can't wait to see your selections Building Simonds Hudson viewtopic.php?f=31&t=80646 Re: Building Simonds palisade with 16m frontage study upgrad 8Sep 20, 2016 4:46 pm Hit a silly snag lucky we have time before land titles trying to pay our next deposit and now were drawing on the loan which is held in NZ Simonds is telling me they don't have a swift number to give me so I can transfer first payment. I'm trying to explain I just need the banks swift number and address and all I need of there's is bsb and ACC but it's proving to hard for them as there now telling me they don't accept international transfers so it's put things on hold while they work it out hopefully I can get the accounts team to work it out or I'll call there bank myself Re: Building Simonds palisade with 16m frontage study upgrad 9Sep 20, 2016 4:54 pm Oh that's a bit confusing! Hopefully they'll work it out for you Building Simonds Hudson viewtopic.php?f=31&t=80646 Re: Building Simonds palisade with 16m frontage study upgrad 11Oct 01, 2016 10:15 am Wow took them forever I called there Accounts team and asked for a swift number for there bank she responded with we don't have one so I had to explain no you dont the bank does this went on for 3 days so I called my sales guy again who called his boss who fixed the issue in less then five mins relif Deposits paid now Just waiting on land to title We went into Melbourne and did the gallery tour and had a long nosey we were quite suprised at the standard range but now have a fair idea where we want to upgrade We decided we dont like the standard front door and simonds charge to much to upgrade and we didnt like any on offer we went to bunnings and actually found a great door much cheaper then simonds charge so we can do that after hand over I love glass splashback but at 2000 + simonds charge were getting a guy in from bunnings to do it cheaper in a really high quality glass Were going to change benchtops to stone after hand over down the track dont really like the standard range and it gets bit pricey to upgrade I love the hot/cold filter taps in the kitchen but they have really bad reviews I fell in love with the bathroom feature tiles not sure what there charging for that upgrade but its on my list Were going cat 3 carpet ($14 extra per sqm) with underlay free upgrade Can't wait to actually go do our full gallery appt and choices I feel we may know most them just pray we can stay under budget got a hoilday booked were off to Rarotonga in June so we are pushing it tight to when we could move in really bad timing but its for family expensive times ahead Re: Building Simonds palisade with 16m frontage study upgrad 12Jul 05, 2017 7:56 pm So long anticipated wait is over we have begun our build land titles took forever We done a few new things to the plan now I'm creating a indoor outdoor room off the ensuite after handover it will be a pond garden with hanging egg chairs and double as my turtle enclosure so we added a sliding door $341 Back garage door $760 Took out a window and sink Added bigger mirror $100 Wall in longe were creating a theatre So far so good with the build lucky us started first 25/06 and we're already at frame 😱 Building supervisor aiming to have us in by end September early October right when our lease is up so couldn't be better I'll add some photos of progress so far and keep updating 😊 Build start 25/6 Slab completed 03/7 Frame start 05/07 Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Building Simonds palisade with 16m frontage study upgrad 13Jul 05, 2017 8:33 pm Looks great! We are also building the palisade and are almost finished the fixing stage. It's such a great plan. Building the simonds palisade in gippsland Re: Building Simonds palisade with 16m frontage study upgrad 14Jul 05, 2017 8:56 pm How exciting can't wait until we're there First we fell in love with Dakota then decided on palisade love the floor plan will be great with the 3 kids cant wait to see it all come together wasn't a huge fan of the Cranbourne display and only ever seen one other so I'm very excited 😊 Re: Building Simonds palisade with 16m frontage study upgrad 16Jul 05, 2017 9:26 pm Yep we have 2 turtles ones 10 the other 6 pretty keen to get there area done already bought materials just need keys 🔑 Re: Building Simonds palisade with 16m frontage study upgrad 17Jul 06, 2017 11:47 am Went past the block this morning garage frame is up roof framing has been delivered and there working pretty hard will post photos this arvo after days work 😀 Re: Building Simonds palisade with 16m frontage study upgrad 18Jul 07, 2017 4:11 pm So we went past the block yesterday they had started roofin and everyone working hard so skipped our sneak onto site but today couldnt help ourselves we got our first walk onsite and took heaps pics so happy with the progress only found one not so flash bit of wood that I'll ask ss about its the last pic Windows were delivered today too here's some new pics Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Building Simonds palisade with 16m frontage study upgrad 19Jul 08, 2017 5:11 pm So we went to the block today just had to show the kiddies and they each got to walk in there rooms first Was very happy to see more progress they had workers there today touching up and finishing can't wait to see windows in Miss 2 Moo Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Mr Bot 8Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Mr Cub 6 Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Hey Mum theres a toilet here we could of used that "yes bot I know" all of a sudden his needing another wee gotta test the facilitys Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Other side Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Building Simonds palisade with 16m frontage study upgrad 20Jul 08, 2017 5:41 pm Haha he's brave going in there 4 4444 Thanks for your reply. I will just wait and see I guess. Trying to get some more information from our builder. 9 30235 |